BENJAMIN STOCKTON DAVENPORT
Another old resident of Lockport has passed away. Benjamin S. Davenport died at his home on Green Street at an early hour yesterday morning, having lived more than eighty years, sixty-five of which have been spent in this city. The deceased was born in Newtown (what is now Elmira, NY) Dec. 13, 1804, and was one of a large famly of children, two of whom--Mrs. Mary Walsh of Lyndonville, and Mrs. Harriet Ellison of Medina--survive him. When but a mere lad he moved with his parents from Newtown to Buffalo, and was among those who had to flee for their lives when the place was burned by the Indians. After living in Avon a short time the family moved to Buffalo again and there remained until about the year 1820, when they came to Lockport, then but a mere settlement. There was so much building going on here at that time that young Benjamin learned the carpenter's trade and was active in helping build up the village. On the 28th of April, 1834, he married Miss Phoebe Allen of Lockport, who survives him. Eight children were born to them, five of whom are now living, Thomas W., D. Allen, Mary A. and Celestia A. Davenport, and Mrs. E. R. Jackson of Holley. One boy, Cornelius, when just in the prime of life sacrificed himself for his country and sleeps in Virginia soil. Mr. Davenport has long been infirm. About nineteen years ago, when working upon the Spalding mill he fell and dislocated his right shoulder. Paralyzation of that member followed and incapacitated him for further labor. It was a serious blow to him. It was torture to him to be denied the privilege of working, for he had never known anything else. He had always been known as an industrious business man. The results of his labors are visible in the home which he provided for his children and the advantages he gave them. But he found himself helpless and patiently submitted. As above stated, he became very infirm. A few days ago he became suddenly very ill, which illness terminated fatally at dawn yesterday, and the record of a life well spent was completed. He was a devoted husband and a kind father. He was content to live an unostentations life. His chief aim was to so overcome all adversities by industry, frugality and honesty, that his exmple should be worthy of emulation by his children. He was a Spiritualist for many years, and died in the faith of meeting his loved ones. The funeral will be held from the family residence tomorrow at 2 PM, Rev. Mr. Gray officiating. The interment will be made at Cold Springs cemetery.
Another old resident of Lockport has passed away. Benjamin S. Davenport died at his home on Green Street at an early hour yesterday morning, having lived more than eighty years, sixty-five of which have been spent in this city. The deceased was born in Newtown (what is now Elmira, NY) Dec. 13, 1804, and was one of a large famly of children, two of whom--Mrs. Mary Walsh of Lyndonville, and Mrs. Harriet Ellison of Medina--survive him. When but a mere lad he moved with his parents from Newtown to Buffalo, and was among those who had to flee for their lives when the place was burned by the Indians. After living in Avon a short time the family moved to Buffalo again and there remained until about the year 1820, when they came to Lockport, then but a mere settlement. There was so much building going on here at that time that young Benjamin learned the carpenter's trade and was active in helping build up the village. On the 28th of April, 1834, he married Miss Phoebe Allen of Lockport, who survives him. Eight children were born to them, five of whom are now living, Thomas W., D. Allen, Mary A. and Celestia A. Davenport, and Mrs. E. R. Jackson of Holley. One boy, Cornelius, when just in the prime of life sacrificed himself for his country and sleeps in Virginia soil. Mr. Davenport has long been infirm. About nineteen years ago, when working upon the Spalding mill he fell and dislocated his right shoulder. Paralyzation of that member followed and incapacitated him for further labor. It was a serious blow to him. It was torture to him to be denied the privilege of working, for he had never known anything else. He had always been known as an industrious business man. The results of his labors are visible in the home which he provided for his children and the advantages he gave them. But he found himself helpless and patiently submitted. As above stated, he became very infirm. A few days ago he became suddenly very ill, which illness terminated fatally at dawn yesterday, and the record of a life well spent was completed. He was a devoted husband and a kind father. He was content to live an unostentations life. His chief aim was to so overcome all adversities by industry, frugality and honesty, that his exmple should be worthy of emulation by his children. He was a Spiritualist for many years, and died in the faith of meeting his loved ones. The funeral will be held from the family residence tomorrow at 2 PM, Rev. Mr. Gray officiating. The interment will be made at Cold Springs cemetery.
