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Elizabeth Davenport 1850–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 June 1850

Birth Location: Greenville District, South Carolina

Death Date: 3 February 1936

Death Location: Pelzer, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Irvin Davenport

Mother: Nancy Sullivan

Spouse(s): Harmon Meeks

Children(s): Clarence Sr, William Meeks, James Meeks, John Meeks

In 1850, Elizabeth Davenport entered the world in Greenville District, South Carolina, born to Irvin Davenport And Nancy Sullivan. In 1880, Elizabeth Davenport resided in Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA. In 1900, Elizabeth Davenport resided in Grove, Greenville, South Carolina, USA. Elizabeth Davenport married Harmon Taylor Meeks, and had children including Clarence Irving Meeks Sr, James H Meeks, John T Meeks, William Lafayette Meeks. Elizabeth Davenport passed away in 1936 in Pelzer, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1850, Elizabeth Davenport entered the world in Greenville District, South Carolina, born to Irvin Davenport And Nancy Sullivan.
  • In 1880, Elizabeth Davenport resided in Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Elizabeth Davenport resided in Grove, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
  • Elizabeth Davenport married Harmon Taylor Meeks, and had children including Clarence Irving Meeks Sr, James H Meeks, John T Meeks, William Lafayette Meeks.
  • Elizabeth Davenport passed away in 1936 in Pelzer, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Irvin Davenport
1822–1882
Birth Location: South Carolina
ID
Nancy Sullivan
1826–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
NS

Spouses(s)

Harmon Meeks
1855–1932
Birth Location: Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
HM

Children(s)

Clarence Sr
1877–1965
Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
CS
William Meeks
1875–1940
Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
WM
James Meeks
1879–
Birth Location: South Carolina
JM
John Meeks
1887–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
JM

Elizabeth Davenport's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Davenport
1850–1936
Birth Place: Greenville District, South Carolina
Parents
Irvin Davenport
1822–1882
South Carolina
Nancy Sullivan
1826–
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Francis (Marion) Davenport
1796–1868
South Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Estridge
1801–1841
Great-Grandparents
William Davenport
1763–1842
Phoebe Gross
1773–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Davenport
1718–1803
Ann Wyley
1718–1790
William Gross
1750–

Elizabeth Davenport's Descendants

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Elizabeth Davenport (18 June 1850–3 February 1936) m. Harmon (Taylor) Meeks (21 August 1855–3 September 1932)
  1. 1. Clarence (Irving Meeks) Sr 1877–1965
  2. 2. William (Lafayette) Meeks 1875–1940 m. Frances (Dora) Tinsley 1870–1938
    1. 1. Zangwell (Warren) Meeks 1904–1969
    2. 2. Willie (Mae) Meeks 1912–1991 m. Samuel (Gladney) Harden 1907–
      1. 1. Richard (Warren) Harden 1946–1987
      2. 2. Infant (Son) Harden 1941–1941
    3. 3. Theodore Meeks 1899–
    4. 4. Donald Meeks 1902–
    5. 5. Richard Meeks 1903–
    6. 6. Emily (Coy) Meeks 1906–1964 m. Charles (Starke Sullivan) Jr 1893–1939
      1. 1. Luta (Sullivan) Mayfield 1936–2010 m. Walter (Alexander) Mayfield 1934–2017
      2. 2. Emily (Coy) Sullivan 1930–2011
    7. 7. Frances (Hazel) Meeks 1908–2002 m. J (Watt Kirkpatrick) Sr 1906–1993
      1. 1. James (Watt Kirkpatrick) Jr 1932–2009
    8. 8. Wyatt Meeks 1900–
  3. 3. James (H.) Meeks 1879–
  4. 4. John (T) Meeks 1887–

Elizabeth Davenport's Timeline

5 Records

1850
18 June 1850
Birth of Elizabeth Davenport in Greenville District, South Carolina
Greenville District, South Carolina
1880
1880
Age 30
Elizabeth Davenport resided here in Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 50
Elizabeth Davenport resided here in Grove, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Grove, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 70
Elizabeth Davenport resided here in Grove, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Grove, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1936
3 February 1936
Age 86
Death of Elizabeth Davenport in Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 June 1850
    Event Place: Greenville District, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grove, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1698; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 36
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 1230; Page: 130A; Enumeration District: 085
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 4 Feb 1936; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; ,0.7189188,0.84165746,0.9802308&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 1230; Page: 130A; Enumeration District: 085

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grove, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grove, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grove, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1698; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 36

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1936
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Greenville News - 4 Feb 1936 - Page 11, Obituary for Lizzie Davenport M-eks 4 Feb 1936

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Piedmont
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 4 Feb 1936; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; ,0.7189188,0.84165746,0.9802308&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 February 1936
    Event Place: Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 4 Feb 1936; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; ,0.7189188,0.84165746,0.9802308&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pelzer, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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