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Benjamin Franklin Davenport 1813 – 1893 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 9, 1813

Birth Location: Virginia USA

Death Date: Oct. 20, 1893

Death Location: Porterville, Kemper, Mississippi, USA

Father: James Davenport

Mother: Jane Hart

Spouse(s): Jane Pare'

Children(s): William Davenport, Victoria Davenport, James Davenport, Margaret DAVENPORT, Robert DAVENPORT, Irene DAVENPORT, Thomas Davenport, Mary DAVENPORT, Lula Davenport, Simpson DAVENPORT

The story of Benjamin Franklin Davenport began in 1813 in Virginia USA. In 1810, Benjamin Franklin Davenport resided in Jefferson, Virginia, United States. In 1820, Benjamin Franklin Davenport resided in Old Furnace, Jefferson, Virginia, United States. Benjamin Franklin Davenport married Jane Pare', and had children including William Benjamin Davenport, Victoria Davenport, James Lawrence Davenport, Margaret Ann DAVENPORT, Robert DAVENPORT, Irene DAVENPORT, Thomas J. Davenport, Mary DAVENPORT, Lula Roxanna Davenport, Simpson S. DAVENPORT. Benjamin Franklin Davenport passed away in 1893 in Porterville, Kemper, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Franklin Davenport began in 1813 in Virginia USA.
  • In 1810, Benjamin Franklin Davenport resided in Jefferson, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1820, Benjamin Franklin Davenport resided in Old Furnace, Jefferson, Virginia, United States.
  • Benjamin Franklin Davenport married Jane Pare', and had children including William Benjamin Davenport, Victoria Davenport, James Lawrence Davenport, Margaret Ann DAVENPORT, Robert DAVENPORT, Irene DAVENPORT, Thomas J. Davenport, Mary DAVENPORT, Lula Roxanna Davenport, Simpson S. DAVENPORT.
  • Benjamin Franklin Davenport passed away in 1893 in Porterville, Kemper, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Davenport
1742 – 1823
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Jane Hart
1774 – 1849
Birth Location: Charlotte County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Jane Pare'
1816 – 1900
Birth Location: Caroline Co, Virginia, USA
JP

Children(s)

William Davenport
1842 – 1923
Birth Location: Marengo, Alabama
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Victoria Davenport
1844 – 1917
Birth Location: Marengo, Alabama, USA
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James Davenport
1846 – 1929
Birth Location: , Marengo, Alabama, USA
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Margaret DAVENPORT
1848 – 1916
Birth Location: Kemper, Mississippi, USA
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Robert DAVENPORT
1854 –
Birth Location: Kemper, Mississippi, USA
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Irene DAVENPORT
1856 –
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Thomas Davenport
1856 – 1881
Birth Location: Marengo, Alabama, USA
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Mary DAVENPORT
1859 –
Birth Location: Kemper, Mississippi, USA
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Lula Davenport
1860 – 1910
Birth Location: Narkeeta, Kemper, Mississippi USA
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Simpson DAVENPORT
1865 – 1927
Birth Location: , Kemper, Mississippi, USA
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Benjamin Davenport's Ancestors

