FOURTH GENERATION

14. James Kestrin "Kesterson" Davenport was born on 24 Jun 1884 in Solitude, Ashe Co., North Carolina. He appeared on the census on 28 Jun 1900 in North Fork Township, Ashe Co., North Carolina.⁽⁵⁷⁾ He appeared on the census on 29 Apr 1910 in North Fork Township, Ashe Co., North Carolina. ⁽⁵⁸⁾ He was a Farm Laborer on 29 Apr 1910 in North Fork Township, Ashe Co., North Carolina.⁽⁵⁹⁾ He appeared on the census on 19 Jan 1920 in Belfast Precinct, Skagit Co., Washington. ⁽⁶⁰⁾ He was a Farmer on 19 Jan 1920 in Belfast Precinct, Skagit Co., Washington.⁽⁶¹⁾ He was living in 1946 in Rt. 1, Burlington, Skagit Co., Washington. According to the 1946 Anacortes phone book, James Davenport lived in Burlington. No phone number was listed in the internet database. He died on 7 Aug 1953 in Burlington, Skagit Co., Washington.⁽⁶²⁾ James died of a cerebral hemorage due to hypertension heart disease in Matthews General Hospital. Information provided by Mrs. Bessie Davenport (wife). Copy of Record of Funeral in file. He was buried on 12 Aug 1953 in Burlington Cemetary, Burlington, Washington.⁽⁶³⁾ Funeral services provided by Walter Hulbush, funeral director of Hulbush Funeral Home. Copy of Record of Funeral in file. He had an estate probated on 30 Mar 1965 in Mt. Vernon, Skagit Co., Washington.⁽⁶⁴⁾ Skagit County Probate microfilm roll #238, frame #107, file #12682. He had Social Security Number 535-07-7991. He was married to Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Latham on 12 Jun 1904 in Creston, Ashe Co., North Carolina. ⁽⁶⁵⁾ James and Bessie were married by W. K. Harris, Justice of the Peace. Witnesses were A. H. Lewis, Arthur Latham and Webster Powell; all of Creston, North Carolina.

15. Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Latham was born on 8 Dec 1889 in Creston, Ashe Co., North Carolina. Was called Grandma Dough by grandchildren and great grandchildren because she was always baking when we were there for a visit. She appeared on the census on 29 Apr 1910 in North Fork Township, Ashe Co., North Carolina.⁽⁶⁶⁾ She emigrated in 1912 from From North Carolina to Washington. She appeared on the census on 19 Jan 1920 in Belfast Precinct, Skagit Co., Washington. ⁽⁶⁷⁾ She died on 19 Jan 1968 in Burlington, Skagit Co., Washington. ⁽⁶⁸⁾ Mary "Bessie" died in United General Hospital, Sedro Wooley, WA. Death was caused by acute coronary thrombosis. Copy of Record of Funeral and obituary in file. She was buried on 23 Jan 1968 in Burlington Cemetary, Burlington, Washington. Funeral arrangements were handled by Hulbush Funeral Home, 221 S. Garl Street, Burlington, Washington. Funeral director was Roger Hulbush. Copy of Record of Funeral and obituary in file. She had an estate probated on 7 Feb 1968 in Mt. Vernon, Skagit Co., Washington. ⁽⁶⁹⁾ Skagit County Probate microfilm roll #249, frame #864, file #13437. She had Social Security Number 535-22-9551. Copy of Form SS-5, Application for Social Security Account Number, received from Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service. Children were:

