Grave of Willie Davenport -- Davenport Cemetery, Bexar Co. TX USA
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N 29° 36.207 W 098° 19.612
14R E 565179 N 3275034
The grave of little Willie Davenport, adorned with a dove of peace
Waymark Code: WM17PHP
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/20/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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Willie Davenport was born in 1904 to his parents, local pioneers Jack and Zenobia (Davis) Davenport. They lost their son at the age of 7 months and 2 weeks, a not uncommon occurrence in early Texas.

He was buried under a carved tombstone with a Dove of Peace, a common funerary symbol on 19th and early 20th century gravestones.

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Kind of dove: Dove without olive branch, but with some clear connection to concepts of peace

Used material for the dove: Other (explanation in the long description)

Address:
Davenport Cemetery
Evans Road
San Antonio, TX


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