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Benjamin Davenport
1813 – 1893
Birth Place: Virginia USA
Parents
James Davenport
1742 – 1823
Virginia, USA
Jane (Elizabeth) Hart
1774 – 1849
Charlotte County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Davenport
1725 – 1780
Goochland, Virginia, United States
Lucy Ransome
1725 – 1750
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Davenport's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Davenport (May 9, 1813 – Oct. 20, 1893) m. Jane Pare' (1816 – 1900)
  1. 1. William (Benjamin) Davenport (July 29, 1842 – July 5, 1923) m. Louisa (M) Boyd (1851 – 1885)
    1. 1. Lenious (Edward) Davenport (April 30, 1871 – Jan 22, 1939,) m. Camelot Jones (31 Jan 1884 – 7 Jan 1952)
      1. 1. Robert (William) Davenport (3 Oct 1902 – 12 Jun 1974)
      2. 2. Edwena (Eunice) DAVENPORT (21 Sep 1906 – Nov 1993)
        1. 1. Sigfried Burtkiewicz (abt 1926 – )
      3. 3. Edward (W) Davenport (1907 – )
      4. 4. Allene DAVENPORT (1909 – )
      5. 5. Woodrow (Wilson) DAVENPORT (14 Sep 1912 – Oct 1983) m. Hilda R (1 Oct 1916 – 15 Jan 2003)
      6. 6. Earl (Leon) DAVENPORT (10 Mar 1916 – 15 Jul 1989) m. Frances (Juanita) Fayard (19 December 1926 – 14 December 2009)
      7. 7. Ernest (L) DAVENPORT (10 Mar 1916 – 1 Dec 2006)
      8. 8. Otis (Bryant) DAVENPORT (16 May 1918 – 26 Jan 1969)
      9. 9. George (Paul) DAVENPORT (8 Dec 1927 – 4 Aug 2009)
    2. 2. Ella DAVENPORT (Jun 1875 – )
    3. 3. Matthew (Lawrence) Davenport (14 Nov 1876 – 1 Nov 1965) m. Harriet Banks (Feb 15, 1864 – Sept 10 1918) m. Mary Rush (13 Jan 1890 – 8 Jul 1977)
      1. 1. William (Thomas) Banks (15 Mar – 9 Jun 1939) m. Lena (Margaret Bell) Key (3-10-1894 – 11-6-1972)
        1. 1. William (Thomas) Banks (Sept 27, 1924 – Oct. 20, 2007) m. Aurelia (M) White (1926 – ) m. Rozelma (H) Jeffery (Sept 7, 1924 – 14 Oct 1990) m. Verlady (D.) Gray (Nov. 21, 1936 – 31 January 2016)
        2. 2. Naomi (Cleopatra) Banks (8-13-1926 – April 30, 2012) m. Shantung (Edingburg) Zuber (11-28-1923 – 7-28-1983)
        3. 3. Lnita Banks (Oct 8, 1928 – July 31, 2007) m. Theodric (Edingburg) Zuber (27 May 1926 – 8 Apr 1981)
      2. 2. Walter Banks (March 10, 1892 – Feb 1985) m. Mattie Banks (abt 1891 – ) m. Harriet Anderson
      3. 3. Ollie (Banks) Sr (7-25-1894 – 2-22-1982) m. Mattie (Florence) Parker (Jan 21, 1910 – Dec 8, 1986)
        1. 1. Ollie (Julius) Banks (4-10-1930 – Dec 30, 2015) m. Vivian Graves (22 May 1933 – 30 Nov 1978)
        2. 2. Alfonso Banks (Feb. 28, 1932 – 15 February 1995) m. Erma Calhoun
        3. 3. Walter (Samuel) Banks (Oct. 2, 1933 – March 17, 2016) m. Mildred Dew (Jan, 17, 1936 – 01/2017) m. Belle Alexander
        4. 4. Donald Banks (2 Dec 1934 – 25 Jul 2004) m. Shirley Parker (1935 – 8-12-1993) m. Loretha
        5. 5. Earl Banks (24 Apr 1936 – 11 Aug 2015) m. Verone Reed
      4. 4. Goldie (L.) Banks (21 Nov 1895 – 17 Jul 1947) m. Calloway (Woods) Osby (Jun 1894 – 26 Dec 1937) m. William Woods
        1. 1. Ernest Woods (Dec 1, 1912 – Sept 17, 1966) m. Mattie Barnes (abt 1916 – ) m. Esther Cooke (abt 1916 – )
      5. 5. Ruth Banks (June 26, 1900 – Feb 6, 1931) m. Joseph (Lee) Connors (abt 1897 – )
        1. 1. Marie Connors (July 8, 1922 – Feb, 15, 1923)
        2. 2. Joseph Connors (1925 – )
        3. 3. James Connors (May 17, 1925 – May 1, 1926)
      6. 6. Ethel RUSH (29 May 1906 – 6 Apr 1987) m. Benjamin WELCH (24 Apr 1895 – Abt 1935)
        1. 1. Caesar (Lee) Welch (abt 1927 – )
        2. 2. Ceasarene Welch (4 Sep 1927 – ) m. Eugene Johnson m. John Grace
      7. 7. Merecy RUSH (16 Dec 1909 – 7 Oct 1991) m. William JOHNSON (abt 1902 – 1956) m. Matthew (Theopolis) JOHNSON (15 Mar 1882 – Jun 1,1970)
        1. 1. Billy (Ray) JOHNSON (25 Apr 1938 – 23 Oct 2011) m. Clelia Guadalupe (17 May 1946 – )
      8. 8. Jim RUSH (30 Jun 1912 – 18 Dec 1994) m. Mary JOHNSON (11 Jan 1924 – 21 Jun 2003)
        1. 1. Anita Rush (16 Aug 1957 – )
        2. 2. Perry Rush
      9. 9. Louise (Loleta) Rush (29 Dec 1914 – 29 Nov 1996) m. Curtis (Eugene) PERRYMAN (28 Jun 1902 – 8 Feb 1995)
