George Davenport

George Henry Davenport (1831–1881) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Early life George Henry Davenport was born in Oxford, England on 30 October 1831, the son of George Francis Davenport and his wife (and cousin), Eliza (née Davenport). George Henry Davenport was educated at Edinburgh High School. Two of Davenport's uncles, Robert Davenport and Samuel Davenport, also settled in South Australia. Circa 1850, George Henry Davenport followed his uncles to South Australia soon after leaving school. The property was called Headington Hill. All the newest and latest machinery was used on this property.

Davenport married Elizabeth Young in Dalby on 27 May 1866.