Davenport is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Davenport family lived in the township of Davenport, in the parish of
Astbury in East Cheshire.First found in Cheshire where they were descended from Ormus de Davenport of Davenport Hall Farm (Domesday Book-1086 A.D.,) in the parish of Astbury in East Cheshire.
Astbury in East Cheshire.First found in Cheshire where they were descended from Ormus de Davenport of Davenport Hall Farm (Domesday Book-1086 A.D.,) in the parish of Astbury in East Cheshire.
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Gladys Marie Allen married Leamon Donegan and their children were: Judy, "Peggy" and Darlene.
Gladys' mother, Elizabeth Bryson Allen (Ray Allen), was the daughter of Grover Cleveland Bryson (1)(Tera Jane Dobbs).
Grover's mother was Lucinda E. Davenport (2)(Robert Talley Bryson). This page will start with her.
Gladys' mother, Elizabeth Bryson Allen (Ray Allen), was the daughter of Grover Cleveland Bryson (1)(Tera Jane Dobbs).
Grover's mother was Lucinda E. Davenport (2)(Robert Talley Bryson). This page will start with her.
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Lucinda E. Davenport 2G Grandmother of Peggy Donegan Snipes November 19, 1856 Cannon County, Tennessee - August 10, 1939 She was the daughter of William and Eliza Davenport. She married Robert Talley Bryson on December 30, 1877. She is buried in the Reed Cemetery on Auburntown Road, Woodbury. |
On the 1870 United States Federal Census she is living in Woodbury with her husband and four of their children. Her father-in-law, Joseph, lives next door.
On the 1880 United States Federal Census shows her and the family living in District 11 of Cannon County, Joseph still lives nearby. |
The 1900 United States Federal Census shows them in Cannon County farming with their 3 sons, Holt, Cleveland and Clingman as farm laborers. Robert’s cousin, Charlie Brandon is also living with them and listed as a merchant.
The 1910 United States Federal Census shows Robert and Lucindy living alone in Civil District 8, Jacksboro Road, Cannon County. Clingman and his family live next door. Robert works in a sawmill and Clingman is doing general farming.
The 1920 United States Federal Census still shows Robert and Lucindy living alone on Woodbury Road in an area called East __ Heights. Cleve and his family now live next door to Robert. Robert and Cleve are both listed as millers of flour.
One the 1930 United States Federal Census Robert and Lucindy (both 73) are living in the town of Woodbury on Main Street. Robert is working in a corn mill as a miller. They live next door to William Trail, who is a trader and on the other side lives, Herman Fann, who owned an antique shop. Also listed on Main Street was George J. Roach who owned a grocery store. Wiley Moore, who also owned a grocery store. Joe A. Norwell, who owned a garage. Dorsie Duncan who owned a french shop and Mattie Higgins who owned the hotel
The 1910 United States Federal Census shows Robert and Lucindy living alone in Civil District 8, Jacksboro Road, Cannon County. Clingman and his family live next door. Robert works in a sawmill and Clingman is doing general farming.
The 1920 United States Federal Census still shows Robert and Lucindy living alone on Woodbury Road in an area called East __ Heights. Cleve and his family now live next door to Robert. Robert and Cleve are both listed as millers of flour.
One the 1930 United States Federal Census Robert and Lucindy (both 73) are living in the town of Woodbury on Main Street. Robert is working in a corn mill as a miller. They live next door to William Trail, who is a trader and on the other side lives, Herman Fann, who owned an antique shop. Also listed on Main Street was George J. Roach who owned a grocery store. Wiley Moore, who also owned a grocery store. Joe A. Norwell, who owned a garage. Dorsie Duncan who owned a french shop and Mattie Higgins who owned the hotel
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William Carroll Davenport - Father of Lucinda Davenport Bryson
3G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
July 28, 1823 - July 23, 1897
He was the son of Wiley and Lucinda Davenport.
He married Eliza Stanley on January 1, 1856 in Cannon County, Tennessee.
They had the following children: Lucinda E., Sarah, John J., Leathia and William.
He is buried in the Duggin Cemetery on Auburntown Road, Woodbury, Tennessee.
William Carroll Davenport - Father of Lucinda Davenport Bryson
3G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
July 28, 1823 - July 23, 1897
He was the son of Wiley and Lucinda Davenport.
He married Eliza Stanley on January 1, 1856 in Cannon County, Tennessee.
They had the following children: Lucinda E., Sarah, John J., Leathia and William.
He is buried in the Duggin Cemetery on Auburntown Road, Woodbury, Tennessee.
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Wiley Davenport - Father of William Carroll Davenport
4G Grandfather to Peggy Donegan Snipes
September 16, 1801 Pitt, North Carolina - January 5, 1881
He was the son of Absolum and Mary Davenport.
He married Lucinda Ward (1806-1888/Virginia) and they had the following children: William Carroll, John J. and Nancy W.
The 1850 United States Federal Census shows Wiley and his family living in District 1 Nichols, Sanders Fork Community of Cannon County, Tennessee. His household includes: Lucinda, John, William and Nancy. He is listed as a farmer with a real estate value of $400.
The 1860 United States Federal Census shows Wiley living in Cannon County, Tennessee, Auburn Post Office. His household includes himself, Lucinda and John.
