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 | August 22, 1902 Wilmerding, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 19, 1977 (aged 75) Millvale, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
Harry James Davenport (August 22, 1902 – December 19, 1977) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
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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
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John McDowell |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 29th congressional district 1949–1951 |
Succeeded by Harmar D. Denny, Jr. |
| 81st | Senate: F. Myers • E. Martin | House: R. Rich • F. Walter • H. Eberharter • R. Simpson • I. Fenton • L. Graham • J. Kunkel • A. Kelley • W. Gillette • J. Van Zandt • L. Gavin • S. McConnell II • B. Corbett • H. Scott • J. Fulton • T. Morgan • F. Buchanan • P. Dague • C. Kearns • Ha. Scott • F. Lichtenwalter • B. Barrett • D. Flood • W. Granahan • B. Green II • A. Cavalcante • E. Chudoff • R. Coffey • H. Davenport • B. James • J. Lind • H. O'Neill • G. Rhodes • J. Saylor |
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