Robert PORTER, II
Birth:
Abt 1765
of Ballyvally, Armagh, Ireland
Marriage:
Abt 1795
of Armagh, Ireland
Father:
Mother:
Notes:
Ballyvally is in Loughgilly Parish?
http://www.sagp.org/townlandatoz.php
Old Presbyterian:Unitarian then Covenantersin High St, Newry
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rosdavies/PHOTOSwords/NewryAll.htm#old
The congregation originally met in Sheepbridge in 1763 then they built a meeting house behind High Street, Newry in 1782. The minister from 1740-79 was Rev James Moody followed by his son Rev Boyle Moody 1779-1799 and it 1824 it was Rev. John Carr. It was repaired in 1829 at a cost of £375 which was raised by the congregation & subscriptions from all denominations. It was described in 1836 as a plain, rectangular building which was fitted up with pews to hold 350 people, which was barely sufficient for the general attendance . The salary of the minister at that time , Rev. John Weir, was £75 per year. The minister in 1881 was Rev. Alexander S.M. Lyons. This site was later abandoned in favor of the church in Downshire Road. Only a part of a wall and the pulpit remained in 1890. It was preserved temporarily under an awning in memory of the patriot, John Mitchel's father, a distinguished clergyman who preached here and is buried here. John Mitchel, himself , was buried here on 23 Mar 1875. The street was renamed John Mitchel Place. Graveyard attached called Little Green, gravestone inscriptions available UHF Vol 21 ; email me for a gravestone look-up
References; <../WORDS/ReferenceBookslist.htm>V3 p 62, 69, 79, 83 OSM; OFN p71; GIC; PI p 597,601
Note: High Street is today called John Mitchel Place, Queen Street is now Dominic Street and Needam Street is now called PatrickStreet..
http://genforum.genealogy.com/porter/messages/6997.html
2. Robert Porter remained in in Ireland and some of his children came to this country. One of his sons Samuel came to Mercer Co. & settled near Jamestown where some of his family still remain.
The Porter Family
Robert Porter and his wife Elizabeth Reid Porter are the earliest Porter's known in our family line. They lived in Northern Ireland in the 1700's. They had a family of five, including son Robert Porter II. Robert Porter II married a woman named Esther Whyte. Robert II and Esther had a family of nine, including son James Robert Porter.
http://home.comcast.net/~robertanisbet/porter.htm
rootsweb message boards:
Re: Robert Porter and Esther White family of Ireland
Author: Janene Porter Date: 2 Jun 2004 10:44 AM GMT
Surnames: Porter, Alexander
Classification: Query
In Reply to: Robert Porter and Esther White family of Ireland
You might like to look up this site from a descendant of this Robert Porter's brother William, and me (descended from Robert and Esther's son James Robert (m. Rachel Alexander):
Hi - this couple were my grandfather's grandparents. My grandfather Robert James Porter emigrated to New Zealand in the late 19th century. He died before I was born, but a cousin and I did some research in the 1970's and made contact with George Nisbet of Vermont USA, who had already done considerable research into the family tree. His father was a first cousin of my grandfather's.If you check these websites by George Nisbet's nephew, Robert A Nisbet: (this is a new website since my post)you will see some family history, which will make some sense of the following.When on the way to Europe in 1982-3, I visited with my husband Mark Cherrington, Ruth Nisbet in Vermont (they had visited us in Sydney, Australia) and also Thomas and Agnes McBride in Belfast (my father's first cousins - he had no idea of their existence, as his father kept little contact with family when he left Ireland) . They took us to see the Porter family farm. My cousin Alison and I also corresponded with Rachel Graham. My father's sister Nancy Porter (now dead) had visited this family in Northern Ireland during WWII - she was with the Allied armies in Italy.My aunt Maureen Bruhn (nee Porter) is now 86 and lives in Melbourne, Australia, near my cousin Alison Clarke (nee Bruhn). Maureen is now 86, the only Porter remaining from my father's family of Porters (there were 6). (She died in January)Alison and I last year organised a Porter reunion of our cousins, who live all over Australia and New Zealand, some of whom had never met. We were able to share a lot of family information and stories- our own children are in their teens now, and I think it's important to pass some of it on. We had a good time tooI would be happy to supply more information if I can, although I think Robert Nisbet may have more than I. Alison has been in touch with him.RegardsJanene PorterSydney, AustraliaI think I was responding to this post:Robert Porter and Esther White family of IrelandAuthor: Laurie JensenDate: 13 Oct 2000 10:37 AM GMTPost Reply | Mark Unread | Report AbusePrint MessageI'm looking for more info. from