Robert W. Davenport

M, b. 25 August 1837
FatherDavid Davenport b. 28 Nov 1795, d. 11 Jun 1877
MotherDorothy Baker b. 11 Aug 1799, d. 30 Sep 1885
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Birth25 Aug 1837 Robert W. Davenport, son of David Davenport and Dorothy Baker, was born on 25 Aug 1837 at NC. 
1840 Census1840 Based on age and gender, Robert W. Davenport was probably included as a free white male, under age 5, in the household of his father, David Davenport, on the 1840 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC. 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Robert W. Davenport appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 1 Jun 1850, in the household of his parents, David Davenport and Dorothy Baker Davenport. He was shown as age 13, born NC. 
Marriageb 1862 Robert W. Davenport married Matilda or Nancy [-M?-] Davenport b 1862. 
1870 Census12 Jul 1870 Robert W. Davenport and Matilda or Nancy [-M?-] Davenport appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Hiwassee, Towns County, GA, enumerated 12 Jul 1870. Robert was shown as a 33-year-old farm laborer, born NC; Nancy was shown as age 31, born NC. Their children Margaret, Alice L. A., Jesse W., Felix M. and Samantha were listed as living with them. The oldest child, Margaret, was shown as age 8, born NC; the younger children -- Alice, 4, Jesse, 3, Felix, 2, and Samantha, 6 months -- were all shown as born GA. 
1880 Census18 Jun 1880 Robert W. Davenport and Matilda or Nancy [-M?-] Davenport appeared on the 1880 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Clay County, NC, enumerated 18 Jun 1880. Robert was shown as a 43-year-old farmer, born NC; Matilda was shown as age 41, born NC. Their children Margaret, Jesse W., Felix M., Samantha, Telitha, Theodore, Charity and Avy were listed as living with them. The older children -- Margaret, 18, and Jesse, 13 -- and the younger children -- Telitha, 9, Theodore, 7, Charity, 6, and Avy, 3 -- were all shown as born NC. Felix, 12, and Samantha, 10, were shown as born GA. 
1900 Census15 Jun 1900 Robert W. Davenport and Matilda or Nancy [-M?-] Davenport appeared on the 1900 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Clay County, NC, enumerated 15 Jun 1900. Robert was shown as a 63-year-old farmer, born NC Apr 1837; Matilda was shown as 61, born NC Dec 1838, mother of 11 children, four surviving. They were shown as having been married 39 years. Their daughter Avy was listed as living with them. She was shown as age 23, born NC Sep 1876. Their son Theodore was enumerated next door. 

Family

Matilda or Nancy [-M?-] Davenport b. c 1839
Children

John G. Davenport

M, b. 27 August 1839
FatherDavid Davenport b. 28 Nov 1795, d. 11 Jun 1877
MotherDorothy Baker b. 11 Aug 1799, d. 30 Sep 1885
John G. Davenport|b. 27 Aug 1839|p98.htm#i1950|David Davenport|b. 28 Nov 1795\nd. 11 Jun 1877|p62.htm#i1230|Dorothy Baker|b. 11 Aug 1799\nd. 30 Sep 1885|p46.htm#i924|Martin Davenport|b. c 1739\nd. 1815|p61.htm#i1208|Jane Browning||p62.htm#i1245|David Baker|b. 3 Jun 1749\nd. 15 Sep 1838|p42.htm#i844|Dorothy Wiseman|b. 5 Feb 1765\nd. 23 Aug 1855|p42.htm#i845|
Birth27 Aug 1839 John G. Davenport, son of David Davenport and Dorothy Baker, was born on 27 Aug 1839 at Cherokee County, NC. 
1840 Census1840 Based on age and gender, John G. Davenport was probably included as a free white male, under age 5, in the household of his father, David Davenport, on the 1840 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC. 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 John G. Davenport appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 1 Jun 1850, in the household of his parents, David Davenport and Dorothy Baker Davenport. He was shown as age 11, born NC. 
1860 Census11 Aug 1860 John G. Davenport appeared on the 1860 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 11 Aug 1860, in the household of his parents, David Davenport and Dorothy Baker Davenport. He was shown as John G., age 21, born Cherokee County NC. 
1870 Census30 Jul 1870 John G. Davenport appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Clay County, NC, enumerated 30 Jul 1870, in the household of his parents, David Davenport and Dorothy Baker Davenport. He was shown as age 30, born NC. 
Marriageb 1875 John G. Davenport married Catherine [-M?-] Davenport b 1875. 
1880 Census15 Jun 1880 John G. Davenport and Catherine [-M?-] Davenport appeared on the 1880 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Clay County, NC, enumerated 15 Jun 1880. John was shown as a 40-year-old farmer, born NC; Catherine was shown as age 40, born NC. Their children Elzoria, Maggie and Charles were listed as living with them. All three children -- Elzoria, 5, Maggie, 3, and Charles, 1 -- were shown as born NC. 

