Harry J. Davenport

Harry James Davenport (August 22, 1902 – December 19, 1977) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

This article is about the U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania. For the American actor, see Harry Davenport (actor).

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	(1902-08-22)August 22, 1902 Wilmerding, Pennsylvania
Died	December 19, 1977(1977-12-19) (aged 75) Millvale, Pennsylvania
Political party	Democratic

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.