William Henry Davenport Adams

William Henry Davenport Adams (1828–1891) was an English writer and journalist of the 19th century, notable for a number of his publications.

[1] He supervised a new edition of Mackenzie's National Cyclopedia, and did a large amount of reading and writing for Messrs. Black (for whom he wrote Guides to Kent and Surrey), for Blackie & Son of Glasgow, and Nelson & Sons, Edinburgh.

He married in 1850 Sarah Esther Morgan, a Welsh lady, by whom he six children, two of whom died in infancy, leaving two sons and two daughters,[2] all of whom were involved in literature or drama.

[12] [note 3] His youngest son Alfred Elliot (later Davenport) Adams (birth registered in 1st quarter 1861 – 1947)[13][14] became an actor,[15], and married an actress.

[1] In addition, he wrote Woman's Work and Worth in Girlhood, Maidenhood, and Wifehood: Illustrations of Woman's Character, Duties, Rights, Position, Influence, Responsibilities, and Opportunities (London: J. Hogg, 1880; Chicago: Rand McNally, 1884).