Stephen Davenport

Stephen Davenport
Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 5th Suffolk district
In office 1965–1969
Preceded by	James W. Hennigan, Jr.
Succeeded by	Robert Cawley
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 18th Suffolk district
In office 1961–1965
Preceded by	John W. Costello
Succeeded by	Raymond Carey
Personal details
Born	June 27, 1924 Boston, Massachusetts
Died	August 17, 2011 (aged 87) Wellesley, Massachusetts
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Jamaica Plain
Alma mater	Boston University School of Business Boston University School of Law Bentley School of Accounting and Finance
Occupation	Lawyer Certified Public Accountant 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]

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