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Davenport (EDWARD LOOMIS an American)

EDWARD LOOMIS, an American actor; born in Boston, Mass., in 1816. He made his first appearance at the Lion Theater, Providence, R. I. , when 22 years old. After York, he appeared at the Walnut Street a season at the Bowery Theater, New DAVENPORT Theater, Philadelphia, in 1838, and then confined himself to Boston till 1847, when he accompanied Mrs. Mowatt to England and played "Claude Melnotte" to her "Pauline" in the large cities, and supported Macready two seasons. In 1854 he returned to the United States; in 1859 became manager of the Howard Athenæum, Boston; and in 1869 of the Chestnut Street Theater, Philadelphia.

He died in Canton, Pa., Sept. 1, 1877.