John M. PORTER

                   1850 census:  Mahoning, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, 8 Oct 1850
130, 132
John M. Porter, 46, male, farmer, Pennsylvania
Isabella            , 40, female, Ireland
Mary                 , 19, female, Penn
Margaret         , 17, female, Penn
Isabella           , 16, female, Penn
William            , 14, male, Penn
George            , 12, male, Penn
Elenor J?         , 10, female, Penn
Samuel            , 8, male, Penn
Agnes A.           , 6, female, Penn
James              , 3, male, Penn


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headstone:  PORTER:  John M., Isabella, Agnes A., James W.
and Margaret Porter Matteson

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2. John M. Porter b. Feb 15, 1804 d. Mar 4, 1854 m. Isabela Guy b. Nov 14, 1810d. Nov 22, 18931. Elizabeth May Porter b. July 31, 1831 m. Alexander CottonShe 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 armedman). 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 children1. Myra  married with 2 children2. Guy  marriedMr. 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 War 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 a long 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.