descendants of Robert Porter(b.abt.1788). There were about 8-9 children and most came to US. My ancestor is George Porter (b.1814 in Armagh, md Jane Bruce). Other sons were: John Reid (md. Mary Brown), Robert (md.Margaret Alexander), William (Md. Jane Alexander), Samuel(md. Elizabeth Cochran), James (Md.Rachel Alexander), Joseph(md Jane Brown Rodgers), and David(md.Eliza Guy). They may have had a sister, Jane Porter Qua.So the Robert Porter you mention who married Elizabeth Reid gave birth to Robert, Samuel William, Sara and we have John (not Jane). That Robert married Margaret Alexander, who had a James Robert, who had a Robert, who had a Robert James, who had a Robert George, who was my father Unfortunately I have no siblings, but have given my two daughters the middle name "Porter".If you would like to hear more, please contact me.Regards,Janene
Baird family notes: from Balley valley, Armegh, Ireland
possibly from Ballymore, Armagh, Ireland
???somehow a relative as mentioned in the obituary for John Reid Porter, 1903, son of David and Eliza (Guy) Porter
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas Reid, single, boarder
Age in 1910: 35
Estimated Birth Year: 1874
Birthplace: California
Home in 1910: 2-WD MEDFORD, JACKSON, Oregon
Race: White Gender: Male
Series: T624 Roll:1281 Part:2 Page: 234A
1870 census: Thos Reed Age in 1870: 26 Estimated Birth Year: 1843 Birthplace: Ireland Home in 1870: Vallejo, Solano, California Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Vallejo Roll: M593_90 Page: 189 Image: 376 Year: 1870
Thos., Catherine and dau. Catherine.
1880 census:
Thomas REED Self M Male W 55 IRE House Joiner IRE IRE
Catherine REED Wife M Female W 43 IRE Keeping House IRE IRE
Margarett REED Dau S Female W 12 CA At School IRE IRE
Catherine REED Dau S Female W 8 CA At Home IRE IRE
Thomas H. REED Son S Male W 4 CA At Home IRE IRE
Census Place Vallejo, Solano, California
Family History Library Film 1254083
NA Film Number T9-0083
Page Number 306B
???1880 census:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Henry H. READ Self M Male W 35 NY Attorney NY NY
Mary J. READ Wife M Female W 33 PA Keeping House NY NY
Thomas A. READ Son S Male W 6 CA NY PA
Source Information:
Census Place Alameda, Alameda, California
Family History Library Film 1254062
NA Film Number T9-0062
Information primarily from a compilation done by a paid genealogist for Margaret Porter Boyd, dau. of #8, George Porter.
The genealogist also listed two more children which a grandson, George Alexander Porter said didn't exist, They are: Jane who married a Quay and a son named James who died in infancy. A later son was also named James. However, Elizabeth Quay, age 19, was buried with two small children of George Porter in Brooklyn, New York.
IGI listed birth of Robert Porter as abt 1788 because the genealogy company used only the birthdate of George Porter to estimate the dates for his parents not taking into account that there were other brothers.
Index to Griffith's Valuation of Ireland, 1848-1864:Porter, Robert County : ArmaghParish : KilclooneyLocation : Markethill, Newry St.Porter, Robert County : ArmaghParish : KillevyLocation : GoraghPorter, Robert County : ArmaghParish : LisnadillLocation : Killycapple
Subj: Samuel Porter
Date: 5/24/02 10:22:49 AM Central Daylight Time
From: carolyn@mac.com
Hi, I am a decendent of The Rev. Samuel Porter. He was born in Ireland on 6/11/1760. Was wondering if we were researching the same person. If so, I would be willing to share any information I have. Carolyn M. Porter Patterson cmpatterson1@yahoo.com
1920 census, Mahoning, Mercer Co., PA, p. 135
Nathaniel, John and William Porter listed as heads of households
----- Original Message -----
From: Margaret Brookes
To: lpjen6@houston.rr.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 4:44 AM
Subject: James Porter
Hello, I came across a posting on the internet by you regarding a James Porter
and thought I would at least contact you just in case.
My great grandparents were Charles Porter (b, 1836 Armagh) and his wife Eliza Jane (formerly Finch b. 1837 Armagh). They came to Australia in 1858 on the sailing ship 'Tornado'. from Ireland. An Alexander Porter came to Melbourne in 1863 and an Isabella Porter came in 1864, both on the 'Tornado'. After much looking I have found not one other single reference to Alexander or Isabella Porter in Victoria. I have also looked in other Australian states but with no success Perhaps they went back to Ireland.
On the birth certificates for various Australian born children Charles says he came from County Armagh and his parents were James and Rosie Porter. I note that the James Porter you record had a wife called Rachel Alexander however as I often keep coming across cases of more than one marriages I wondered if this could be the case here. Charles says he is 23 in 1858 (shipping list) this would suggest he was born in 1835/36.
