Amanda Triplett

F, b. circa 1825

ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker

Birthc 1825 Amanda Triplett was born c 1825 at NC.1 
Marriagec 1847 She married Thomas C. S. Davenport, son of David Davenport and Dorothy Baker, c 1847 at NC. A.T. Davenport gives the date as 1849, unlikely given the 1850 census (showing Thomas and Amanda with two small children).2 
1850 Census1 Jun 1850 Amanda Triplett Davenport and Thomas C. S. Davenport appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Cherokee County, NC, enumerated 1 Jun 1850. Thomas was shown as a 28-year-old farmer, born NC; Amanda was shown as 25, born NC. Their children William A. and Margaret J. were listed as living with them. Both children -- William, 2, and Margaret, shown as 4 (more likely 4 months) -- were shown as born NC. Thomas' parents David and Dorothy Baker Davenport were listed nearby in household 324.1 
1860 Census19 Jul 1860 Amanda Triplett Davenport and Thomas C. S. Davenport appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Subdivision 33, Gilmer County, GA, enumerated 19 Jul 1860. Thomas was shown as a 37-year-old farmer, born NC; Amanda was shown as age 35, born TN. Their children William A., Margaret J., Elisha W., Thomas N., Louis H. and Permilla L. were listed as living with them. The oldest child -- William, age 11 -- was shown as born NC. The others -- Margaret, 10, Elisha, 7, Thomas, 6, Louis, 4, and Permilla, 1 -- were all shown as born GA.3 
1870 Census24 Jun 1870 Amanda Triplett Davenport and Thomas C. S. Davenport appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Ellijay, Gilmer County, GA, enumerated 24 Jun 1870. Thomas was shown as a 47-year-old farmer, born NC; Amanda was shown as age 45, born NC. The older children -- Margaret, 17, Elisha, 14, Thomas, 13, and Louis,12 -- were shown as born NC. The younger children -- Permilla, 10, Abner, 8, John, 6, Walter, 5, and Monterville, 1 -- were shown as born GA.4 
1880 Census19 Jun 1880 Amanda Triplett Davenport and Thomas C. S. Davenport appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Ellijay, Gilmer County, GA, enumerated 19 Jun 1880. Thomas was shown as a 57-year-old farmer, born NC; Amanda was shown as age 56, born NC. Their children Permilla L., Abner N., John M., Walter S.S. and Monterville H. were listed as living with them. The children -- Permilla, 21; Martin, 19; John, 16; Sherman, 14; and Harvey, 10 -- were all shown as born GA. Enumerated with the family were two of Amanda's sisters, Eliza Triplett, 45, born NC, and Mary Triplett, 40, born NC.5 

Family

Thomas C. S. Davenport
Children
  • William A. Davenport+ b. c 1848
  • Margaret J. Davenport b. c 1850
  • Elisha W. Davenport b. c 1853
  • Thomas N. Davenport b. c 1854
  • Louis H. Davenport b. c 1856
  • Permilla L. Davenport b. c 1859
  • Abner N. Davenport b. c 1862
  • John M. Davenport b. c 1864
  • Walter S.S. Davenport b. c 1865
  • Monterville H. Davenport b. c 1869

    • Citations

    1. [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Cherokee County NC, Roll: M432_625; Page: 25, H327/F327.
    2. [S120] Notes of Alfred T. Davenport, Sr. (1898-1976).
    3. [S27] 1860 United States Federal Census, Gilmer County GA, Roll: M653_124; Page: 94, H723/F634.
    4. [S1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Gilmer County GA, Roll: M593_152; Page: 24, H334/F334.
    5. [S5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Gilmer County GA, Roll: T9_148; Page: 27; SD: 1; ED: 105, H243/F253.

    Elizabeth Waggoner

    F, d. before 1845

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker

    Marriage Elizabeth Waggoner married David B. Baker, son of James Crittenden Baker and Nancy Jane Estes?. 
    Deathbef 1845 Elizabeth Waggoner Baker died bef 1845. 

