Ok, i have an 1850 census from greenville, sc on some davenports.I think i'm in this line. Willis Davenport 43(male) Frances 26(female) Charles 9 Willis 8 Isaac 6 Mary 4 John 13 William 1 I am pretty sure that the john in this line is my john. I also have the census on 2 Isaacs, and an Edwin, and 2 Francis's, from the 1850 census.

Vicki I have a James A. DAVENPORT (DOB abt 1829) who is the son of Alexander Davenport and Eleanor (i believe her maiden name is Higgins). This James A. also has a brother Bery born abt 1830 and another unidentified male born abt 1820-25. Another brother of James A. is James Reburn Davenport DOB 1836. James Reburn is my great-grandfather. This family was mostly in Union Co., KY which is right next door to Caldwell and they could have moved back and forth. I do know they did go back and forthe between KY and ILL. I would be interested in how you verified your James Alexanders father as Ned and any other info you have. It is just too much of a coincidence that these two families are not somehow related as they are living so close together and use some of the same names. My information on this family has come from census records, church records, land records, civil war pension records, etc. Look forward to hearing from you or anyone else on the list regarding this family becky

Don, Welcome to the list! and hope you find many connections on here. I was amused to note the Vicksburg parole list had this entry: >DAVENPORT S PVT 1ST TN HAR C refused parole We Davenports can be a stubborn lot it seems. :) Doug

Hello to all fellow Davenport researchers, I am new to your list and I have enjoyed reading each post that comes in. I also enjoy Jack and all his contributions to this list. I'm here looking for more information on JAMES ALEXANDER DAVENPORT (1838-1898), and brothers JASON and BARRY. I believe the father of these three is a NED DAVENPORT, has anyone heard of him and this family line? OLIVER BENSON DAVENPORT (1886-1961) was son of JAMES, and lived in CALDWELL COUNTY, KY., but I am unsure where the family was before KY. Would love to hear from anyone knowing more about these DAVENPORTS!! Also, I found the following DAVENPORTS listed in the Confederate Parole Records at Vicksburg and I thought you each might what to visit this site. It's very interesting and it has quite a database of names of those released after the battle of Vicksburg in 1863. I hope it's okay to reprint them here. Vicki This information comes from: http://pigpen.itd.nps.gov/crweb1/vick/parole/csp_indx.htm Type of Paroled Last - First - MI - Rank Unit - State - Unit- Company At DAVENPORT J A PVT 52ND GA INF E FIELD DAVENPORT J M PVT 20TH AL INF G HOSP DAVENPORT J 1LT 3RD LA INF B FIELD DAVENPORT JAMES CPL 3RD MO INF FIELD DAVENPORT S PVT 1ST TN HAR C refused parole DAVENPORT SINKLEY R PVT 20TH AL INF B FIELD DAVENPORT WILLIAM B PVT 40TH AL INF K FIELD DAVENPORT WILLIAM H PVT 39TH GA INF B FIELD DAVENPORT WILLIAM PVT 37TH MS INF K FIELD

To Don Stewart - I looked up your names in some indexes I have, but I didn't find much. Here are two census index entries. Of course, I don't know if they're your people or not, but at least it's a start. Here's what I found: DAVENPORT, NED Franklin Parish LA , Pg. 37, 4W Winnsboro Dist. LA 1870 Federal Census Index DAVENPORT JASON Wright County IA, Pg. 459, Belmond Township IA 1870 Federal Census Index Sorry I couldn't be of more help. MargoBelle

It's very heartening to see the correspondence between Roy W. and Lib and see them making a connection. That's what makes this Davenport List worthwhile. MargoBelle

Thanks so much for responding to my letter! It means so much to finally hear something form someone. I have been searching for john and elizabeth so long! do you have a list of their children? Or does the email address you sent me have all this info? I just want to make sure i have the right john and elizabeth. Thanks again so much! keep in touch, please. Do you live near the moonville area? I live near anderson, so i can check out this cemetary where john and elizabeth are buried. Thanks. Lib

Yes! this was Bud! He went by Bud anyway. He did have a sister Bessie that married a Tollison. I just recently found that out! Gosh it feels so good to finally find someone that is looking for john and elizabeth. I don't have any birthdates on any of bud's brothers or sisters, i don't even have all of his brothers and sisters names i don't think. But this sounds as close as i have ever come to a john and elizabeth. do you live in sc? i live close to anderson. Thanks for this letter! it means so much to connect with family! keep writing! please! Lib

I may be able to help. I believe your Thomas was the brother of my grandfather, John Benson Davenport. Their father and mother were John Davenport and Elizabeth Riddle. They are both buried at Reedy Fork Baptist Church down near Moonville(south of Greenville, SC) John and Thomas' parents were Willis Augustus Davenport and Francis Coker. They are buried at Standing Springs Baptist church near Simpsonville, You may want to contact one of our relative in Greenville who had done a lot of research with me. Her name is Sandra Davis and you can reach her by e-mail at Luv2BBQ@mindspring.com. My parents are still living in Greenville, My father is retired Methodist preacher. They are John and Catherine Davenport. Hope this is some help. Your long lost relative, Roy W. Davenport

