Jacob Jack Davenport
Lifespan: 1845 - 1921
Birth: Jun 1845 in Lexington, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
Occupation: Farm laborer, gardener
Marriage: Amanda Goolsby
Children: Sam H. Davenport, John Davenport, Henrietta Davenport, Mercer Davenport
Parents: Robin Davenport & Harriet Goosby
Death: Bef 1921 in Unknown
Burial: Unknown
Join the journey of rediscovering your roots and building stronger family bonds. From fun quizzes to newsletters & virtual reunions, stay connected and celebrate the legacy that unites us all.
Kiziah Newton kept her home and family together through the early 1800s in rural Georgia, leaving behind quiet but enduring traces of strength and resilience.
Read MoreRooted in Georgia, Jacob Davenport raised a family through changing times—his story bridging generations of Southern strength and resilience.
Read MoreRobins Davenport's life was rooted in the red clay of Georgia—his legacy carried on through generations who remembered the strength of his quiet endurance
Read MoreCollins Watkins worked the Georgia soil, raising a family rooted in strength and resilience during the heart of the 19th century South.
Read MoreHer life story serves as a powerful testament to the extraordinary resolve and quiet heroism of countless African American families navigating profound societal transformations and personal hardships throughout American history.
Read MoreDespite these hardships, Mercer's legacy of resilience and dedication to his family's education and well-being continued to shape the lives of his descendants. His life journey, from the fields of Georgia to the bustling streets of Chicago, reflected the broader experiences of African Americans during the Great Migration.
Read MoreSeventeen children. A life stretched across war, freedom, and sweeping change. She lived through slavery, emancipation, Reconstruction, and the dawn of a new century.
Read More