William N. Davenport
William Nathanial Davenport (1856–1933) was a Massachusetts politician who served both branches of the Massachusetts legislature,[1] and as fourth Mayor, of Marlborough, Massachusetts.
William Nathanial Davenport | |
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| 4th Mayor of Marlborough, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1887–1887 | |
| Preceded by | John O'Connell |
| Succeeded by | Charles L. Bartlett |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate[1] | |
| In office 1888[1]–1889 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[1] | |
| In office 1886–1887 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 3, 1856[1] Boylston, Massachusetts<, USref name="HurdHistMxcnty1890pg855"/>[2] |
| Died | January 28, 1933 (aged 76) Miami, Florida, US |
| Resting place | Boylston, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Lizzie M. Kendall[1][2] |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan School of Law[2] |
| Occupation | Lawyer[2] |
Biography
Davenport was born in Boylston, Massachusetts, on November 3, 1856 as the son of Almira J. Howard and William J. Davenport.[1] He attended the law school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[2] In 1887, Davenport married Elizabeth Moore "Lizzie" Kendall 1862–1957).[1] They lived in Marlboro and Worcester, Massachusetts.
Professional career
Davenport was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1882[2] and the Massachusetts Bar in 1883.[2]
References
- Hurd, Duane Hamilton Hurd (1890), History of Middlesex County, Massachusetts: with biographical sketches of Many of its Pioneers and Prominent Men, Volume 1, Philadelphia, PA: J. Lewis & CO., p. 855
- Toomey, Daniel P. (1892), Massachusetts of Today: A Memorial of the State, Historical and Biographical, Issued for the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago, Boston, MA: Columbia Publishing Company, p. 525.
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