Actor. He began his film career in “Fogg’s Millions” in 1914 and worked steadily until his death, appearing in over one hundred films. Among his notable films were “Little Women,” “Meet Me in St. Louis,” and “The Ox-Bow Incident.” In later years, he often played judges, doctors and ministers. (bio by: MC)  Family links:  Parents:  Edward Loomis Davenport (1815 – 1877)  Fanny Elizabeth Vining Davenport (1829 – 1891)  Spouse:  Phyllis McKee Rankin Davenport (1875 – 1934)*  Children:  Dorothy Davenport (1895 – 1977)*  Kate Davenport (1910 – 1954)*  Siblings:  Fanny Davenport (1850 – 1898)*  Lily Antoinette Davenport Thorn (1853 – 1878)*  May Marian Caroline Davenport Seymour (1856 – 1927)*  Florence Cecilia Davenport Tiers (1858 – 1937)*  Edgar Davenport (1862 – 1918)*  Harry Davenport (1866 – 1949) *Calculated relationship