Harold Easterly Davidson

Harold Easterly Davidson (March 1, 1891 – January 21, 1971) was an American politician.

Harold Easterly Davidson was a native of Olin, Iowa, born to parents Harold E. Davidson and Allie Easterly Davidson on March 1, 1891. He attended high school in his hometown before enrolling at the Drake University College of Liberal Arts. At Drake, he played football and ran track as a sprinter. After completing his undergraduate degree, Davidson was employed by Milwaukee Road for one year. He then obtained a degree from the Drake University Law School and passed the bar in 1916. Davidson settled in Clarinda, where he practiced law alongside former classmate Elwood Leaf. The partnership successively included W. F. Stipe, Davidson's brother Forrest, and son Richard, who worked with William C. Hemphill.