Family

Catherine [-M?-] Davenport b. c 1840
Children

Sidney Sherman Davenport

M, b. 21 August 1842, d. 13 October 1864
FatherDavid Davenport b. 28 Nov 1795, d. 11 Jun 1877
MotherDorothy Baker b. 11 Aug 1799, d. 30 Sep 1885
Sidney Sherman Davenport|b. 21 Aug 1842\nd. 13 Oct 1864|p98.htm#i1951|David Davenport|b. 28 Nov 1795\nd. 11 Jun 1877|p62.htm#i1230|Dorothy Baker|b. 11 Aug 1799\nd. 30 Sep 1885|p46.htm#i924|Martin Davenport|b. c 1739\nd. 1815|p61.htm#i1208|Jane Browning||p62.htm#i1245|David Baker|b. 3 Jun 1749\nd. 15 Sep 1838|p42.htm#i844|Dorothy Wiseman|b. 5 Feb 1765\nd. 23 Aug 1855|p42.htm#i845|
Birth21 Aug 1842 Sidney Sherman Davenport, son of David Davenport and Dorothy Baker, was born on 21 Aug 1842 at Cherokee County, NC. 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Sidney Sherman Davenport appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 1 Jun 1850, in the household of his parents, David Davenport and Dorothy Baker Davenport. He was shown as age 8, born NC. 
1860 Census11 Aug 1860 Sidney Sherman Davenport appeared on the 1860 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 11 Aug 1860, in the household of his parents, David Davenport and Dorothy Baker Davenport. He was shown as Sidney S., age 18, born Cherokee County NC. 
Death13 Oct 1864 Sidney Sherman Davenport died on 13 Oct 1864 at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Cook County, IL, at age 22. Sidney, a Sergeant on the Confederate Army, died at Camp Douglas. 

Martin W. Davenport

M, b. 25 September 1819, d. 1913
FatherDavid Davenport b. 28 Nov 1795, d. 11 Jun 1877
MotherDorothy Baker b. 11 Aug 1799, d. 30 Sep 1885
Martin W. Davenport|b. 25 Sep 1819\nd. 1913|p98.htm#i1952|David Davenport|b. 28 Nov 1795\nd. 11 Jun 1877|p62.htm#i1230|Dorothy Baker|b. 11 Aug 1799\nd. 30 Sep 1885|p46.htm#i924|Martin Davenport|b. c 1739\nd. 1815|p61.htm#i1208|Jane Browning||p62.htm#i1245|David Baker|b. 3 Jun 1749\nd. 15 Sep 1838|p42.htm#i844|Dorothy Wiseman|b. 5 Feb 1765\nd. 23 Aug 1855|p42.htm#i845|
Birth25 Sep 1819 Martin W. Davenport, son of David Davenport and Dorothy Baker, was born on 25 Sep 1819 at Burke County, NC. 
1820 Census1820 Based on age and gender, Martin W. Davenport was probably included as a free white male, under age 10, in the household of his father, David Davenport, on the 1820 U.S. census of Burke County, NC. He was one year old at the time of the census. 
1830 Census1830 Based on age and gender, Martin W. Davenport was probably included as a free white male, age 10-15, in the household of his father, David Davenport, on the 1830 U.S. census of Burke County, NC. 
1840 Census1840 Based on age and gender, Martin W. Davenport was probably included as a free white male, age 20-30, in the household of his father, David Davenport, on the 1840 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC. 
Marriage1846 Martin W. Davenport married Mary Ann (Polly) Hughes in 1846 at NC. 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Martin W. Davenport and Mary Ann Hughes Davenport appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC enumerated 1 Jun 1850. Martin was shown as a 31-year-old farmer, born NC; Mary was shown as age 26, born NC. Their children Marcus Taylor Lafayette and Harriet Louise were listed as living with them. Both children -- Marcus, 3, and Harriet, 2 -- were shown as born NC. 
1860 Census11 Aug 1860 Martin W. Davenport and Mary Ann Hughes Davenport appeared on the 1860 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 11 Aug 1860. Martin was shown as age 40, born Burke County NC; Mary was shown as age 38, born Macon County NC. Their children Marcus Taylor Lafayette, Harriet Louise, George Henry, Mary Ann, James D., Thomas J. and Joseph Martin were listed as living with them. The children -- Marcus, 13; Harriet, 11; George, 9; Mary, 7; James, 5; Thomas, 3, and Joseph, 1 -- were all shown as born Cherokee County NC. Nearby in household 1098 were Martin's parents, David and Dorothy Baker Davenport. 
1870 Census29 Jul 1870 Martin W. Davenport and Mary Ann Hughes Davenport appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Clay County, NC, enumerated 29 Jul 1870. Martin was shown as a 51-year-old farmer, born NC; Mary as age 46, born NC. Their children Marcus Taylor Lafayette, Harriet Louise, George Henry, Mary Ann, James D., Thomas J., Joseph Martin, Nancy L. and Martha Elizabeth were listed as living with them. The children -- Marcus, 23, Harriet, 21, George, 19, Mary, 17, James, 15, Thomas, 13, Joseph, 11, Nancy, 4, and Martha, 2 -- were all shown as born NC. 
1880 Census22 Jun 1880 Martin W. Davenport and Mary Ann Hughes Davenport appeared on the 1880 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Clay County, NC, enumerated 22 Jun 1880. Martin was shown as a 60-year-old farmer, born NC; Mary was shown as age 56, born NC, unable to read or write. Their children Mary Ann, Thomas J., Joseph Martin, Nancy L. and Martha Elizabeth were listed as living with them. All of the children -- (Mary) Ann, 27; Thomas, 23; Joseph, 21; Nancy, 14; and Martha, 11 -- were shown as born NC. Next door in household 110 was David and Dorothy's son George. 
Death1913 Martin W. Davenport died in 1913 at Shooting Creek, Clay County, NC. 