Another item of interest is that Charles had at least three sons in Australia - the first was called Robert, next one Charles, then Henry?, then Frederick Alexander and then James. I realise fairly common names but they do look fairly logical for there to be a connection. Thank you for reading all of this and really hoping you see something familiar, kind regards, Margaret Brookes.
Esther WHITE
Birth:
Abt 1775
of Co. Armagh, Ireland
Father:
Blocked
Mother:
Blocked
Notes:
listed in IGI as born abt 1792.
Children
Marriage
1
Birth:
1796
of Armagh, Ireland
Death:
22 Jun 1876
Washington, Iowa
Notes:
no children
1830 United States Federal Census Name: Jno R Porter
Township: West Salem
County: Mercer
State: Pennsylvania
Hugh Brown 2 males 20-30, 1 male 60-70; 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 60-70
Jas. W. Brown 3 males under 5, 1 male 30-40; 1 female 20-30
Jno R. Porter 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40; 1 female, 30-40
1850 census, West Salem Twp., Mercer Co, PA #2141/2182.
"John N. Porter/50/m/Boating?/$1500/ditto for Germany (error)/
Mary " / 60/f/ditto Germany(error)
James Brown/38/m/Stone Cutter/$60/Pa
Margaret " /28/f/Pa
Mary " /8/f/Pa
Sarah " /7/f/pa
Martha " /5/f/pa
Margaretta " /1/f/pa.".
came to Des Moines County, Iowa in 1854
5 May 1855 Deed in Des Moines Co., Iowa;
23 June 1862 Deed to George Porter, Des Moines Co., Iowa
Brother to Mollie may be James Brown and wife Margret
Deeds 1 and 2 include Robert Brown
3. 1856 Yellow Springs Twp., Des Moines County, Iowa pt.3,958/184, usgenweb/Des Mns.,Iowa.
195/ John R. Porter/50/M/md
Mary Porter/60/F/md
196/James Brown/35/m/md
Margaret Brown/33/f/md
Mary J. Brown/14/f
Sarah Brown/13/f
Martha Brown/11/f
Margaret Brown/7/f
Elizabeth Brown/3/f
1860 census, Yellow Spring Twp., Des Moines Co., Iowa.
"p.56, dwelling no. 391,
John Porter age 60, male, farmer, B. Ireland;
Mary Porter, age 70, female, b. Ireland;
Martha Brown, age 14, female, B. Pennsylvania.".
2 doors down:
William Mahaffy, 50, male, farmer, Ireland
Mary , 50, female, Ireland
Margaret , 25, female, Ireland
Alexander , 23, male, Ireland, farmer
William , 20, male, Ireland, farmer
Nancy , 17, female, Ireland
possible cemetery record:
Grave Records of Washington County, Iowa; Graves Registration Project of W. P. A.Page: 163Name: J. R. PorterBirth Date: 1796Death Date: 22 Jun 1876Cemetery: Old Crawfordsville
2
Birth:
1800
Armagh, Ireland
Death:
31 May 1875
Greene Township, Mercer, Pennsylvania
Notes:
Porter, Elizabeth, b. 1810, d. 1875Porter, Ethel D., b. 1881, d. 1961Park Lawn CemeteryJamestown, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Porter, Frank C., b. 1876, d. 1966Porter, Helen Douthett, b. 1893, d. 1964Porter, Lena Hague, b. 1891, d. 1958Porter, Mary L., b. 1846, d. 1931Porter, Maude E., b. 1880, d. 1947Porter, Norman R., b. 1916, d. 1945Porter, Robert B., b. 1838, d. 1864, CWPorter, Robert B., b. 1877, d. 1960Porter, Robert, no dates, CWPorter, Samuel C., b. 1840, d. 1915, CWPorter, Samuel, b. 1800, d. 1875Porter, Samuel, b. 1887, d. 1961Porter, W. Lloyd, b. 1879, d. 1945Porter, William, b. 1844, d. 1910
1850 census, Green twp, Mercer, Pa, p. 396
#2167/2108.
Saml Porter/45/m/farmer/$800/Ireland
Elizabeth "/40/f/Ireland
Nancy "/14/f/Pa
Robert "/12/m/pa
Saml "/9/m/pa
Wm "/6/m/pa.".
1860 Census, Jamestown, Green Twp., Mercer Co., PA
#866/865.
Samuel Porter/ 60/Male/Farmer/ Ireland/ RE $3000/ Personal $1050
Elizabeth Porter/ 50/Female/Ireland
Robert Porter/22/male/labourer/Pa
Samuel C. Porter/19/male/Pa
William Porter/ 15/male/Pa
Nancy Cochran/ 85/female/widow/Ireland.".
