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Cornelius A. Davenport (July 3, 1843 – 1920) was an American farmer, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He represented Waushara County in the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1891 and 1893 sessions. He previously served as sheriff of Waushara County and served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Biography

Davenport was born on July 3, 1843, in Antwerp, New York. He moved to Nepeuskun, Wisconsin in 1855 before later moving to the town of Aurora, Waushara County, Wisconsin. During the American Civil War, Davenport served with the 30th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. He died in 1920.

Political career

Davenport was elected to the Assembly in 1890 and 1892. Other positions he held include Sheriff of Waushara County in 1885 and 1886. He was a Republican.

References

1. ^ Cunningham, Thomas J., ed. (1893). "Biographical Sketches". The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin 1893 (Report). State of Wisconsin. p. 655. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
2. "Thirtieth Regiment Infantry". Roster of Wisconsin Volunteers, War of the Rebellion, 1861–1865 (Report). Vol. 2. Office of the Adjutant General of Wisconsin. 1886. p. 436. Retrieved May 22, 2023.

External links

• Cornelius A. Davenport at Find a Grave

• 1843 births
• 1920 deaths
• People from Antwerp, New York
• People from Winnebago County, Wisconsin
• People from Waushara County, Wisconsin
• Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
• Wisconsin sheriffs
• People of Wisconsin in the American Civil War
• Union army soldiers
• 19th-century members of the Wisconsin Legislature