Robert PORTER

                   immigrated about 1783

3. Samuel Porter b. 1760 Ireland. He came to the U.S. Samuel was a minister of the Gospel and did a good deal of pioneer work in Washington Co. Pa. His studies were under the direction of Mr. Smith & Dr. McMillen, the latter making no charge for board or tuition, while a friend provided for his family in the meantime. He was licenced Nov 12, 1789. In the following year he became pastor of the congregation of Poke Run Y congruity. Of the former he was pastor until 1789, of the latter until his death Sept 23, 1825 in the 66th year of his age. He was a very able man. The above churches were in Washington Co. Pa.

1810 census:  Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania  (indexed Read Samuel Porter)
Rev'd Samuel Porter Sr. 1 male under 10 ;  2 males 16-25: 1 male 45 and over;// 1 female under 10; 1 female 10-15; 1 female 16-25;  1 female 45 and over

1830 census:  Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Samuel M. Porter, 1 male under 5, 1 male, 20-30; 1 female under 5, 1 female 20-30
                  

                   The first of the Porters we can find out anything about, was Robert Porter who married a Miss Reed and lived in County Armah Ireland which was perhaps as far back or 1730 or 1733. They had three sons and two daughters:1. William Porter2. Robert Porter3. Samuel Porter4. Jane Porter5. Sarah PorterWilliam and Samuel came to this country in about 1783 or before and settled in Washington Co. Pa.1. William Porter b. 1763 d. Sept 28, 1826 m. Elizabeth Wright b. 1775 d. May 13, 1826William Porter married Elizabeth Wright, she was born in Kishaqokila Valley, Pa and her father was Judge Alexander Wright and her mothers maiden name was Esther Silcox (Sylcox). It ws said that she was an English Noblemans daughter. William Porter settled in what is now the western part of Lawrence Co. Pa raised his family there and he and his wife both died there and were buried in the cemetery at Bedford, near where they lived.

