Cornelius A. Davenport

Cornelius A. Davenport
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Waushara County district
In office January 5, 1891 – January 7, 1895
Preceded by	William B. La Selle
Succeeded by	James T. Ellarson
Personal details
Born	(1843-07-03)July 3, 1843 Antwerp, New York, U.S.
Died	1920 (aged 76–77) Welsh Cemetery, Waushara County
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Adula Hannah Jaquith ​ ​ (m. 1866; died 1916)​
Children	Willie Davenport ^(b. 1867) Libbie Lurena (Kitts) ^(b. 1871; died 1947) Elmer Albert Davenport ^(b. 1875; died 1945) Mabel H. (Krebs) ^(b. 1883; died 1963)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Volunteers Union Army
Years of service	1862–1865
Rank	Private, USV
Unit	30th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/wars	American Civil War

Cornelius A. Davenport (July 3, 1843 – 1920) was an American farmer, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He represented Waushara County in the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1891 and 1893 sessions. He previously served as sheriff of Waushara County and served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.[1]

Biography

Davenport was born on July 3, 1843, in Antwerp, New York. He moved to Nepeuskun, Wisconsin in 1855 before later moving to the town of Aurora, Waushara County, Wisconsin. During the American Civil War, Davenport served with the 30th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment of the Union Army.[1][2] He died in 1920.

Political career

Davenport was elected to the Assembly in 1890 and 1892. Other positions he held include Sheriff of Waushara County in 1885 and 1886. He was a Republican.[1]

References

1. Cunningham, Thomas J., ed. (1893). "Biographical Sketches". The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin 1893 (Report). State of Wisconsin. p. 655. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
2. "Thirtieth Regiment Infantry". Roster of Wisconsin Volunteers, War of the Rebellion, 1861–1865 (Report). Vol. 2. Office of the Adjutant General of Wisconsin. 1886. p. 436. Retrieved May 22, 2023.

External links

• Cornelius A. Davenport at Find a Grave

Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by William B. La Selle	Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Waushara County district January 5, 1891 – January 7, 1895	Succeeded by James T. Ellarson