In 1851 he was living with his parents in Wildmoor, Belbroughton, Worcestershire4656.
In 1861 he was living with his parents in Bournheath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire3128.
In 1861 he was charged by John Rutter (also 14) with assault. The case was dismissed with both parties paying 3 shillings costs3233.
In 1868 he was living in Madeley Heath, Belbroughton, Worcestershire5581.
In 1871 he was living in Fairfield, Belbroughton, Worcestershire2443.
In 1881 he was living in 33 Sun Street, Edgebaston, Birmingham, Warwickshire4499.
In 1891 he was living in the Gutter, Belbroughton, Worcestershire3015.
In 1899 he witnessed the marriage of his daughter Kate Davenport to his nephew Thomas Davenport5578.
In 1901 he was living in New Town, Belbroughton, Worcestershire, next to the scythe forge2986.
In 1911 he was living in a four room dwelling in Manor Lane, Quinton, Halesowen, Worcestershire134.

James Jacob Davenport, a bachelor of full age whose occupation was scythe smith, married Sarah Ann Palmer, a spinster aged 18. The groom's address was Madeley Heath, Belbroughton and the bride's address was Long High, Lickey. The groom's father was Jacob Davenport and his occupation was nailor. The bride's father was Thomas Palmer and his occupation was labourer. The marriage was performed at the Holy Trinity Parish Church, Belbroughton according to the rites of the Established Church. The groom signed and the bride made her mark5581.

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