That's the same way I was taught. Jenny

-------------------- Begin Original Message -------------------- Message text written by INTERNET:DAVENPORT-L@rootsweb.com "I need your help! My great grandfather was a thomas Davenport, or Thaddeus Davenport as i have found out. He was born in 1871, and died in 1938. He was killed by a train in Liberty SC. He married Osie Collins. I can name all of his children and some of his siblings, but i can't find his parents! I have his funeral book, and in it i found that his parents names were john and lizzie davenport. i don't know if this correct or not, but i can't find anything anywhere! anyone that knows anything please email me! Thanks! His siblings names were: Mattie, Bessie,Mamie, possibly a brother jim but not sure." -------------------- End Original Message -------------------- I may have your Bessie in my line. The only sibs I know are from her Greenville obit, dated June 1934: Mrs. Thomas Crawford, Kershaw Mrs. Newton Kirby, Clinton Miss Mamie Davenport, Spartanburg Bud Davenport, Liberty Could Bud be a nickname for your Thomas/Thaddeus? Perhaps other sibs predeceased my Bessie. My own grandmother was Mattie, daughter of this Bessie. Bessie DAVENPORT Born 16 Nov.1868, Greenville, SC Married John F.Tollison, 8 children: Lona Estelle, Sallie, J. Henry, W. Ira, Mattie Mae, Emma, Kathleen, Ruth. (later married a Mr. Knight) Died 16, June 1934, Anderson, SC Buried in Chedder, Anderson Co., SC I am also looking for Bessie's parents, focusing on name John as well. I found a John and Elizabeth buried in Moonville, Greenville Co.,SC John (21 Dec. 1842-1 Aug. 1926) Elizabeth (8 May 1853 - 17 Nov. 1920) That means she would have been 15 when my Bessie was born. There's a child Mary DAVENPORT buried in Simpsonville, d/o John and Elizabeth. (1873-74) I don't know if these are your people, mine, both, or neither! Jenny

Nevada Jack, Easy way to remember usage: "e" means out or out of; and "im" means in or into. Immigrate=migrate in or into; emigrate=migrate out or out of. It's a pity they don't teach Latin in high school anymore. You can also think of it this way. You immerse something in water, but it emerges (or is emersed) when you bring it out. Edgar -----Original Message----- From: Jack W. Ralph <nvjack@intercomm.com> To: DAVENPORT-L@rootsweb.com <DAVENPORT-L@rootsweb.com> Date: 16 July, 1999 11:59 PM Subject: [DAVENPORT-L] Emigrants and Immigrants >Dear Cousins, > >I am inviting a discussion of two words that are used a lot in >genealogy, but which have different meanings for different people. The >words are "emigrate" and "immigrate". > >According to my Funk & Wagnall: > >"emigrate: To go from one country, or section of a country, to settle in >another. A person *emigrates from* the land he leaves, and *immigrates >to* the land where he takes up his abode." > >Also, according to my granddaughter's Macmillan Dictionary for Children: > >"emigrate: To leave one's own country to live in another. Her family >plans to emigrate from the United States to England." >"emigrant: A person who leaves his own country to live in another. >Peggy's parents were emigrants from Ireland." >"immigrate: To go to live in a country in which one was not born. My >grandparents immigrated to the United States from Poland." >"immigrant: A person who comes to live in a country in which he or she >was not born. My grandfather was an immigrant to the United States from >Italy." > >I had been confused by these two words for many years and for the past >year have had the above definitions posted on the bulletin board above >my desk. > >Can anyone else offer a different definition? > >Nevada Jack > > > > > >==== DAVENPORT Mailing List ==== >View the Cousins Directory at http://users.intercomm.com/nvjack/davnport/others.htm > >

Dear Cousins, I am inviting a discussion of two words that are used a lot in genealogy, but which have different meanings for different people. The words are "emigrate" and "immigrate". According to my Funk & Wagnall: "emigrate: To go from one country, or section of a country, to settle in another. A person *emigrates from* the land he leaves, and *immigrates to* the land where he takes up his abode." Also, according to my granddaughter's Macmillan Dictionary for Children: "emigrate: To leave one's own country to live in another. Her family plans to emigrate from the United States to England." "emigrant: A person who leaves his own country to live in another. Peggy's parents were emigrants from Ireland." "immigrate: To go to live in a country in which one was not born. My grandparents immigrated to the United States from Poland." "immigrant: A person who comes to live in a country in which he or she was not born. My grandfather was an immigrant to the United States from Italy." I had been confused by these two words for many years and for the past year have had the above definitions posted on the bulletin board above my desk. Can anyone else offer a different definition? Nevada Jack

I need your help! My great grandfather was a thomas Davenport, or Thaddeus Davenport as i have found out. He was born in 1871, and died in 1938. He was killed by a train in Liberty SC. He married Osie Collins. I can name all of his children and some of his siblings, but i can't find his parents! I have his funeral book, and in it i found that his parents names were john and lizzie davenport. i don't know if this correct or not, but i can't find anything anywhere! anyone that knows anything please email me! Thanks! His siblings names were: Mattie, Bessie,Mamie, possibly a brother jim but not sure. His childrens names were: Floree, Lois, Eula, Harold, Paskal or (Pat), Irene, Clara.