Family

Mary Ann (Polly) Hughes b. 7 Jun 1827, d. 1896
Children

William B. Davenport

M, b. 11 May 1824
FatherDavid Davenport b. 28 Nov 1795, d. 11 Jun 1877
MotherDorothy Baker b. 11 Aug 1799, d. 30 Sep 1885
William B. Davenport|b. 11 May 1824|p98.htm#i1953|David Davenport|b. 28 Nov 1795\nd. 11 Jun 1877|p62.htm#i1230|Dorothy Baker|b. 11 Aug 1799\nd. 30 Sep 1885|p46.htm#i924|Martin Davenport|b. c 1739\nd. 1815|p61.htm#i1208|Jane Browning||p62.htm#i1245|David Baker|b. 3 Jun 1749\nd. 15 Sep 1838|p42.htm#i844|Dorothy Wiseman|b. 5 Feb 1765\nd. 23 Aug 1855|p42.htm#i845|
Birth11 May 1824 William B. Davenport, son of David Davenport and Dorothy Baker, was born on 11 May 1824 at NC. 
1830 Census1830 Based on age and gender, William B. Davenport was probably included as a free white male, age 5-10, in the household of his father, David Davenport, on the 1830 U.S. census of Burke County, NC. 
1840 Census1840 Based on age and gender, William B. Davenport was probably included as a free white male, age 15-20, in the household of his father, David Davenport, on the 1840 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC. 
Marriage William B. Davenport married Mary E. [-M?-] Davenport. 
1870 Census30 Jul 1870 William B. Davenport and Mary E. [-M?-] Davenport appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Clay County, NC, enumerated 30 Jul 1870. William was shown as a 46-year-old farmer, born NC; Mary was shown as age 44, born KY. Their children Dorothy J., Julia A. and William J. were listed as living with them. The older children -- Dorothy, 16, and Julia, 11 -- were shown as born KY; the youngest, William, five months, was shown as born NC. The age gap between the younger children suggests that William could be a grandchild, or that Mary could be a second wife. 

Family

Mary E. [-M?-] Davenport b. c 1826
Children

David M. Davenport

M, b. 26 April 1821
FatherDavid Davenport b. 28 Nov 1795, d. 11 Jun 1877
MotherDorothy Baker b. 11 Aug 1799, d. 30 Sep 1885
David M. Davenport|b. 26 Apr 1821|p98.htm#i1954|David Davenport|b. 28 Nov 1795\nd. 11 Jun 1877|p62.htm#i1230|Dorothy Baker|b. 11 Aug 1799\nd. 30 Sep 1885|p46.htm#i924|Martin Davenport|b. c 1739\nd. 1815|p61.htm#i1208|Jane Browning||p62.htm#i1245|David Baker|b. 3 Jun 1749\nd. 15 Sep 1838|p42.htm#i844|Dorothy Wiseman|b. 5 Feb 1765\nd. 23 Aug 1855|p42.htm#i845|
Birth26 Apr 1821 David M. Davenport, son of David Davenport and Dorothy Baker, was born on 26 Apr 1821 at NC. 
1830 Census1830 Based on age and gender, David M. Davenport was probably included as a free white male, age 5-10, in the household of his father, David Davenport, on the 1830 U.S. census of Burke County, NC. 
1840 Census1840 Based on age and gender, David M. Davenport was probably included as a free white male, age 15-20, in the household of his father, David Davenport, on the 1840 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC. 
Marriageb 1845 David M. Davenport married Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport b 1845. 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 David M. Davenport and Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC enumerated 1 Jun 1850. David was shown as a 29-year-old farmer, born NC; Elizabeth was shown as age 24. Their children Dorothy Elizabeth and William D. were listed as living with them. Both children -- Elizabeth, 5, and William, 1 -- were shown as born NC. 
1860 Census7 Aug 1860 David M. Davenport and Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport appeared on the 1860 U.S. census of 13th Civil District, McMinn County, TN, enumerated 7 Aug 1860. David was shown as a 39-year-old farmer, born NC; Rebecca was shown as age 32, born NC. Their children Dorothy Elizabeth, William D., Andrew C., Thomas L., Susannah J. and Sidney Mc. were listed as living with them. The older children -- Dorothy E., 13, William, 11, Andrew, 8, and Thomas, 5 -- were shown as born NC; Susannah, 3, was shown as born GA; and Sidney, age 3 months, was shown as born TN. 
1870 Census30 Jul 1870 David M. Davenport and Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Clay County, NC, enumerated 30 Jul 1870. David was shown as a 49-year-old farmer, born NC; Rebecca was shown as age 45, born NC. Their children Dorothy Elizabeth, Thomas L., Susannah J., Clarissa and Mary T. were listed as living with them. Of the children -- Dorothy, 22, Thomas, 16, Susannah, 13, Clarissa, 6, and Mary 2 -- all were shown as born NC except Susannah born GA. 
1880 Census19 Jun 1880 David M. Davenport and Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport appeared on the 1880 U.S. census of Ellijay, Gilmer County, GA, enumerated 19 Jun 1880. David was shown as a 59-year-old laborer, born NC; Rebecca was shown as age 56, born NC. Their children Elizabeth D., Susannah Davenport, Thomas L., Clarissa and Mary T. were listed as living with them. All of their children and grandchildren enumerated with them -- Thomas, 26; Clarissa, 17; Mary 11; Elizabeth Gunter, 33, and her daughter Louisa, 5; and Susan Murray, 23, and her son Andrew, 2 -- were shown as born NC. It is not known if the married daughters were living with them or merely visiting at the time of the census. 

