George PORTER

                   Once you find your ancestor's name on this index, you must consult Petitions for Naturalization for v. 5-8(p.1-221) 1838-1841 FHL US/CAN Film 1301680 ; Petitions for naturalization v. 8(p.220-end)- 10(p.1-651) 1841-1844 FHL US/CAN Film 1301681
Naturalization Petitions New York 1834-1844
Book  Year Mon./Day Surname First Name Page No.

8 1841 Oct. 29 Porter George 224

possible??: New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957  Name:	George Porter
Estimated Birth Year:	abt 1815
Age:	23
Gender:	Male
Port of Departure:	London, England
Ship Name:	St James
Port of Arrival:	New York, New York
Line:	29
Microfilm Serial:	M237
Microfilm Roll:	M237_37
List Number:	752



According to records of Robert Bruce McClure, the following is our George Porter?:
New York, 1820-1850 Passenger and Immigration Lists
Name:	George Porter
Arrival Date:	Jun 21, 1841
Age:	27
Gender:	M
Port of Arrival:	New York
Port of Departure:	Halifax
Place of Origin:	Great Britain
Ship:	Michigan
Family Identification:	30048087
Microfilm Serial Number:	M237
Microfilm Roll Number:	45




Notes said to be from Sarah Emma Porter Robb, dau. of George and Jane (Bruce) Porter
Jane Bruce: There was a brother James. Mother wrote him often.  Her father and mother died one day and the next.  They had cholera.  Her sister Mary and she were alone, so sold out and Mary went to New Zealand, and Mother to her sisters in New York City, Mrs. Frances Little and Mrs. Elizabeth ________.  ??Her husband gave that worked? picture of a girl to Aunt Asie (Esther Jane) Porter when she left New York.

George Porter:  Went back to Ireland when about 20 years old to see his mother.  Then again in August 1882.  His father and mother were gone but his sister was there.  He brought mother and Emma gold watches.  Mother's got lost.  Mine George has and carries when he has need of it.

Newspaper blurb:  "Those here to attend the funeral of Geo. Porter Tuesday were Rev. C.D.Trumbull of Morning Sun, Rev. T.P. Robb of Linton, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cunningham, Thomas McClement, and Mrs. McKibben of Morning Sun, R.P. McClement of Mediapolis.  The children and grandchildren were all present, Rev. Geo. Robb being the only one of the immediate relatives who could not be present."




1850 census:New York Ward 16 District 3, New York, New York Page: 251 Roll: M432_554
1500/4264, Jonas C. Porter, 24, male, Barber, Ireland
                        Sarah E.,           , 18, female, NY
                         Emily                 , 11, female, NY
                         James               , 6, male, NY
                         Hellen M.          , 3/12, female, NY
                          Geary Hardenbrook, 18, male, barber, NY
                         Charles              , 14, male , NY
                         George Porter, 36, male, carpenter, NY?
                         Elizabeth Quin, 16, female, Ireland

1850 census:   New York Ward 16 District 3, New York, New York Page: 147 Roll: M432_554
living with George Cahill family
Elizabeth Quay, 16, female, Ireland


Yellow Springs and Huron, Recent Settlers - 1860 and beyond:
"George Porter, a native of Ireland, came to Yellow Spring township in 1861, and settled two miles south of Sharon church.  His family are Robert, married Mattie Paul, lives at Fairfield;  Esther, wife of Wm. M. Mehaffy; Maggie, wife of Wm. Boyd; and Emma, wife of Rev. George M. Robb.  Mr. and Mrs. Porter have lived in Washington, Iowa, for several years."

1870 census, Yellow Springs Twp., Des Moines, Iowa, p.569, 8 July 1870, P.O. Dodgeville, p. 7
51/49, Porter, George, 55, male, farmer, 5600,1360, Ireland
                       Jane, 46, female, keeping house, Ireland
                       Ester Jane, 18, female, at home, NY,
                       Robert B., 16, male, farm hand, NY
                       Margarite, 10, female, NY
                       Sarah E., 6, female, Iowa

1880 United States Census
   George PORTER   Self   M   Male   W   63   IRE   Farmer   IRE   IRE
   Jane PORTER   Wife   M   Female   W   50   IRE   Keeps House   IRE   IRE
   Robert B. PORTER   Son   S   Male   W   25   NY   Farmer   IRE   IRE
   Maggie PORTER   Dau   S   Female   W   19   NY      IRE   IRE
   Emma PORTER   Dau   S   Female   W   15   IA      IRE   IRE
Source Information:
    Census Place Yellow Springs, Des Moines, Iowa
    Family History Library Film   1254337
    NA Film Number   T9-0337
    Page Number   17D

New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957  Name:	Geo Porter
Arrival Date:	21 Oct 1882
Estimated Birth Year:	abt 1815
Age:	67
Gender:	Male
Port of Departure:	Glasgow, Scotland and Larne, Ireland
Destination:	United States of America
Place of Origin:	American
Ship Name:	State of Pennsylvania
Port of Arrival:	New York, New York
Line:	33
Microfilm Serial:	M237
Microfilm Roll:	M237_458
List Number:	1498


Iowa State Census, 1895
Name:	George Porter
Age:	81
Race:	W
Birthplace:	Ireland
Residence:	Washington, Washington

Grave Records of Washington County, Iowa; Graves Registration Project of W. P. A.Page: 163Name: George PorterBirth Date: 25 Dec 1814Death Date: 30 Aug 1896Cemetery: Elm GroveTown: WashingtonComment: Born: Ireland



7 children were listed by the genealogist hired by Margaret Porter Boyd.  The seventh is not a child according to grandson, George A. Porter.  However, an Elizabeth Qua was buried with the two children of George Porter who died in NYC.
Obituary from Washington County, Iowa:
"Last Sunday afternoon, George Porter, living near the Covenanter church, died, aged 82.  He had been in feeble health for a good many years.  He was a most devout Covenanter, having moved here from Des Moines county, a few years ago, that he might be nearer the church of his choice.  Mrs. Rev. G.M.Robb, Mrs. Boyd of Fairfield and Mrs. Mehaffey, his daughter, and his son of Fairfield were here for the funeral."  dated 2 Sept. 1896
Ainsworth, Washington County Iowa Cemetery record:  "George Porter 30 Aug 1896 (age 82 years)/d. Washington County, Iowa."

email 2-8-02 From:MaryLanigan1942 
To:	 Lpjgen6 
The only George Porter I found was June 27, 1835.From Ireland / sailed from Liverpool to USA on Ship Albion.

There were two prominent newspapers in Burlington at the time you suggest:The Burlington Hawkeye, and the Gazette. They were combined into "theHawkeye." I worked there for 17 1/2 years (now retired). They also havesome old city directories, but I do not know if they a complete set or not.Presently located at 800 S. Main St., P.O. Box 10, Burlington, IA 52601.

Churches in New York City:
1st Reform Presbyterian Church of NY  (unable to locate)
Ascension Presbyterian Church, 1914 3rd Ave., NY

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