1870 census: Green twp., Mercer, Pennsylvania, Post Office: Sharpsville Furnace, p. 8
56,57, Porter, Saml, 69, male, farmer, 15000, Ireland
, Elizabeth, 59, female, keeping house, Ireland
, Samuel C., 30, male, farming, Penna
, Wm, 25, male, farming, Penna
Moreland, Sarah, 34, female, domestic servant, Penna
HeritageQuest.com:
History of Mercer County, Pennsylvania : its past and present : including its aboriginal history, its early settlement and development, a description of its historic and interesting localities, sketches of its boroughs, townships and villages, neighborhood and family histories, portraits and biographies of pioneers and representative citizens, statistics, etc. : also, a condensed history of Pennsylvania. Chicago, Ill.: Brown, Runk & Co., 1888, 1208 pgs.
Porter Family - Samuel Porter and his brother Joseph, natives of County Armagh, Ireland, immigrated to this country about 1825. Samuel purchased a farm of 100 acres of land one mile southwest of Jamestown, Penn., where he lived till his death, which occurred May 31, 1875. He married Elizabeth Cochran, daughter of Samuel Cochran, a native of Ireland, who came to this country and settled in Greene Township. Mrs. Porter died May 1, 1875. Their children were: Nancy, who died at the age of fifteen; Robert, who was a member of the One Hundred and Fortieth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and died from a wound received at the battle of the Wilderness; Samuel C., William, Esther, deceased, and John, deceased. Samuel C. was born July 25, 1840, in Greene Township, where he was reared and educated. In his early life Mr. Porter for a number of years was engaged in teaching school in his native township. At the time of Lee's raid into Pennsylvania, in 1863, he enlisted in the Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania Sate Militia Volunteers. He is one of the present school directors of his township. He married Mary L., daughter of Samuel and Nancy (Henry) Calvert, and by this marriage they have six children: Frank C., Robert B., William L., Nancy E., Jesse and Samuel. William, the fourth child of Samuel, was born December 30, 1844, upon the homestead where he was reared. He was educated at the common schools of the township and the Jamestown Seminary, and completed his education at the Iron City College of Pittsburgh. He is unmarried, and is engaged with his brother, Samuel, in general farming. Mr. Porter and his brother are two of the enterprising farms of Greene Township. Politically they are Republicans.
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Samuel PORTER
Male
Birth: About 1805 Of, , Armagh, Ireland
LDS Ordinances:
Baptism: 02 AUG 2001 HOUST
Endowment: 07 FEB 2002 LANGE
Sealing to Parents: CLEARED
Robert PORTER / Esther WHITE
wife previously done
3
Birth:
1802
Armagh, Ireland
Death:
Notes:
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Husband
Robert PORTER
Birth: About 1802 Of, , Armagh, Ireland
Marriage: About 1830 , Armagh, Ireland
LDS Ordinances
: 02 AUG 2001 HOUST
: 26 JAN 2002 LANGE
: CLEARED
: 31 OCT 2001 LANGE
Father: Robert PORTER
Mother: Esther WHITE
Wife
Margaret ALEXANDER
Birth: About 1810 , , Ireland
Marriage: About 1830 , Armagh, Ireland
LDS Ordinances
: 02 AUG 2001 HOUST
: 26 OCT 2001 HOUST
: 31 OCT 2001 LANGE
I have no idea if the following have any relationship to us:
1850census:
??Porter, Margaret
State: Connecticut Year: 1850
County: Middlesex Roll: M432_44
Township: Middletown Page: 363
Image: 406
age 74, living with Saye family, all born in Connecticut?
1850 census:
Porter, Robert
State: Iowa Year: 1850
County: Scott Roll: M432_188
Township: District 4 Page: 230
Image: 461
Charles Saye or Saxe, age 56, farmer, England
Isabella Saye, 50, Ireland,
Robert Porter, 13, Ireland
James Porter, 24, Ireland
Elish Scott, 22, male, Conn
Name: Margt Porter Arrival Date: 5 Aug 1852 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1806 Age: 46 Port of Departure: Liverpool, England Destination: United States of America Place of Origin: Great Britain Ship Name: Wm Stetson Port of Arrival: New York Line: 24 Microfilm Serial: M237 Microfilm Roll: 117 List Number: 1087 Port Arrival State: New York Port Arrival Country: United States
NY passenger lists - 1852 August, Wm. Stetson
Robt Porter 50
Magt 46
Mary Ann 18
Shyt? 10
Robt 6
4
Birth:
1802
Ballyvally, Armagh, Ireland
Death:
2 Feb 1890
Ainsworth, Washington, Iowa
Notes:
Information from Family sheet of Helen Crandall Baird, Box 334, Ehrenberg, AZ
her sources are: Etha Baird Baumeister's DAR Research; Ainsworth Cemetery Record
(known as Uncle Billy to community)
resided in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, 1851 to Illinois, 1855 to Ainsworth, Washington, Iowa
family notes:
Came to U.S. in 1830, then returned to Ireland and married Jane Alexander. They came to U.S. and settled in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, where they resided about 17 years. They removed to Rock Island, Illinois in 1850 and about three years later to Washington County Iowa where the remainder of their life was spent. Six children. All three boys were in the war. Only one son living in Texas and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Crawford in whose comfortable home their enfeebled years were spent, survive them.