Here is another bio of a different William Davenport. This one is the son of Jonas and Alice. http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/textindices/K/KYBIOGRAPHIES+1998+6332907988+F Billy Bob

Hi List, Osborne Davenport appears in various records in Cumberland and Buckingham Co's. Is it possible he could be from a family in that area rather than the family of Thomas & Mary (Noel/Nolan) Davenport? There is no documentation that I can find that proves the issue of of Thomas of WCV. There is no Will or Estate Settlement. Also there is no Will or Estate Settlement in Wayne Co., KY for Osborne. Also I have a copy from the Georgia Genealogist Magazine published a few years ago and written by Adam Davenport, gr-grandson of Thomas Davenport of WCV that states Thomas came from England and settled in Jamestown. I had reason to believe he was the son of Juluis. Which one is correct? Can anyone help me with this issue. Mary Duncan Mary Duncan

Hi List, I ran across an Absalom DAVENPORT in 1811 in Grayson Co, Va. He was the defendant accused of owing 9 pounds 6 shillings to William Evans. Hope this helps someone.

I am looking for a James Albert Davenport whom married a Sarah Irwin. I am told by family members that he is buried in LaFollette, Tenn.James is my g-grandfather. His son was Edward Lee Davenport. Edward was born in Knox Co. Tenn. I am unable to find anything on them. Would appreciate any help you could give. Thanking you in advance. Patricia Jennings My e-mail address is patsy@scrtc.com -----Original Message----- From: Richard Davenport <klingon1@airmail.net> To: DAVENPORT-L@rootsweb.com <DAVENPORT-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, July 11, 1999 10:26 PM Subject: Re: [DAVENPORT-L] family names >I am a Davenport, what are you searching for on that name? > >Richard > >Findmypast@aol.com wrote: > >> This is a list of the names we are following. As far as we have know they >> are pretty much in TN, NC, SC?, AL?, MD. >> >> Any connections out there? >> >> Britt >> Canada >> Copley >> Davenport >> Goff >> Hayes >> Helton >> Kelley >> McCaslin >> McCormick >> Parrish >> Powers >> Sauls >> Tedder >> Tucker >> Vickers >> Wallace >> Warren >> >> Thanks,- >> Linda & Darlene >> >> ==== DAVENPORT Mailing List ==== >> View the Cousins Directory at http://users.intercomm.com/nvjack/davnport/others.htm > > >==== DAVENPORT Mailing List ==== >Please Help Support RootsWeb! Learn how at >http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html > >

I am a Davenport, what are you searching for on that name? Richard Findmypast@aol.com wrote: > This is a list of the names we are following. As far as we have know they > are pretty much in TN, NC, SC?, AL?, MD. > > Any connections out there? > > Britt > Canada > Copley > Davenport > Goff > Hayes > Helton > Kelley > McCaslin > McCormick > Parrish > Powers > Sauls > Tedder > Tucker > Vickers > Wallace > Warren > > Thanks,- > Linda & Darlene > > ==== DAVENPORT Mailing List ==== > View the Cousins Directory at http://users.intercomm.com/nvjack/davnport/others.htm

Hi, All I have on Davenports is my grandfather was Edward Lee Davenport born in 1907 in Knox Co. Tenn. His father was James Albert Davenport who married a Sarah Ann Irwin. I am told by family members that James is buried in LaFollette, Tenn. but have not been able to prove that. Would appreciate any help that you may be able to give. Thanking you in advance, Patricia Jennings -----Original Message----- From: Pauline <pmd@xmission.com> To: DAVENPORT-L@rootsweb.com <DAVENPORT-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, July 11, 1999 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [DAVENPORT-L] family names >hI, > How about giving some more information on these names? It is impossible >to make any connection when nothing is known. I have Davenport, Helton >and Tedder ties, all in Georgia. > Pauline > >Findmypast@aol.com wrote: >> >> This is a list of the names we are following. As far as we have know they >> are pretty much in TN, NC, SC?, AL?, MD. >> >> Any connections out there? >> >> Britt >> Canada >> Copley >> Davenport >> Goff >> Hayes >> Helton >> Kelley >> McCaslin >> McCormick >> Parrish >> Powers >> Sauls >> Tedder >> Tucker >> Vickers >> Wallace >> Warren >> >> Thanks,- >> Linda & Darlene >> >> ==== DAVENPORT Mailing List ==== >> View the Cousins Directory at http://users.intercomm.com/nvjack/davnport/others.htm > > >==== DAVENPORT Mailing List ==== >View the Cousins Directory at http://users.intercomm.com/nvjack/davnport/others.htm > >