Mary Welles Davenport

Biography

Mary Welles Davenport lived a long life extending from the mid-eighteenth century through the early decades of the nineteenth century. Her ninety-three years spanned a transformative period in American history, and she maintained connections to her community in Northfield throughout her life.

As a woman of her era, Mary Welles Davenport's life reflected the experiences and values of her time, and she is remembered through her resting place in Northfield Cemetery, where her memory is preserved.