Henry Joralemon Davenport

Background

Davenport, Henry Joralemon was born on February 3, 1880 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of Henry Benedict and Flora (Lufkin) Davenport.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1900. Studied law same university 1 year, then at New York Law School.

Career

1 son, John Jay Admitted to New York bar, 1902, and practiced in Brooklyn 18 years. Honorary chairman Home Title Guaranty Company. Trustee Flatbush Savings Bank.

Director Downtown Brooklyn Association.

Member Brooklyn advising committee Chase Manhattan Bank. President board of trustees Brooklyn Public Library.

President Citizens Zoning Committee, Incorporated. Director Association, Regional Plan Association.

Achievements

• Henry Joralemon Davenport has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce (directory). Member Dutch Reformed Church. Clubs: Harvard, Down Town Association.

Connections

Married Louise Morgan Strong, June 1, 1909.

Father:

Henry Benedict Davenport

Mother:

Flora (Lufkin) Davenport

Spouse:

Louise Morgan Strong