James PORTER
Birth:
14 Mar 1843
Jamestown, Mercer, Pennsylvania
Death:
18 Nov 1927
Washington, Iowa
Burial:
Aisworth Cemetery, Ainsworth, Washington, Iowa
Marriage:
9 Nov 1868
Washington Co., Iowa
Father:
Mother:
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
Martha Jane PAUL
Birth:
29 Jun 1845
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Death:
25 Jan 1928
Washington, Iowa
Burial:
Aisworth Cemetery, Ainsworth, Washington, Iowa
Father:
Mother:
Notes:
Ainsworth cemetery record: "Martha J. Porter 25 Jan 1928/ b. 29 June 1845/ p. James Pool-Nancy Hamilton/ m. James Porter 10 Nov 1868/ d. Ainsworth, Iowa/ sur. children: Glen, Bina and Effie. Grandchildren: Mrs. S. Fred Orris and Grayce Porter; great grandson, Scott Orris. Preceded in death by 2 children: Jennie Hulick and J. Paul Porter."
Grave Records of Washington County, Iowa; Graves Registration Project of W. P. A.Page: 163Name: Martha J. PorterBirth Date: 29 Jun 1845Death Date: 25 Jan 1928Cemetery: Ainsworth
L.A. Jones Funeral Home Records, 1935-1939
Name: James Porter, Died November 18, 1927
Aged 84 yrs 8 mos 4 days, sex Male, Col. White
born Jamestown, Pa, Mar 14, 1843, Occupation: farmer
Father: Joseph Porter, Born: Ireland
Mother: Jane Rogers, Born Penn
Last Res. Oregon Twp., Cemetery: Ainsworth
Name: Martha J. Porter; Died: January 25, 1928
Aged Sex Female; Col. White
Born Pitts, Pa; occupation: widow of James
Last Res. Oregon Twp. Cemetery: Ainsworth
Parents' information: blank
Obituary: Washington Journal, January 25, 1928, Mrs. MArtha Porter: leaves 2 grandchildren: Mrs. S. Fred Orris and Grayce Porter Orris. One great grandson, Geoff Orris.
Children
Marriage
1
Birth:
10 Dec 1869
Ainsworth, Washington, Iowa
Death:
6 Jun 1911
Ainsworth, Washington, Iowa
Notes:
AKA Nancy J. in history of James Porter, Washington Co., Iowa and in 1880 census.
Grave Records of Washington County, Iowa; Graves Registration Project of W. P. A.Page: 163Name: Jennie Hulick PorterBirth Date: 10 Dec 1869Death Date: 06 Jun 1911Cemetery: Ainsworth
Obituary: Washington Journal, 6 June 1911 - Jennie Porter Hulick: leaves two daughters: Helen who died in infancy, and Doris, about 11 years old.
2
Bina or Sarah Lavinia PORTER
Birth:
28 Apr 1871
Ainsworth, Washington, Iowa
Death:
10/19 Mar 1954
Washington, Iowa
Marr:
Notes:
Ainsworth Cemetery Record: "Bina Porter 10 Mar 1954/ b/ 28 Apr 1871 Ainsworth, Iowa/p. James Porter-Martha Jane Paul/ sur.1 brother, Glen of Keota."
Washington County, Iowa Cemeteries: Porter, Bina, 19 March 1954
1930; Census Place: Oregon, Washington, Iowa; Roll: T626_687; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 0268.
Monroe Street, 83, 86,
Porter, Bina, head, female, 57, single, Iowa, Penn, Penn, none
Effie L., Sister/partners, R, 10, no, Female, 49, single, Iowa, Penn, Penn
Monroe Street, 84, 87
Orris, Fred, head, R, 8, no, male, 29, married age 25, Iowa, Iowa, Iowa, labor/day, cement work
Doris P., wife-H, female, 28, married age 23, Iowa, Iowa, Iowa
Scott D., son, male, 2 11/12, Iowa, Iowa, Iowa,
1910, and 1920 census, listed with parents
3
Joseph Paul PORTER
Birth:
18 Sep 1875
Washington Co., Iowa
Death:
2 Dec 1907
Mt. Pleasant, Henry, Iowa
Marr:
Notes:
Genealogist's record: called Joseph P. who is dead at the time the record was made.
Cemetery record lists a J. Paul Porter
Doris Hulick lists b and d of Joseph Paul Porter d.2 Dec 1907
Obituary, provided by Washington Co. Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 446, Washington, Iowa 52353
news clipping: Dec 4, 1907, Died Away From Home: "Joseph Paul Porter, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Porter, died Monday evening at the hospital at Mt. Pleasant.....He (Paul) was born on the Porter farm September 18, 1875, and has always lived an honorable, Christian life which has made him many friends, who extend their sympathy to the bereaved parents, one brother, Glenn, and three sisters, Mrs. C.G.Hulick and the Misses Bina and Effie......interment in the city cemetery."
Ainsworth Cemetery record: "Joseph Paul Porter 2 Dec 1907/ b. __Sep 1875 Ainsworth Iowa/ p. James Porte-/ d. Mt. Pleasant, Iowa/ sur. parents; brothers and sisters: Glen, Mrs. Charles Hulick, Bina and Effie."
Grave Records of Washington County, Iowa; Graves Registration Project of W. P. A.Page: 163Name: J. Paul PorterBirth Date: 18 Sep 1875Death Date: 02 Dec 1907Cemetery: Ainsworth
4
Effie Louise PORTER
Birth:
27 Jun 1880
Ainsworth, Washington, Iowa
Death:
21 Dec 1946
Ainsworth, Washington, Iowa
Marr:
Notes:
Doris Hulick Orris records.
