Harry J. Davenport

This article is about the U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania. For the American actor, see Harry Davenport (actor).

Harry James Davenport (August 22, 1902 – December 19, 1977) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Henry J. Davenport
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 29th district
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1951
Preceded by	John McDowell
Succeeded by	Harmar D. Denny, Jr.
Personal details
Born	(1902-08-22)August 22, 1902 Wilmerding, Pennsylvania
Died	December 19, 1977(1977-12-19) (aged 75) Millvale, Pennsylvania
Political party	Democratic

Biography

Harry J. Davenport was born in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania. He worked as a newspaper publisher. He was an unsuccessful candidate for nomination in 1946, but was elected as a Democrat to the Eighty-first Congress. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1950 against Republican Harmar D. Denny, Jr. and 1960. He worked as a lecturer and book salesman, and resided in Millvale, Pennsylvania, until his death. He died on December 19, 1977.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Harry J. Davenport (id: D000071)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• The Political Graveyard