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Preserving the Davenport Family Legacy

This website is dedicated to preserving the history, lineage, and stories of the Davenport family, including ancestors, descendants, and other family members of Wilbur Davenport (1895 – 1974). Information is also included the family of of Artie Reed, wife of Wilbur. Through documented research, photographs, videos, archival records, and carefully traced connections to notable and famous relatives, we honor the past and preserve it for future generations.

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Our Mission

The Davenport Family Site is a growing historical archive dedicated to preserving and documenting the lineage, research, and connections of the Davenport family, with special focus on the family of Wilbur L. and Artie Reed Davenport. The site brings together detailed genealogy research, family records, photographs, videos, obituaries, published works, and carefully traced connections to notable relatives, including documented family ties to all 45 U.S. presidents. Our purpose is to organize and preserve this legacy for future generations.

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Explore the Davenport family archive by subject area. Each category organizes documented genealogical research, presidential connections, family records, and historical materials for structured browsing and deeper study.

Ancestry / Genealogy

Ancestral and genealogy information is provided for Davenport family members, including detailed family trees, generational connections, ancestral locations, and documented lineage research. This section traces the Davenport family across multiple generations and preserves the historical foundations of the family story.

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Books

Information about books authored by Georgia Davenport McCain is included, featuring inspirational Christian-themed works available through Amazon. itles include three books sharing remarkable stories of answered prayer, three books reflecting on life, family, and faith, four inspirational Christian novels, and a Southern cooking cookbook with cherished family recipes.

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Deaths / Obituaries

Information is provided about the deaths of family members, including obituaries, newspaper articles, and memorial letters. A Cemetery Map for deceased relatives at Forest Lawn Cemetery (Pineville, LA), where many Davenport family members are buried, is also included.

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Documents & Records

Historical documents and primary-source records are provided, including newspaper articles, family letters, official certificates, and written correspondence both to and about family members. These materials preserve firsthand accounts and documented history across generations.

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Family / Relatives

Extensive information is provided about Davenport and Reed family members and relatives. In addition to numerous videos and photographs, letters, diaries, newspaper articles, and biographies offer deeper insight into the lives and experiences of family members.

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Famous Kin

Famous Kin relatives for Davenports and Reeds are identified in multiple categories. Detailed information includes birth and death dates, descriptions of historical roles, and specific documented family connections, including exact generational links to all 45 U.S. presidents, as well as celebrities, actors, musicians, sports figures, business leaders, and other notable individuals.

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Pictures

Numerous photographs provided by family members are included throughout the archive. Many images have been restored, colorized, and enhanced using modern technology such as AI and Deep Nostalgia to preserve visual history.

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Videos

Information and links to YouTube videos for family members are included, featuring original recordings as well as enhanced media created from historic photographs. Videos include grandparents Bill and Artie Davenport, their children, family reunions, gatherings, and footage of the Davenport Family House.

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Reed Political Famous Kin

Attached is a PDF file that contains Reed Political Famous Kin. The PDF file initially provides a brief SUMMARY of the Famous Kin starting with the closest Famous Kin to the most distant. For each of the Famous Kin, the summary identifies the specific family cousin relationship, as well as the death date of the […]

Reed TV & Film Celebrities Famous Kin

Reed Military Famous Kin

Reed Historical Famous Kin

Attached is a PDF file that contains Reed Historical Famous Kin. The PDF file initially provides a brief SUMMARY of the Famous Kin starting with the closest Famous Kin to the most distant. For each of the Famous Kin, the summary identifies the specific family cousin relationship, as well as the death date of the […]

Davenport Infamous, Spies Famous Kin

Attached is a PDF file that contains Davenport Infamous and Spies Famous Kin. The PDF file initially provides a brief SUMMARY of the Famous Kin starting with the closest Famous Kin to the most distant. For each of the Famous Kin, the summary identifies the specific family cousin relationship, as well as the death date […]

Davenport Artists Famous Kin

Attached is a PDF file that contains Davenport Artists Famous Kin. The PDF file initially provides a brief SUMMARY of the Famous Kin starting with the closest Famous Kin to the most distant. For each of the Famous Kin, the summary identifies the specific family cousin relationship, as well as the death date of the […]

Davenport Signers Famous Kin

Attached is a PDF file that contains Davenport Signers, including signers of the Declararation of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. The PDF file initially provides a brief SUMMARY of the Famous Kin starting with the closest Famous Kin to the most distant. For each of the Famous Kin, the summary identifies the specific family cousin […]

Davenport Literary Famous Kin

Attached is a PDF file that contains Davenport Literary Famous Kin. The PDF file initially provides a brief SUMMARY of the Famous Kin starting with the closest Famous Kin to the most distant. For each of the Famous Kin, the summary identifies the specific family cousin relationship, as well as the death date of the […]

Davenport Business Famous Kin

Attached is a PDF file that contains Davenport Business Famous Kin. The PDF file initially provides a brief SUMMARY of the Famous Kin starting with the closest Famous Kin to the most distant. For each of the Famous Kin, the summary identifies the specific family cousin relationship, as well as the death date of the […]

Davenport Great Migration Famous Kin

Attached is a PDF file that contains Davenport Great Migration Famous Kin. The PDF file initially provides a brief SUMMARY of the Famous Kin starting with the closest Famous Kin to the most distant. For each of the Famous Kin, the summary identifies the specific family cousin relationship, as well as the death date of […]

Davenport Governors Famous Kin

Attached is a PDF file that contains Davenport Governors Famous Kin. The PDF file initially provides a brief SUMMARY of the Famous Kin starting with the closest Famous Kin to the most distant. For each of the Famous Kin, the summary identifies the specific family cousin relationship, as well as the death date of the […]

Davenport Political Famous Kin

Attached is a PDF file that contains Davenport Political Famous Kin. The PDF file initially provides abrief SUMMARY of the Famous Kin starting with the closest Famous Kin to the most distant. For each of the Famous Kin, the summary identifies the specific family cousin relationship, as well as the death date of the common […]