Following is from TN Civil War Veteran's Questionaire, Volume 5: THIS CONCERNS DAVENP0RTS in VA, TN, AL: Samuel Martin Ray b. 6/1/1845 in Choctaw County MS, moved with father to Lauderdale TN in 1849. Father's name was Jerome Ray born in Jefferson County GA. Mother name was MARY MARTIN DAVENORT, daughter of Samuel W. and Jane Davenport of Jefferson AL. Grandfather was SAMUEL DAVENPORT, native of SC. "The family was originally from VA, said to be connected with Pocahontas, moved to SC>AL between 1820-30" This document is one of the most detailed responses to the questionaire and a most interesting account of Martin/Davenport family life, including household duties of his mother, Mary. Describes schooling, community life, leaders, social life, political affiliations, views on slavery, social/common classes of people, describes his home, value, property including furniture description, very detailed CSA military history. I hope a descendant out in cyber land can connect to this wonderful family. Hope I can find a connection to my Davenports. Nancy in Texas