1840 census, Mercer co., PA
1850 census, Middle Ward, Rock Island Co., Illinois, Roll: M432_126, Page: 217, Image:68
1148/
William Porter, 46, Male, cooper, Ireland
Jane " , 45, female, Ireland
Robert " , 16, male, Labourer, Pa
Mary " , 13, female, Pa
Nancy " , 11, female, Pa
David " , 9, male, Pa
George " , 6, male, Pa
related? next door: Matthew and Mary Rogers ages 29 and 23, and children Mary, Frances, and Isabelle (5,3,1) all born Pennsylvania
1860 census, Oregon Township, Washington Co., Iowa Page: 103 Post Office: Amboy Roll: M653_344 Page: 239 (on previous page are Joseph and Jane (Brown Rodgers) Porter)
1719/1654/ Wm Porter 57, male, farmer, Ireland
Jane , 55, female, Ireland
David , 18, male, laborer, Pa
George , 16, male, laborer, Pa
UTL1870 census: WILLIAM PORTER IA Washington County Franklin Township Page: 101
1880 census, Washington Co., Iowa
W. PORTER Self M Male W 76 IRELAND Old Age --- ---
Jane PORTER Wife M Female W 75 IRE Keeping House --- ---
Source Information:
Census Place Oregon, Washington, Iowa
Family History Library Film 1254368
NA Film Number T9-0368
Page Number 96A
Ainsworth or Oregon Twp. Cemetery Records, Washington County, Iowa. , Washington Public Library, 120 E. Main, Washington, Iowa 52353.
Ainsworth Cemetery Record: "William Porter 2 Feb 1890"
Iowa Cemetery Records
Name: William Porter
Death Date: 02 Feb 1890
Page #: 163
Cemetery: Ainsworth
Relative: 88
Level Info: Grave Records of Washington County, Iowa; Graves Registration Project of W. P. A.
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James PORTER
Birth:
Abt 1806
Ireland
Death:
Marr:
Notes:
the genealogist reported there was an infant James who died but didn't know the birth order. Since traditionally the next child born would be named for the one who died he is listed as immediately preceding the next James, however he could have been born earlier.
IGI: James PORTER
Male
Birth: About 1806 Of, , Armagh, Ireland
LDS Ordinances:
Sealing to Parents: CLEARED
Robert PORTER / Esther WHITE
6
Birth:
Abt 1807
of Armagh, Ireland
Death:
of Armagh, Ireland
Notes:
James Robert Porter married a woman named Rachel Alexander. Together they raised a family of seven, including John Reid, Robert (III?), David, Samuel, George, Nancy and Esther. Their son John Reid married Mary Wilkinson. Son Robert Porter married Jane Eliza Fisher. These two had a daughter Mary Polly Porter who married Samuel McBride.
James Robert Porter and Rachel Alexander s son David Porter married Annie Glass. They had a family of five children including James, Benjamin, John, Rachel, and Minnie. James and John both moved to New Zealand where they had families. Benjamin (1883-1960) married Margaret Walker (died 1993). They stayed in North Ireland, and had a family of eight. Included in these children is Benjamin Porter (Jr.?) Who married Irene McWilliams (Rheny). Ben and Rheny still farm on the family farm in County Armaugh as of 1994. This farm is fifty acres, and includes sheep and suckling cows. Another child, Agnes Winifred Porter, was born in Bally Valley, Lough Gilly, County Armaugh, and married William John Wylie. They live in Bangor outside of Belfast. This couple had two children, Richard Wylie (b. 1963) and Allison Wylie (b. 1966). Allison has visited Ruth Nisbet in Vermont on a number of occasions. Another child, Marjorie, lives in Dublin, and married Roy Huber. Rachel Porter, another child of David Porter and Annie Gass, married David Graham. Rachel corresponded with her relatives in America.
