Background
Davenport, Erwin R. was born on November 30, 1875 in Ithaca, New York, United States. Son of Anthony and Frances (Bosworth) Davenport.
Davenport, Erwin R. was born on November 30, 1875 in Ithaca, New York, United States. Son of Anthony and Frances (Bosworth) Davenport.
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1898.
; married 3d Mistress Gertrude East. Slaght, December 26, 1952. Reporter Omaha Bee, 1898. Treasurer, general manager, part owner Elmira (New York) Sar-Gazette, 1905-1918.
General manager, vice president Rochester Times-Union, 1918.
General manager Rochester Times-Union. Democrat and Chronicle, 1937-1952.
Vice-president, director Gannett corporation since 1937. Trustee Gannett Foundation since 1942.
District chief Rochester Ordnance District, 1939-1942, chairman advisory board, 1942-1952.
Director Empire Post Ordnance Association, 1942-1952.
Member American Newspapers Publications Association, Convention Bureau (director), Rochester Chamber of Commerce. Clubs: Ad, Rochester, Oak Hill Country (president 1934-1938), Automobile (president 1946).
Married Phoebe Robertson, August 1901. Married second Myra Wallen, October 19, 1928 (deceased. Married 3d Mistress.
Children: Constance (Mistress West. R. Chapman), Florence (Mistress A. L. Gifford).