i. Lloyd Thomas Davenport was born on 4 May 1905 in Solitude, Ashe Co., North Carolina. He appeared on the census on 29 Apr 1910 in North Fork Township, Ashe Co., North Carolina.⁽⁷⁰⁾ He emigrated in 1912 from From North Carolina to Washington. He appeared on the census on 19 Jan 1920 in Belfast Precinct, Skagit Co., Washington.⁽⁷¹⁾ He was living in 1946 in 915 Orange, Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington. According to the 1946 Anacortes phone book, Lloyd Davenport was living in Anacortes. No phone number was listed on the internet phone directory. He died on 16 Feb 1976 in Burlington, Skagit Co., Washington. Cause of death was acute myocardial infarction. Copy of Record of Funeral and obituary in file. He was buried on 18 Feb 1976 in Burlington Cemetary, Burlington, Washington. Copy of Record of Funeral and obituary in file. He had Social Security Number 536-01-0262.
ii. Mamie Lavina Davenport was born on 18 Sep 1907 in Solitude, Ashe Co., North Carolina. She appeared on the census on 29 Apr 1910 in North Fork Township, Ashe Co., North Carolina.⁽⁷²⁾ She appeared on the census on 19 Jan 1920 in Belfast Precinct, Skagit Co., Washington. ⁽⁷³⁾ She died on 18 Dec 1936 in Burlington, Skagit Co., Washington. She was buried on 21 Dec 1936 in Burlington Cemetary, Burlington, Washington.
7 iii. Ruth Florence Davenport.
iv. Ruby Alice Davenport was born on 13 Aug 1912 in Belfast, Skagit Co., Washington. ⁽⁷⁴⁾ She appeared on the census on 19 Jan 1920 in Belfast Precinct, Skagit Co., Washington. ⁽⁷⁵⁾ She graduated in 1930 in Burlington, Skagit Co., Washington. ⁽⁷⁶⁾ Burlington High School, Burlington, Skagit Co., Washington. She died on 26 Dec 2001 in Mt. Vernon, Skagit Co., Washington. ⁽⁷⁷⁾ Ruby died at Mira Vista Care Center, Mount Vernon, Skagit Co., Washington. She obituary on 27 Dec 2001 in Mt. Vernon, Skagit Co., Washington.⁽⁷⁸⁾ Ruby Alice Houser, 89, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at Mira Vista Care Center, Mount Vernon.

Born on August 13, 1912 in Bell-ville, Washington, she was the daughter of James and Bessie (Latham) Davenport.

She graduated from Burlington High School in 1930.

On June 5, 1933, she was united in marriage to Gay Houser in Burlington. Ruby and Gay were dairy farmers in Blanchard for fifty years.

She was very active in her community as a member of Blanchard United Methodist church, and a 4-H leader.

Her hobbies and interests included writing poems, and telling stories to children.

Survivors include her husband, Gay of Mount Vernon, two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Marva Houser of North Bend, Dennis and Bettye Houser of Bow; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Michael Gale of Monroe, Ethel and Andy Ploeg of Burlington; ten grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were parents; three borthers; Charles, Lloyd, and William; and two sisters: Mamie Johnson and Ruth Hatley.

Visitation will be on Friday, December 28, 2001 from 9:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2001 at Bow Cemetery. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Allen-Blanchard United Methodist Church, 16775 Allen West Road, Bow.

Remembranves are suggested to the Allen-Blanchard United Methodist Church, 16775 Allen West Road, Bow, WA 98232.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hulbush Funeral home, Burlington.

"She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, a friend to all that knew her and she will be greatly missed." She was buried on 29 Dec 2001 in Bow Cemetary, Bow, Skagit Co., Washington.⁽⁷⁹⁾
v. William Morely Davenport was born on 6 Jan 1914 in Belfast, Skagit Co., Washington. ⁽⁸⁰⁾ He appeared on the census on 19 Jan 1920 in Belfast Precinct, Skagit Co., Washington. ⁽⁸¹⁾ He died on 6 Jan 2000 in Stanwood, Snohomish Co., Washington. ⁽⁸²⁾ He was buried on 11 Jan 2000 in Burlington Cemetary, Burlington, Washington.⁽⁸³⁾ He had Social Security Number 539-01-2229.⁽⁸⁴⁾
vi. Charles Raymond Davenport was born on 3 Feb 1916 in Belfast, Skagit Co., Washington. He appeared on the census on 19 Jan 1920 in Belfast Precinct, Skagit Co., Washington. ⁽⁸⁵⁾ He was educated in 1943 in Seattle Pacific College. He died on 5 Oct 1990 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington. Charles died at Tacoma General Hospital. He was buried on 9 Oct 1990 in Burlington Cemetary, Burlington, Washington. Copy of Record of Funeral and obituary in file.
vii. Lola Belle (Lottie) Davenport (Private).
viii. Ethel Rose Davenport (Private).