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James William Davenport 1878–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 December 1878

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 2 November 1944

Death Location: Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Jefferson Davenport

Mother: Elizabeth Chandler

Spouse(s): Lucy Floyd

Children(s): Betty Davenport, James Davenport, Corrie Davenport, Mack Davenport, John Sr, Joe Davenport, Thomas Davenport, Sarah Davenport

In 1878, James William Davenport entered the world in South Carolina, born to Jefferson Davis Davenport And Elizabeth Chandler. In 1880, James William Davenport resided in Floyds, Newberry, South Carolina, USA. In 1920, James William Davenport resided in Moon, Newberry, South Carolina, USA. James William Davenport married Lucy Floyd, and had children including Betty Lou Davenport, Corrie Lee Davenport, James W Davenport, Joe Edward Davenport, John Yancy Davenport Sr, Mack Jefferson Davenport, Mae Frances Davenport, Sarah Matilda Davenport, Thomas Jeff Davenport. James William Davenport passed away in 1944 in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1878, James William Davenport entered the world in South Carolina, born to Jefferson Davis Davenport And Elizabeth Chandler.
  • In 1880, James William Davenport resided in Floyds, Newberry, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, James William Davenport resided in Moon, Newberry, South Carolina, USA.
  • James William Davenport married Lucy Floyd, and had children including Betty Lou Davenport, Corrie Lee Davenport, James W Davenport, Joe Edward Davenport, John Yancy Davenport Sr, Mack Jefferson Davenport, Mae Frances Davenport, Sarah Matilda Davenport, Thomas Jeff Davenport.
  • James William Davenport passed away in 1944 in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Davenport's Ancestors

Self
James Davenport
1878–1944
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Jefferson Davis Davenport
1828–1899
Newberry, South Carolina
Elizabeth Chandler
1840–1915
South Carolina
Grandparents
Joseph Davenport
1806–1871
Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Abigail Unk
1811–
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Davenport
1754–1816
Martha Ridgill
1754–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Davenport
1718–1803
Ann Wyley
1718–1790

James Davenport's Descendants

1.
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James (William) Davenport (24 December 1878–2 November 1944) m. Lucy Floyd (8 August 1895–9 January 1972)
  1. 1. Betty (Lou) Davenport 1913–2000 m. Joseph (Harold) Cunningham 1909–1982
    1. 1. Julia (Elizabeth) Cunningham 1934–2004 m. James (Robert) Longshore 1929–2012
    2. 2. William (Charles) Cunningham 1939–1974
    3. 3. Frederick (Lee) Cunningham 1935–2013
  2. 2. James (W) Davenport 1916–
  3. 3. Corrie (Lee) Davenport 1919–2007 m. James (Wister) Satterwhite 1915–1993
  4. 4. Mack (Jefferson) Davenport 1921–2000 m. Annie (Regina) Long 1930–2007
    1. 1. Annie (Ruth) Upton 1949–2015
  5. 5. John (Yancy Davenport) Sr 1926–1995
  6. 6. Joe (Edward) Davenport 1928–1992
  7. 7. Thomas (Jeff) Davenport 1932–2020
  8. 8. Sarah (Matilda) Davenport 1934–2007 m. Maxie (Thomas) Graham 1930–1995

James Davenport's Timeline

8 Records

1878
24 December 1878
Birth of James William Davenport in South Carolina
South Carolina
1880
1880
Age 2
James William Davenport resided here in Floyds, Newberry, South Carolina, USA
Floyds, Newberry, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
James William Davenport resided here in Moon, Newberry, South Carolina, USA
Moon, Newberry, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
James William Davenport resided here in Leesville, Leesville, Lexington, South Carolina, USA
Leesville, Leesville, Lexington, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
James William Davenport resided here in Floyd, Newberry, South Carolina
Floyd, Newberry, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 62
James William Davenport resided here in 6, Floyd, Newberry, South Carolina, USA
6, Floyd, Newberry, South Carolina, USA
1944
2 November 1944
Age 66
Death of James William Davenport
None
1955
12 Jun 1955
Age 77
James William Davenport was baptized in Kinards, South Carolina, USA
Kinards, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 December 1878
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Floyd, Newberry, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03827; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 36-21
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Moon, Newberry, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1704; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 119
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Leesville, Lexington, South Carolina; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2341938
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1955
    Event Place: Kinards, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.s., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Accession Number: 992.058 81f 2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Floyds, Newberry, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Moon, Newberry, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Moon, Newberry, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1704; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 119

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Leesville, Leesville, Lexington, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Leesville, Lexington, South Carolina; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2341938

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Floyd, Newberry, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Floyd, Newberry, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03827; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 36-21

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: 6, Floyd, Newberry, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Floyd, Newberry, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03827; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 36-21

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 November 1944
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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