Family

Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport b. c 1826
Children

Thomas C. S. Davenport

M, b. 12 December 1822
FatherDavid Davenport b. 28 Nov 1795, d. 11 Jun 1877
MotherDorothy Baker b. 11 Aug 1799, d. 30 Sep 1885
Thomas C. S. Davenport|b. 12 Dec 1822|p98.htm#i1955|David Davenport|b. 28 Nov 1795\nd. 11 Jun 1877|p62.htm#i1230|Dorothy Baker|b. 11 Aug 1799\nd. 30 Sep 1885|p46.htm#i924|Martin Davenport|b. c 1739\nd. 1815|p61.htm#i1208|Jane Browning||p62.htm#i1245|David Baker|b. 3 Jun 1749\nd. 15 Sep 1838|p42.htm#i844|Dorothy Wiseman|b. 5 Feb 1765\nd. 23 Aug 1855|p42.htm#i845|
Birth12 Dec 1822 Thomas C. S. Davenport, son of David Davenport and Dorothy Baker, was born on 12 Dec 1822 at NC. 
1830 Census1830 Based on age and gender, Thomas C. S. Davenport was probably included as a free white male, age 5-10, in the household of his father, David Davenport, on the 1830 U.S. census of Burke County, NC. 
1840 Census1840 Based on age and gender, Thomas C. S. Davenport was probably included as a free white male, age 15-20, in the household of his father, David Davenport, on the 1840 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC. 
Marriagec 1847 Thomas C. S. Davenport married Amanda Triplett c 1847 at NC. A.T. Davenport gives the date as 1849, unlikely given the 1850 census (showing Thomas and Amanda with two small children). 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Thomas C. S. Davenport and Amanda Triplett Davenport appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC enumerated 1 Jun 1850. Thomas was shown as a 28-year-old farmer, born NC; Amanda was shown as 25, born NC. Their children William A. and Margaret J. were listed as living with them. Both children -- William, 2, and Margaret, shown as 4 (more likely 4 months) -- were shown as born NC. Thomas' parents David and Dorothy Baker Davenport were listed nearby in household 324. 
1860 Census19 Jul 1860 Thomas C. S. Davenport and Amanda Triplett Davenport appeared on the 1860 U.S. census of Subdivision 33, Gilmer County, GA, enumerated 19 Jul 1860. Thomas was shown as a 37-year-old farmer, born NC; Amanda was shown as age 35, born TN. Their children William A., Margaret J., Elisha W., Thomas N., Louis H. and Permilla L. were listed as living with them. The oldest child -- William, age 11 -- was shown as born NC. The others -- Margaret, 10, Elisha, 7, Thomas, 6, Louis, 4, and Permilla, 1 -- were all shown as born GA. 
1870 Census24 Jun 1870 Thomas C. S. Davenport and Amanda Triplett Davenport appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Ellijay, Gilmer County, GA, enumerated 24 Jun 1870. Thomas was shown as a 47-year-old farmer, born NC; Amanda was shown as age 45, born NC. The older children -- Margaret, 17, Elisha, 14, Thomas, 13, and Louis,12 -- were shown as born NC. The younger children -- Permilla, 10, Abner, 8, John, 6, Walter, 5, and Monterville, 1 -- were shown as born GA. 
1880 Census19 Jun 1880 Thomas C. S. Davenport and Amanda Triplett Davenport appeared on the 1880 U.S. census of Ellijay, Gilmer County, GA, enumerated 19 Jun 1880. Thomas was shown as a 57-year-old farmer, born NC; Amanda was shown as age 56, born NC. Their children Permilla L., Abner N., John M., Walter S.S. and Monterville H. were listed as living with them. The children -- Permilla, 21; Martin, 19; John, 16; Sherman, 14; and Harvey, 10 -- were all shown as born GA. Enumerated with the family were two of Amanda's sisters, Eliza Triplett, 45, born NC, and Mary Triplett, 40, born NC. 

Family

Amanda Triplett b. c 1825
Children

Charles E. Davenport

M, b. 11 January 1826, d. 10 November 1864
FatherDavid Davenport b. 28 Nov 1795, d. 11 Jun 1877
MotherDorothy Baker b. 11 Aug 1799, d. 30 Sep 1885
Charles E. Davenport|b. 11 Jan 1826\nd. 10 Nov 1864|p98.htm#i1956|David Davenport|b. 28 Nov 1795\nd. 11 Jun 1877|p62.htm#i1230|Dorothy Baker|b. 11 Aug 1799\nd. 30 Sep 1885|p46.htm#i924|Martin Davenport|b. c 1739\nd. 1815|p61.htm#i1208|Jane Browning||p62.htm#i1245|David Baker|b. 3 Jun 1749\nd. 15 Sep 1838|p42.htm#i844|Dorothy Wiseman|b. 5 Feb 1765\nd. 23 Aug 1855|p42.htm#i845|
Birth11 Jan 1826 Charles E. Davenport, son of David Davenport and Dorothy Baker, was born on 11 Jan 1826 at NC. 
1830 Census1830 Based on age and gender, Charles E. Davenport was probably included as a free white male, under age 5, in the household of his father, David Davenport, on the 1830 U.S. census of Burke County, NC. 
1840 Census1840 Based on age and gender, Charles E. Davenport was probably included as a free white male, age 10-15, in the household of his father, David Davenport, on the 1840 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC. 
Marriageb 1843 Charles E. Davenport married Elizabeth [-M?-] Davenport b 1843. 
1850 Census1850 Charles E. Davenport and Elizabeth [-M?-] Davenport appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Union County, GA, at District 85 enumerated 1850. Charles was shown as a 26-year-old laborer, born NC; Elizabeth was shown as age 30, born NC. Their children John, Malissa and Josiah were listed as living with them. The older two children -- John, 7, and Malissa, 4 -- were shown as born NC; the youngest, Josiah, 1, was shown as born GA. 
1860 Census9 Jul 1860 Charles E. Davenport and Elizabeth [-M?-] Davenport appeared on the 1860 U.S. census of Towns County, GA, enumerated 9 Jul 1860. Charles was shown as a 38-year-old farmer, born NC; Elizabeth was shown as age 40, born NC. Their children John, Josiah, Sarah, David, James A., Nancy and Mary were listed as living with them. The oldest child, John, 16, was shown as born NC; the others -- Josiah, 11, Sarah, 8, David, 6, James, 4, Nancy, 2, and Mary, 1 month -- were all shown as born GA. 
Death10 Nov 1864 Charles E. Davenport died on 10 Nov 1864 at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Cook County, IL, at age 38. Charles died at Camp Douglas, a Confederate prisoner of war. 

