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James Davenport 1742 – 1823 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1742

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1823

Death Location: Halifax County, Virginia, USA

Father: Thomas Davenport

Mother: Lucy Ransome

Spouse(s): Jane Hart

Children(s): Benjamin Davenport

In 1742, James Davenport entered the world in Virginia, USA, born to Thomas Davenport and Lucy Ransome. James Davenport married Jane Elizabeth Hart, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Davenport. James Davenport passed away in 1823 in Halifax County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1742, James Davenport entered the world in Virginia, USA, born to Thomas Davenport and Lucy Ransome.
  • James Davenport married Jane Elizabeth Hart, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Davenport.
  • James Davenport passed away in 1823 in Halifax County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Davenport
1725 – 1780
Birth Location: Goochland, Virginia, United States
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Lucy Ransome
1725 – 1750
Birth Location: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Jane Hart
1774 – 1849
Birth Location: Charlotte County, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Benjamin Davenport
1813 – 1893
Birth Location: Virginia USA
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James Davenport's Ancestors

Self
James Davenport
1742 – 1823
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
Thomas Davenport
1725 – 1780
Goochland, Virginia, United States
Lucy Ransome
1725 – 1750
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Davenport's Descendants

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James Davenport (1742 – 1823) m. Jane (Elizabeth) Hart (1774 – 28 Dec 1849)
  1. 1. 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)
        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)
        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)
        4. 4. Goldie (L.) Banks (21 Nov 1895 – 17 Jul 1947) m. Calloway (Woods) Osby (Jun 1894 – 26 Dec 1937) m. William Woods
        5. 5. Ruth Banks (June 26, 1900 – Feb 6, 1931) m. Joseph (Lee) Connors (abt 1897 – )
        6. 6. Ethel RUSH (29 May 1906 – 6 Apr 1987) m. Benjamin WELCH (24 Apr 1895 – Abt 1935)
        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)
        8. 8. Jim RUSH (30 Jun 1912 – 18 Dec 1994) m. Mary JOHNSON (11 Jan 1924 – 21 Jun 2003)
        9. 9. Louise (Loleta) Rush (29 Dec 1914 – 29 Nov 1996) m. Curtis (Eugene) PERRYMAN (28 Jun 1902 – 8 Feb 1995)
        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)
        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
      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)
        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)
        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)

James Davenport's Timeline

2 Records

1742
1742
Birth of James Davenport in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1823
1823
Age 81
Death of James Davenport in Halifax County, Virginia, USA
Halifax County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1742
    Event Place: Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1823
    Event Place: Halifax County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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