Historical Profile
Davis Elkins is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Davis Elkins
Former U.S. Senator for West Virginia
Biography
Davis Elkins (died 1959) was an American politician who represented West Virginia in the United States Senate from January 1911 to March 1925, during the 61st–68th Congresses. Elkins served as a Republican. Elkins died on January 5, 1959.
Key Information
- Full Name: Davis Elkins
- Died: January 5, 1959
- Term Started: May 19, 1919
- Term Ended: March 3, 1925
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 9, 1911 – May 19, 1919 61st–66th Congresses Republican West Virginia
- May 19, 1919 – Mar 3, 1925 66th–68th Congresses Republican West Virginia
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from West Virginia
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Elkins's service:
- Nathan Scott (WV) 1911
- William Chilton (WV) 1911–1917
- Clarence Watson (WV) 1911–1913
- Nathan Goff (WV) 1913–1919
- Howard Sutherland (WV) 1917–1923
- Matthew Neely (WV) 1923–1925