Ashley Davenport
Ashley Davenport | |
|---|---|
| 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 | February 12, 1794 Copenhagen, New York |
| Died | February 10, 1874 (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)