DAVENPORT, George 1829 - 1877

DAVENPORT, CLARK

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 7/18/2021 at 12:24:44

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, January 17, 1877
Page 3, Column 5

The funeral services of George DAVENPORT, one of Fairfield's leading citizens, occur this afternoon. The Masons and Odd Fellows assist in the obsequies.

~~~~

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, January 31, 1877
Page 3, Column 9

IN MEMORIAM.

Jefferson Lodge, No. 4, I. O. O. F.,
Fairfield, Iowa, Jan. 25, 1877.

Whereas, It has pleased God in the administration of his divine providence to remove from our life George A. DAVENPORT--a man known and recognized in this community as an exemplary Christian, honest, upright and zealous in his labors as a citizen and the head of a family; therefore, be it

Resolved, That in the death of our Brother the Order has lost one of its most useful and substantial members, the community a useful man in every relation of life, the family a just and affectionate husband and father.

Resolved, That our sympany and condolence is extended to the widow and children of deceased, and recommend to them consolation in the thought that their loss is his gain; for he died seeing "light across the valley" -- as the Christian dies, in peace and trust in the Savior.

Resolved, That as a mark of esteem this Hall be draped in mourning for thirty days, and that a copy of these resolutions be furnished the family of deceased and Delaware Lodge, No. 53, Delaware, Ohio, of which he was a member.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the city papers for publication.

W. T. BURGESS. }
S. COCKLEY. } Committee.
J. W. QUILLEN. }

~~~~

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, February 7, 1877
Page 3, Column 9

Clinton Lodge, No. 15, A. F. & A. M.
Fairfield, Iowa, Jan. 20, 1877.

WHEREAS, We are again called to shed the sympathizing tear over the grave of a deceased worthy Brother, who for several years has been a member of this Lodge. And,

WHEREAS, During his membership he has been an exemplary Mason, a good citizen and a christian gentlemen, therefore,

Resolved, That in the death of Bro. George DAVENPORT we have lost a good friend and Brother, community an honorable and upright citizen, and his family a head, husband and father.

Resolved, That in this sad bereavement we, as a Lodge, tender to the afflicted family our heartfelt sympathy.

Resolved, That his resolution be spread upon the records of this Lodge; that a copy of the same be given to the family of the deceased Brother, and that the same be published in our city newspapers.

J. J. CUMMINGS, }
M. A. McCOID, } Committee.
H. N. WEST. }

Ed. Hunt, Sec'y.

~~~~
Copied with permission from The Fairfield Ledger, Inc. IAGenWeb Bylaws PROHIBIT the COPYING AND RE-POSTING OF THIS MATERIAL IN ANY PUBLIC VENUE such as Ancestry or Find A Grave without WRITTEN permission from the submitter ~ copyright restrictions apply.
*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.

Note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Lot Old.P.086. George's wife was Elizabeth A. CLARK DAVENPORT, who survived him some 30 years, dying in 1907 and buried with him.