Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Davenport, Wells February 14, 1919
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unk.  February 19,1919
                 SON fOLLOWS SON
           Wells Davenport Never Regained
            Consciousness After Operation

           THIS REVEALED A HOPELESS CONDITION
                      OF THE BRAIN
            Prominent Danby Farmer, Who Had Resided
                in That Township Since Birth

   Wells Davenport, a resident of Danby township since the date of his birth, 
Dec. 6, 1861, died at his home a little east of Frost Corners early Friday 
morning.  Dr. Myers, a specialist from the U. of M. had operated on him a few 
hours previous and the discovery had been made that there was no chance for a 
restoration to health.  The operation consisted of cutting three holes through 
the skull to remove what had been diagnosed as mastoids, and to relieve 
trouble at the base of the brain.  The operation was a delicate one.  Dr. 
Myers came from Ann Arbor by automobile, bringing a surgical nurse, a trained 
nurse, and an assistant for the operation.  Mr. Davenport was on the table 
nearly four hours and never regained consciensness.  The exploration made by 
Dr. Myers revealed a condition which was believed to be hopeless. Drs. Allen, 
of Portland; and Fleming of Pewamo, were present.
   Mr. Davenport was a very successful farmer and was highly respected by 
all.  He was a member of the Woodmen, carrying an insurance of $2000 in that 
order.  He also belonged to the Odd Fellows' lodge, which had charge of 
services at the grave, following funeral services which were held at 
Congregational church Sunday, Rev. Truman F. Galt, of the Congregational 
church, officiating.
  Mr. Davenport married Miss Nellie Preston Sept. 11, 1890, who survives him.  
Leo, the youngest son, died at Lansing four weeks ago.  The death was a great 
shock and probably had much to do with the steady decline of the father.  
Perry Davenport is the only surviving child.

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