Ira Davenport | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 29th district | |
| In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1889 | |
| Preceded by | John Arnot Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John Raines |
| New York State Comptroller | |
| In office 1882–1883 | |
| Governor | Alonzo B. Cornell Grover Cleveland |
| Preceded by | James Wolcott Wadsworth |
| Succeeded by | Alfred C. Chapin |
| New York State Senate (27th Dist.) | |
| In office 1878–1881 | |
| Preceded by | George B. Bradley |
| Succeeded by | Sumner Baldwin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 28, 1841 Hornellsville, New York |
| Died | October 6, 1904 (aged 63) Bath, New York |
| Resting place | Davenport Family Cemetery, Bath, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Katherine L. Sharpe (m. 1887-1904, his death) |
| Relations | George H. Sharpe (father in law) |
| Education | Russell Collegiate School |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Ira Davenport (June 28, 1841 – October 6, 1904) was an American businessman, politician and philanthropist. He was most notable for his service in the New York State Senate (1878-1881), as New York State Comptroller (1882-1883), and a member of Congress from New York's 29th congressional district (1885-1889).