Who was John Davenport?

John Davenport (1641–1678) was born in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dorchester, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Davenport 1641–1678

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 Sep 1641 · Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

Died 06 Dec 1678 · Dorchester, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA

Father Richard Davenport

Mother Elizabeth HATHORNE (1614–1678)

Spouse Bridget Watkins

Children Richard Davenport

Siblings Eleazer Davenport, Elizabeth Davenport, Experience Davenport, Nathaniel Davenport, Samuel Davenport, Sarah Davenport, Truecross Davenport, William Davenport

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Marriages Before 1699 England, Select Deaths and Burials, … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records New England, the Great Migration … The New England Historical & … Massachusetts Marriages World Family Tree Vol. 32 …

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Biography

John Davenport was born in 1641 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA, the child of richard davenport and elizabeth hathorne. John Davenport married bridget watkins, and had children including richard davenport. John Davenport passed away in 1678 in Dorchester, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages
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Record World Family Tree Vol. 32 (Disk #2), Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1641

Birth of John Davenport in Salem Essex, MA

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1641

Birth of John Davenport in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

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1678

Death of John Davenport in Dorchester, Norfolk, MA

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1678

Death of John Davenport in Dorchester, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Davenport

This ancestor line traces from Weymouth, Dorset, England (1606) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1641) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Davenport (1641–1678) was born in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dorchester, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.