James Curran Davis | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Helen Douglas Mankin |
| Succeeded by | Charles L. Weltner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 17, 1895 Franklin, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | December 18, 1981 (aged 86) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Newnan, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mary Lou Martin
(m. 1932; died 1969) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Reinhardt College Emory College |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1917–1919 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
James Curran Davis (May 17, 1895 – December 18, 1981) was an American lawyer, World War I veteran, and politician from the state of Georgia who served eight terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1947 to 1963. Davis unsuccessfully sought the presidential nomination at the 1956 Democratic National Convention.