"DEATH CLAIMS SILVERTON MAN
The Sage of Silverton Passes Away After Illness of But Four Days at Age of 85
Homer Davenport is Hurrying from New York City to Attend the Funeral
Davenport Was a Scientist and Mathematician of Great Attainments and Was Contributor to Many Magazines, But Preferred to Live in Silverton - Had Been Prominent in Politics.
Tim Davenport is dead.
These were the words that brought sorrow to many people in Salem yesterday and throughout Marion county yesterday, when the news was brought from Pasadena that T. W. Davenport, "The Sage of Silverton," has passed away Thursday evening.
Known and beloved for the many sterling qualities that make for usefulness and manhood, the pioneer, sage, adviser to all in trouble and especial friend to the children, passed away at the age of 85 years, after an illness of four days.
T. W. Davenport was a philosopher who was content to live usefully and simply in the little village of Silverton, but was the possessor of learning and talents that could have made him a figure in the larger world, had he so chosen.
His love for his famous son, Homer, the great cartoonist, was beautiful. This affection was reciprocated by the distinguished newspaper man. They were inseparable when opportunity allowed them.
Homer Davenport is enroute from New York to Silverton. He has been informed of his father's death.
The body will be brought to Silverton for burial, probably arriving Monday.
Mr. Davenport was born July 30, 1826 in Columbia county, New York, and came to Silverton in 1851. During his entire life he was an ardent student and profound thinker. He was a graduate in the professions of law and medicine, and his ability as a mathematician was rarely surpassed. He was a man of very sedate appearance, yet an agreeable compansion for children, and as a counsellor for all classes his advise was frequently sought and always freely given. Whatever undertaking Mr. Davenport entered into, it was always upon a scientific basis, and his efforts were always crowned with success. In believe he was a spiritualist.
Mr. Davenport was a writer of more than local renown, and many of his articles have apeared in the leading magazines of the nation. One of his most commendable characteristics was his devotion to his son, Homer, which the latter fully reciprocated.
Mr. Davenport was one of the most potent factors in the development of Marion county and his efforts for the betterment of conditions will long remembered. He leaves a wife and three daughters of Pasadena, the son, Homer of New York, two brothers, John of Washington, and Ben of Silverton.
Mr. Davenport was not identified with any lodges. He was elected county surveyor in 1864 and in 1866 and was a member of the house of representatives in 1868 and 1870. He was nominated for congress by the independents in 1874 but was not elected. He became state senator in 1882. He married Miss Flora Geer, daughter of R. C. Geer, in -852. She died in 1870 and Mr. Davenport married again, in 1872, Mrs. N. E. Wisner of Linn county.
In 1874, when the friends of Mr. Davenport urged him to make the race for congress upon an independent platform, Richard Williams was running for the Republican party and George Lodow of Umatilla county represented the Democratic party. Davenport and Williams held joint debates throughout the state, and interest ran high in these discussions. They were frequently referred to as the Lincoln-Douglas debates. The Democratic candidate was elected, however.
Being an extensive reader and student, his fireside was a general place for his friends to meet. His library was large and included many medical books.
In politics he was somewhat changeable, but usually independent. In an early day, the Whig party claimed him, later the Republicans claimed him, and upon a few occasions his vote was cast for Democrats.
Governor Lord appointed him land commmisioner during his term in office, at the close of which he returned to Silverton and retired. His first wife died in 1870. Homer Davenport, the artist, was the only child of this union. Five children were born to the second marriage, a few years later."
-Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon)
Sat, 29 Apr 1911 - Page 1
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The above obituary has some misinformation- Timothy and Florinda had at least four known children, Olive, Orla, John, and Homer.
The Sage of Silverton Passes Away After Illness of But Four Days at Age of 85
Homer Davenport is Hurrying from New York City to Attend the Funeral
Davenport Was a Scientist and Mathematician of Great Attainments and Was Contributor to Many Magazines, But Preferred to Live in Silverton - Had Been Prominent in Politics.
Tim Davenport is dead.
These were the words that brought sorrow to many people in Salem yesterday and throughout Marion county yesterday, when the news was brought from Pasadena that T. W. Davenport, "The Sage of Silverton," has passed away Thursday evening.
Known and beloved for the many sterling qualities that make for usefulness and manhood, the pioneer, sage, adviser to all in trouble and especial friend to the children, passed away at the age of 85 years, after an illness of four days.
T. W. Davenport was a philosopher who was content to live usefully and simply in the little village of Silverton, but was the possessor of learning and talents that could have made him a figure in the larger world, had he so chosen.
His love for his famous son, Homer, the great cartoonist, was beautiful. This affection was reciprocated by the distinguished newspaper man. They were inseparable when opportunity allowed them.
Homer Davenport is enroute from New York to Silverton. He has been informed of his father's death.
The body will be brought to Silverton for burial, probably arriving Monday.
