ABT 1708 - Lancaster, VA
7 AUG 1771 - Richmond, VA

William Davenport, Jr.

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William Davenport was probably born about 1708 in Lancaster County, the son of William Davenport and Rachel Wood. His father died about 1717 in Lancaster. William married Elizabeth Heale on November 26th, 1728 and they had as many as eight children. William wrote a will in North Farnham Parish, Richmond County on July 11th, 1771. He appears to have been wealthy. He left several different parcels of land to his sons. The will also mentioned that he owned slaves. Additionally in his will William instructed that three years of school be paid for his grandson. His will names seven children and his wife Elizabeth. According to the North Farnham Parish Register William died August 7th, 1771. William's will was proven in Richmond County court in May of 1772.

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  • Richmond County Will & Probate Records
  • Virginia, Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649-1800
  • http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/
  • King, George H. S. The Registers of North Farnham Parish, 1663-1814, and Lunenburg Parish, 1783-1800, Richmond County, Virginia. Fredericksburg, Va: G.H.S. King, 1966. Print. Pg. 40.
  • King, George H. S. Marriages of Richmond County, Virginia, 1668-1853. Fredericksburg, Va: G.H.S. King, 1964. Print. Pg. 49.
  • North Farnham Parish Church Register 1672-1800, Richmond County, VA. Page 203, Line 7.

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Spouse & Children:

  • Elizabeth Heale
    • 1710-1771

  • George Davenport
    • 1729-1760
  • William Davenport
    • 1736-
  • Fortunatus Davenport
    • 1738-
  • Rawleigh Davenport
    • 1741-
  • Lindsey Davenport
    • 1744-
  • Judith Davenport
    • 1747-
  • Elizabeth Davenport
    • 1749-1781
  • Opie Davenport
    • 1752-

Siblings:

  • Rachel Davenport
    • 1701-1724
  • Wood Davenport
    • 1710-

Last Updated: 2/15/2023