Thomas DAVENPORT, Jr.

Male 1761 - 1848  (87 years)


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  • Name Thomas DAVENPORT  [1
    Suffix Jr. 
    Born 1761  Buckingham Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    _UID 9E0203A21877468AACD9DC64C84714018DBE 
    Died 21 Dec 1848  Washington Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Notes 
    • He was a cousin to his wife.

      Thomas was on a visit to Washington County, on the Holston River to a place called Davenport's Bend to visit his brother, Osborne. (A place later occupied by David Worley and his family). Permelia was also on a visit to her sister, Mollie who was married to Osborne. The two met and 2 years later married. They settled in Washington County on a farm. Thomas was said to be a fine violinist and a member of the Baptist Church.

      A deed was found dated Aug 15, 1809 Washington Co. Deed Book, 4, page 204, between Thomas Davenport and Isaac Woodward and wife for $500.00, 80 acres in 2 parcels, 10 acres granted to Anthony Fitzpatrick on Dec 10, 1796 and 70 acres granted to Fitpatrick on Apr 8, 1800 to Isaac Woodward on May 18, 1802 on South Branch North Fork, Holston River. Proved 15 August 1809. 

      buried Henry Davenport Cemetery, Washington Co. VA

      CENSUS RECORDS

      1840 United States Federal Census
      Name: Thomas Davenport
      Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Washington, Virginia
      Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
      Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79: 1 [Thomas]
      Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
      Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
      Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1 [Permilia]
      Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
      Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
      Persons Employed in Learned Professional Engineers: 1
      Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
      Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
      Total Free White Persons: 5
      Total Slaves: 1
      Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6 [1]
    Person ID I2789  Master File
    Last Modified 30 Aug 2012 

    Father Thomas DAVENPORT,   b. 1735, Cumberland Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1780, Washington Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 45 years) 
    Mother Lucy Ransome,   b. 1738, Goochland Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Aug 1781, Cumberland Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 43 years) 
    Married 28 Apr 1750  Buckingham Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F7793  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Permelia DAVENPORT,   b. 5 Jun 1778, Washington Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Dec 1848, Washington Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Married 28 Apr 1799  Washington Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. William Wilson DAVENPORT,   b. 20 Aug 1801, Washington Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Aug 1850, Saltville, Smyth Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 48 years)
     2. Daniel Trigg DAVENPORT,   b. 17 Jun 1803, Saltville, Smyth Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1851, Charleston, Coles Co. IL Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 47 years)
    +3. Peter Johntson DAVENPORT,   b. 17 Jun 1803, Washington Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 May 1879, Washington Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
     4. Eliza Claibourne DAVENPORT,   b. 15 Jul 1805, Saltville, Washington Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jul 1883, Russell Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
     5. Thomas DAVENPORT,   b. 03 Mar 1807, Washington Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location
     6. Rachel Hendricks DAVENPORT,   b. 04 Nov 1809, Washington Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location
     7. Julius T. DAVENPORT,   b. 05 Aug 1811, Washington Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Feb 1875, Washington Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years)
     8. Liburn Hendricks DAVENPORT,   b. 03 Oct 1813, Washington Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location
     9. Nancy Pembertson DAVENPORT,   b. 10 Feb 1821, Washington Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 09 Oct 1894, Washington Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)
     10. Dr. Henry H. DAVENPORT,   b. 3 Feb 1817, Washington, Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Mar 1888  (Age 71 years)
     11. Grace Terry DAVENPORT,   b. ca 1823, Washington Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 15 Aug 2012 
    Family ID F1945  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S25] Descendants of Richard Whitaker, Jr. and Rachel Bentley, Joye Boardman.