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Alexander M. Porter 1771–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 AUG 1771

Birth Location: Hanover County, Pennsylvania

Death Date: bef 24 Jul 1840

Death Location: Spencer County, Indiana, USA

Father: Robert Porter

Mother: Elizabeth McBroom

Spouse(s): Elizabeth CHITTIM

Children(s): Maria Porter

In 1771, Alexander M. Porter entered the world in Hanover County, Pennsylvania, born to Robert Porter And Elizabeth Mcbroom. In 1830, Alexander M. Porter resided in Hammond, Spencer, Indiana, USA. Alexander M. Porter married Elizabeth Betsy Chittim, and had children including Maria Porter. Alexander M. Porter passed away in 1840 in Spencer County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1771, Alexander M. Porter entered the world in Hanover County, Pennsylvania, born to Robert Porter And Elizabeth Mcbroom.
  • In 1830, Alexander M. Porter resided in Hammond, Spencer, Indiana, USA.
  • Alexander M. Porter married Elizabeth Betsy Chittim, and had children including Maria Porter.
  • Alexander M. Porter passed away in 1840 in Spencer County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Porter
1734–1820
Birth Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
RP
Elizabeth McBroom
1739–
Birth Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
EM

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth CHITTIM
1779–1820
Birth Location: Kings Mountain, South Carolina, USA
EC

Children(s)

Maria Porter
1808–1860
Birth Location: Troy, Indiana
MP

Alexander Porter's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Porter
1771–1840
Birth Place: Hanover County, Pennsylvania
Parents
Robert Porter
1734–1820
Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth McBroom
1739–
Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Porter's Descendants

1.
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Alexander (M.) Porter (27 AUG 1771–bef 24 Jul 1840) m. Elizabeth ("Betsy") CHITTIM (October 1779–1820)
  1. 1. Maria Porter 1808–1860 m. Moses (Barber) Niles 1784–1849
    1. 1. Winfield (Scott) Niles 1849–1924 m. Mary (Barbara) Kimble 1849–1933
      1. 1. Louis (Herman) Niles 1879–1964 m. Ada Driskell 1885–1965
        1. 1. Ila (Louise) Niles 1907–1997 m. William (Tip) Wilson 1909–1958
        2. 2. Emma (Ruth) Niles 1910–1994 m. Paul Drane 1909–1974
        3. 3. Thomas (Winfield) Niles 1913–1992 m. Eula Stivers 1911–2002 m. Lena (Mae) Henning 1922–1984
        4. 4. Elnora (Shoemaker) Niles 1916–2002 m. Robert (Franklin) Butler 1909–1981
        5. 5. Ruby (Kathleen) Niles 1923–2014 m. James (Robert) Wheatley 1922–1996
        6. 6. Kimble (Butler "K.B.") Niles 1925–2012 m. Cleona Burnette 1931–2001
        7. 7. Anna (B) Niles 1920–2023 m. William (Davis) McDonald 1918–1940 m. Arthur Moore 1916–1990
      2. 2. Francis ("Frank") Niles 1877–1955 m. Bessie Standard 1886–1962
        1. 1. Etta (Augusta) Niles 1909–2001 m. Charles (Gordon) Barnell 1906–1976
        2. 2. Emma (Merle) Niles 1911–1971 m. Carl (L) Schroeder 1906–1973
        3. 3. John (Paul) Niles 1913–1979 m. Mollie 1907–
      3. 3. Frederick Niles 1881–1931
      4. 4. George (Clarence) Niles 1886–1950 m. Leora (Fannie) Hooker 1885–1962
        1. 1. Thomas (Elwood) Niles 1917–1967
        2. 2. Ruth (Gertrude) Niles 1916–1993 m. Raymond (Samuel) Hulbert 1916–2004
        3. 3. Irma (Marian) Niles 1913–1928
      5. 5. Emma (Christine) Niles 1888–1937 m. John Bondon 1887–1943
        1. 1. Harvey (R) Bondon 1913–1928
        2. 2. Virgil (Watson) Bondon 1916–1993 m. Ruby Baker 1920–
      6. 6. Harvey (B) Niles 1890–1964 m. Elsie (Myrtle) Bussell 1894–1970
        1. 1. Harvey (Bertram) Niles 1921–1988 m. Alice (Lydia) Grass 1924–2014
        2. 2. Elsie (Louise) Niles 1925–2003
      7. 7. Caroline (Elizabeth) Niles 1893–1955 m. George (Phillip) Buerer 1882–1973
        1. 1. Ralph (Phillip) Buerer 1920–2015 m. Virginia (J) Bowen 1920–
        2. 2. Albert (Winfield) Buerer 1913–2012 m. Mary (Evelyn) Consoli 1914–2000
        3. 3. Lillian (Maude) Buerer 1911–1987 m. David (Lewis) Dick 1908–1997
        4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Buerer 1915–2001 m. Mark (Albert Post) Jr 1910–1993
      8. 8. Ralph (Emerson) Niles 1875–1973 m. Minnie (Bell) Murry 1880–1969
        1. 1. Annie (May) Niles 1899–1940 m. Donald (LeGrand) Houchin 1894–1946
        2. 2. Nellie (Jane) Niles 1903–1945 m. Riley (Hobart) Hallmark 1899–1964
        3. 3. Cora (Elizabeth) Niles 1906–2001 m. Daniel McKenzie 1891–1976
        4. 4. Minnie (Alice) Niles 1908–1979
        5. 5. William (Scott) Niles 1911–1986 m. Clarica (Ellen) Horn 1920–
      9. 9. Albert Niles 1882–1886
      10. 10. Joyce Niles 1883–1900
    2. 2. Albert (Alexander) Niles 1837–1914

Alexander Porter's Timeline

3 Records

1771
27 AUG 1771
Birth of Alexander M. Porter in Hanover County, Pennsylvania
Hanover County, Pennsylvania
1830
1830
Age 59
Alexander M. Porter resided here in Hammond, Spencer, Indiana, USA
Hammond, Spencer, Indiana, USA
1840
bef 24 Jul 1840
Age 69
Death of Alexander M. Porter in Spencer County, Indiana, USA
Spencer County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 AUG 1771
    Event Place: Hanover County, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Hammond, Spencer, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Hammond, Spencer, Indiana; Series: M19; Roll: 28; Page: 159; Family History Library Film: 0007717

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: bef 24 Jul 1840
    Event Place: Spencer County, Indiana, USA
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