Family

Elizabeth [-M?-] Davenport b. c 1820, d. b 1870
Children

Nancy B. Davenport

F, b. 27 October 1818, d. 14 November 1818
FatherDavid Davenport b. 28 Nov 1795, d. 11 Jun 1877
MotherDorothy Baker b. 11 Aug 1799, d. 30 Sep 1885
Nancy B. Davenport|b. 27 Oct 1818\nd. 14 Nov 1818|p98.htm#i1957|David Davenport|b. 28 Nov 1795\nd. 11 Jun 1877|p62.htm#i1230|Dorothy Baker|b. 11 Aug 1799\nd. 30 Sep 1885|p46.htm#i924|Martin Davenport|b. c 1739\nd. 1815|p61.htm#i1208|Jane Browning||p62.htm#i1245|David Baker|b. 3 Jun 1749\nd. 15 Sep 1838|p42.htm#i844|Dorothy Wiseman|b. 5 Feb 1765\nd. 23 Aug 1855|p42.htm#i845|
Birth27 Oct 1818 Nancy B. Davenport, daughter of David Davenport and Dorothy Baker, was born on 27 Oct 1818 at Burke County, NC. A.T. Davenport lists this child's birth year as 1813, unlikely as Dorothy was barely 14 at the time. 
Death14 Nov 1818 Nancy B. Davenport died on 14 Nov 1818 at Burke County, NC. 

Clarissa E. Davenport

F, b. 27 April 1835, d. 2 August 1837
FatherDavid Davenport b. 28 Nov 1795, d. 11 Jun 1877
MotherDorothy Baker b. 11 Aug 1799, d. 30 Sep 1885
Clarissa E. Davenport|b. 27 Apr 1835\nd. 2 Aug 1837|p98.htm#i1958|David Davenport|b. 28 Nov 1795\nd. 11 Jun 1877|p62.htm#i1230|Dorothy Baker|b. 11 Aug 1799\nd. 30 Sep 1885|p46.htm#i924|Martin Davenport|b. c 1739\nd. 1815|p61.htm#i1208|Jane Browning||p62.htm#i1245|David Baker|b. 3 Jun 1749\nd. 15 Sep 1838|p42.htm#i844|Dorothy Wiseman|b. 5 Feb 1765\nd. 23 Aug 1855|p42.htm#i845|
Birth27 Apr 1835 Clarissa E. Davenport, daughter of David Davenport and Dorothy Baker, was born on 27 Apr 1835 at NC. 
Death2 Aug 1837 Clarissa E. Davenport died on 2 Aug 1837 at NC at age 2. 

Amanda Triplett

F, b. circa 1825
Birthc 1825 Amanda Triplett was born c 1825 at NC. 
Marriagec 1847 She married Thomas C. S. Davenport, son of David Davenport and Dorothy Baker, c 1847 at NC. A.T. Davenport gives the date as 1849, unlikely given the 1850 census (showing Thomas and Amanda with two small children). 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Amanda Triplett Davenport and Thomas C. S. Davenport appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 1 Jun 1850. Thomas was shown as a 28-year-old farmer, born NC; Amanda was shown as 25, born NC. Their children William A. and Margaret J. were listed as living with them. Both children -- William, 2, and Margaret, shown as 4 (more likely 4 months) -- were shown as born NC. Thomas' parents David and Dorothy Baker Davenport were listed nearby in household 324. 
1860 Census19 Jul 1860 Amanda Triplett Davenport and Thomas C. S. Davenport appeared on the 1860 U.S. census of Subdivision 33, Gilmer County, GA, enumerated 19 Jul 1860. Thomas was shown as a 37-year-old farmer, born NC; Amanda was shown as age 35, born TN. Their children William A., Margaret J., Elisha W., Thomas N., Louis H. and Permilla L. were listed as living with them. The oldest child -- William, age 11 -- was shown as born NC. The others -- Margaret, 10, Elisha, 7, Thomas, 6, Louis, 4, and Permilla, 1 -- were all shown as born GA. 
1870 Census24 Jun 1870 Amanda Triplett Davenport and Thomas C. S. Davenport appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Ellijay, Gilmer County, GA, enumerated 24 Jun 1870. Thomas was shown as a 47-year-old farmer, born NC; Amanda was shown as age 45, born NC. The older children -- Margaret, 17, Elisha, 14, Thomas, 13, and Louis,12 -- were shown as born NC. The younger children -- Permilla, 10, Abner, 8, John, 6, Walter, 5, and Monterville, 1 -- were shown as born GA. 
1880 Census19 Jun 1880 Amanda Triplett Davenport and Thomas C. S. Davenport appeared on the 1880 U.S. census of Ellijay, Gilmer County, GA, enumerated 19 Jun 1880. Thomas was shown as a 57-year-old farmer, born NC; Amanda was shown as age 56, born NC. Their children Permilla L., Abner N., John M., Walter S.S. and Monterville H. were listed as living with them. The children -- Permilla, 21; Martin, 19; John, 16; Sherman, 14; and Harvey, 10 -- were all shown as born GA. Enumerated with the family were two of Amanda's sisters, Eliza Triplett, 45, born NC, and Mary Triplett, 40, born NC. 

