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John Davenport | |
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| Dean of the United States House of Representatives | |
| In office April 9, 1816 – March 3, 1817 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Stanford |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Newton Jr. |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1799 – March 3, 1817 | |
| Preceded by | John Allen |
| Succeeded by | Nathaniel Terry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 16, 1752 Stamford, Connecticut Colony, British America |
| Died | November 28, 1830 (aged 78) Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Alma mater | Yale College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Continental Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
John Davenport (January 16, 1752 – November 28, 1830) was a United States representative from Connecticut.