I believe that I address this subject here several years ago, but here's a reprise. A Remarkable Man - Colonel George Davenport of Rock Island, Illinois, for whom Davenport, Iowa, across the Mississippi from Rock Island was named--although the City was platted and promoted by Marmaduke and James Davenport, of ALTONA ancestry, from Kentucky.         George Davenport, England born, was impressed into the British Navy when in his mid-teens and was serving on a Man-of-war that put into Philadelphia in the mid-1790s.  Shortly before the British ship was due to sail from Philadelphia, Davenport broke a leg, and was summarily tossed on the dock and abandoned as the ship sailed away. A U.S. Army recruiting sergeant gathered Davenport up, nursed him through his infirmity and enlisted him in the U.S. Army, where Davenport, being possessed of a both brains and acumen, had an admirable career, particularly on the Mississippi Frontier.   By the time of the War of 1812 and the American invasion of Lower Canada, Davenport had become a Captain of Infantry and distinguished himself at the Battles of Lundy's Lane and Thames.  Postwar he was stationed variously along the Mississippi Frontier, and having gained patrons among politicians as well as merchants, retired from the Army in the early 1820s, if I recall correctly, to accept appointment as U.S. Indian Agent for the Northwest Tribes, headquartered at Fort Rock Island, Illinois (subsequently know as Rock Island Arsenal).  This was at least fifteen years before the ALTONA Davenport brothers James and Marmaduke laid out the city across the Mississippi.           Davenport's colonelcy was either militia or honorary, for he rose no higher than Captain in the Regular Army.   He was an outstanding success as an Indian Agent, for the Indians regarded him as an "Englishman," and as such, he was more acceptable to the tribes (most of whom had been allied with the British under Tecumseh in the War of 1812) and was so admired by the Tama Tribe that they adopted the surname of DAVENPORT.   (When I was on the faculty of the University of Iowa in the early 1950s, I met several Davenports who were Tamas, an absorbed tribe centering in Tama County, Iowa.   Five of the seven who constituted the Tribal Council then were Davenports.)  Colonel Davenport was responsible for bringing in Blackhawk and ending that short frontier war.   The Colonel was the only American that Blackhawk trusted, and when Davenport went to get him off the warpath, he came in peaceably--and ended what had the prospect of a prolonged frontier war into a peacepipe powwow at Rock Island that fizzled out the prospects of confrontation.   (Blackhawk had to do some time in prison, and was done as warrior chief.)            Colonel George prospered, was a wealthy merchant apart from being Indian Agent, and was revered and honored on both sides of the Mississippi.   He had a sizable family, as I recall. (I did not pursue his genealogy, for I knew he was not a Pamunkey.)  The Colonel's death and its aftermath involved what was possibly the largest causa celebre of the Upper Mississippi Frontier in the Nineteenth Century.   On a Fourth of July, the Colonel, being in his sixties and under the weather, did not attend the celebration at the Fort, but remained at home.   Four thiefs/thugs decided that if everybody was at Fourth activities, they could rob and plunder Colonel Davenport's residence.   When they unexpectedly found him home, they killed him, robbed the house, and escaped.   The hue and cry among the populace was huge, and each of the gang, which had scattered in all directions in the face of the clamor, was pursued until either caught and, following trial, hanged or killed in apprehension.   Historians noted that the crime was considered so heinous that no jurisdiction afforded the murderers any succor.   Writs of extradition were ignored--if the pursuers from Rock Island brought a murderer to heel in Detroit, the local authorities let the Rock Islanders have a free hand.         There is considerable history written about the Colonel, most of which centers on his murder and its aftermath, but there are also several biographies available.         As to Marmaduke and James Davenport, they moved on up the Mississippi, platting river towns as they went. John Scott Davenport Holmdel, NJ

As off April 1, 2003, we have 11 participants in the Davenport Surname DNA Project. The results are in for seven of them. The most recent was from our first Pamunkey participant. Comparisons are made between individuals by the number of "markers" that match between the two people. A match of 25 out of 25 means they almost certainly had a common ancestor in the last couple hundred years. 24 out of 25 is still pretty good, but when the tests show less than 23 of 25 then the common ancestor may be much further back. There is also a 12 marker test which some have taken. For the Davenport surname it almost has to be an exact match. It doesn't discriminate enough so it could also match other families. Now for Pamunkey. It is between 7 to 9 markers different from the other non-Pamunkey Davenports. However, there is one 12 of 12 match of an unknown origin Davenport who thinks he is from South Carolina. In other words - the Pamunkey line does not look like it has the same ancestor as the other Davenport lines - so far. Doc has speculated this line may have a "bastard beginning". A non-Davenport "became" a Davenport sometime before Davis Davenport (the 1st). This seems to support that. But remember this project is still in the infant stage and future results from other lines could still change everything. I am in the process of comparing these results with other surnames, but this may take a while. We are still looking for more participants. For more information go to > http://www.DavenportDNA.com or email me at [email protected] Any comments? Bill Davenport Davenport Surname DNA Project Administrator [email protected]