Ainsworth Cemetery Records: "Effie Louise Porter 21 Dec 1946/b. 27 Jun 1880 Ainsworth, Iowa/
p.(Parents)James Porter-Martha Paul. d. Ainsworth, Iowa/ sur. 1 sister, Bina and 1 brother, Glen, both of Ainsworth. Preceded in death by 1 sister, Mrs. Jennie Hulick, and 1 brother, Paul Porter."
Ainsworth birth record: "Porter, Effie L. F 06/27/1880"
1930; Census Place: Oregon, Washington, Iowa; Roll: T626_687; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 0268.
Monroe Street, 83, 86,
Porter, Bina, head, female, 57, single, Iowa, Penn, Penn, none
Effie L., Sister/partners, R, 10, no, Female, 49, single, Iowa, Penn, Penn
Monroe Street, 84, 87
Orris, Fred, head, R, 8, no, male, 29, married age 25, Iowa, Iowa, Iowa, labor/day, cement work
Doris P., wife-H, female, 28, married age 23, Iowa, Iowa, Iowa
Scott D., son, male, 2 11/12, Iowa, Iowa, Iowa,
listed with parents in 1910 and 1920 census.
5
Birth:
16 Jun 1886
Oregon Twp., Washington Co., Iowa
Death:
8 Mar 1966
Ainsworth, Washington, Iowa
Notes:
AKA Glenn G. according to James Porter history, Wash. Co., Iowa.
SSDI: Glenn PORTER Birth Date: 16 Jun 1886 Death Date: Mar 1966 Social Security Number: 484-01-1908 State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Iowa Death Residence Localities ZIP Code: 52201 Localities: Ainsworth, Washington, Iowa Haskins, Washington, Iowa
Ainsworth Cemetery record:
"Glen Everett Porter 8 Mar 1966/ b. 16 June 1886 Ainsworth, Iowa/p.James Porter-Martha Paul/ m.Elizabeth Maude Huffman 12 Mar 1912/d. Washington, Iowa/ sur. 1 daughter, Grayce Powell of Washington."
Ainsworth Cemetery record:
"Laura Katherine Porter 22 Apr 1919/ b. 28 Sep 1916 Ainsworth, Iowa/ p. Glen E. Porter - Elizabeth M. Huffman/ m./ d. Oregon Twp., Washington Co., Iowa"
Washington County Birth record:
"Porter, Glenn E. M 06/16/1886 Oregon Twp., Porter, James Paul, Martha J."
Ordinance Record FamilySearch International Genealogical Index v5.0 North America
Glen Everett Porter Male
Birth: 16 JUN 1886 Washington, Iowa
Death: 08 MAR 1966
Burial: Ainsworth Cem, , Washington, Iowa
LDS Ordinances:
Baptism: 25 APR 2003 SGEOR
Endowment: 16 AUG 2003 SGEOR
Sealing to Parents: 16 AUG 2003 SGEOR
James Porter / Martha Jane Paul
1920 census:G E Porter Age: 33 years Estimated birth year: 1886 Birthplace: Iowa Race: White Home in 1920: Oregon, Washington, Iowa Roll: T625_516 Page: 4A ED: 135 Image: 0401
Porter, G.E., head, 33, married, Iowa, Pa, Pa, laborer, at home
Elizabeth M., 29, married, Ohio, Ohio, Ohio
Grace L., daughter, 6, Iowa, Iowa, Ohio
1930 census:Glenn E Porter Age: 44 years Estimated birth year: 1885 Birthplace: Iowa Relation to Head-of-house: Head Race: White Home in 1930: Oregon, Washington, Iowa Parents' birthplace:Image Source: Year: 1930; Census Place: Oregon, Washington, Iowa; Roll: T626_687; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 0274.
R.D. 3, Pineworth
41/ Porter, Glenn E., head, rent, male, 44 married age 25, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, farmer, general farm
Elizabeth M., wife, female, 38, married age 21, Ohio, Ohio, Ohio
Grace L., daughter, female, 17, single, Iowa, Iowa, Ohio
42/ Crawford, Nate N., head, rent, male, 37, married age 33, Iowa, Iowa, Iowa , farmer, general farm
Esther A., wife, female, 32, married age 29, Iowa, Iowa, England
Gebhardt, Robert Fab?, stepson, male, 13, single, Iowa, Iowa,Iowa
also of Keota, Keokuk, Iowa
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James Porter - Martha Jane Paul
James Porter
was born at Jamestown, Mercer, Pennsylvania 14 Mar 1843.
His parents were Joseph Porter and Jane Brown Rodgers.
He married Martha Jane Paul 9 Nov 1868 at Washington Co., Iowa . Martha Jane Paul was born at Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania 29 Jun 1845 daughter of James H. Paul and Nancy Hamilton .
They were the parents of 5
children:
Nancy Jennie or Jane Porter
born 10 Dec 1869.
Bina or Sarah Lavinia Porter
born 28 Apr 1871.
Joseph Paul Porter
born 18 Sep 1875.
Effie Louise Porter
born 27 Jun 1880.
Glenn Everett Porter
born 16 Jun 1886.
James Porter died 18 Nov 1927 at Washington, Iowa .
Martha Jane Paul died 25 Jan 1928 at Washington, Iowa .