Harry J. Davenport

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Harry James Davenport (August 22, 1902–December 19, 1977) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Harry J. Davenport was born in Wilmerding, PA. He worked as a newspaper publisher. He was an unsuccessful candidate for nomination in 1946, but was elected as a Democrat to the Eighty-first Congress. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1950 and 1960. He worked as a lecturer and book salesman, and resided in Millvale, PA, until his death.

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• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• The Political Graveyard

Preceded by: John McDowell

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 29th congressional district 1949–1951

Succeeded by: Harmar D. Denny, Jr.