James Robert Porter and Rachel Alexander s young son Samuel died as a child. Son George Porter moved to America as a teenager and is covered in the next biography. Nancy Porter did not marry, and lastly, daughter Esther White Porter married Alexander McKnight. Esther and Alexander raised a family of five including daughter Agnes McKnight. Agnes was a first cousin to Caroline Virginia Porter. The two visited in person and corresponded with each other. George and Ruth Nisbet also visited Agnes McKnight in Ireland. She has since died.
http://home.comcast.net/~robertanisbet/porter.htm
Never came to America
7
Birth:
1809
Armagh, Ireland
Death:
10 Mar 1879
Washington, Iowa
Notes:
info from Genealogist's Porter compilation, and info. from Doris Hulick Orris obtained by Alma Matney Francis.(1979, revised 1985)
came to Washington County Iowa in 1852
death listed as 10 Feb 1879 by Doris Hulick Orris
1850 Rock Island Co., Illinois ( with brother William Porter)
Porter, Joseph Year: 1850 County: Rock Island Township: R I Cty Lower Ward State: Illinois Roll: M432_126 Page: 222 Image: 78
1214, Joseph Porter, 40, male, Cooper, Ireland
Jane " , 38, female, Pa
James " , 7, male, Pa, attended school
Samuel " , 6, male, Pa, " "
Livona Mason, 12, female, Pa, " "
1860 IOWA, WASHINGTON OREGON TWP M653 Roll: 344 Page: 378
PORTER JOSEPH 50 M W IREL IA
Porter, Joseph, male, 50, Ireland,
, Jane, female, 49, Penn
, James, male, 17, Penn
, Samuel, male, 15, Penn
Ainsworth cemetery record: "Joseph Porter 10 Mar 1879"
Grave Records of Washington County, Iowa; Graves Registration Project of W. P. A.Page: 163Name: Joseph PorterBirth Date: 1809Death Date: 10 Mar 1879Cemetery: Ainsworth
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Portrait and biographical album of Washington County, Iowa : containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county, together with portraits and biographies of all the governors of Iowa, and of the presidents of the United States. Chicago: Acme Pub. Co., 1887, 680 pgs.
"James Porter resides upon section 27, Oregon Township, where he owns 140 acres of land, under a high state of cultivation, and where he is engaged in general farming and stock-raising. He is a native of Mercer County, Pa., born March 14, 1843, and is the son of Joseph and Jane (Rogers) Porter, the former a native of Ireland, and the latter of Pennsylvania, but of Scotch-Irish descent. They came to this county in 1852, and settled where our subject still resides. The former died in 1879, while the latter is still living at the age of seventy-five. They reared two children, Samuel R. and James.
The subject of this sketch was brought up on a farm and has followed that occupation thus far through life. In the hour of need, he offered his services to the Government, and became a member of Co. I, 25th Iowa Vol. Inf., serving until the close of the war. .....Returning to his home in Washington County, Mr. Porter again resumed the peaceful vocation of farming, and on the 10th of November, 1868, was united in marriage with Miss Martha J. Paul, a native of Allegheny County, Pa., born June 2, 1845, and daughter of James and Nancy Paul. Five children have blessed their union -- Nancy J., Sarah L., Joseph P., Effie L., and Glenn G. In politics, Mr. Porter is a Republican, and has held the office of Township Trustee one term. The family are all members of the United Presbyterian Church. His mother, Jane Porter, is also a member of that Church. James Porter is an enterprising citizen of Oregon Township, a good business man, and one who enjoys the respect and confidence of all."
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Husband
Joseph PORTER
Birth: 1809 Of, , Armagh, Ireland
Marriage: 19 MAY 1842 , Mercer, Pennsylvania
Death: 10 MAR
LDS Ordinances
B : 02 AUG 2001 HOUST
E : CLEARED
P : CLEARED
S : 31 OCT 2001 LANGE
Father: Robert PORTER
Mother: Esther WHITE
Wife
Jane Brown RODGERS
Birth: About 1811 , Mercer, Pennsylvania
Marriage: 19 MAY 1842 , Mercer, Pennsylvania
LDS Ordinances
B : 02 AUG 2001 HOUST
E : 03 NOV 2001 OAKLA
S : 31 OCT 2001 LANGE
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Birth:
Oct 1811
Armagh, Ireland
Death:
7 Jun 1892
Clarinda, Page, Iowa
Notes:
http://iagenweb.org/page/marriages/p-names.htm
Porter, J.R. to Caroline Almyra Waym?, 16 Mar 1861
Porter, John to Carrie Burdick, 09 Mar 1876
Porter, Julia to George Maxwell, 05 Dec 1875
Porter, Maggie to Joseph Loranz, 26 Feb 1880
Porter, Mary to Petterson Hoge, 07 Jun 1861
Porter, William to Mary Kennard, 25 Dec 1867
cooper then farmer
Covenanter Cemetery Families, Clarinda, Page, Iowa, 1996, compiled by Phyllis Dunn Fulk and Elizabeth Huggins McCalla.
