James J. Davis

James Davis
United States Senator from Pennsylvania
In office December 2, 1930 – January 3, 1945
Preceded by	Joe Grundy
Succeeded by	Francis Myers
2nd United States Secretary of Labor
In office March 5, 1921 – November 30, 1930
President	Warren G. Harding Calvin Coolidge Herbert Hoover
Preceded by	William Wilson
Succeeded by	William Doak
Personal details
Born	James John Davies (1873-10-27)October 27, 1873 Tredegar, Wales
Died	November 22, 1947(1947-11-22) (aged 74) Takoma Park, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Jean Rodenbaugh
Children	5
Education	Sharon Business School

James John Davis (October 27, 1873 – November 22, 1947) was a Welsh-born American businessman, author and Republican Party politician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He served as U.S. Secretary of Labor and represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate. He was also known by the nicknames of the "Iron Puddler" and "Puddler Jim."