James O. Davidson

James Ole Davidson (February 10, 1854  December 16, 1922) was a Norwegian American immigrant and the 21st governor of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. He also served as lieutenant governor of Wisconsin and state treasurer.

James Ole Davidson
21st Governor of Wisconsin
In office
January 1, 1906  January 2, 1911
LieutenantWilliam D. Connor
John Strange
Preceded byRobert M. La Follette
Succeeded byFrancis E. McGovern
19th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
In office
January 5, 1903  January 1, 1906
GovernorRobert M. La Follette, Sr.
Preceded byJesse Stone
Succeeded byWilliam D. Connor
13th Treasurer of Wisconsin
In office
January 2, 1899  January 5, 1903
GovernorEdward Scofield
Robert M. LaFollette, Sr.
Preceded bySewell A. Peterson
Succeeded byJohn J. Kempf
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
1893–1899
Personal details
Born(1854-02-10)February 10, 1854
Årdal, Sogn og Fjordane County, Norway
DiedDecember 16, 1922(1922-12-16) (aged 68)
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeForest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
SpouseHelen Bliss
Children2
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