Wiley Davenport - Father of William Carroll Davenport
4G Grandfather to Peggy Donegan Snipes
September 16, 1801 Pitt, North Carolina - January 5, 1881
He was the son of Absolum and Mary Davenport.
He married Lucinda Ward (1806-1888/Virginia) and they had the following children: William Carroll, John J. and Nancy W.
The 1850 United States Federal Census shows Wiley and his family living in District 1 Nichols, Sanders Fork Community of Cannon County, Tennessee. His household includes: Lucinda, John, William and Nancy. He is listed as a farmer with a real estate value of $400.
The 1860 United States Federal Census shows Wiley living in Cannon County, Tennessee, Auburn Post Office. His household includes himself, Lucinda and John.
The 1870 United States Federal Census shows them living in District 11, Cannon County, Tennessee. His estate property value is $2,500 and personal property value at $1,500. His household includes: himself (69), Lucinda (62), John (42), Parilee (14), Wiley (10) and James (8). John is also listed as a farmer with a real estate property value of $1,500.
The 1880 United States Federal Census shows them living in District 14, Cannon County, Tennessee. The household includes: Wiley (78), Lucinda (75), Parilee (23), John (52), John (18), Caldona (16), Wiley (17) and William (16). |
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Absolum Davenport - Father of Wiley Davenport
5G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1774 in Hyde, North Carolina - 1855
He married Mary Elizabeth Ward (1773-1850).
He married Jane Coulter (1790-1867).
He had the following children: Wiley, Warren, Jany Fanny and George.
He fought for the U.S. Army Between Nov 11, 1814-June 13, 1815 in the War of 1812.
The 1840 United States Federal Census shows him living in Cannon County, Tennessee. There are two household members.
The 1850 United States Federal Census shows Absolum (75) and Jane (45) living in the Sanders Fork Community of Cannon County, Tennessee. He is listed as a farmer, originally from North Carolina. Jane is listed as originally from North Carolina and she cannot read or write.
He died in 1855 in Cannon County, Tennessee and a marker for him stands in the Davenport Cemetery. Click on marker to go to the Davenport Cemetery site.
Absolum Davenport - Father of Wiley Davenport
5G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1774 in Hyde, North Carolina - 1855
He married Mary Elizabeth Ward (1773-1850).
He married Jane Coulter (1790-1867).
He had the following children: Wiley, Warren, Jany Fanny and George.
He fought for the U.S. Army Between Nov 11, 1814-June 13, 1815 in the War of 1812.
The 1840 United States Federal Census shows him living in Cannon County, Tennessee. There are two household members.
The 1850 United States Federal Census shows Absolum (75) and Jane (45) living in the Sanders Fork Community of Cannon County, Tennessee. He is listed as a farmer, originally from North Carolina. Jane is listed as originally from North Carolina and she cannot read or write.
He died in 1855 in Cannon County, Tennessee and a marker for him stands in the Davenport Cemetery. Click on marker to go to the Davenport Cemetery site.
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George Davenport - Father of Absolum Davenport
6G Grandfather to Peggy Donegan Snipes
1749 Tyrell, North Carolina - 1799 Hyde, North Carolina
He was the son of Isaac and Elizabeth Davenport.
He is listed in the American Genealogical-Biographical Index.
George and Sarah had the following children: Edward, Isaac, Enoch, Absolum, Reuben & Lowes.
He died in September 1799 in Hyde, North Carolina
George Davenport - Father of Absolum Davenport
6G Grandfather to Peggy Donegan Snipes
1749 Tyrell, North Carolina - 1799 Hyde, North Carolina
He was the son of Isaac and Elizabeth Davenport.
He is listed in the American Genealogical-Biographical Index.
George and Sarah had the following children: Edward, Isaac, Enoch, Absolum, Reuben & Lowes.
He died in September 1799 in Hyde, North Carolina
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Isaac Davenport - Father of George Davenport
7G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
September 17, 1685 Periquams, North Carolina - September 18, 1767 Tyrell, North Carolina
He was the son of Richard and Johanna, was born on September 17, 1685 in Periquams, North Carolina.
He married Elizabeth Hawkins (1710-1792).
He died on September 18, 1767 in Tyrell, North Carolina.
Isaac Davenport - Father of George Davenport
7G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
September 17, 1685 Periquams, North Carolina - September 18, 1767 Tyrell, North Carolina
He was the son of Richard and Johanna, was born on September 17, 1685 in Periquams, North Carolina.
He married Elizabeth Hawkins (1710-1792).
He died on September 18, 1767 in Tyrell, North Carolina.
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Richard Davenport - Father of Isaac Davenport
8G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
about 1648 in Chowan, North Carolina - March 14, 1713 Periquams, North Carolina
He married Johanna Lnu.
He is listed in the American Genealogical-Biographical Index of North Carolina.
He died on March 14, 1713 in Periquams, North Carolina.
Richard Davenport - Father of Isaac Davenport
8G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
about 1648 in Chowan, North Carolina - March 14, 1713 Periquams, North Carolina
He married Johanna Lnu.
He is listed in the American Genealogical-Biographical Index of North Carolina.
He died on March 14, 1713 in Periquams, North Carolina.