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     Wilbur Earl DaVault was born on 5 February 1916 at Baldwin City, Douglas Co., KS. He was the son of Jacob Wesley DaVault Jr. and Maude Matilda Snethen. Wilbur Earl DaVault died on 15 September 1964 at age 48.

     William Davault was born on 15 June 1844 at Sullivan Co. (probably), TN.¹ He was the son of Henry Davault and Matilda Weaver.¹ William Davault began military service on 21 August 1861 Enlisted, Co. "F", 29th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry. He died on 24 February 1862 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, at age 17. Cause of death: Fever contracted during military service. He was buried in 1862 at Cross Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN.

     William Eugene Davault was born on 31 January 1928. He was the son of Rainey Forrest Davault and Iva Louvonie Gray. William Eugene Davault died on 18 May 2010 at St. James, Phelps Co., MO, at age 82. He was buried in May 2010 at Saint James Cemetery, St. James, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #76810371.

     William Frederick Davault was born on 21 December 1874 at New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Frederick Davault and Margaret Ellen McCleary.
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W. F. Davault accompanied his brother Ed on the Oklahoma Cherokee Strip run. He was too young to claim land for himself but rode on the back of another man's wagon to beat off those trying to catch a ride.

William Frederick Davault married Catherine Beal Benson, daughter of Vinson Benson and Martha Allen, on 9 March 1898. William Frederick Davault lived on 29 April 1910 at Nine Mile Prairie, Callaway Co., MO, general farming.¹ He lived at Williamsburg, Callaway Co., MO. He died on 19 April 1938 at Fulton, Callaway Co., MO, at age 63

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
W. F. DeVault, 63, farmer SE of Williamsburg was struck by car driven by a Stevens College student on Highway 40, Sat. AM at 11:30 about a mile & 1/2 east of Williamsburg as he was returning home in wagon from selling produce. He was thrown from the wagon and fell between the horses. Team ran away and drug him 60 feet. He suffered a broken back and rib injuries described as serious.

OBITUARY:
W. F. DeVault, born 24, December on a farm on the west edge of New Florence where he grew to young manhood residing with parents until marriage, died in the Callaway County Hospital at the age of 63 years, 3 months and 25 days. After he was married Mr. and Mrs. DeVault resided on a farm near Danville for a short time, but soon moved to the Benson home place - a farm near Williamsburg where the rest of his life was spent. He was a member of the Methodist Church of Williamsburg, the funeral was April 21. He was buried in the Williamsburg Cemetery. He was one of six children, two of whom still live: Emmett C. of Santa Ana, CA and Edward L. of Riverside, CA. Also May Marmaduke, a cousin, now Mrs. Everett Plater of Carbondale, IL, raised as a sister.

OBITUARY #2
Auto Injuries Are Fatal To W. F. Davault, Former Local Resident William Frederick Davault, son of Fred and Ellen McCleary Davault, was born December 24, 1874 on a farm at the west edge of New Florence where he grew to young manhood, residing with his parents until his marriage.
He passed away April 18, 1938 at the Callaway County Hospital in Fulton, Mo. On April 8th, while returning to his home from a trip to Williamsburg, he was run into by an automobile driven by a girl student at Stephen's College and was very seriously injured. He was at once taken to the hospital where every thing was done to relieve his suffering. He tried to be cheerful and patient throughout it all but the nature of the injuries made recovery impossible and death came to relieve him of his suffering Monday afternoon. He had reached the age of 63 years, 3 months and 25 days.

Mr. Davault was one of a family of six children, Emmett C., Charlie, Edward L., Bruce T., and Mary, all of whom with his parents have passed to the Great Beyone, except two brothers, Emmett C., of Santa Ana, Calif., and Edward L. of Riverside, Calif. May Marmaduke, a cousin, now Mrs. Everett Plater of Carbondale, Ill., was reared in the Davault home and was as a sister.

On March 8, 1898 he was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Benson, of near Williamsburg. The young couple resided on a farm near Danville for a short time, but soon moved to the Benson home place, a farm near Williamsburg where the rest of their married life was spent. Two daughters came to bless this union, Martha Ellen, now Mrs. Hugh Crabtree, of Cascade, Idaho, and Katherine, now Mrs. Gordon Niedergerke, of Fulton. Also surviving are two granddaughters, Martha Jo Niedergerke and Katherine Crabtree, two sons-in-law, a number of nephews and nieces and other relatives. His wife passed away April 10, 1936. He was a devoted husband and a kind and indulgent father and to his friends, the soul of fellowship.

He was buried in April 1938 at Williamsburg Cemetery, Williamsburg, Callaway Co., MO.

     William Henry Davault was also known as William Henry DeVault per headstone. He was born on 12 September 1879 at Franklin Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Roland Davault and Josephine Shuey.¹ William Henry Davault married Margaret Elizabeth Kinkead, daughter of Samuel Alexander Kinkead Jr. and Hannah Marie LeFever, on 18 June 1906 at Phelps Co., MO. William Henry Davault lived on 12 January 1920 at St. James, Phelps Co., MO, sawmill operator.² He died on 24 March 1949 at Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO, at age 69. He was buried in March 1949 at Saint James Cemetery, St. James, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #80077863.

