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Stephen Davenport

Stephen Davenport

American politician

Stephen C. Davenport (June 27, 1924 – August 17, 2011) was an American lawyer, accountant, and politician who was a member of the Massachusetts Senate from 1965 to 1969 and the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1961 to 1965.[1] He was a candidate for Mayor of Boston in 1967.[2] Prior to serving in the Massachusetts General Court, Davenport served as Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Boston from 1950 to 1961.[1]

Quick Facts Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 5th Suffolk district, Preceded by ...

He was born in Roslindale, Massachusetts, and represented Jamaica Plain for most of his career. He served as a Navy jet fighter in World War II and the Korean War. He was married to Margaret "Margie" (Kane) Davenport and had one daughter and two sons. He died in August 2011.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    1967-1968 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  2. [2]
    Annual Report of the Election Department. Boston [Election Dept.] 1968. p. 46.
  3. [3]
    "Stephen C. Davenport of Jamaica Plain, at 87, former state senator". Boston Herald. August 21, 2011.
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