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John Smith Davenport, Sr.

Also Known As: "Jack"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Charlotte County, Virginia
Death: March 15, 1781 (33-34)
Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States (killed in battle)
Place of Burial: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of John Davenport and Mary Davenport
Husband of Elizabeth Davenport; Lucy Davenport Burnley and Elizabeth Davenport
Father of Lt. Col. Richard Davenport, Veteran of War of 1812; Sarah (Sally) Hicks; John Smith Davenport, Jr.; Elizabeth Davenport; Frances Davenport and 4 others
Brother of Martin Davenport; William J. Davenport; Richard Davenport and Presley Davenport

Managed by: Charles Arthur Chester
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About John Smith Davenport, Sr.

He was killed during the Battle of Guilford Courthouse and presumed buried there. Before the battle, Jack confided in his friend Henry Burnley that he felt he would die. Henry thought he was joking and, in turn, jokingly said to Jack that if this happened, he would marry Jack's widow and care for her and his children. Jack did die in the battle, and Henry made good on his promise, marrying Lucy Barksdale Davenport in 1782.

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John Smith Davenport, Sr.'s Timeline

1747
1747
Birth of John Smith Davenport, Sr.
Charlotte County, Virginia
1773
1773
Birth of Sarah (Sally) Hicks
Spotsylvania Co, Virginia
1773
Birth of Lt. Col. Richard Davenport, Veteran of War ...
Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
1775
1775
Birth of William Davenport
Charlotte County, VA, United States
1776
1776
Birth of Frances Davenport
Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
1778
1778
Birth of Richard Davenport
Charlotte County, VA, United States
1778
Birth of Elizabeth Davenport
Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
1780
February 4, 1780
Birth of Catherine Smith Byrom
VA, United States
1781
March 15, 1781
Age 34
Death of John Smith Davenport, Sr.
Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
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