     William Jacob Davault was also known as "Jake". He was born on 16 July 1893 at Maries Co., MO.¹ He was the son of William Robert Davault and Martha Victoria Cox.¹ William Jacob Davault married Blanche Isabell Hutchison on 12 December 1917 at Rolla, Phelps Co., MO. William Jacob Davault died on 29 July 1955 at Cuba, Crawford Co., MO, at age 62. He was buried in 1955 at Southard Cemetery, Maries Co., MO, Findagrave #63646145.

     William Robert Davault was born on 13 April 1862 at Gasconade or Maries Co., MO.^1,2 He was the son of Jacob Davault and Sarah A. Moore.¹ William Robert Davault lived on 27 June 1880 at Johnson Twp., Maries Co., MO, working on his father's farm.² He married Martha Victoria Cox, daughter of William Henry Cox and Mary Ann Southard, in 1889.³ William Robert Davault lived on 11 June 1900 at Johnson Twp., Maries Co., MO, farming.³ He married Minnie Glenn on 30 September 1911 at Phelps Co., MO; Minnie was previously married first to Thomas R. Beckham (1871-1893), with only a child which died in infancy, and second to Marcus Southard (1873-1908) in 1894, with whom she had a daughter, Blanch, who died in infancy, and a son, Albert Frank Southard (1896-1976).

William Robert Davault lived on 26 January 1920 at Johnson Twp., Maries Co., MO, farming.⁴ He died on 4 December 1925 at Maries Co., MO, at age 63 Missouri death certificate #36980. He was buried in December 1925 at Southard Cemetery, Maries Co., MO, Findagrave #32894698.

     William Robert Davault was born on 7 March 1921 at Vichy, Maries Co., MO. He was the son of William Jacob Davault and Blanche Isabell Hutchison. William Robert Davault began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, Cpl. He married Shirley Jean Christoffersen on 1 February 1946 at Leavenworth Co., KS. William Robert Davault lived in April 1950 at 4247 Flad Avenue, St. Louis, MO, telephone installer.¹ He died on 23 October 2003 at Missouri at age 82. He was buried in 2003 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Lemay, St. Louis Co., MO, Findagrave #47168673.

     Davault was born on 27 December 1861 at New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO. He died on 27 December 1861 at New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO. He was the son of Henry Davault and Caroline Euphemia Clark.

     DaVault was born in 1880 at Macoupin Co., IL. He was the son of Jacob Wesley DaVault and Rebecca Frances Helmick. DaVault died before 1900 died young.

     Jane Davenhill was born on 6 May 1921 at Lackawanna Co., PA. She was the daughter of Walter W. Davenhill and Frieda Jones.¹ Jane Davenhill married Robert Harbaugh Shulenberger, son of Elden Orville Shulenberger and Nellie Catherine Harbaugh, after April 1940. Jane Davenhill died on 22 March 2001 at age 79.

     Walter W. Davenhill was born circa 1890 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Frieda Jones circa 1920.¹

     Albert Davenport was the son of John Davenport and Elizabeth Virginia Gorrel.¹

     Alcie E. Davenport married John Gordon Meadows, son of David Thompson Meadows and Nancy Caroline Cearley. Alcie E. Davenport was born on 11 March 1887 at Union Co., GA. She died on 1 April 1987 at Cherokee, Swain Co., NC, at age 100.

     Carmen Sara Davenport was born on 27 May 1905 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. She married Charles A. Kuhlemeier in 1931 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Carmen Sara Davenport died on 22 December 1993 at Lovington, Lea Co., NM, at age 88 Obituary (Findagrave.com):


Carmen Sara Davenport was the only daughter of Ruel Edward and Minnie Gertrude Thayer Davenport to survive to adulthood. She had two brothers, one older and one younger.

As a child Carmen lived in Indianapolis and Chicago. When a teenager her family moved back to Indiana. When she was a young adult her family moved to the Detroit area where her father worked for the Border Patrol.

In 1931, Carmen married Charles A. Kuhlemeier in Detroit, Michigan. Carmen and Charles were to have 4 children. Only one of them, a son, survived infancy. Carmen worked as an executive secretary for GM. She was organized, disciplined and fun loving. Her immediate and extended family was extremely important to her. She was always good to help her family providing care, meals, transportation, money or helping in any way they needed her.

After 17 years of marriage, Carmen became a widow when Charles died of throat cancer. Carmen and her son, Charles Ruel Kuhlemeier, and his family remained close throughout her life.

Excerpt from the book A Journey Through Time with the Davenport Family of New York and the Midwest, by Emma Sue Davenport.

She was cremated in December 1993 ashes scattered in Michigan. Findagrave #114539772.