    Family

    		David B. Baker
    Child
  • John Richard Baker b. 1840

    • Minerva Watson

    F

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker

    Marriage17 Jan 1850 Minerva Watson married Martin Davenport, son of Jonas Davenport and Nancy Baker, on 17 Jan 1850.1 
    1860 Census13 Jul 1860 Minerva Watson Davenport and Martin Davenport appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Russell, Macon County, MO, enumerated 13 Jul 1860. Martin was shown as a 40-year-old farmer, born NC; Minerva was shown as age 28, born MO. Their children Frederick, Alice and Edwin were listed as living with them. All of the children -- Frederick, 4; Alice, 2; and Edwin, 4 months -- were shown as born MO.2 

    Family

    		Martin Davenport
    Children
  • Frederick Davenport b. c 1856
  • Alice Davenport b. c 1858
  • Edwin Davenport b. c 1860

    • Citations

    1. [S66] E-Mail Message, Richard Davenport, e-mail address, 21 Apr 2007.
    2. [S27] 1860 United States Federal Census, Macon County MO, Roll: M653_631; Page: 118, H854/F853.

    Mary Webb

    F, b. 18 December 1762

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Children of David Baker

    Death Mary Webb Baker died. The family story is that Mary and "several" of her children died of milk poisoning. However, of her six known children, all were still alive and expressly mentioned at the time their father David executed a will in 1838.1 
    Birth18 Dec 1762 She was born on 18 Dec 1762. 
    Marriage1779 She married David Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, in 1779 at Burke County, NC. 
    1790 Census1790 Based on age and gender, Mary Webb Baker was probably included, as a free white female, in the household of her husband, David Baker, on the 1790 Census of Burke County, NC.2 
    Burialaft 16 May 1793 Mary Webb Baker was buried aft 16 May 1793 at Old Bakersville Cemetery, Bakersville, Burke County, NC. Mary is buried next to David.1 

    Family

    		David Baker
    Children
  • Elizabeth Baker b. 20 Apr 1780
  • Thomas Baker+ b. 24 May 1782, d. c 1867
  • William Baker+ b. 20 Apr 1784, d. 1868
  • Nancy Baker+ b. 31 Dec 1786, d. 15 Feb 1882
  • James Crittenden Baker+ b. 27 Dec 1788, d. 9 Oct 1865
  • Mary Baker+ b. 13 Oct 1792

    • Citations

    1. [S92] Tombstone, Mary Webb Baker, Old Bakersville Cemetery, Bakersville, Mitchell County NC, photographed 2002 by JG Russell (private collection).
    2. [S40] 1790 United States Federal Census, Burke Count NC, handwritten p 91, 3 Company.

    Gilbert H. White

    M

    Marriagec 1799 Gilbert H. White married Nancy Davenport, daughter of Martin Davenport and Jane Browning, c 1799 at NC.1,2 

    Citations

    1. [S52] Vineyard and Wiseman, Wiseman and Davenports, page 41.
    2. [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.

    James White

    M

    Marriageaft 1760 James White married Jerusha Davenport, daughter of Thomas Davenport and Dorothy [--M?--] Davenport, aft 1760 at prob Culpeper County, VA. 

    Urcilla White

    F

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker

    Marriage24 Jun 1787 Urcilla White married John Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, on 24 Jun 1787 at Burke County, NC. Urcilla may well have been a cousin or niece of John's cousin William White (cousin by marriage to Sophia Davenport, daughter of Thomas Davenport).1 

    Citations

    1. [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.

    William White

    M

    Marriagec 1750 William White married Sophia Davenport, daughter of Thomas Davenport and Dorothy [--M?--] Davenport, c 1750 at prob Culpeper County, VA.1,2 

    Citations

    1. [S52] Vineyard and Wiseman, Wiseman and Davenports, page 41.
    2. [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.

    Milas Whitmire1

    M

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker

    Marriage16 Jan 1887 Milas Whitmire married Martha Elizabeth Davenport, daughter of Martin W. Davenport and Mary Ann (Polly) Hughes, on 16 Jan 1887 at Shooting Creek, Clay County, NC.1 

    Citations

    1. [S66] E-Mail Message, Clarice Moore Baker (e-mail address), 8 August 2007, based on information received from Joseph M. Davenport (grandfather).

    Reuben Lafayette Whitmire1

    M

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker

    Marriage30 Oct 1871 Reuben Lafayette Whitmire married Harriet Louise Davenport, daughter of Martin W. Davenport and Mary Ann (Polly) Hughes, on 30 Oct 1871 at Rabun County, GA.1 

    Citations

    1. [S66] E-Mail Message, Clarice Moore Baker (e-mail address), 8 August 2007, based on information received from Joseph M. Davenport (grandfather).

    Walter W. Will

    M, b. circa 1827

    Birthc 1827 Walter W. Will was born c 1827 at NC.1 
    Marriageaft 1862 He married Mary (Parish?) Davenport aft 1862.1 

    Citations

    1. [S1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Gilmer County GA, Roll: M593_152; Page: 64, H935/F935.