        1. 1. Willie (Mack) PERRYMAN (23 Feb 1933 – 28 Dec 2010)
        2. 2. Homer (Curtis) PERRYMAN (23 Dec 1940 – 25 Sep 1961)
        3. 3. Walter (Elijah) PERRYMAN (8 May 1946 – 30 May 1995)
        4. 4. Dixie (Lee) PERRYMAN m. Robert (Elmer) Wheaton (Dec 4, 1925 – Sept 19, 1974)
        5. 5. Jimmie Perryman
      10. 10. Travis RUSH (1917 – 1919)
      11. 11. Gus Rush (April 21, 1921 – April 5, 2010) m. Devern Jackson (7 April 1922 – 28 August 2019)
        1. 1. Marjorie RUSH (18 Jul 1944 – 21 Dec 2008) m. Gerald (Paul) Myers (abt 1947 – )
        2. 2. Suzette (Devern) Rush (Oct 1956 – )
        3. 3. Gerald Rush
        4. 4. Deborah Rush
        5. 5. Carmen Rush
      12. 12. Clarist RUSH (19 Jan 1926 – 3 Nov 2003)
      13. 13. Jack RUSH (14 Apr 1930 – 2 Dec 2000) m. Dolores Paulsen (abt 1938 – ) m. Yvonne
        1. 1. Jason Rush
        2. 2. Joshua Rush
    4. 4. William (Stewart) Davenport (26 Oct 1881 – 25 Aug 1961) m. Maryetta (Elizabeth) McConnell (Feb 15, 1885 – April 22, 1950)
      1. 1. Grace (Bernice) Davenport (March 23, 1906 – April 2, 1998) m. Johnson m. Louis Chadwell
      2. 2. Rubie Davenport (abt 1909 – )
      3. 3. Roy Davenport (abt 1911 – )
      4. 4. Sadie (A) Davenport (Oct 2, 1912 – April 28, 2001) m. Travis McKee (1907 – )
      5. 5. Ramon Davenport (abt 1915 – )
      6. 6. Imogene Davenport (abt 1918 – )
      7. 7. Julius (W.) Davenport (abt 1920 – 2015)
      8. 8. Helen (Armistice) Davenport (Nov 11, 1921 – April 4, 2003)
        1. 1. Alan Flanagan
      9. 9. Calvin (Coolidge) Davenport (Aug 26, 1923 – July 15, 1961) m. Bessie R.
      10. 10. Spencer Davenport (June 18, 1925 – Dec 4, 1989)
  2. 2. Victoria Davenport (11 Nov 1844 – 18 Dec 1917)
    1. 1. Thomas (Marshall) Boyd (5 Feb 1865 – 15 Dec 1948)
    2. 2. LOUISA (LAURA J) BOYD (1867 – )
    3. 3. DAF Boyd (1870 – 1871)
    4. 4. James BOYD (1873 – )
    5. 5. Stella (R) Boyd (1875 – 1881)
  3. 3. James (Lawrence) Davenport (24 July 1846 – 12 Feb 1929) m. Susan (Pauline) SILLIMAN (13 May1842 – 12 Dec 1911)
    1. 1. William (Thomas Lamar) DAVENPORT (Jan 1,1879 – ) m. Anna (M) Davenport (1885 – )
      1. 1. Mildred (C) Davenport (1906 – )
    2. 2. Samuel (Perry) DAVENPORT (22 Jan 1884 – Nov 1967) m. Nora (Mary) CONROY (15 Feb 1885 – 29 Aug 1954)
      1. 1. Lawrence (Conroy) DAVENPORT (12 Mar 1911 – 19 Jun 1976)
      2. 2. Samuel (Perry) DAVENPORT (5 Jan 1919 – 25 Dec 1968)
    3. 3. Lawrence (Calvin) DAVENPORT (18 Feb 1887 – 22 Mar 1951) m. Daisy (Mae) Fischer (April 4, 1886 – 7 May 1935)
      1. 1. Lawrence (C) Davenport (abt 1915 – )
      2. 2. Jane (Hobbs) DAVENPORT (9 Nov 1917 – 10 May 2000)
    4. 4. Ruth (Maria) DAVENPORT (July 1890 – )
    5. 5. Valeta (Augusta) DAVENPORT
    6. 6. Bessie (Silliman) DAVENPORT
  4. 4. Margaret (Ann) DAVENPORT (Nov. 30, 1848 – Sept 14, 1916)
  5. 5. Robert DAVENPORT (1854 – )
  6. 6. Irene DAVENPORT (1856 – )
  7. 7. Thomas (J.) Davenport (19 FEB 1856 – April 20, 1881) m. Cora (Lenora) Boyd (21 July 1853 – 22 September 1882)
    1. 1. Mary Davenport (1879 – )
    2. 2. Daisy Davenport (July 1881 – )
  8. 8. Mary DAVENPORT (1859 – )
  9. 9. Lula (Roxanna) Davenport (June 27, 1860 – Feb, 22, 1910) m. Adam (Elvin) Grantham (1 Apr 1857 – 30 Mar 1904)
    1. 1. Adam (Cleveland) Grantham (29 Oct 1886 – 8 Oct 1970) m. Kate (Cross) Baker (1891 – )
      1. 1. Ina (L) Grantham (abt 1910 – )
      2. 2. Richard (Baker) Grantham (4 Dec 1911 – 1 Aug 1968) m. Zelpha (Holland) Pace (27 SEP 1909 – 26 MAY 1974)
      3. 3. Kathryn (Lula) Grantham (Nov 8, 1917 – May 8, 1995) m. Robert (Young) Lindsay (7 Dec 1916 – 23 May 1982)
        1. 1. Esther Lindsay
      4. 4. Batkine Grantham (abt 1918 – )
      5. 5. A (C) Grantham (abt 1926 – )
    2. 2. William (Franklin) Grantham (14 Aug 1888 – Mar 1972)
    3. 3. Robert (Lee) Grantham (26 Sep 1891 – 19 Oct 1978) m. Pearl (Irene) SEALE (19 Oct 1910 – 21 Mar 1990)
    4. 4. Zola (Wayne) Grantham (8 Jun 1895 – 17 Sep 1977)
    5. 5. Oma Grantham (28 May 1897 – 17 May 1958)
    6. 6. Myrtle Grantham (Oct 1899 – )
  10. 10. Simpson (S.) DAVENPORT (Sept 1865 – May 21, 1927)