Mr. Davenport was born July 30, 1826 in Columbia county, New York, and came to Silverton in 1851. During his entire life he was an ardent student and profound thinker. He was a graduate in the professions of law and medicine, and his ability as a mathematician was rarely surpassed. He was a man of very sedate appearance, yet an agreeable compansion for children, and as a counsellor for all classes his advise was frequently sought and always freely given. Whatever undertaking Mr. Davenport entered into, it was always upon a scientific basis, and his efforts were always crowned with success. In believe he was a spiritualist.
Mr. Davenport was a writer of more than local renown, and many of his articles have apeared in the leading magazines of the nation. One of his most commendable characteristics was his devotion to his son, Homer, which the latter fully reciprocated.
Mr. Davenport was one of the most potent factors in the development of Marion county and his efforts for the betterment of conditions will long remembered. He leaves a wife and three daughters of Pasadena, the son, Homer of New York, two brothers, John of Washington, and Ben of Silverton.
Mr. Davenport was not identified with any lodges. He was elected county surveyor in 1864 and in 1866 and was a member of the house of representatives in 1868 and 1870. He was nominated for congress by the independents in 1874 but was not elected. He became state senator in 1882. He married Miss Flora Geer, daughter of R. C. Geer, in -852. She died in 1870 and Mr. Davenport married again, in 1872, Mrs. N. E. Wisner of Linn county.
In 1874, when the friends of Mr. Davenport urged him to make the race for congress upon an independent platform, Richard Williams was running for the Republican party and George Lodow of Umatilla county represented the Democratic party. Davenport and Williams held joint debates throughout the state, and interest ran high in these discussions. They were frequently referred to as the Lincoln-Douglas debates. The Democratic candidate was elected, however.
Being an extensive reader and student, his fireside was a general place for his friends to meet. His library was large and included many medical books.
In politics he was somewhat changeable, but usually independent. In an early day, the Whig party claimed him, later the Republicans claimed him, and upon a few occasions his vote was cast for Democrats.
Governor Lord appointed him land commmisioner during his term in office, at the close of which he returned to Silverton and retired. His first wife died in 1870. Homer Davenport, the artist, was the only child of this union. Five children were born to the second marriage, a few years later."
-Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon)
Sat, 29 Apr 1911 - Page 1
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The above obituary has some misinformation- Timothy and Florinda had at least four known children, Olive, Orla, John, and Homer.
"DEATH CLAIMS SILVERTON MAN
The Sage of Silverton Passes Away After Illness of But Four Days at Age of 85
Homer Davenport is Hurrying from New York City to Attend the Funeral
Davenport Was a Scientist and Mathematician of Great Attainments and Was Contributor to Many Magazines, But Preferred to Live in Silverton - Had Been Prominent in Politics.
Tim Davenport is dead.
These were the words that brought sorrow to many people in Salem yesterday and throughout Marion county yesterday, when the news was brought from Pasadena that T. W. Davenport, "The Sage of Silverton," has passed away Thursday evening.
Known and beloved for the many sterling qualities that make for usefulness and manhood, the pioneer, sage, adviser to all in trouble and especial friend to the children, passed away at the age of 85 years, after an illness of four days.
T. W. Davenport was a philosopher who was content to live usefully and simply in the little village of Silverton, but was the possessor of learning and talents that could have made him a figure in the larger world, had he so chosen.
His love for his famous son, Homer, the great cartoonist, was beautiful. This affection was reciprocated by the distinguished newspaper man. They were inseparable when opportunity allowed them.
Homer Davenport is enroute from New York to Silverton. He has been informed of his father's death.
The body will be brought to Silverton for burial, probably arriving Monday.
Mr. Davenport was born July 30, 1826 in Columbia county, New York, and came to Silverton in 1851. During his entire life he was an ardent student and profound thinker. He was a graduate in the professions of law and medicine, and his ability as a mathematician was rarely surpassed. He was a man of very sedate appearance, yet an agreeable compansion for children, and as a counsellor for all classes his advise was frequently sought and always freely given. Whatever undertaking Mr. Davenport entered into, it was always upon a scientific basis, and his efforts were always crowned with success. In believe he was a spiritualist.
Mr. Davenport was a writer of more than local renown, and many of his articles have apeared in the leading magazines of the nation. One of his most commendable characteristics was his devotion to his son, Homer, which the latter fully reciprocated.
Mr. Davenport was one of the most potent factors in the development of Marion county and his efforts for the betterment of conditions will long remembered. He leaves a wife and three daughters of Pasadena, the son, Homer of New York, two brothers, John of Washington, and Ben of Silverton.
Mr. Davenport was not identified with any lodges. He was elected county surveyor in 1864 and in 1866 and was a member of the house of representatives in 1868 and 1870. He was nominated for congress by the independents in 1874 but was not elected. He became state senator in 1882. He married Miss Flora Geer, daughter of R. C. Geer, in -852. She died in 1870 and Mr. Davenport married again, in 1872, Mrs. N. E. Wisner of Linn county.