Howdy!!!!!!! Boy, was I glad to see this. I had an Aunt that said she paid to have the family tree done and that it went back to Col. Geo. Davenport. She told family members that after that she would have to go into England and she could not afford to do that. My Davenport lines have been REALLY hard to trace. Maybe I have found what I need. No one could find anything that she had sooooo maybe I can do it. Thanks so much. Keep you fingers crossed for me LOL Have A Nice Day!!!!! -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Monday, March 31, 2003 8:15 AM Subject: Re: [DAVENPORT] Col. George Davenport of Davenport, Iowa >In a message dated 3/31/2003 8:01:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, >[email protected] writes: > >> >>http://www.qcmemory.org/QCHistory/People/Davenport/ >> >> Hi Bill- >> Thanks for this info. I tried to go to the site above to learn more, >> however >> it did not work,I got "Can't find Website". Did I do something wrong? >> Thanks, >> Teri >> > >Teri > >Don't include the ">" in front of the URL. It starts with "http" and ends >with "Davenport/" >When you type in an address in AOL it automatically creates a link to that >site. It is fine when other AOL users see it but for a non-AOL person they >see lots of extra stuff. I put the ">" in front so AOL will not create the >link. > >Bill > > >==== DAVENPORT Mailing List ==== >For instructions on unsubscribing or searching the list archives visit: >http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~nvjack/davnport/group.htm > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Please tell me more about this. Dave -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 1:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [DAVENPORT] SC Davenports I don't know if this will help or not--but years ago when I was in Savannah Georgia there is a Davenport House there and I went to the Georgia Historical Society and they had the lineage of the Savannah Davenports---they came from SC--Maybe write to the Georgia Historical Society in Savannah and see if they have anything??? Just a thougth ==== DAVENPORT Mailing List ==== For instructions on unsubscribing or searching the list archives visit: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~nvjack/davnport/group.htm ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

I don't know if this will help or not--but years ago when I was in Savannah Georgia there is a Davenport House there and I went to the Georgia Historical Society and they had the lineage of the Savannah Davenports---they came from SC--Maybe write to the Georgia Historical Society in Savannah and see if they have anything??? Just a thougth

Thanks Bill...I'll try that! Davenport Family <A HREF="http://www.DavenportFamily.1colony.com">http://www.DavenportFamily.1colony.com</A> Davenport Allied Surnames <A HREF="http://www.Cuzzins-Davenport.1colony.com">http://www.Cuzzins-Davenport.1colony.com</A> Study of Alcohol/Drug Addiction & Mental Illness <A HREF="http://www.Diagnosed-Dimmett.fabpage.com">http://www.Diagnosed-Dimmett.fabpage.com</A> Dimmett/Dimmitt Family <A HREF="http://www.Dimmett-Tribes.1colony.com">http://www.Dimmett-Tribes.1colony.com</A> Dimmett/Dimmitt Allied Surnames <A HREF="http://www.JustCuzz.fabpage.com">http://www.JustCuzz.fabpage.com</A>

In a message dated 3/31/2003 8:01:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > >>http://www.qcmemory.org/QCHistory/People/Davenport/ > > Hi Bill- > Thanks for this info. I tried to go to the site above to learn more, > however > it did not work,I got "Can't find Website". Did I do something wrong? > Thanks, > Teri > Teri Don't include the ">" in front of the URL. It starts with "http" and ends with "Davenport/" When you type in an address in AOL it automatically creates a link to that site. It is fine when other AOL users see it but for a non-AOL person they see lots of extra stuff. I put the ">" in front so AOL will not create the link. Bill

In a message dated 3/31/2003 4:21:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > >http://www.qcmemory.org/QCHistory/People/Davenport/ Hi Bill- Thanks for this info. I tried to go to the site above to learn more, however it did not work,I got "Can't find Website". Did I do something wrong? Thanks, Teri Davenport Family <A HREF="http://www.DavenportFamily.1colony.com">http://www.DavenportFamily.1colony.com</A> Davenport Allied Surnames <A HREF="http://www.Cuzzins-Davenport.1colony.com">http://www.Cuzzins-Davenport.1colony.com</A> Study of Alcohol/Drug Addiction & Mental Illness <A HREF="http://www.Diagnosed-Dimmett.fabpage.com">http://www.Diagnosed-Dimmett.fabpage.com</A> Dimmett/Dimmitt Family <A HREF="http://www.Dimmett-Tribes.1colony.com">http://www.Dimmett-Tribes.1colony.com</A> Dimmett/Dimmitt Allied Surnames <A HREF="http://www.JustCuzz.fabpage.com">http://www.JustCuzz.fabpage.com</A>

While returning from vacation recently I drove through Davenport, Iowa. This reminded me that I haven't seen any mention of Colonel George Davenport - the founder of that city - on this list. Has anybody looked into this family? He was born in Lincolnshire, England in 1783. Arrived in New York in 1804. Married Margaret Lewis of Cincinnati. He was eventually murdered in 1845. There is a good bio at the following link: >http://www.qcmemory.org/QCHistory/People/Davenport/ Bill Davenport [email protected]