Benjamin Davenport's Timeline

9 Records

1810
1810
Benjamin Franklin Davenport resided here in Jefferson, Virginia, United States
Jefferson, Virginia, United States
1813
May 9, 1813
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Davenport in Virginia USA
Virginia USA
1820
1820
Age 7
Benjamin Franklin Davenport resided here in Old Furnace, Jefferson, Virginia, United States
Old Furnace, Jefferson, Virginia, United States
1840
1 June 1840
Age 27
Benjamin Franklin Davenport resided here in Marengo, Alabama, United States
Marengo, Alabama, United States
1850
1850
Age 37
Benjamin Franklin Davenport resided here in Kemper County, MS
Kemper County, MS
1850
1850
Age 37
Benjamin Franklin Davenport resided here in Kemper, Mississippi
Kemper, Mississippi
1860
1860
Age 47
Benjamin Franklin Davenport resided here in Kemper, Mississippi
Kemper, Mississippi
1880
1880
Age 67
Benjamin Franklin Davenport resided here in Gainsville Junction, Kemper, Mississippi, United States
Gainsville Junction, Kemper, Mississippi, United States
1893
Oct. 20, 1893
Age 80
Death of Benjamin Franklin Davenport in Porterville, Kemper, Mississippi, USA
Porterville, Kemper, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 9, 1813
    Event Place: Virginia USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gainsville Junction, Kemper, Mississippi; Roll: 652; Family History Film: 1254652; Page: 63A; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 0128.
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gainsville Junction, Kemper, Mississippi; Roll: T9_652; Family History Film: 1254652; Page: 63.1000; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 0128.
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Kemper, Mississippi; Roll: M653_584; Page: 0; Image: 252.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Kemper, Mississippi; Roll: M432_374; Page: 143; Image: 285.
    [5] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Jefferson, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Old Furnace, Jefferson, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1840
    Event Place: Marengo, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Marengo, Alabama; Roll: 9; Page: 40.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Kemper County, MS
    Record Source:
    [1] Mississippi Census, 1805-90
    [2] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Kemper, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Kemper, Mississippi; Roll: M432_374; Page: 143; Image: 285.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Kemper, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Kemper, Mississippi; Roll: M653_584; Page: 0; Image: 252.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Gainsville Junction, Kemper, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gainsville Junction, Kemper, Mississippi; Roll: T9_652; Family History Film: 1254652; Page: 63.1000; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 0128.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct. 20, 1893
    Event Place: Porterville, Kemper, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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