Background
Davenport, Walter was born on January 7, 1889 in Talbot County, Maryland, United States. Son of John and Mary Elizabeth (Dillon) Davenport.
Davenport, Walter was born on January 7, 1889 in Talbot County, Maryland, United States. Son of John and Mary Elizabeth (Dillon) Davenport.
Educated in preparatory schools. Student of University of Pennsylvania, 2 years.
Member original staff, Liberty Magazine, 1923-1924. General journalistic writer, specializing in politics, Collier’s magazine, 1925, associate editor 1925-1946, editor, 1946-1948, became associate editor and columnist 1948.
Member original staff, Liberty Magazine, 1923-1924. Served as captain, 111th Infantry, 28th Division, American Expeditionary Force, during World War I. Clubs: The Players, Dutch Treat (New York).
Married Barbara Scollard Brown, October 16, 1919. Children: Michael, Anthony.