Family

Thomas C. S. Davenport b. 12 Dec 1822
Children

Margaret J. Davenport

F, b. circa 1850
FatherThomas C. S. Davenport b. 12 Dec 1822
MotherAmanda Triplett b. c 1825
Margaret J. Davenport|b. c 1850|p98.htm#i1960|Thomas C. S. Davenport|b. 12 Dec 1822|p98.htm#i1955|Amanda Triplett|b. c 1825|p98.htm#i1959|David Davenport|b. 28 Nov 1795\nd. 11 Jun 1877|p62.htm#i1230|Dorothy Baker|b. 11 Aug 1799\nd. 30 Sep 1885|p46.htm#i924|||||||
Birthc 1850 Margaret J. Davenport, daughter of Thomas C. S. Davenport and Amanda Triplett, was born c 1850 at NC. Assuming that the order of the children on the 1850 census is correct, this Margaret was likely born in 1850 and was four months (not four years) old at the time of the census. Margaret J. Davenport appears on the 1860 census as age 10. It is possible that the Margaret born in 1850 was given the name of an earlier child who died. 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Margaret J. Davenport appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 1 Jun 1850, in the household of her parents, Thomas C. S. Davenport and Amanda Triplett Davenport. She was shown as age 4 (but was more likely 4 months), born NC. 
1860 Census19 Jul 1860 Margaret J. Davenport appeared on the 1860 U.S. census of Subdivision 33, Gilmer County, GA, enumerated 19 Jul 1860, in the household of her parents, Thomas C. S. Davenport and Amanda Triplett Davenport. She was shown as age 10, born GA, having attended school within the prior year. 
1870 Census24 Jun 1870 Margaret J. Davenport appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Ellijay, Gilmer County, GA, enumerated 24 Jun 1870 in the household of Thomas C. S. Davenport and Amanda Triplett Davenport, She was shown as age 17, born NC, having attended school within the prior year. 

William A. Davenport

M, b. circa 1848
FatherThomas C. S. Davenport b. 12 Dec 1822
MotherAmanda Triplett b. c 1825
William A. Davenport|b. c 1848|p98.htm#i1961|Thomas C. S. Davenport|b. 12 Dec 1822|p98.htm#i1955|Amanda Triplett|b. c 1825|p98.htm#i1959|David Davenport|b. 28 Nov 1795\nd. 11 Jun 1877|p62.htm#i1230|Dorothy Baker|b. 11 Aug 1799\nd. 30 Sep 1885|p46.htm#i924|||||||
Birthc 1848 William A. Davenport, son of Thomas C. S. Davenport and Amanda Triplett, was born c 1848 at NC. 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 William A. Davenport appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 1 Jun 1850, in the household of his parents, Thomas C. S. Davenport and Amanda Triplett Davenport. He was shown as age 2, born NC. 
1860 Census19 Jul 1860 William A. Davenport appeared on the 1860 U.S. census of Subdivision 33, Gilmer County, GA, enumerated 19 Jul 1860, in the household of his parents, Thomas C. S. Davenport and Amanda Triplett Davenport. He was shown as age 11, born NC, having attended school within the prior year. 
Marriagec 1871 William A. Davenport married Sarah J. [-M?-] Davenport c 1871. 
1880 Census19 Jun 1880 William A. Davenport and Sarah J. [-M?-] Davenport appeared on the 1880 U.S. census of Ellijay, Gilmer County, GA, enumerated 19 Jun 1880. William was shown as a 30-year-old born NC; Sarah was shown as age 31, born TN, unable to read or write. Their children David C. and Stafford Winn were listed as living with them. The boys -- David, 8; and Stafford, 3 -- were both shown as born GA. 

Family

Sarah J. [-M?-] Davenport b. c 1849
Children

Mary Ann (Polly) Hughes

F, b. 7 June 1827, d. 1896
Birth7 Jun 1827 Mary Ann (Polly) Hughes was born on 7 Jun 1827 at Macon County, NC. 
Marriage1846 She married Martin W. Davenport, son of David Davenport and Dorothy Baker, in 1846 at NC. 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Mary Ann Hughes Davenport and Martin W. Davenport appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 1 Jun 1850. Martin was shown as a 31-year-old farmer, born NC; Mary was shown as age 26, born NC. Their children Marcus Taylor Lafayette and Harriet Louise were listed as living with them. Both children -- Marcus, 3, and Harriet, 2 -- were shown as born NC. 
1860 Census11 Aug 1860 Mary Ann Hughes Davenport and Martin W. Davenport appeared on the 1860 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 11 Aug 1860. Martin was shown as age 40, born Burke County NC; Mary was shown as age 38, born Macon County NC. Their children Marcus Taylor Lafayette, Harriet Louise, George Henry, Mary Ann, James D., Thomas J. and Joseph Martin were listed as living with them. The children -- Marcus, 13; Harriet, 11; George, 9; Mary, 7; James, 5; Thomas, 3, and Joseph, 1 -- were all shown as born Cherokee County NC. Nearby in household 1098 were Martin's parents, David and Dorothy Baker Davenport. 
1870 Census29 Jul 1870 Mary Ann Hughes Davenport and Martin W. Davenport appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Clay County, NC, enumerated 29 Jul 1870. Martin was shown as a 51-year-old farmer, born NC; Mary as age 46, born NC. Their children Marcus Taylor Lafayette, Harriet Louise, George Henry, Mary Ann, James D., Thomas J., Joseph Martin, Nancy L. and Martha Elizabeth were listed as living with them. The children -- Marcus, 23, Harriet, 21, George, 19, Mary, 17, James, 15, Thomas, 13, Joseph, 11, Nancy, 4, and Martha, 2 -- were all shown as born NC. 
1880 Census22 Jun 1880 Mary Ann Hughes Davenport and Martin W. Davenport appeared on the 1880 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Clay County, NC, enumerated 22 Jun 1880. Martin was shown as a 60-year-old farmer, born NC; Mary was shown as age 56, born NC, unable to read or write. Their children Mary Ann, Thomas J., Joseph Martin, Nancy L. and Martha Elizabeth were listed as living with them. All of the children -- (Mary) Ann, 27; Thomas, 23; Joseph, 21; Nancy, 14; and Martha, 11 -- were shown as born NC. Next door in household 110 was David and Dorothy's son George. 
Death1896 Mary Ann Hughes Davenport died in 1896 at Shooting Creek, Clay County, NC. 