BENJAMIN STOCKTON DAVENPORT
Another old resident of Lockport has passed away. Benjamin S. Davenport died at his home on Green Street at an early hour yesterday morning, having lived more than eighty years, sixty-five of which have been spent in this city. The deceased was born in Newtown (what is now Elmira, NY) Dec. 13, 1804, and was one of a large famly of children, two of whom--Mrs. Mary Walsh of Lyndonville, and Mrs. Harriet Ellison of Medina--survive him. When but a mere lad he moved with his parents from Newtown to Buffalo, and was among those who had to flee for their lives when the place was burned by the Indians. After living in Avon a short time the family moved to Buffalo again and there remained until about the year 1820, when they came to Lockport, then but a mere settlement. There was so much building going on here at that time that young Benjamin learned the carpenter's trade and was active in helping build up the village. On the 28th of April, 1834, he married Miss Phoebe Allen of Lockport, who survives him. Eight children were born to them, five of whom are now living, Thomas W., D. Allen, Mary A. and Celestia A. Davenport, and Mrs. E. R. Jackson of Holley. One boy, Cornelius, when just in the prime of life sacrificed himself for his country and sleeps in Virginia soil. Mr. Davenport has long been infirm. About nineteen years ago, when working upon the Spalding mill he fell and dislocated his right shoulder. Paralyzation of that member followed and incapacitated him for further labor. It was a serious blow to him. It was torture to him to be denied the privilege of working, for he had never known anything else. He had always been known as an industrious business man. The results of his labors are visible in the home which he provided for his children and the advantages he gave them. But he found himself helpless and patiently submitted. As above stated, he became very infirm. A few days ago he became suddenly very ill, which illness terminated fatally at dawn yesterday, and the record of a life well spent was completed. He was a devoted husband and a kind father. He was content to live an unostentations life. His chief aim was to so overcome all adversities by industry, frugality and honesty, that his exmple should be worthy of emulation by his children. He was a Spiritualist for many years, and died in the faith of meeting his loved ones. The funeral will be held from the family residence tomorrow at 2 PM, Rev. Mr. Gray officiating. The interment will be made at Cold Springs cemetery.
Another old resident of Lockport has passed away. Benjamin S. Davenport died at his home on Green Street at an early hour yesterday morning, having lived more than eighty years, sixty-five of which have been spent in this city. The deceased was born in Newtown (what is now Elmira, NY) Dec. 13, 1804, and was one of a large famly of children, two of whom--Mrs. Mary Walsh of Lyndonville, and Mrs. Harriet Ellison of Medina--survive him. When but a mere lad he moved with his parents from Newtown to Buffalo, and was among those who had to flee for their lives when the place was burned by the Indians. After living in Avon a short time the family moved to Buffalo again and there remained until about the year 1820, when they came to Lockport, then but a mere settlement. There was so much building going on here at that time that young Benjamin learned the carpenter's trade and was active in helping build up the village. On the 28th of April, 1834, he married Miss Phoebe Allen of Lockport, who survives him. Eight children were born to them, five of whom are now living, Thomas W., D. Allen, Mary A. and Celestia A. Davenport, and Mrs. E. R. Jackson of Holley. One boy, Cornelius, when just in the prime of life sacrificed himself for his country and sleeps in Virginia soil. Mr. Davenport has long been infirm. About nineteen years ago, when working upon the Spalding mill he fell and dislocated his right shoulder. Paralyzation of that member followed and incapacitated him for further labor. It was a serious blow to him. It was torture to him to be denied the privilege of working, for he had never known anything else. He had always been known as an industrious business man. The results of his labors are visible in the home which he provided for his children and the advantages he gave them. But he found himself helpless and patiently submitted. As above stated, he became very infirm. A few days ago he became suddenly very ill, which illness terminated fatally at dawn yesterday, and the record of a life well spent was completed. He was a devoted husband and a kind father. He was content to live an unostentations life. His chief aim was to so overcome all adversities by industry, frugality and honesty, that his exmple should be worthy of emulation by his children. He was a Spiritualist for many years, and died in the faith of meeting his loved ones. The funeral will be held from the family residence tomorrow at 2 PM, Rev. Mr. Gray officiating. The interment will be made at Cold Springs cemetery.
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