Frederick M. Davenport

Frederick Morgan Davenport (August 27, 1866 – December 26, 1956) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Frederick M. Davenport
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 33rd district
In office March 4, 1925 – March 3, 1933
Preceded by	Homer P. Snyder
Succeeded by	Fred Sisson
New York State Senate (36th District)
In office 1919–1924
In office 1909–1910
Personal details
Born	Frederick Morgan Davenport (1866-08-27)August 27, 1866 Salem, Massachusetts
Died	December 26, 1956(1956-12-26) (aged 90) Washington, D.C.
Political party	Republican
Other political affiliations	Progressive
Alma mater	Wesleyan University Columbia University

Life and career

Davenport was born in Salem, Massachusetts, the son of Anna L. (Green) and David Davenport. He graduated from Wesleyan University in 1889; and from Columbia University in 1905. He taught political science at Hamilton College from 1904 to 1929.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (36th D.) in 1909 and 1910. He ran on the Progressive ticket for Lieutenant Governor of New York at the 1912 New York state election; and for Governor of New York at the 1914 New York state election.

He was again a member of the State Senate (36th D.) from 1919 to 1924, sitting in the 142nd, 143rd, 144th, 145th, 146th and 147th New York State Legislatures; and was a delegate to the 1924 Republican National Convention.

He was elected as a Republican to the 69th, 70th, 71st and 72nd United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1925, to March 3, 1933.

He died on December 26, 1956, in Washington, D.C.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Frederick M. Davenport (id: D000070)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.