Ashley Davenport | |
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Member of the New York Senate from the 21st district | |
In office 1852–1853 | |
Preceded by | Caleb Lyon |
Succeeded by | Robert Lansing |
Personal details | |
Born | (1794-02-12)February 12, 1794 Copenhagen, New York |
Died | February 10, 1874(1874-02-10) (aged 79) Copenhagen, New York |
Political party | Democratic |
Ashley Davenport (February 12, 1794 – February 10, 1874) was an American farmer, merchant, county judge, high sheriff, and politician from New York.
Life
Davenport was born in Copenhagen, New York. He was a member of the New York State Senate (21st D.) in 1852 and 1853. Davenport also held the positions of county judge and high sheriff for Lewis County, New York.
Sources
- The New York Civil List compiled by Franklin Benjamin Hough (pp. 137 and 140; Weed, Parsons and Co., 1858)
- American Biographical Notes by Franklin B. Hough (p. 99)
New York State Senate | ||
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Preceded byCaleb Lyon | New York State Senate 21st District 1852–1853 |
Succeeded byRobert Lansing |
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