Porter Family
David, b. Oct 1811, County Armagh, Ireland (s of Robert & Esther (White) Porter): Followed the Cooper's trade (made barrels); left Ireland at Belfast and came to Quebec, Canada then to Mercer Co., PA. He marr 1835, Eliza Guy, b May 1813 (da George & Bessie (Hazelep) Guy); Spent some time in Illinois (LPJ note: possibly Rock Island County, Illinois) , in 1850 they removed to Washington Co., IA (actually in Des Moines county, Iowa in 1850) for 2 years; Came to Page Co. and settled in Harlan Twp.; Farm until 1866 when he came to Clarinda; Reformed Presbyterian - they were the 2nd and 3rd persons to join after the Charter Members, David d 1892; Eliza d 9 Jan 1894. Both bur. Covenanter Cemetery. (#1, #2 on Lot 23).
Children: (Eleven born, four survived)
I. Elizabeth Esther Porter, m David Crawford.
II. Mary Jane Porter, b Apr 1843, IL; Marr 7 Jun 1861, Patterson N. Hoge (Hoag, Hoage, Hogue), b 1835, PA; He was a Charter Member of the United Presbyterian Church in College Springs. Mary Jane joined 31 May 1862. The 1870 census shows Patterson Hogan, farmer with Mary and 4 sons in Washington Twp., Post Office College Springs, Page Co., IA. They moved to Jewell Co., KS. It may be Mary Jane could not adjust to frontier life and she returned to Clarinda (by 1880) and her parents home with sons Martin and John Hazelep; Patterson kept George Willison and Ormand. He also married Mary A. and had Lillie Grace and Tirjah G.; Mary Jane d 15 May 1904 at Clarinda. Bur. Covenanter Cemetery. (#4 on Lot 23)
a. George Willison Porter Hoge (called Wilson), b 6 Feb 1863. Marr Dora ___; Farmer in Chatuaqua Co., KS.
b. Robert Martin Guy Hoge, b 12 Sep 1864; Went by M.G. Hoge and became an attorney; Served as Mayor of clarinda March 1895 to March 1899. By 1904 moved to Loveland, CO.
c. Orman C. Hoge, b Mar 1867, Marr Isabelle ____; Farmer at Talent, Jackson Co., OR.
d. John Hazelep Hoge, b 14 Oct 1868. Later spelled his name Hoag. He moved to Cairo, IL; Marr 1901, Eliza Felter. 2 children; First Presbyterian Church; Railway Express Messenger; he d 22 July 1942, Cairo, IL.
III. Robert B. Porter, b 1853, IL; d 23 Sep 1886, age 34 yr.; Bur. Covenanter Cemetery. (#3 on Lot 23)
IV. John Reid Porter, b 1856, Washington Co., IA. He was in business in Clarinda. He went to Ogden, UT where he was in mining. John d 27 Sep 1903, Bur. Covenanter Cemetery. (#5 on Lot 23)
1840 United States Federal Census
Personal Information
Name: Porter, David
Home in 1840: Sandy Lake Township, Mercer, PA
County: Mercer
State: Pennsylvania
Year: 1840
Roll: M704_474
Page: 387
Image: 409
Same Page:
Alexander Porter
David Porter
James Porter
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Richard Paul (older man and woman)
William Porter 2 2 - - - - 1 // - - 1 2 - -1
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William Porter males:1 under 5, 1 30-40, females: 1 under 5, 1 5-10, 1 30-40, 1 40-50, 1 70-80
1850 Mortality schedules: July, 7 year old Isabella and 11 year old Margaret die in Union Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
1850 census: 3 Nov 1850, Burlington Ward 1, Des Moines, Iowa Page: 473 Roll: M432_183
David Porter, 40, male, cooper, Ireland
Eliza, 37, female, Ireland
Ester, 14, female, Pa
Elizabeth, 12, female, Pa
Mary, 9, female, Pa
David, 2, male, Pa
Margret, 2/12, female, Iowa
1860 census: Nodaway, Page, Iowa Post Office: Clarinda, Roll: M653_337 Page: 32 p. 942
253,
David Porter 49 1810 Ireland Male cooper and farmer, $2000
Eliza Porter 46 1813 Ireland Female
Mary J Porter 17 1842 Illinois Female at school
Robert B Porter 7 1852 Illinois Male at school
John R Porter 4 1855 Iowa Male
1870 census: Nodaway, Page, Iowa Post Office: Clarinda Roll: M593_414 Page: 466 Image: 194
Porter, David, 55, male, married , Cooper, Ireland
, Eliza, 50, female, keeping house, Ireland
, Robert, 17, married, Iowa
, John S?, 13, male, Iowa
1880 census, Clarinda, Page, Iowa.
