Samuel A. Davenport
Samuel A. Davenport | |
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 Portrait of Davenport by Charles Milton Bell, taken between February 1894 and February 1901 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | George F. Huff |
| Succeeded by | Robert H. Foerderer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Arza Davenport January 15, 1834 |
| Died | August 1, 1911 (aged 77) |
| Resting place | Erie Cemetery |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
Samuel Arza Davenport (January 15, 1834 – August 1, 1911) was an American politician and lawyer. A Republican, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
Davenport was born on January 15, 1834, near Watkins Glen, New York,[1] the son of William Davenport and Phylance (née Tracy) Davenport.[2] In 1839, he and his parents moved to Erie, Pennsylvania.[1] Educated at the academy of Erie, Davenport read law was admitted to the bar in 1854. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1855.[3]
Career
After graduating, Davenport began practicing law in Erie. In 1860, he was district attorney of Erie County. He owned and published the Erie Gazette from 1865 to 1890.[1]
Davenport was a Republican. He was a delegate to the 1888 and 1892 Republican National Conventions.[4] He was a member of the United States House of Representatives, from March 4, 1897, to March 3, 1901, representing the at-large district. He was not nominated for the following election.[1] Ideologically, he leaned conservative.[5]
After serving in Congress, Davenport returned to practicing law. He also participated in the Erie Car Works, a manufacturer of footwear and organs.[1]
Personal life and death
On December 30, 1862, Davenport married Kate Walker.[2] He died on August 1, 1911, aged 77, in Erie, and was buried at Erie Cemetery.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- 1 2 Carhart, Lucy Ann Morris; Nelson, Charles Alexander (1911-01-01). Genealogy of the Morris family. Dalcassian Publishing Company. p. 117.
- ↑ Leonard, John William; Marquis, Albert Nelson (1908). Who's Who in America. A.N. Marquis. p. 463.
- ↑ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Davenport". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "DAVENPORT, Samuel Arza (1834-1911)". www.voteview.com. Retrieved 2026-07-25.