Ira Davenport (politician)
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Ira Davenport (June 28, 1841 – October 6, 1904) was an American businessman, politician and philanthropist. He was most notable for his service in the New York State Senate (1878-1881), as New York State Comptroller (1882-1883), and a member of Congress from New York's 29th congressional district (1885-1889).
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Ira Davenport | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 29th district | |
In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1889 | |
Preceded by | John Arnot Jr. |
Succeeded by | John Raines |
New York State Comptroller | |
In office 1882–1883 | |
Governor | Alonzo B. Cornell Grover Cleveland |
Preceded by | James Wolcott Wadsworth |
Succeeded by | Alfred C. Chapin |
New York State Senate (27th Dist.) | |
In office 1878–1881 | |
Preceded by | George B. Bradley |
Succeeded by | Sumner Baldwin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1841-06-28)June 28, 1841 Hornellsville, New York |
Died | October 6, 1904(1904-10-06) (aged 63) Bath, New York |
Resting place | Davenport Family Cemetery, Bath, New York |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Katherine L. Sharpe (m. 1887-1904, his death) |
Relations | George H. Sharpe (father in law) |
Education | Russell Collegiate School |
Occupation | Businessman |
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