     Charles Davenport was the son of John Davenport and Elizabeth Virginia Gorrel.¹

     Fern Davenport was born on 12 May 1901.¹ She was the daughter of George Davenport and Grace A. Miller.

     Occupation: Railroad conductor. George Davenport was Presbyterian. He lived at Aurora, Kane Co., IL. He was born on 7 August 1874 at Grand Island, Hall Co., NE.¹ He was the son of George Davenport and Martha Homer. George Davenport married Grace A. Miller, daughter of Michael Emmert Miller and Elizabeth Welty, on 19 June 1900.¹

     George Davenport married Martha Homer.

     Jeremy P. Davenport was born. He was the son of John A. Davenport. Jeremy P. Davenport died in 2000.

     John Davenport married Elizabeth Virginia Gorrel, daughter of Abraham Gorrel and Catharine E. Miller.¹

     John Davenport was the son of John Davenport and Elizabeth Virginia Gorrel.¹

     John A. Davenport died before 2008.

     Rev. Julius Terry Davenport was born on 5 August 1811 at Saltville, Smyth Co., VA. He married Sarah K. Wassum. Rev. Julius Terry Davenport died on 27 February 1875 at Saltville, Smyth Co., VA, at age 63. He was buried in March 1875 at Henry Davenport Cemetery, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA, Findagrave #169710838.

     Levi M. Davenport married Effie A. E. Fawkes.

     Lindell Thomas Davenport was born on 14 June 1931 at Thompson, Audrain Co., MO. He married Syrena Jane Withers, daughter of Donald Devere Withers and Georgiana Hoyt, circa 1990. Lindell Thomas Davenport died on 28 April 2006 at Mexico, Audrain Co., MO, at age 74. He was buried in 2006 at Elmwood Cemetery, Mexico, Audrain Co., MO, Findagrave #129786617.

     Louis Edward Davenport Jr. was born on 18 July 1888 at Forrest City, St. Francis Co., AR, per WW I draft registration.¹ He married Elizabeth Howse Burrus, daughter of Lafayette Burrus Jr. and Sarah Neilson Wendel, after 2 May 1910, no children.¹ Louis Edward Davenport Jr. and Elizabeth Howse Burrus were divorced before 17 February 1926. Louis Edward Davenport Jr. died on 17 February 1929 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, at age 40 Louis Davenport, son of Louis E. and Mary E.Folbre Davenport dies in Cincinnati, Ohio, was born in Forrest City on July 18,1888. He made Forrest City his home until nineteen years of age, since which he has spent his life out on the road. On April 12,1926, he was united in marriage with Mrs.M.J.Trammell. In early life he gave himself to the Lord, and at the time of his death was a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist church. He passed away following an illness of several months, in a hospital in Cincinnati, on Feb.17,1929, at the age of 40 years, 6 months, and 29 days. He is survived by his wife and son, Billy, his parents, and Misses Mary and Lucille Davenport. The funeral services were held at the home of the parents on Tuesday afternoon, Feb.19th, just 4 years to the day and hour when similar services were held the remains of his brother Edward. Services were conducted by Rev.Blount F.Davidson, of Chaffee, Mo., Rev.Eli Myers of the First Methodist church, Rev.E.Rawlings, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and Rev.J.E.McJunkin of the Presbyterian Church. The remains were laid to rest by the side of his brother Edward in the Forrest City cemetery, with the following as active pall bearers: Roger West, J.T.Harris, T.A.Buford, S.G.Armstrong, C.D.Buford, and A.C.Bridewell. Honorary: Elmer Lienbel, Memphis; John D'Oracy, of Memphis; Dr.J.A.Bogart, Dr.J.O.Rush, Dr.J.F.McDougal, O.B.Rollwage, D.E.Hoshall, Homer Folbre, S.H.Mann, J.B.Johnston, C.W.Norton, N.B.Norton, W.W.Campbell, W.L.Lawrence, J.J. Tharp, R.F.Cook, C.E.Turley, James Fussell, T.J.Rowland, N.B.Rice, J.G. and J.T.Sanders. Forrest City Times-Herald Feb.21,1929.

He was buried on 19 February 1929 at Forrest City Cemetery, Forrest City, St. Francis Co., AR, Find A Grave Memorial# 41264073.

     Lucille Davenport was born on 20 May 1893.¹ She was the daughter of Levi M. Davenport and Effie A. E. Fawkes. Lucille Davenport married Earl S. Weller, son of Charles E. Weller and Grace Swingley, on 21 June 1919.¹

     Mary Davenport was born on 7 January 1857.¹ She was the daughter of John Davenport and Elizabeth Virginia Gorrel. Mary Davenport married Joseph Clayton Weller, son of Charles R. Weller and Sarah Jane Miller, on 20 November 1879.¹ Mary Davenport died on 5 August 1937 at age 80. She was buried in August 1937 at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MO, Findagrave #100949430.

     Merle Davenport was born on 17 November 1903.¹ He was the son of George Davenport and Grace A. Miller.