Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-24


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mu last Monday when he was again
stricken down. He was given an the care
and attention possible. and all that hu-
rr ssn could DO TO prolong his usel I'D
r.. ..- done. but from the first his ply
.n ana relatives realized that the end
r.. r.f ar off. and he sank rapidly un-
t .- le hour named he passed peace
f. away to his last reward
~.. funeral arrangements have not yet
f.r made. but 10 has been decided that
r. ors.Gaies shall take place some time
-r#.e from ST. PauTs church. of which
deceased was member. and the SER
,a- VIII be conducted by Rev Or car
r.hI .ssistod by Rev. DR. Moses ID.
H1r lifelong friend of the deceased.
SKETCH or HIS LIFE.
Nr Davenport was born in Hallowen
-r in 1913. when about "a years OF
h. came TO Virginia. and had been a
Ht OF Richmond ever since. He
entered mercantile life with Davenport
Nen. under the tutelase of bis uncle
a senior member of tha, firm Con-
.r.re with them for several years. he
....I In every depa.tu ent. and mastered
..-r l,UU OF their business. and
,.fHteI diligence. capacity. and apti-
-.. fnr commercial affairs which so
ra...usticauy distinguished him I'm
l..r rea.s.
Hrue by his own exertions and fru-
l.HI auasscI some capital. De made
r-.rO-.l- to secure an interest in the
i'm rrIrh. not being accepted. he with
lra ans established with the late Ro-
1 m0nl the firm NJ Edmond. Da-
r.r.rt G Co.. which secured a slbstan-
t. m..d of success 20 each and con-
la. lea .frnfr of
r. nI. civil war The new firm. though
ultimately successful encountered the
business depression of the period, and
.Hr matters wore the least favorable
outlook fhe coveted interest which De
lrht in the firm Of Davenport &
l'.r ra- rendered TO him by his uncle.
WAS constrained 70 decline the pro-
IU ou The ground tnaI good faith
partner and The cCue U0n OF their
business demanded its continuance TO the
M Test of success or failure. The in-
Ht s aNke honorable to both uncle
tl nephew His firm Ciim0nd Davrn-
pom coJ became one of the largest,
c was one of the most entorpr.sing. ia
-~-y and no one had contributed more
" tHe extension of Richmond's trade.
t.. foreign and domestic. than Mr..
Davenport
HIS WAR RECORD.
When the war broke oul the South had
t. Hu.r nor more devoted son. and be
gave nis means TO help the cause
. he hei e-poused. Being beyond
ior military service. hc served
Clu.eieracy as a member Of the
Awoll Ambulance Corps.
After tAc close OF The war until his
retirement from business on account OF
health. he was identified with
i l. tle business interests Of the
Dt DIE Was member of the firms of
Davenport g. Morris Davenport & CO..
. %. Tusley a. Co.. and The Rich
if Chemical Company-n an of which
ti invested capital. and in which
o. l''- decided interest but without ac-
l'. participation iu their management.
AS President of the First National Bank
OF Richmond and of the Union Bank mis-
.rabe career and efficient administra-
lon are BEST known and more widely ap-
Irt.'atod
SERVICE TO BUSINESS INTERESTS.
Ar Davenport was imbued with the
L-l..t degree Ol civic spirit, always zeal
D POD extending the trade relations OF
l.a ciiY and fostering and encouraging
%. growth of its manufacturing and ma
l''a- interests. His personal influence
e'i private means We're always extended
]" behalf of their susteutiOn. protection.
t.- lo-petuation. Quick Of thought and
b.Aon. Doe was eminenuy practical He
I the rare faculty OF divesting
business propositions of an extraneous
natter and was capable of stating them
h..h f.f'I accuracy. In this way ne was
'.'t 30 render much service in restoring
embarrassed Industries TO new lie
he possessed am excellent knowledge OF
,"ftcter. with broad sympathics and
A.'I Judgment and an accurate con-
'i.on of the true basis OF bankable
H..'t With "a high sense Of HIS rosuOn-
''liucs ASS man and as "a custodian OF
..i1iate funds. he administered the
committed 10 him I'm manner
honorable 90 himself and his name and
t'0rty satisfactory 10 the interests
'lif1 tci to hts charge.
naturally Of "a quiet. restrained nature.
social SIDE Of his character Is best
h'o"n only 90 those who had the priyi-
"t' Of intimate friendship. To those he
presented character undcwatiUgly true,
and tondc. Vigorous and stimu-
.Ns To- Dds associates. rOlicksome even
'. '.' young. he vas always charitable
'"l absolutely devoid at al times OF
Nee. either OF thought or action.
He hFcd among this people longer than
accorded 20 most men. but he leaves as
many real friends who mourn his death
any who have died younger.
At deceased leaves four children
afs Gideon A. Davenport of the firm
davenport q Co: Charles Davenport.
lhe hrm OF Charles Davenport A CO..
eng Mesoames Charles 4. Williams and
FHginlus Newton