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Samuel A. Davenport
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From Volume X (1922) of American Biography: A New Cyclopedia
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's at-large district |
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| In office March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1901 |
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| Preceded by | See below |
| Succeeded by | See below |
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| Born | January 15, 1834 Watkins Glen, New York |
| Died | August 1, 1911 (aged 77) Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Harvard Law School |
Samuel Arza Davenport (born January 15, 1834 – died August 1, 1911) was a Republican politician. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania.
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Early Life and Education
Samuel A. Davenport was born in 1834 near Watkins Glen, New York. When he was five years old, his family moved to Erie, Pennsylvania, in 1839. He went to school at the Erie Academy.
After his schooling, he decided to study law. He became a lawyer in 1854. The next year, in 1855, he graduated from Harvard Law School. He then started his law practice in Erie.
Career in Law and Publishing
Samuel Davenport quickly became involved in public service. In 1860, he was chosen to be the district attorney for Erie County. A district attorney is a lawyer who represents the government in court cases.
Besides his law work, Davenport also owned a newspaper. He was the owner and publisher of the Erie Gazette newspaper. He ran the newspaper for many years, from 1865 until 1890.
Political Journey
Davenport was an active member of the Republican Party. He was chosen as a delegate for the Republican National Conventions in 1888 and 1892. A delegate is someone who represents their state or area at a big political meeting.
Later, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He served in the Fifty-fifth and Fifty-sixth Congresses. This means he was a Congressman for two terms, from 1897 to 1901. He represented Pennsylvania as an "at-large" member, meaning he represented the whole state, not just one small area.
He decided not to run for re-election in 1900. After his time in Congress, he went back to working as a lawyer. He practiced law in local, state, and federal courts.
Business Interests and Later Life
Beyond his political and legal careers, Samuel Davenport also had other business interests. He was involved with the Erie Car Works, which likely made parts for trains. He also had interests in companies that made organs (musical instruments) and boots and shoes.
Samuel A. Davenport passed away in Erie, Pennsylvania, in 1911. He was buried in Erie Cemetery.
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