I am trying to locate any connection to the following Davenports. Any help you can offer will be appreciated. Other than this little bit of info I am completely stumped. This is a follow up to a message I posted about 2 weeks ago but with more info. Every avenue is a dead end. Dave Dennis Greensboro, NC Descendants of James Allen Davenport: 1 James Allen Davenport b: October 07, 1852 d: May 13, 1922 .. +Francis McDaniel b: July 28, 1855 d: May 01, 1937 ..... 2 Rosa Davenport d: June 03, 1926 ..... 2 Henry Allen Davenport b: 1894 d: 1913 ..... 2 Hattie Davenport b: February 23, 1885 d: September 22, 1979 ......... +? Hardy ..... 2 John T Davenport b: October 18, 1881 d: December 16, 1948 ......... . +Lillie Bull d: December 18, 1961 .............3 Jim Davenport ..... 2 James Franklin Davenport b: January 18, 1889 d: October 20, 1961 3-17-03, Other Information: 1. James Franklin was never married 2. All of above are buried in the same location in Springwood Cemetery, Greenville, SC and I have photos of the gravestones. 3. I have a copy of the obituary for James Franklin from the Greenville newspaper. 4. James Franklin was a VP at the SC National Bank until he retired. I have talked with a man who was actually hired by him but he could shed no light on his personal life or family except to tell me that he lived at 10 Williams St, Greenville until he died and his sister Hattie lived there with him for many years. I have confirmed this by looking at a number of old city directories. His sister remained there after he died until she died in 1979. That house is still there and occupied by a business and they know nothing about the Davenports. 5. He was a member of the St Paul Methodist Church in Greenville.

If anyone has problems getting to the site, let me know & I'll send you a link..Teri <A HREF="http://www.DavenportFamily.1colony.com">http://www.DavenportFamily.1colony.com</A>

Teri, I have to use: http://www.DavenportFamily.1colony.com With the rest of it there it won't work for me either. Carol --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.461 / Virus Database: 260 - Release Date: 3/10/2003

I couldn't get either address to work for me, but I am not on aol. Gerry

Try it like this: <A HREF="http://www">http://www.DavenportFamily.1colony.com</A> If that doesn't work, try: <A HREF="http://DavenportFamily.1colony.com">http://DavenportFamily.1colony.com</A> When I go, I do just: DavenportFamily.1colony.com Anyway, I just tried it several times using the top address & it went thru just fine! If you still have trouble, please let me know......Teri

Teri, ="http://www.DavenportFamily.1colony.com">http://www.DavenportFamily.1colony .com</A> This was not a good address. Could not enter. Ginny Researching : DAVENPORT / CARPENTER from Tennessee to Lawrence / Sharp Counties, Arkansas

Hi Winn, I sure do. I've got a well-researched bunch of DAVENPORT ancestors from Wigston, Leicestershire. Phil Young Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: Winifred Auch [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, 21 March 2003 11:11 AM To: [email protected] To All, Doesn't anyone here have ancestors in England; Derbyshire and Cheshire in particular? Winn ==== DAVENPORT Mailing List ==== For instructions on unsubscribing or searching the list archives visit: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~nvjack/davnport/group.htm ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

No, Teri, I didn't. [email protected] wrote: > > I posted yesterday about some new additions to our Davenport site, but it > didn't come in my mail. Did anyone get it? Thanks.....Teri > > ==== DAVENPORT Mailing List ==== > For instructions on unsubscribing or searching the list archives visit: > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~nvjack/davnport/group.htm > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

I didn't see it either Teri. In fact, I've been waiting to see my Davenport group listed. Carol (Davenport) Parks ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 12:50 PM Subject: [DAVENPORT] Didn't see my message > I posted yesterday about some new additions to our Davenport site, but it > didn't come in my mail. Did anyone get it? Thanks.....Teri > > > ==== DAVENPORT Mailing List ==== > For instructions on unsubscribing or searching the list archives visit: > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~nvjack/davnport/group.htm > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.461 / Virus Database: 260 - Release Date: 3/10/2003

Well anyway, I've added a couple new things! Message Board Web Ring Researchers Contacts Lists Thanks..........Teri Davenport <A HREF="http://www.DavenportFamily.1colony.com">http://www.DavenportFamily.1colony.com</A> Allied Surnames <A HREF="http://www.Cuzzins-Davenport.1colony.com">http://www.Cuzzins-Davenport.1colony.com</A>

I didn't. Dottie -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 12:51 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [DAVENPORT] Didn't see my message I posted yesterday about some new additions to our Davenport site, but it didn't come in my mail. Did anyone get it? Thanks.....Teri ==== DAVENPORT Mailing List ==== For instructions on unsubscribing or searching the list archives visit: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~nvjack/davnport/group.htm ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237