In 1874, when the friends of Mr. Davenport urged him to make the race for congress upon an independent platform, Richard Williams was running for the Republican party and George Lodow of Umatilla county represented the Democratic party. Davenport and Williams held joint debates throughout the state, and interest ran high in these discussions. They were frequently referred to as the Lincoln-Douglas debates. The Democratic candidate was elected, however.
Being an extensive reader and student, his fireside was a general place for his friends to meet. His library was large and included many medical books.
In politics he was somewhat changeable, but usually independent. In an early day, the Whig party claimed him, later the Republicans claimed him, and upon a few occasions his vote was cast for Democrats.
Governor Lord appointed him land commmisioner during his term in office, at the close of which he returned to Silverton and retired. His first wife died in 1870. Homer Davenport, the artist, was the only child of this union. Five children were born to the second marriage, a few years later."
-Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon)
Sat, 29 Apr 1911 - Page 1
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The above obituary has some misinformation- Timothy and Florinda had at least four known children, Olive, Orla, John, and Homer.
The Sage of Silverton Passes Away After Illness of But Four Days at Age of 85
Homer Davenport is Hurrying from New York City to Attend the Funeral
Davenport Was a Scientist and Mathematician of Great Attainments and Was Contributor to Many Magazines, But Preferred to Live in Silverton - Had Been Prominent in Politics.
Tim Davenport is dead.
These were the words that brought sorrow to many people in Salem yesterday and throughout Marion county yesterday, when the news was brought from Pasadena that T. W. Davenport, "The Sage of Silverton," has passed away Thursday evening.
Known and beloved for the many sterling qualities that make for usefulness and manhood, the pioneer, sage, adviser to all in trouble and especial friend to the children, passed away at the age of 85 years, after an illness of four days.
T. W. Davenport was a philosopher who was content to live usefully and simply in the little village of Silverton, but was the possessor of learning and talents that could have made him a figure in the larger world, had he so chosen.
His love for his famous son, Homer, the great cartoonist, was beautiful. This affection was reciprocated by the distinguished newspaper man. They were inseparable when opportunity allowed them.
Homer Davenport is enroute from New York to Silverton. He has been informed of his father's death.
The body will be brought to Silverton for burial, probably arriving Monday.
Mr. Davenport was born July 30, 1826 in Columbia county, New York, and came to Silverton in 1851. During his entire life he was an ardent student and profound thinker. He was a graduate in the professions of law and medicine, and his ability as a mathematician was rarely surpassed. He was a man of very sedate appearance, yet an agreeable compansion for children, and as a counsellor for all classes his advise was frequently sought and always freely given. Whatever undertaking Mr. Davenport entered into, it was always upon a scientific basis, and his efforts were always crowned with success. In believe he was a spiritualist.
Mr. Davenport was a writer of more than local renown, and many of his articles have apeared in the leading magazines of the nation. One of his most commendable characteristics was his devotion to his son, Homer, which the latter fully reciprocated.
Mr. Davenport was one of the most potent factors in the development of Marion county and his efforts for the betterment of conditions will long remembered. He leaves a wife and three daughters of Pasadena, the son, Homer of New York, two brothers, John of Washington, and Ben of Silverton.
Mr. Davenport was not identified with any lodges. He was elected county surveyor in 1864 and in 1866 and was a member of the house of representatives in 1868 and 1870. He was nominated for congress by the independents in 1874 but was not elected. He became state senator in 1882. He married Miss Flora Geer, daughter of R. C. Geer, in -852. She died in 1870 and Mr. Davenport married again, in 1872, Mrs. N. E. Wisner of Linn county.
In 1874, when the friends of Mr. Davenport urged him to make the race for congress upon an independent platform, Richard Williams was running for the Republican party and George Lodow of Umatilla county represented the Democratic party. Davenport and Williams held joint debates throughout the state, and interest ran high in these discussions. They were frequently referred to as the Lincoln-Douglas debates. The Democratic candidate was elected, however.
Being an extensive reader and student, his fireside was a general place for his friends to meet. His library was large and included many medical books.
In politics he was somewhat changeable, but usually independent. In an early day, the Whig party claimed him, later the Republicans claimed him, and upon a few occasions his vote was cast for Democrats.
Governor Lord appointed him land commmisioner during his term in office, at the close of which he returned to Silverton and retired. His first wife died in 1870. Homer Davenport, the artist, was the only child of this union. Five children were born to the second marriage, a few years later."
-Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon)
Sat, 29 Apr 1911 - Page 1
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The above obituary has some misinformation- Timothy and Florinda had at least four known children, Olive, Orla, John, and Homer.
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Olive Davenport
1855–1860
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Orla Davenport Renshaw
1857–1936
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John Calvin Davenport
1859–1860
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Homer Calvin Davenport
1867–1912
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Timothy Clyde Davenport
1873–1890
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Adelaide A. Davenport Armstrong
1875–1938
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Alice Davenport Peckham
1878–1970
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Georgia C Davenport
1880–1915
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Mary Delle Davenport Havens
1895–1965
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