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Top of Form 2 Robert Porter Decendents, Co. Armagh Ireland-PA
Posted by: Kim Macklin  (ID *****6150)	Date: February 07, 2003 at 19:34:29
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Bottom of Form 2  The following is from a hand written manuscript I have been transcribing done around 1900 by a gg uncle. The stars beside the some names denote military service. If anyone can add anything or correct anything please let me know. I hope it helps someone researching the same line.  KIM   Porters  The first of the Porters we can find out anything abut, was Robert Porter who married a Miss Reed and lived in County Armah Ireland which was perhaps as far back or 1730 or 1733. They had three sons and two daughters:  1. William Porter 2. Robert Porter 3. Samuel Porter 4. Jane Porter 5. Sarah Porter  William and Samuel came to this country in about 1783 or before and settled in Washington Co. Pa.  1. William Porter b. 1763 d. Sept 28, 1826 m. Elizabeth Wright b. 1775 d. May 13, 1826  William Porter married Elizabeth Wright, she was born in Kishaqokila Valley, Pa and her father was Judge Alexander Wright and her mothers maiden name was Esther Silcox (Sylcox). It ws said that whe was an English Noblemans daughter. William Porter settled in what is now the western part of Lawrence Co. Pa raised his family there and he and his wife both died there and were buried in the cemetery at Bedford, near where they lived.   2. Robert Porter remained in in Ireland and some of his children came to his country. One of his sons Samuel came to Mercer Co. & settled near Jamestown where some of his family still remain.  3. Samuel Porter b. 1760 Ireland. He came to the U.S. Samuel was a minister of the Gospel and did a good deal of pioneer work in Washington Co. Pa. His studies were under the direction of Mr. Smith & Dr. McMillen, the latter making no charge for board or tuition, while a friend provided for his family in the meantime. He was licenced Nov 12, 1789. In the following year he became pastor of the congregation of Poke Run Y congruity. Of the former he was pastor until 1789, of the latter until his death Sept 23, 1825 in the 66th year of his age. He was a very able man. The above churches were in Washington Co. Pa.  4. Jane Porter married Robert Qua and lived in Pittsburgh Pa.  5. Sarah or Sally Porter married a Mr. Hutchinson   The following is a listing of the family of William Porter and Elizabeth Wright Porter 1763-1826 1765-1826  1. Alexander Porter b. March 5, 1797 d. Nov 3, 1850 m. Esther Gibson b. April 3, 1799 d. Feb 6, 1884.  1. Samuel Porter b. Mar 9. 1822 d. 1891 m. Martha Scott Feb 2,1863 Samuel Porter was in the War of the Rebellion and most of the time acted as a Spy for the Union Army. His children:  1. Alexander  dead 2. Camella - m. Arthur Needham & has 3 children, all living in the west. 4. Inez m. Frank Forseythe 5. Sarah m. Nelson Rich living at Prosser, Yakiong Co.Washington  2. Frank G. Porter b.July 24, 1824 d. Sept 21, 1879 m. 1st Martha Townsend on Nov 18, 1851. 2nd Alice ____ . Two children from 1st marriage: Frank G. Porter was a surgeon with Rank of ___ Major and served in the Union Army during the War of the Rebellion. He went from St. Louis where he practiced medicine for many years. On Nov 29, 1893 he was appointed assistant Professor of Physiology in the Harvard Medical School in Boston taking the position in December 1893. His present address is Midfield Mass and he is holding he same position.  1. Frank Porter  died young manhood. 2. William Townsend Porter m. Miss Alma Sterling of St. Louis.  3. William Harvey Porter b. June 28, 1826 d. June 23, 1885 m. Jennie ?  4. Alexander Wright Porter b. Mar 29, 1834 d. Apr. 18, 1907 m. Eva Price Book Aug 24, 1874. He was a Private Company B Thomas McConnel 139th Regiment 10th Reserves Pa.   5. John Wilson Porter b. Aug 28, 1836 d. Dec 18, 1895 m. 1st Amanda McCandless June 7, 1858  one child. 2nd Ella M. Rose Oct 5, 1868 - 3 children. 1st Sargent Company B. Capt. Thomas McConnel, 139th Regiment 10th Reserves Pa. This Regiment was mustered into U.S. service July 21, 1861. The term of service expiring May 30, 1864. 1. Son to 1st wife died in infancy. 2. Fred Lamont m. Effie Myrtle McCutcheon 3. Frank Montrose d. Oct 5, 1887 4. Karl Brandon m. Cloe 
Watson  6. Elizabeth Mary Porter b. July 10, 1831 d. Jan 19, 1899 m. McCall AllenJune 20, 1854. - 5 children 1. Ralph PorterAllen  Graduated from West Minister College 1885 and from Allegheny Seminary 1890. 2. Margaret Elizabeth Allen 3. Minnie Frank Allen m. J. Fred Jones  4 children 1. Ralph Allen Jones  Graduated from West Point 1906 & is now 2nd Luitenant & is in command in the Phillipine Islands. 2. Elizabeth Jones 3. Dorothy Alice Jones - all live Jamestown NY 4. William Jones 4. Esther Eulalia Allen m. James Gault - four children  Alexander Porter lived and died on he farm about four miles south of Pulaski in Lawrence Co. Pa. Where most, If not all, his family were born. His wife died many years later at her daughters Mrs. Allen in West Middlesex Pa.   2. John M. Porter b. Feb 15, 1804 d. Mar 4, 1854 m. Isabela Guy b. Nov 14, 1810 d. Nov 22, 1893  1. Elizabeth May Porter b. July 31, 1831 m. Alexander Cotton She was a most exemplary Christian woman. Commenced to teach at an early age. She taught in Kentucky for a while and was in the New Castle schools for a long time and where she filled most every position in the schools. She was a very sweet and kind disposition and loved by all who knew her. She and her husband lived but a short time after they were married.  2. Margaret Young Porter b. Apr. 9, 1833 m. Charles Matison (a one armed man). They had one child that died in infancy. She spent most of her time in teaching and h er last work in that line was teaching colored children near Fortress Monroe.  3. Isabela Porter b. Feb 12, 1835 m. Rev. John A. Bailey U. P. He was very well known and was one of the board of directors of the West Minister college for a great many years. Also a graduate from that college. He had his first charge at Sheakelyville Mercer co. Pa. And had a charge in Sharon Pa for several years and from there he went to Mt. Jackson, Lawrence Co. Pa. Where he had a charge and remained there until his death in 1905. Buried at Clarksville Pa cemetery.      4. William Nesbit Porter b. Dec. 9, 1836 m. Miss Kate Vangher 2 children 1. Myra  married with 2 children 2. Guy  married Mr. William Porter was a teacher in the common schools for sometime. He taught in York Pa. And from there to the Army for a short time and afterward was appointed to fill out one year of Co. Superintendent Miller of Mercer Co. again was appointed to fill two years of Co. Superintendent Douse and in 1872 was elected Co. Superintendent and filled out his term. He became addicted to drink, which was the result of an early death.   5. George Porter b. Aug 21, 1838  single. When the Waf of the Rebellion broke out he enlisted in Co C. Capt Jerome B. Hoagland of the 57th Pa. Regiment. Col. William Maxwell. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Gettysburg July 2, 1863, remained at Libby Prison till the last of March 1864 when he was sent to Andersonville where he died about the first of Aug 1864 where his remains were buried. This statement was secured from a fellow prisoner Mr. A. McKnight of Sharpsville Pa.  6. Eleanor Jane Porter b. Sept 18, 1840 m. David Gilliland who was an ex Soldier of the War of the Rebellion and a stone mason. Issue one child. Mrs. G. taught school for along time and was a successful teacher.  7. Samuel Porter b. Dec 9, 1842  single. He enlisted in the 26th New York Battery which did service in the Red River Expedition. He died in a hospital at Duvalls Bluff, Arkansas. (?Texas)  8. Agnes Ann Porter b. Jan 9, 1845  single. A teacher of long Standing and is with her brother James Wright Porter on their farm.  9. James Wright Porter b. May 20, 1848  single.  10. Esther Emily b. Jan 1, 1847 died young.   3. Esther Porter b. Jan 17, 1802 d. Apr 7, 1861 m. Thomas Stewart.  4. Margaret Porter b. July 3, 1807 d. Mar. 7, 1873 m. James Guthrie Stewart.  5. Samuel Porter - single. Died in early manhood.  6. Elanore Porter - single. Died Sept 1883.  7. Pollie Porter - babe, died in infancy.
                  

                   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..




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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.