(Samuel Davenport), (painting).

(Samuel Davenport), (painting).

Unknown, painter.

(Samuel Davenport), (painting).

Portrait of Samuel Davenport, born Feb. 4, 1764 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. He was the godfather of John M. Durst (IAP #51920001). Davenport is holding something resembling a newspaper in his right hand. He was a partner in the firm of Barr & Davenport in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Portrait male -- Davenport, Samuel -- Waist length

Object -- Written Matter

Stone Fort Museum, Stephen F. Austin State University, P. O. Box 6075, SFA Station, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6075 Accession Number: 93.2

Donated by Durst, John M., heirs of,

Source reported that oral history suggests this portrait may have been painted by Audubon, although there is no supporting documentation.

Stone Fort Museum, 1989.

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