John Davoren

John Francis Xavier "Jack" Davoren (July 27, 1915 – August 24, 1997) was a U.S. politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1955–1967 and Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth from 1967–1974. While in the house, he served as the House Majority Leader from 1962–1964 and Speaker from 1964 to 1967. Davoren left the House of Representatives in 1967 after he was elected Secretary of the Commonwealth.

For the Australian politician, see John Davoren (Australian politician).

John Francis Xavier Davoren
24th Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth
In office 1967–1974
Governor	John Volpe Francis Sargent
Preceded by	Kevin H. White
Succeeded by	Paul H. Guzzi
Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office 1964–1967
Preceded by	John F. Thompson
Succeeded by	Robert H. Quinn
Majority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office 1962–1964
Preceded by	Cornelius F. Kiernan
Succeeded by	Robert H. Quinn
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th Worcester District
In office 1955–1967
Personal details
Born	July 27, 1915 Milford, Massachusetts[1]
Died	August 24, 1997(1997-08-24) (aged 82) Dennis, Massachusetts[2]
Political party	Democratic Party
Residence	Milford, Massachusetts Dennis, Massachusetts
Alma mater	College of the Holy Cross
Profession	Lawyer, Politician
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	United States Navy
Battles/wars	World War II

References

1. Irving N. Haden and Lawrence R. Grove. 1959–1960 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
2. "Obituary; John F.X. Davoren, ex-Bay State legislator". Boston Herald. August 26, 1997. Retrieved December 30, 2009.

Massachusetts House of Representatives
Preceded by John F. Thompson	Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1964–1967	Succeeded by Robert H. Quinn
Political offices
Preceded by Kevin H. White	24th Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth 1967–1974	Succeeded by Paul H. Guzzi