William N. Davenport
William Nathanial Davenport (November 3, 1856 – January 28, 1933) was a Massachusetts politician who served in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature,[1] and as the fourth Mayor of Marlborough, Massachusetts.
William Nathanial Davenport | |
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| 4th Mayor of Marlborough | |
| 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 |
| Died | January 28, 1933 (aged 76) Miami, Florida, US |
| Resting place | Boylston, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican[1] |
| Spouse | 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 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 Marlborough and Worcester, Massachusetts.
Professional career
Davenport was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1882[2] and the Massachusetts Bar in 1883.[2] From 1886-1887, Davenport served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In 1887, he succeeded John O'Connell as the fourth Mayor of Marlborough, Massachusetts. Following his tenure as mayor, Davenport was elected to the Massachusetts Senate as a member of the 110th Massachusetts General Court.
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.