Family

Martin W. Davenport b. 25 Sep 1819, d. 1913
Children

Marcus Taylor Lafayette Davenport

M, b. 23 January 1847
FatherMartin W. Davenport b. 25 Sep 1819, d. 1913
MotherMary Ann (Polly) Hughes b. 7 Jun 1827, d. 1896
Marcus Taylor Lafayette Davenport|b. 23 Jan 1847|p98.htm#i1963|Martin W. Davenport|b. 25 Sep 1819\nd. 1913|p98.htm#i1952|Mary Ann (Polly) Hughes|b. 7 Jun 1827\nd. 1896|p98.htm#i1962|David Davenport|b. 28 Nov 1795\nd. 11 Jun 1877|p62.htm#i1230|Dorothy Baker|b. 11 Aug 1799\nd. 30 Sep 1885|p46.htm#i924|||||||
Birth23 Jan 1847 Marcus Taylor Lafayette Davenport, son of Martin W. Davenport and Mary Ann (Polly) Hughes, was born on 23 Jan 1847 at Cherokee County, NC. 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Marcus Taylor Lafayette Davenport appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 1 Jun 1850, in the household of his parents, Martin W. Davenport and Mary Ann Hughes Davenport. He was shown as age 3, born NC. 
1860 Census11 Aug 1860 Marcus Taylor Lafayette Davenport appeared on the 1860 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 11 Aug 1860, in the household of his parents, Martin W. Davenport and Mary Ann Hughes Davenport. He was shown as age 13, born Cherokee County NC, having attended school in the prior year. 
1870 Census29 Jul 1870 Marcus Taylor Lafayette Davenport appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Clay County, NC, enumerated 29 Jul 1870, in the household of his parents, Martin W. Davenport and Mary Ann Hughes Davenport. He was shown as age 23, born NC. 

Harriet Louise Davenport

F, b. 2 January 1849
FatherMartin W. Davenport b. 25 Sep 1819, d. 1913
MotherMary Ann (Polly) Hughes b. 7 Jun 1827, d. 1896
Harriet Louise Davenport|b. 2 Jan 1849|p98.htm#i1964|Martin W. Davenport|b. 25 Sep 1819\nd. 1913|p98.htm#i1952|Mary Ann (Polly) Hughes|b. 7 Jun 1827\nd. 1896|p98.htm#i1962|David Davenport|b. 28 Nov 1795\nd. 11 Jun 1877|p62.htm#i1230|Dorothy Baker|b. 11 Aug 1799\nd. 30 Sep 1885|p46.htm#i924|||||||
Birth2 Jan 1849 Harriet Louise Davenport, daughter of Martin W. Davenport and Mary Ann (Polly) Hughes, was born on 2 Jan 1849 at Cherokee County, NC. 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Harriet Louise Davenport appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 1 Jun 1850, in the household of her parents, Martin W. Davenport and Mary Ann Hughes Davenport. She was shown as age 2, born NC. 
1860 Census11 Aug 1860 Harriet Louise Davenport appeared on the 1860 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 11 Aug 1860, in the household of her parents, Martin W. Davenport and Mary Ann Hughes Davenport. She was shown as age 11, born Cherokee County NC. 
1870 Census29 Jul 1870 Harriet Louise Davenport appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Clay County, NC, enumerated 29 Jul 1870, in the household of her parents, Martin W. Davenport and Mary Ann Hughes Davenport. She was shown as age 21, born NC. 
Marriage30 Oct 1871 Harriet Louise Davenport married Reuben Lafayette Whitmire on 30 Oct 1871 at Rabun County, GA. 
Death Harriet Davenport Whitmire died at Kings River, Madison County, AR. 

Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport

F, b. circa 1826
Birthc 1826 Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport was born c 1826 at NC. 
Marriageb 1845 She married David M. Davenport, son of David Davenport and Dorothy Baker, b 1845. 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport and David M. Davenport appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 1 Jun 1850. David was shown as a 29-year-old farmer, born NC; Elizabeth was shown as age 24. Their children Dorothy Elizabeth and William D. were listed as living with them. Both children -- Elizabeth, 5, and William, 1 -- were shown as born NC. 
1860 Census7 Aug 1860 Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport and David M. Davenport appeared on the 1860 U.S. census of 13th Civil District, McMinn County, TN, enumerated 7 Aug 1860. David was shown as a 39-year-old farmer, born NC; Rebecca was shown as age 32, born NC. Their children Dorothy Elizabeth, William D., Andrew C., Thomas L., Susannah J. and Sidney Mc. were listed as living with them. The older children -- Dorothy E., 13, William, 11, Andrew, 8, and Thomas, 5 -- were shown as born NC; Susannah, 3, was shown as born GA; and Sidney, age 3 months, was shown as born TN. 
1870 Census30 Jul 1870 Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport and David M. Davenport appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Clay County, NC, enumerated 30 Jul 1870. David was shown as a 49-year-old farmer, born NC; Rebecca was shown as age 45, born NC. Their children Dorothy Elizabeth, Thomas L., Susannah J., Clarissa and Mary T. were listed as living with them. Of the children -- Dorothy, 22, Thomas, 16, Susannah, 13, Clarissa, 6, and Mary 2 -- all were shown as born NC except Susannah born GA. 
1880 Census19 Jun 1880 Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport and David M. Davenport appeared on the 1880 U.S. census of Ellijay, Gilmer County, GA, enumerated 19 Jun 1880. David was shown as a 59-year-old laborer, born NC; Rebecca was shown as age 56, born NC. Their children Elizabeth D., Susannah Davenport, Thomas L., Clarissa and Mary T. were listed as living with them. All of their children and grandchildren enumerated with them -- Thomas, 26; Clarissa, 17; Mary 11; Elizabeth Gunter, 33, and her daughter Louisa, 5; and Susan Murray, 23, and her son Andrew, 2 -- were shown as born NC. It is not known if the married daughters were living with them or merely visiting at the time of the census. 

