Legislator Details
George Davenport
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/23/1833
City: New York, NY
County:
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/21/1903
City: Hadley, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/24/1903
City: Hadley, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Greenwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary E. Hall, daughter of Job Hall, of Ashtabula, OH, 12/10/1857; children: Eva E., George, Permelia, Cassie & Oliver G.; Eva & George died as small children
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Born on Hudson St. to Oliver & Catherine Permelia (Crossen) Davenport. Of English & Dutch descent. Came to Hadley Town, Lapeer Co., MI in 1837 with his family. As a young man worked as a store clerk. 8/9/1962, enlisted in Co. K, 4th Michigan Cavalry; discharged as an Acting 1st Sgt. Held several local government and social offices, including township treasurer and supervisor several times.
Notable Facts:
Participated in the capture of Jefferson Davis.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , Military Affairs , State House of Correction
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hadley
County of Residence Lapeer
District: Lapeer 1
District Description: Townships of Deerfield, Elba, Hadley, Lapeer (city and
town), Marathon, Mayfield, Metamora, Oregon and Rich
Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Manufactures, Military Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hadley
County of Residence Lapeer
District: Lapeer 1
District Description: Townships of Deerfield, Elba, Hadley, Lapeer (city and
town), Marathon, Mayfield, Metamora, Oregon and Rich
Date Elected: 11/2/1880
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1881
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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