Davenport, William

American politician who served as military governor of Matamoros, Mexico, from 1848 to 1849.

From the guide to the William Davenport letters, 1848-1855, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

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Davenport, William, 1787-1858

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Born in North Carolina; died in Philadelphia April 12, 1858. He was appointed captain in the 16th infantry in 1812 and distinguished himself at Chippewa and Lundy's Lane in the War of 1812. He was advanced to the rank of Brevet Major on 28 Sept., 1822 for "ten years' faithful service" and transferred to the 6th Infantry [Regiment] Dec. 16, 1825; further advanced to Lt. Colonel in the 1st Infantry [Regiment] April 4, 1832, where he distinguished himself at the battle of Bad Axe under G...

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