Family History Library Film 1254359
NA Film Number T9-0359
Page Number 432B
216 David Porter, male, 64, self, liveryman, Ire, Ire, Ire;
Eliza Porter, female, 63, wife, keeping boarders, Ire, Ire, Ire;
217 Mary Haag/Hoag, female, 32, daughter, at home, Pa, Ire, Ire;
Hayes Haag, male, 10, nephew??, Ia, Ire, Ire.
History of Page County, Iowa, 1890.
History of David Porter, left Ireland at age 20, from Belfast to Quebec then to Mercer Co., PA., married, then went to Washington, Iowa in 1850, then in 1852 moved to Page Co., Harlan Twp., in 1866 moved to Clarinda. eleven children, 8 deceased. married 55 years at time of article.
Page County History, census and church records:
Mr. and Mrs. David Porter,
David Porter
Elizabeth Porter-------Lot no. 23
David Porter was born in County Armagh, Ireland in October of 1811. He was the son of Robert and Esther (White) Porter. He was married in Mercer county, Pa. to Miss Elizabeth (Eliza) Guy. Eleven children were born to them and eight were deceased in 1890. those living in 1890 were Esther Elizabeth (Porter) Crawford--Mary J. (Porter) Hoge___John R. In 1860 census of Page Co. he was listed as a cooper (made barrels), and was also listed as a farmer. He joined the Covenanter Church by certificate Dec 17, 1856. He was in the first group taken in after Charter Members. He died in 1892.
Elizabeth (Guy) Porter known as Eliza wife of David Porter was born in county Armagh, Ireland in 1813. She was the daughter of George and Bessie (Hazelep) Guy. Her mother's parents were James and Margaret (Bradshaw) Hazelep. She joined the Clarinda Covenanter Church December 17, 1856 by certificate. This was the same time as her husband. She died in 1894.
Iowa Cemetery Records
Name Death Date Birth Date Cemetery Town Additional Details
(Including Relatives) Cemeteries in Page County Vol. 4, 43464
David Porter 1892 1811 Covenanter Harlan
Eliza Porter 1894 1813 Covenanter Harlan wif of: David
Robert B. Porter 23 Sep 1886 Covenanter Harlan son of: D.; son of: E.;34
Administration of David Porter.
"Petition, State of Iowa, Page County, in the matter of the estate of David Porter, Deceased, to the clerk of the District Court of said County: comes now Eliza Porter, a resident of said county and respectfully represents that on or about the 7th day of June A.D. 1892, David Porter of said County, died intestate, leaving at the time of his death the following heirs, to-wit: Ester Crawford, Mary J. Hoag, John R. Porter and Wm., John, Edward, James, Fred, Frank, Alva, Ralph, and Clara B. Crawford and Emma Nicholson, children of Elizabeth Crawford, deceased,...request the appointment of John R. Porter ...as administrator. Total value of Personal property ...is about $250.00. July 1st 1892. William Orr, notary public.".
10th day of March 1894:
Esther W. Crawford
David Crawford
Thomas Nicholson
James O. Crawford
Lucy Crawford
Charles S. Pearson
Clara B. Pearson
Emma T. Nicholson
Wm H. Crawford
Mary Crawford
Mary J. Hoag
Jno A. Crawford
Lizzie S. Crawford
Information on David Porter and descendants compiled by Janet Hoag Phillips, 333 Indian Gate Circle, Ridgeland, MS 39157 601-605-2310
From: Jhoagphillips
To:
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Birth:
25 Dec 1814
Armagh, Ireland
Death:
30 Aug 1896
Washington, Iowa
Notes:
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
Cooper, crates and barrels made
FamilyCentral Network
Robert Porter, II - Esther White
Robert Porter, II
was born at of Ballyvally, Armagh, Ireland Abt 1765.
His parents were Robert Porter and Elizabeth Reid.
He married Esther White Abt 1795 at of Armagh, Ireland . Esther White was born at of Co. Armagh, Ireland Abt 1775 .
They were the parents of 9
children:
John Reid Porter
born 1796.
Samuel Porter, I
born 1800.
Robert Porter
born 1802.
William Porter
born 1802.
James Porter
born Abt 1806.
James Robert Porter
born Abt 1807.
Joseph Porter
born 1809.
David Porter
born Oct 1811.
George Porter
born 25 Dec 1814.