07 December 2009

William Davenport's Rev. War File Received

I just received the National Archives Revolutionary file for William Davenport (Comfort) R. 2678 from North Carolina. It is 13 pages long. (4 pages can be viewed on HeritageQuest database at your local library). The file contains notarized statements (4-5 May 1853) from Thomas Davenport (son); Charles Sweeney (oldest Community member and family acquaintance); Robert Carson (family acquaintance)taken in Casey Co, KY.
The file appears to be the source of the following information:
Wm was from Surry Co, NC at the time of service
Thomas is the son of Wm & Comfort Davenport
Three children were older then Thomas.
Thomas is 77 years since April last (on 5 May 1853)
Thomas and Mrs. Margaret Clifton(Macon Co, IL) were the only surviving children of Wm & Comfort in 1853
Wm & Comfort married abt. 1770 in Accomac Co -due to the ages of the older brothers & sisters)
Wm & Comfort came to Casey Co, KY by 1806
Wm died in abt 1823
Comfort died as Wm's widow
Comfort died 30 Nov 1838

Now we can see where come of the internet informaion has come from. If you would like to read the file yourself, it cost me, $50 and, I am charging $10 including U.S.postage to send it to you. Please email me your address information.
clbright@comcast.net

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