    Alexander Wiseman

    M, b. 28 March 1802

    FatherWilliam Wiseman b. 2 Feb 1736, d. bef Mar 1823
    MotherLydia Bedford
    Alexander Wiseman|b. 28 Mar 1802|p35.htm#i1066|William Wiseman|b. 2 Feb 1736\nd. bef Mar 1823|p36.htm#i891|Lydia Bedford||p14.htm#i1064|||||||||||||

    Birth28 Mar 1802 Alexander Wiseman, son of William Wiseman and Lydia Bedford, was born on 28 Mar 1802 at Burke County, NC.1 
    1810 Census1810 Based on age and gender, Alexander Wiseman was probably included as a free white male, under age 10, in the household of his father, William Wiseman, on the 1810 Census of Morganton, Burke County, NC.2 

    Family
    Child
  • Nancy Matilda Wiseman

    • Citations

    1. [S52] Vineyard and Wiseman, Wiseman and Davenports, pp. 6-9.
    2. [S42] 1810 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M252_39; Page: 322.

    Celestial Wiseman

    F, b. 22 October 1779

    FatherWilliam Wiseman b. 2 Feb 1736, d. bef Mar 1823
    MotherMary Davenport b. 17 Jun 1741, d. 17 Jun 1796
    Celestial Wiseman|b. 22 Oct 1779|p35.htm#i1061|William Wiseman|b. 2 Feb 1736\nd. bef Mar 1823|p36.htm#i891|Mary Davenport|b. 17 Jun 1741\nd. 17 Jun 1796|p22.htm#i892|||||||Thomas Davenport|b. c 1711\nd. 10 Nov 1809|p24.htm#i893|Dorothy [--M?--] Davenport|b. c 1712|p18.htm#i1210|

    Birth22 Oct 1779 Celestial Wiseman, daughter of William Wiseman and Mary Davenport, was born on 22 Oct 1779 at Burke County, NC.1 
    1790 Census1790 Based on age and gender, Celestial Wiseman was probably included, as a free white female, in the household of her father, William Wiseman, on the 1790 Census of Burke County, NC.2 

    Citations

    1. [S52] Vineyard and Wiseman, Wiseman and Davenports, p 6.
    2. [S40] 1790 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M637_7, Page: 102.

    Davenport Wiseman

    M, b. 25 August 1771

    FatherWilliam Wiseman b. 2 Feb 1736, d. bef Mar 1823
    MotherMary Davenport b. 17 Jun 1741, d. 17 Jun 1796
    Davenport Wiseman|b. 25 Aug 1771|p35.htm#i1057|William Wiseman|b. 2 Feb 1736\nd. bef Mar 1823|p36.htm#i891|Mary Davenport|b. 17 Jun 1741\nd. 17 Jun 1796|p22.htm#i892|||||||Thomas Davenport|b. c 1711\nd. 10 Nov 1809|p24.htm#i893|Dorothy [--M?--] Davenport|b. c 1712|p18.htm#i1210|

    Birth25 Aug 1771 Davenport Wiseman, son of William Wiseman and Mary Davenport, was born on 25 Aug 1771 at prob VA.1 
    1790 Census1790 Based on age and gender, Davenport Wiseman was probably included, as a free white male age 16 or older, in the household of his father, William Wiseman, on the 1790 Census of Burke County, NC.2 

    Citations

    1. [S52] Vineyard and Wiseman, Wiseman and Davenports, pp. 6-9.
    2. [S40] 1790 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M637_7, Page: 102.

    Dorothy Wiseman

    F, b. 5 February 1765, d. 23 August 1855

    FatherWilliam Wiseman b. 2 Feb 1736, d. bef Mar 1823
    MotherMary Davenport b. 17 Jun 1741, d. 17 Jun 1796
    Dorothy Wiseman|b. 5 Feb 1765\nd. 23 Aug 1855|p35.htm#i845|William Wiseman|b. 2 Feb 1736\nd. bef Mar 1823|p36.htm#i891|Mary Davenport|b. 17 Jun 1741\nd. 17 Jun 1796|p22.htm#i892|||||||Thomas Davenport|b. c 1711\nd. 10 Nov 1809|p24.htm#i893|Dorothy [--M?--] Davenport|b. c 1712|p18.htm#i1210|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Children of David Baker

    Birth5 Feb 1765 Dorothy Wiseman, daughter of William Wiseman and Mary Davenport, was born on 5 Feb 1765 at prob SC.1 
    1790 Census1790 Based on age and gender, Dorothy Wiseman was probably included, as a free white female, in the household of her father, William Wiseman, on the 1790 Census of Burke County, NC.2 
    Marriage9 Aug 1793 Dorothy Wiseman married David Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, on 9 Aug 1793 at Burke County, NC. David and Dorothy were first cousins, once removed, on the Davenport side.

