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"The records of the First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia Baptisms 1701-1856, page 276, May 20, 1781 William, son of Michael and Ann Davenport born Nov. 20, 1778" "1797 Mrs. Davenport, 43 South Front; 1800-1801 Mary Davenport, widow, 43 South Front St.; 1802-03 Davenport, Wm., mathematical instrument maker 43 S. Front; 1818-1829 Davenport, Wm., mathematical instrument maker 25 S. Front, h 86 Sassafras; 1829 Davenport S. H. accountant 86 Sassafras." "Poulson's American Daily Advertiser, Wednesday morning May 20, 1829 states: Died last evening, about six o'clock, in the 51st year of his age, Mr. William Davenport, of severe illness." Reference: Smart, Charles E. The Makers Of Surveying Instruments In America Since 1700 Troy, New York: Regal Art Press. 1962
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