# Ira Davenport — The Humbugs of the World character guide

> Ira Davenport in The Humbugs of the World by P. T. Barnum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ira

**First appearance:** 0015-x

## Who they are

One of the Davenport brothers, spiritualist mediums.

## In the story

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/chapters/ix)

One of the Davenport brothers, specifically mentioned as the elder boy caught with a stuffed glove on his boot during a séance.

### [Spiritualist Humbugs Waking Up](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/chapters/xvi)

Refused to be tied by Mr. Cummins; had his hand cut when Ferguson cut the knot.

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