    In an initial pension application based on her husband's Revolutionary War service, Dorothy Wiseman Baker's documentation stated that she and David Baker were married in 1795. Thereafter on July 29th, 1850, she signed an affidavit correcting the marriage date to August 9, 1793, stating that she had not been aware of the marriage information being forwarded on her behalf by William Wiseman (presumably her brother, William Jr.) but that on consideration of the birth dates of her children, the marriage year had to have been 1793. 
    1800 Census1800 Dorothy Wiseman Baker was probably included as a free white female in the household of her husband, David Baker, on the 1800 Census of Burke County, NC.3 
    1810 Census1810 Dorothy Wiseman Baker was probably included as a free white female in the household of her husband, David Baker, on the 1810 Census of Morganton, Burke County, NC.4 
    1820 Census1820 Dorothy Wiseman Baker was probably included as a free white female in the household of her husband, David Baker, on the 1820 Census of Burke County, NC.5 
    Notebtw 1830 - 1840  Neither David nor Dorothy Wiseman Baker can be located on the 1830 census. In 1840, it is possible that Dorothy was shown as the female aged 60-70 in the household of her son David Baker. 
    1850 Census23 Aug 1850 Dorothy Wiseman Baker appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 23 Aug 1850. She was shown as age 85, born SC. The census notation indicates she lived at "store" (presumably the Baker Store). Nearby in household 421 lived her son David Davenport Baker and his family.6 
    Death23 Aug 1855 She died on 23 Aug 1855 at Bakersville, Yancey County, NC, at age 90. Note that what was then Yancey County is now Mitchell County.1,7 
    Burialaft 23 Aug 1855 She was buried aft 23 Aug 1855 at Old Bakersville Cemetery, Bakersville, Yancey County, NC. Dorothy is buried next to David.

    Note that what was then Yancey County is now Mitchell County. 

    Family

    		David Baker
    Children
  • Susannah Baker b. 6 Sep 1795, d. bef 1870
  • Martin Alexander Baker+ b. 9 Dec 1797, d. 10 Nov 1868
  • Dorothy Baker+ b. 11 Aug 1799, d. 30 Sep 1885
  • David Davenport Baker+ b. 9 Jan 1801, d. 28 Mar 1890
  • Josiah Baker+ b. 20 Oct 1802, d. 16 Jun 1881
  • Sophia Baker+ b. 6 Jul 1804, d. 6 Apr 1891
  • Charles Capron Baker+ b. 2 Dec 1806, d. 20 Nov 1887

    • Citations

    1. [S76] Bible Record, Josiah and Julia Baker, c 1865, photographed 2002, Bakersville, Mitchell County NC.
    2. [S40] 1790 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M637_7, Page: 102.
    3. [S41] 1800 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M32_29; Page: 730.
    4. [S42] 1810 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M252_39; Page: 322.
    5. [S43] 1820 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC.
    6. [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M432_649; Page: 412, H423/F442.
    7. [S35] Tombstone, Old Bakersville Cemetery, Bakersville NC.

    James Wiseman

    M, b. 18 August 1775

    FatherWilliam Wiseman b. 2 Feb 1736, d. bef Mar 1823
    MotherMary Davenport b. 17 Jun 1741, d. 17 Jun 1796
    James Wiseman|b. 18 Aug 1775|p35.htm#i1059|William Wiseman|b. 2 Feb 1736\nd. bef Mar 1823|p36.htm#i891|Mary Davenport|b. 17 Jun 1741\nd. 17 Jun 1796|p22.htm#i892|||||||Thomas Davenport|b. c 1711\nd. 10 Nov 1809|p24.htm#i893|Dorothy [--M?--] Davenport|b. c 1712|p18.htm#i1210|

    Birth18 Aug 1775 James Wiseman, son of William Wiseman and Mary Davenport, was born on 18 Aug 1775 at prob VA.1 
    1790 Census1790 Based on age and gender, James Wiseman was probably included, as a free white male under age 16, in the household of his father, William Wiseman, on the 1790 Census of Burke County, NC.2 

    Citations

    1. [S52] Vineyard and Wiseman, Wiseman and Davenports, pp. 6-9.
    2. [S40] 1790 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M637_7, Page: 102.

