Jewett H. Davenport

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Jewett Harbert Davenport, also known as Jouett Harbert Davenport, (November 1, 1828-?) was a state legislator in Texas. [1] He served in the Texas Senate during the 14th, 16th and 17th legislatures. [2]

Born in Clarke County, Georgia, he moved to Texas in 1854. He lived in Coryell County before the civil war and served in the Confederate Army. [2]

He lived in Bell County, Texas. [3] He chaired the committee on public printing. [4]

He is buried at the Eastland Cemetery in Eastland, Texas. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Spaw, Patsy McDonald (October 11, 1990). The Texas Senate: Civil War to the Eve of Reform, 1861-1889. Texas A&M University Press. p. 254. ISBN   978-0-89096-857-4 – via Google Books.
  2. 1 2 Spaw, Patsy McDonald (October 11, 1990). The Texas Senate: Civil War to the Eve of Reform, 1861-1889. Texas A&M University Press. p. 188. ISBN   978-0-89096-857-4 – via Google Books.
  3. ↑ Carleton, Don (December 11, 2020). The Governor and the Colonel: A Dual Biography of William P. Hobby and Oveta Culp Hobby. University of Texas Press. ISBN   978-1-953480-01-9 – via Google Books.
  4. ↑ Senate, Texas Legislature (October 11, 1879). "Journal of the Senate of Texas ..." – via Google Books.
  5. ↑ Association, Texas State Historical. "Jouett Harbert Davenport: Confederate Officer and Texas Senator". Texas State Historical Association.
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