Joseph PORTER
Birth:
1809
Armagh, Ireland
Death:
10 Mar 1879
Washington, Iowa
Burial:
Aisworth Cemetery, Ainsworth, Washington, Iowa
Marriage:
19 May 1842
Mercer, Pennsylvania
Father:
Mother:
Sources:
Iowa, Washington County, Ainsworth or Oregon Township Cemetery
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
Jane Brown RODGERS
Birth:
1 Jul 1811
Mercer, Pennsylvania
Death:
28 Sep 1898
Ainsworth, Washington, Iowa
Burial:
Ainsworth Cemetery, Washington, Iowa
Father:
Mother:
Sources:
Iowa, Washington County, Ainsworth or Oregon Township Cemetery
Notes:
still alive at age 75 according to History of son James, Washington Co, Iowa.
1895 Iowa Census:
James Porter 51 PA W Washington Washington County
Martha Porter 49 PA W Washington Washington County
Nancy J. Porter 21 Washington W Washington Washington County
Sarah L. Porter 22 Washington W Washington Washington County
Joseph P. Porter 19 Washington W Washington Washington County
Effie L. Porter 14 Washington W Washington Washington County
Glenn E. Porter 8 Washington W Washington Washington County
Mattie Porter 5 Washington W Washington Washington County
Jane B. Porter 84 Washington W Washington Washington County
Obituary from Washington County Genealogical Society: " Mrs. Jane Porter died quite suddenly at the home of her son James, 1 1/2 miles southeast of Ainsworth, Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock. She had been ailing for some time, but was not thought to be any worse than usual.
Mrs. Porter's maiden name was Rogers, and she was born in Mercer county, Penn., July 1, 1811; was married to Joseph Porter, May 19, 1842, and came to Iowa in 1850, and to her late home in Washington County in 1852. her husband died in 1879. Two sons were born to them, James, with whom she has made her home the last few years, and Samuel, who died five years ago in Colorado." dated 5 Oct 1898.
Ainsworth Cemetery Record: "Jane B. Porter 28 Oct 1898/ b. 1 July 1811 Mercer county, Pennsylvania/ p. ___Rogers - / m. Joseph Porter 19 May 1842/d. Ainsworth, Iowa/ sur. 1 son, James preceded in death by 1 son, Samuel, 5 years ago."
Grave Records of Washington County, Iowa; Graves Registration Project of W. P. A.Page: 163Name: Jane B. PorterBirth Date: 1811Death Date: 28 Sep 1898Cemetery: AinsworthRelative: wif of: Joseph
???Possibly Jane Brown Rodgers:
Ordinance Record FamilySearch International Genealogical Index v5.0 North America
JANE RODGERS Female
Birth: 1811 , Mercer, Pennsylvania
LDS Ordinances:
Baptism: 02 MAY 1992 OAKLA
Endowment: 16 OCT 1992 OAKLA
Sealing to Parents: 03 NOV 1992 OAKLA
SAMUEL RODGERS / MARY HENRY
1820 census: Rodgers, Samuel
State: Pennsylvania Year: 1820
County: Mercer Roll: M33_107
Township: Mahoning Page: 135
Image: 56
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1820 census: Rodgers, Samuel
State: Pennsylvania Year: 1820
County: Mercer Roll: M33_107
Township: West Salem Page: 187
Image: 83
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1830 census: Rodgers, Samuel
State: Pennsylvania Year: 1830
County: Mercer Roll: M19_149
Township: Mahoning Page: 129
Image: 268
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William Porter is next door
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1830 census: Rodgers, Samuel
State: Pennsylvania Year: 1830
County: Mercer Roll: M19_149
Township: West Salem Page: 212
Image: 440
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1840: no more Samuel Rodgers' in Mercer, PA
1840 United States Federal Census
Rodgers, Mary
State: Pennsylvania Year: 1840
County: Mercer Roll: M704_474
Township: West Salem Page: 202
Image: 35
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Children
Marriage
1
Birth:
14 Mar 1843
Jamestown, Mercer, Pennsylvania
Death:
18 Nov 1927
Washington, Iowa
Notes:
Moved to Washington County Iowa in 1852
member Co. I, 25th Iowa Vol. Inf.
Member United Presbyterian Church
Civil War Service Records November 22, 2003 7:14 PM
Name: James Porter
Company: I
Unit: 25 Iowa Infantry.
Rank - Induction: Private
Rank - Discharge: Sergeant
Allegiance: Union
Source Information: United States National Archives. Civil War Compiled Military Service Records [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-.
American Civil War Soldiers
Name: James Porter ,
Residence: Washington County, Iowa
Enlistment Date: 15 August 1862
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: Iowa
Unit Numbers: 199 199
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 15 August 1862 at the age of 19 Enlisted in Company I, 25th Infantry Regiment Iowa on 28 August 1862. Promoted to Full Corporal 7th Class on 25 March 1863 Wounded on 27 November 1863 at Ringgold, GA Promoted to Full Sergeant 5th Class on 15 January 1864 Mustered out Company I, 25th Infantry Regiment Iowa on 06 June 1865 in Washington, DC
Notes by Alma Matney Francis: James was mentioned in John Walker Crawford and Mary Porter Crawford's 50th wedding anniversary article in the Ainsworth Newspaper. "James Porter, a cousin who lives on a farm adjoining the Crawford place. son of Joseph Porter.