Family

David M. Davenport b. 26 Apr 1821
Children

Dorothy Elizabeth Davenport

F, b. circa 1845
FatherDavid M. Davenport b. 26 Apr 1821
MotherRebecca [-M?-] Davenport b. c 1826
Dorothy Elizabeth Davenport|b. c 1845|p98.htm#i1966|David M. Davenport|b. 26 Apr 1821|p98.htm#i1954|Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport|b. c 1826|p98.htm#i1965|David Davenport|b. 28 Nov 1795\nd. 11 Jun 1877|p62.htm#i1230|Dorothy Baker|b. 11 Aug 1799\nd. 30 Sep 1885|p46.htm#i924|||||||
Birthc 1845 Dorothy Elizabeth Davenport, daughter of David M. Davenport and Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport, was born c 1845 at NC. 
Nickname  Dorothy Elizabeth Davenport also went by the name of Elizabeth. 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 She appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 1 Jun 1850, in the household of her parents, David M. Davenport and Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport. She was shown as age 5, born NC. 
1860 Census7 Aug 1860 Dorothy Elizabeth Davenport appeared on the 1860 U.S. census of 13th Civil District, McMinn County, TN, enumerated 7 Aug 1860, in the household of her parents, David M. Davenport and Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport. She was shown as Dorothy E., age 13, born NC, having attended school within the prior year. 
Marriage Dorothy Elizabeth Davenport married FNU Gunter. 
1870 Census30 Jul 1870 Dorothy Elizabeth Davenport appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Shooting Creek, Clay County, NC, enumerated 30 Jul 1870, in the household of her parents, David M. Davenport and Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport. She was shown as age 22, born NC. 
1880 Census19 Jun 1880 Elizabeth D. Gunter appeared on the 1880 U.S. census of at Ellijay, Gilmer County, GA, enumerated 19 Jun 1880, in the household of her parents, David M. Davenport and Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport. She was shown as age 33, born NC; enumerated with her was her daughter Louisa J. Gunter, age 5, born NC. It is not clear whether she was living with or merely visiting her parents at the time of the census. 

Family

FNU Gunter
Child

William D. Davenport

M, b. circa 1849
FatherDavid M. Davenport b. 26 Apr 1821
MotherRebecca [-M?-] Davenport b. c 1826
William D. Davenport|b. c 1849|p98.htm#i1967|David M. Davenport|b. 26 Apr 1821|p98.htm#i1954|Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport|b. c 1826|p98.htm#i1965|David Davenport|b. 28 Nov 1795\nd. 11 Jun 1877|p62.htm#i1230|Dorothy Baker|b. 11 Aug 1799\nd. 30 Sep 1885|p46.htm#i924|||||||
Birthc 1849 William D. Davenport, son of David M. Davenport and Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport, was born c 1849 at NC. 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 William D. Davenport appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 1 Jun 1850, in the household of his parents, David M. Davenport and Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport. He was shown as age 1, born NC. 
1860 Census7 Aug 1860 William D. Davenport appeared on the 1860 U.S. census of 13th Civil District, McMinn County, TN, enumerated 7 Aug 1860, in the household of his parents, David M. Davenport and Rebecca [-M?-] Davenport. He was shown as age 11, born NC, having attended school within the prior year. 
Marriage William D. Davenport married Margaret [-M?-] Davenport. 
1870 Census12 Jul 1870 William D. Davenport and Margaret [-M?-] Davenport appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Towns County, GA, enumerated 12 Jul 1870. William was shown as a 21-year-old farmer, born NC; Margaret was shown as age 20, born SC. More research is required to definitively link this William Davenport to the William who was David's son, but the fact that his uncle Robert Davenport is enumerated on the same census page suggests that it is so. 

Elizabeth [-M?-] Davenport

F, b. circa 1820, d. before 1870
Birthc 1820 Elizabeth [-M?-] Davenport was born c 1820 at NC. 
Marriageb 1843 She married Charles E. Davenport, son of David Davenport and Dorothy Baker, b 1843. 
1850 Census1850 Elizabeth [-M?-] Davenport and Charles E. Davenport appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Union County, GA, at District 85, enumerated 1850. Charles was shown as a 26-year-old laborer, born NC; Elizabeth was shown as age 30, born NC. Their children John, Malissa and Josiah were listed as living with them. The older two children -- John, 7, and Malissa, 4 -- were shown as born NC; the youngest, Josiah, 1, was shown as born GA. 
1860 Census9 Jul 1860 Elizabeth [-M?-] Davenport and Charles E. Davenport appeared on the 1860 U.S. census of Towns County, GA, enumerated 9 Jul 1860. Charles was shown as a 38-year-old farmer, born NC; Elizabeth was shown as age 40, born NC. Their children John, Josiah, Sarah, David, James A., Nancy and Mary were listed as living with them. The oldest child, John, 16, was shown as born NC; the others -- Josiah, 11, Sarah, 8, David, 6, James, 4, Nancy, 2, and Mary, 1 month -- were all shown as born GA. 
Deathb 1870 Elizabeth [-M?-] Davenport died b 1870. It is likely that Elizabeth died before the 1870 census, which records her youngest daughter Mary living with son Josiah in the household of Sarah Fore in GA, and the next youngest children James and Nancy both living with their grandparents David and Dorothy Baker Davenport in NC. 

Family

Charles E. Davenport b. 11 Jan 1826, d. 10 Nov 1864
Children
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