Benjamin Tully Davenport (1886 - 1944)

Biography

This profile is part of the Mackeys Ferry, North Carolina One Place Study.

Benjamin Tully Davenport was born on 15 November 1886 in Mackeys, Washington, North Carolina, United States, son of William Smith Davenport (1859–1924) and Henrietta Elizabeth Blount (1863–1948).

His siblings were:

• William Blount Davenport (born 30 March 1885)
• Katie Catherine Barneycastle (born 0 December 1885)
• Elizabeth Davenport (born 15 June 1888)
• Alma Lucille Davenport (born 20 November 1889)
• Alva Edison Davenport (born 8 December 1891)
• Renold Slade Davenport (born 11 November 1893)
• Carlton Alderman Davenport (born 3 October 1897)
• James Emerson Davenport (born 14 October 1901)

Benjamin married Ruth Eulalie Christie (born in Portsmouth, Virginia; daughter of John Henry Christie and Frances Blount (Johnston) Christie). Their known children were:

• John Christie Davenport (born 21 January 1919)
• Benjamin Tully Davenport (born 22 June 1924)

In 1900, Benjamin T (14) was a son in the household of William Davenport (41) in Lees Mills Township, Washington, North Carolina, United States. ^[1]

In 1910, Benjamin T (23), was a single son, in the household of William S Davenport (50) in Lees Mills, Washington, North Carolina, United States. ^[2]

Benjamin registered for the draft for World War I. ^[3]

In 1920, Benjamin was living in Wake, North Carolina. ^[4]

In 1930, Benjamine T (43), married head of household in Norfolk, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. ^[5]

In 1940, Benj T (53), married head of household in Norfolk City Voting Precinct 29, Norfolk, Virginia, United States. ^[6]

Benjamin registered for the draft for World War II. ^[7]

Benjamin died on 25 February 1944 in Newport News, Virginia, aged 57. He is commemorated at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia.^{[8] [9] [10] [11]}

Sources

1. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 94; Digital film/folder number: 004117861; FHL microfilm: 1241222; Image number: 457; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00760-0
   FamilySearch Record: MS1M-CQL (accessed 10 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-69B7-MHW
   Benjamin T Davenport (14) son in household of William Davenport (41) in Lees Mills Township, Washington, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
2. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004973137; FHL microfilm: 1375144; Image number: 875; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03553-8
   FamilySearch Record: ML3P-FZ4 (accessed 10 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RVJ-CMV
   Benjamin T Davenport (23), single son, in household of William S Davenport (50) in Lees Mills, Washington, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
3. ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005152200; FHL microfilm: 1766037
   FamilySearch Record: KZDC-Z9S (accessed 10 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYYJ-SJM5 Image number 03519
   Name: Benjamin Tully Davenport; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Wake, North Carolina, United States; Birth Date: 15 Nov 1886; Birth Place: Mackays, North Carolina, United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White.
4. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 13; Digital film/folder number: 004966822; FHL microfilm: 1821326; Image number: 438; Sheet number: 15; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03063-0
   FamilySearch Record: MZV4-JN9 (accessed 10 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJJ-7BV
   B T Davenport (34), married head of household in Wake, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
5. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 33; Digital film/folder number: 004955328; FHL microfilm: 2342206; Image number: 671; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03734-3
   FamilySearch Record: CC4S-F3Z (accessed 10 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RZR-CV6
   Benjamine T Davenport (43), married head of household in Norfolk, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. Born in North Carolina.
6. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 37; Digital film/folder number: 005449107; Image number: 279; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: VTM7-5PX (accessed 10 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9MR-7BC
   Benj T Davenport (53), married head of household in Norfolk City Voting Precinct 29, Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Born in North Carolina.
7. ↑ Military: "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Virginia; Digital film/folder number: 004135096; FHL microfilm: 2369900; Image number: 4435; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: R00858-3
   FamilySearch Record: V1KP-KLQ (accessed 10 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6LSQ-1R
   Name: Benjamin Tully Davenport; Residence Place: Crescent, Norfolk, Virginia; Birth Date: 15 Nov 1886; Military Draft Registration Date: 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Crescent, Norfolk, Virginia, United States; Occupation Employer: Benjamin Tully/Davenport; Record Nbr: 4435; System Of Record: SLS.
8. ↑ Death of wife Ruth Eulalie Davenport: "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987"
   citing Williamsburg, James City, Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond
   FamilySearch Record: QVRH-3KY5 (accessed 10 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9PY-Y98G-Q Image number 00312
   Benjamin T Davenport in death record for wife Ruth Eulalie Davenport 29 Nov 1943 in Williamsburg, James City, Virginia, United States.
9. ↑ Death: "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987"
   citing Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond
   FamilySearch Record: QVR8-5R3Y (accessed 10 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C95D-33SZ-7 Image number 00216
   Benjamin Tully Davenport death 25 Feb 1944 (born 18 Nov 1887), son of Wm B Davenport & Bessie Blount, husband of Ruth Eulalie C Davenport, in Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, United States.
10. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86521377/benjamin-tully-davenport: accessed), memorial page for Benjamin Tully Davenport (15 Nov 1886–25 Feb 1944), Find a Grave Memorial ID 86521377, citing Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Ron Stewart (contributor 47046011).
11. ↑ Death of son John Christie Davenport: "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987"
    citing Norfolk, , Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond
    FamilySearch Record: QVYG-RT45 (accessed 10 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C95D-D96Q-P Image number 00388
    Benjamin T Davenport in death record for son John Christie Davenport 13 May 1960 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States.

See also:

• Birth of son Jno Christie Davenport:

"North Carolina, Center for Health Statistics, Vital Records Unit, County Birth Records, 1913-1922"
citing Digital film/folder number: 008513999_005_M9M8-9DF; Image number: 136
FamilySearch Record: CCMK-6FT2 (accessed 10 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C3SB-9S8B-H
Jno Christie Davenport born to Benjamin Tully Davenport on 21 Jan 1919 in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, United States.

• Marriage of son John Christie Davenport:

"Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988"
citing Digital film/folder number: 101168181; Image number: 207
FamilySearch Record: QK9J-XTJC (accessed 10 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9TR-BWHR-4
Benjamin Tully Davenport's son John Christie Davenport marriage on 30 Oct 1943 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States.

• Marriage of son Benjamin Tully Davenport:

"Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988"
citing Digital film/folder number: 101167860; Image number: 66
FamilySearch Record: QK9N-TSGF (accessed 10 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9TR-P32C-X
Benjamin Tully Davenport's son Benjamin Tully Davenport marriage on 23 Jul 1950 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States.

• Obituary of son Benjamin Tully Davenport Jr:

"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing Virginian-Pilot, The, born-digital text
FamilySearch Record: QKQT-Q7JR (accessed 10 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9Y1-NSNL-Y Image number 00009
Name: Benjamin T Davenport Sr; Source Newspaper: Virginian-Pilot, The; Event Type: Obituary.

• Obituary of son Benjamin Tully Davenport Jr:

"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing Virginian-Pilot, The, born-digital text
FamilySearch Record: QKQG-K1B3 (accessed 10 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9Y1-F7Q8-G Image number 00025
Name: Benjamin T Davenport Sr; Source Newspaper: Virginian-Pilot, The; Event Type: Obituary.

• Birth of son Benjamin Tully Davenport, Jr:

"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6K3V-HT5Z (accessed 10 December 2023)
Benjamin Tully Davenport, Jr born to Benjamin T Davenport.

• Birth:

"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6K4L-XKL9 (accessed 10 December 2023)
Benjamin Tully Davenport born.