James died 11 Nov 1927, Ainsworth, Iowa. Alma Francis note
Joseph Porter Family data listed by Doris Hulick Orris and given by dau. Mary Orris Wood to Alma Matney Francis, copies of which are in the possession of Laurie P. Jensen.
Ainsworth Cemetery record: "James Porter 18 Nov 1927/ b. 14 Mar 1843 Jamestown, Pennsylvania/ p. Joseph Porter-Jane Rogers/ m. Martha J. Paul 10 Nov 1869/ d. Oregon Township, Washington County, Iowa/ sur. wife; children: Glenn, Bina, and Effie. Grandchildren: Mrs. S. Fred Orris and Grayce Orris, all of Ainsworth. Preceded in death by 1 son, Paul, and 1 daughter, Mrs. Jennie Hulick."
1870 census: JAMES PORTER State: IA County: Washington County Township: Franklin Township Year: 1870 : IA 1870 Federal Census Index 70 > Iowa M593 Roll: 424 Page: 102
PORTER, JAMES 39 M W single farmer, IREL
1880 United States Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
J. PORTER Self M Male W 37 PA Farming --- ---
Matha J. PORTER Wife M Female W 34 PA Keeping House --- ---
Jane B. PORTER Mother W Female W 68 PA Too Old To Work --- ---
Nancy J. PORTER Dau S Female W 10 IA At School PA PA
Sarah L. PORTER Dau S Female W 8 IA PA PA
Joseph P. PORTER Son S Male W 4 IA PA PA
Source Information:
Census Place Oregon, Washington, Iowa
Family History Library Film 1254368
NA Film Number T9-0368
Page Number 93C
1895 Iowa Census:
James Porter 51 PA W Washington Washington County
Martha Porter 49 PA W Washington Washington County
Nancy J. Porter 21 Washington W Washington Washington County
Sarah L. Porter 22 Washington W Washington Washington County
Joseph P. Porter 19 Washington W Washington Washington County
Effie L. Porter 14 Washington W Washington Washington County
Glenn E. Porter 8 Washington W Washington Washington County
Mattie Porter 5 Washington W Washington Washington County
Jane B. Porter 84 Washington W Washington Washington County
1900 T623 Roll: 464 Page: 153 IA WASHINGTON OREGON TWP
127/129, PORTER , Edwin, head, male, May 1879, 21, single, Iowa, Pa, Pa, farmer,
Florence, sister, female, October 1875, 24, single, Iowa, Pa, Pa
Frank H., brother, male, Aug 1881, 18, single, Iowa, Pa, Pa, at school
Charles R.brother, male, Oct 1884, 15, single, Iowa, Pa, Pa, at school
Ella M., sister, female, Mar 1880, 10?, single, Iowa, Pa, Pa, at school
129/130, PORTER, JAMES, head, male, Mar 1843, 57 , PA, Ireland, Pa, farmer
Martha J., wife, female, Jun 1845, 54, Pa, Ireland, Pa
Bina, daughter, female, Apr 1872, 28, Iowa, Pa, Pa, school teacher
Paul J., son, male, Oct 1871, 23?, Iowa, Pa, Pa, farmer
Effie L., daughter, female, Jun 1880, 19, Iowa, Pa, Pa
Glenn A., son, female, Jun 1881, 13?, Iowa, Pa, Pa, at school
Martha E., niece, female, July 1891?, ?, Iowa, Pa, Pa, at school
2
Birth:
16 Jun 1845
Mercer, Pennsylvania
Death:
18 Dec 1893
Colorado
Notes:
children: Florence Rebecca, Edwin Brown, Frank Hamilton, Charles Ray, Ella Mary, Martha Evelyn (17 Jul 1889) as per Hulick record.
Washington County Birth records:
Porter, Male 8/31/1881 Oregon Twp, Porter, Samuel R. Paul, Cassie
Porter, Charles R. M 10/27/1884 Ainsworth Porter, Samuel R. Paul, Cassia
Porter, Ella Mary F 03/20/1887 Oregon Twp. Porter, Samuel R. Paul, Cassie
1880 United States Census
S. R. PORTER Self M Male W 35 PA Farming --- ---
Cassa PORTER Wife M Female W 28 PA Keeping House --- ---
Florence R. PORTER Dau S Female W 4 IA PA PA
Edwin B. PORTER Son S Male W 1 IA PA PA
Source Information:
Census Place Oregon, Washington, Iowa
Family History Library Film 1254368
NA Film Number T9-0368
Page Number 94B
possibly:
Database: Denver Land Office Records, 1862-1908 November 26, 2003 11:37 PM
Name: SAMUEL R. PORTER
Township/Direction: 6/South
Range/Direction: 42/West
Book: Register of Homestead Entries, 5. vols.
Type: Homestead Act
Bureau of Land Management: 6
Application #: 9550.00
Source Information: Robinson, Doreen and Alan Campbell. Denver Land Office Records. Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc. 1998.
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Joseph Porter - Jane Brown Rodgers
Joseph Porter
was born at Armagh, Ireland 1809.
His parents were Robert Porter, II and Esther White.
He married Jane Brown Rodgers 19 May 1842 at Mercer, Pennsylvania . Jane Brown Rodgers was born at Mercer, Pennsylvania 1 Jul 1811 daughter of Samuel Rodgers and Mary Henry .
They were the parents of 2
children:
James Porter
born 14 Mar 1843.
Samuel Rodgers Porter
born 16 Jun 1845.
Joseph Porter died 10 Mar 1879 at Washington, Iowa .
Jane Brown Rodgers died 28 Sep 1898 at Ainsworth, Washington, Iowa .