    John Wiseman

    M, b. 21 February 1777

    FatherWilliam Wiseman b. 2 Feb 1736, d. bef Mar 1823
    MotherMary Davenport b. 17 Jun 1741, d. 17 Jun 1796
    John Wiseman|b. 21 Feb 1777|p35.htm#i1060|William Wiseman|b. 2 Feb 1736\nd. bef Mar 1823|p36.htm#i891|Mary Davenport|b. 17 Jun 1741\nd. 17 Jun 1796|p22.htm#i892|||||||Thomas Davenport|b. c 1711\nd. 10 Nov 1809|p24.htm#i893|Dorothy [--M?--] Davenport|b. c 1712|p18.htm#i1210|

    Birth21 Feb 1777 John Wiseman, son of William Wiseman and Mary Davenport, was born on 21 Feb 1777 at Burke County, NC.1 
    1790 Census1790 Based on age and gender, John Wiseman was probably included, as a free white male under age 16, in the household of his father, William Wiseman, on the 1790 Census of Burke County, NC.2 

    Citations

    1. [S52] Vineyard and Wiseman, Wiseman and Davenports, pp. 6-9.
    2. [S40] 1790 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M637_7, Page: 102.

    Martin Wiseman

    M, b. 24 August 1773

    FatherWilliam Wiseman b. 2 Feb 1736, d. bef Mar 1823
    MotherMary Davenport b. 17 Jun 1741, d. 17 Jun 1796
    Martin Wiseman|b. 24 Aug 1773|p35.htm#i1058|William Wiseman|b. 2 Feb 1736\nd. bef Mar 1823|p36.htm#i891|Mary Davenport|b. 17 Jun 1741\nd. 17 Jun 1796|p22.htm#i892|||||||Thomas Davenport|b. c 1711\nd. 10 Nov 1809|p24.htm#i893|Dorothy [--M?--] Davenport|b. c 1712|p18.htm#i1210|

    Birth24 Aug 1773 Martin Wiseman, son of William Wiseman and Mary Davenport, was born on 24 Aug 1773 at prob VA.1 
    1790 Census1790 Based on age and gender, Martin Wiseman was probably included, as a free white male age 16 or older, in the household of his father, William Wiseman, on the 1790 Census of Burke County, NC.2 

    Citations

    1. [S52] Vineyard and Wiseman, Wiseman and Davenports, pp. 6-9.
    2. [S40] 1790 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M637_7, Page: 102.

    Mary Wiseman

    F, b. 11 April 1769

    FatherWilliam Wiseman b. 2 Feb 1736, d. bef Mar 1823
    MotherMary Davenport b. 17 Jun 1741, d. 17 Jun 1796
    Mary Wiseman|b. 11 Apr 1769|p35.htm#i1056|William Wiseman|b. 2 Feb 1736\nd. bef Mar 1823|p36.htm#i891|Mary Davenport|b. 17 Jun 1741\nd. 17 Jun 1796|p22.htm#i892|||||||Thomas Davenport|b. c 1711\nd. 10 Nov 1809|p24.htm#i893|Dorothy [--M?--] Davenport|b. c 1712|p18.htm#i1210|

    Birth11 Apr 1769 Mary Wiseman, daughter of William Wiseman and Mary Davenport, was born on 11 Apr 1769 at VA.1 
    1790 Census1790 Based on age and gender, Mary Wiseman was probably included, as a free white female, in the household of her father, William Wiseman, on the 1790 Census of Burke County, NC.2 

    Citations

    1. [S52] Vineyard and Wiseman, Wiseman and Davenports, pp. 6-9, 13.
    2. [S40] 1790 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M637_7, Page: 102.

    Nancy Matilda Wiseman

    F

    FatherAlexander Wiseman b. 28 Mar 1802
    Nancy Matilda Wiseman||p35.htm#i1804|Alexander Wiseman|b. 28 Mar 1802|p35.htm#i1066||||William Wiseman|b. 2 Feb 1736\nd. bef Mar 1823|p36.htm#i891|Lydia Bedford||p14.htm#i1064|||||||

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker

    Marriage Nancy Matilda Wiseman married Reuben J. Young, son of Reuben Young and Sophia Baker.1 

    Citations

    1. [S66] E-Mail Message, Kathy Gunter Sullivan, CG, 28 January 2007.