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Peter Johntson DAVENPORT

Male 1803 - 1879  (75 years)


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  1. 1.  Peter Johntson DAVENPORT was born 17 Jun 1803, Washington Co. VA (son of Thomas DAVENPORT, Jr. and Permelia DAVENPORT); died 20 May 1879, Washington Co. VA.

    Peter married Catherine Fudge. Catherine was born ca 1802, Washington Co. VA; died 01 Dec 1850, Saltville, Smyth Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Abel Alderson DAVENPORT was born Oct 1841, Washington Co. VA; died Bef 1910, Washington Co. VA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas DAVENPORT, Jr. was born 1761, Buckingham Co. VA (son of Thomas DAVENPORT and Lucy Ransome); died 21 Dec 1848, Washington Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 9E0203A21877468AACD9DC64C84714018DBE

    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

    Thomas married Permelia DAVENPORT 28 Apr 1799, Washington Co. VA. Permelia (daughter of Henry DAVENPORT and Nancy PEMBERTON) was born 5 Jun 1778, Washington Co. VA; died 11 Dec 1848, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Permelia DAVENPORT was born 5 Jun 1778, Washington Co. VA (daughter of Henry DAVENPORT and Nancy PEMBERTON); died 11 Dec 1848, Washington Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 1EAD3C35A3864805BFB9DA7DA2B4CE7F24B2

    Notes:

    She was a cousin to her husband.

    Thomas Davenport 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. 

    They had 11 children.

    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

    Children:
    1. William Wilson DAVENPORT was born 20 Aug 1801, Washington Co. VA; died Aug 1850, Saltville, Smyth Co. VA.
    2. Daniel Trigg DAVENPORT was born 17 Jun 1803, Saltville, Smyth Co. VA; died 1851, Charleston, Coles Co. IL.
    3. 1. Peter Johntson DAVENPORT was born 17 Jun 1803, Washington Co. VA; died 20 May 1879, Washington Co. VA.
    4. Eliza Claibourne DAVENPORT was born 15 Jul 1805, Saltville, Washington Co. VA; died 25 Jul 1883, Russell Co. VA; was buried , Tate-Burdine Cemetery, Lebanon, Russell Co. VA.
    5. Thomas DAVENPORT was born 03 Mar 1807, Washington Co. VA.
    6. Rachel Hendricks DAVENPORT was born 04 Nov 1809, Washington Co. VA.
    7. Julius T. DAVENPORT was born 05 Aug 1811, Washington Co. VA; died 27 Feb 1875, Washington Co. VA.
    8. Liburn Hendricks DAVENPORT was born 03 Oct 1813, Washington Co. VA.
    9. Nancy Pembertson DAVENPORT was born 10 Feb 1821, Washington Co. VA; died 09 Oct 1894, Washington Co. VA.
    10. Dr. Henry H. DAVENPORT was born 3 Feb 1817, Washington, Co. VA; died 21 Mar 1888.
    11. Grace Terry DAVENPORT was born ca 1823, Washington Co. VA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Thomas DAVENPORT was born 1735, Cumberland Co. VA; died 1780, Washington Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: C8787B283D7B437BBC239D12A06B61E134A1

    Notes:

    The Will of Thomas Davenport

    19 March 1777 proved 27 Nov 1780 further proved 23 Jul 1781

    Thomas Davenport of Cumberland Co: Lands in Cumberland Co. to be sold and all just debts to be paid and when my Mortgage to Gabell is paid that he transfer all my effects mentioned in the mortgage Back as my estate and be Recorded in the same Court where the mortgage is; all my Debts due me be collected as soon as possible.

    To Daughter Ann Woodson that part of land on upper side Myre Creek in Halifax Co.; my negro woman Sarah and her daughter Molley and all their increase, also negro man Sambo.

    To son Thomas Davenport that part of land on Dan River on lower side of Myre Creek in Halifax Co. , my negroes Barraca , Dick , Simon, Fatanny and her child Jack and all her increase.

    To wife Lucy Davenport, land in Halifax Co., containing 300 acres known by the name of Samsons Place also Negroes Suffolk , Else , Lelt , Ned and Aggy and all their increase to her and to her own Disposal for ever.

    To grand daughter Lucy Woodson my negro girl Ailee. To Grandson Joseph Woodson , negro boy Billy .

    Surplus money from sale of lands and Debts due me to be collected, and all household and kitchen furniture and stocks of all kinds to be equally Divided between my wife Lucy Davenport, my daughter Ann Woodson and my son Thomas Davenport , my wife's part to her and her Disposal and my children's part to each of them.

    Wife Executrix and son Thomas Davenport and son-in-law John Woodson executors. Dated March 19, 1777 . Witnesses: William Hambleton, Henry Davenport, Julius Davenport. Proved: Nov. 27, 1780. Further Proved: July 23, 1781. Ibid. p. 268.

    Thomas married Lucy Ransome 28 Apr 1750, Buckingham Co. VA. Lucy was born 1738, Goochland Co. VA; died Aug 1781, Cumberland Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Lucy Ransome was born 1738, Goochland Co. VA; died Aug 1781, Cumberland Co. VA.
    Children:
    1. 2. Thomas DAVENPORT, Jr. was born 1761, Buckingham Co. VA; died 21 Dec 1848, Washington Co. VA.
    2. Osborne DAVENPORT was born 1773, Buckingham Co. VA; died 1845, Wayne Co. KY.

  3. 6.  Henry DAVENPORT was born 1715, King William Co. VA; died 09 Dec 1791, Buckingham Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: F3123D68FDA44807842041591B21E6D8D289

    Notes:

    originally from Buckingham Co. VA.

    Settled in Washington County, on the Holston River to a place called Davenport's Bend.

    Henry married Nancy PEMBERTON. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Nancy PEMBERTON

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 15B67FBED3CC4AB188ABD0A4E9F727085837

    Notes:

    originally from Buckingham Co. VA.

    Children:
    1. Mary (Mollie) DAVENPORT was born 09 May 1773, Buckingham Co. VA; died Dec 1845, Wayne Co. KY.
    2. 3. Permelia DAVENPORT was born 5 Jun 1778, Washington Co. VA; died 11 Dec 1848, Washington Co. VA.


  

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