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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 Literary Famous Kin

The PDF below documents Reed family connections to notable authors, poets, playwrights, journalists, and other literary figures. The document begins with a summary of the identified Literary Famous Kin, listed from the closest documented family relationship to the most distant. For each individual, the summary identifies the specific cousin relationship, and the death date of […]

Reed Military Famous Kin

The PDF below documents Reed notable military family connections, including war-time leaders in the American Revolution, U.S. Civil War, World War II, and others The document begins with a summary of the identified Military Famous Kin, listed from the closest documented family relationship to the most distant. For each individual, the summary identifies the specific […]

Reed Signers Famous Kin

The PDF below documents Reed family connections to notable signers of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. The document begins with a summary of the identified Signers Famous Kin, listed from the closest documented family relationship to the most distant. For each individual, the summary identifies the specific cousin relationship, and the death date […]

Reed Artists Famous Kin

The PDF below documents Reed family connections to famous individuals in the arts The document begins with a summary of the identified Artists Famous Kin, listed from the closest documented family relationship to the most distant. For each individual, the summary identifies the specific cousin relationship, and the death date of the shared grandparent through […]

Reed Infamous / Spies Famous Kin

The PDF below documents Reed family connections associated with notable historical figures, including individuals known for espionage activities and other infamous historical roles. The document begins with a summary of the identified Infamous / Spies Famous Kin, listed from the closest documented family relationship to the most distant. For each individual, the summary identifies the […]

Reed Great Migration Famous Kin

The PDF below documents Reed family connections associated with individuals who participated in the Great Migration to colonial America. The document begins with a summary of the identified Great Migration Famous Kin, listed from the closest documented family relationship to the most distant. For each individual, the summary identifies the specific cousin relationship, and the […]

Reed Governors Famous Kin

The PDF below documents Reed family connections to notable governors from throughout American history. The document begins with a summary of the identified Governors Famous Kin, listed from the closest documented family relationship to the most distant. For each individual, the summary identifies the specific cousin relationship, and the death date of the shared grandparent […]

Reed Political Famous Kin

The PDF below documents Reed family connections associated with political leaders and public officials. The document begins with a summary of the identified Political Famous Kin, listed from the closest documented family relationship to the most distant. For each individual, the summary identifies the specific cousin relationship, and the death date of the shared grandparent […]

Reed TV & Film Celebrities Famous Kin

The PDF below documents Reed family connections to notable notable figures in television, film, and entertainment, including actors, actresses, producers, directors, comedians, singers, entertainers, television personalities, and hosts. The document begins with a summary of the identified TV & Film Celebrities Famous Kin, listed from the closest documented family relationship to the most distant. For […]

Reed Historical Famous Kin

The PDF below documents Reed family connections associated with notable historical figures. The document begins with a summary of the identified Historical Famous Kin, listed from the closest documented family relationship to the most distant. For each individual, the summary identifies the specific cousin relationship, and the death date of the shared grandparent through whom […]

Davenport Infamous, Spies Famous Kin

The PDF below documents Davenport family connections associated with notable historical figures, including individuals known for espionage activities and other infamous historical roles. The document begins with a summary of the identified Infamous / Spies Famous Kin, listed from the closest documented family relationship to the most distant. For each individual, the summary identifies the […]

Davenport Artists Famous Kin

The PDF below documents Davenport family connections to famous individuals in the arts The document begins with a summary of the identified Artists Famous Kin, listed from the closest documented family relationship to the most distant. For each individual, the summary identifies the specific cousin relationship, and the death date of the shared grandparent through […]