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Alexander Porter 1814–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 January 1814

Birth Location: East Canada

Death Date: 1899

Death Location: Mapleton, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Thomas Porter

Mother: Mary Rupert

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Patterson

Children(s): Ira Porter

The story of Alexander Porter began in 1814 in East Canada. Alexander Porter married Elizabeth Lovisa Patterson, and had children including Ira Alexander Porter. Alexander Porter passed away in 1899 in Mapleton, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Porter began in 1814 in East Canada.
  • Alexander Porter married Elizabeth Lovisa Patterson, and had children including Ira Alexander Porter.
  • Alexander Porter passed away in 1899 in Mapleton, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Porter
1783–
Birth Location: Ireland
TP
Mary Rupert
1786–
Birth Location: –
MR

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Patterson
1817–1885
Birth Location: Vermont, United States
EP

Children(s)

Ira Porter
1847–1932
Birth Location: Old Mission, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
IP

Alexander Porter's Ancestors

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Alexander Porter
1814–1899
Birth Place: East Canada
Parents
Thomas Porter
1783–
Ireland
Mary Rupert
1786–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Porter's Descendants

1.
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Alexander Porter (1 January 1814–1899) m. Elizabeth (Lovisa) Patterson (11 Oct 1817–4 Feb 1885)
  1. 1. Ira (Alexander) Porter 1847–1932 m. Sarah (Melissa) Longworthy 1850–1932
    1. 1. Alfred (Ira) Porter 1891–1956 m. Gertrude (Lee) Carson 1891–1956
      1. 1. Marthalee (Elizabeth) Porter 1924– m. Orren (Upton) Bailey 1920–1981 m. Carl (T) Taylor 1925– m. Davidson 1924–
      2. 2. Shirley (Alys) Porter 1932–1982
      3. 3. Gene Porter 1925–
    2. 2. Grace (Eara) Porter 1889–1976 m. Robert (Ellis) Davey 1883–1976
      1. 1. Dorothy (Melissa) Davey 1912–1974
      2. 2. Lois (Elizabeth) Davey 1907–2001
      3. 3. Ellis (W) Davey 1906–
    3. 3. J. (A.) Porter 1877–1936
    4. 4. Gertrude (Jane) Porter 1879–1957
    5. 5. William (Clark) Porter 1873–1940
    6. 6. Porter 1871–1871
    7. 7. Clark Porter 1871–1871

Alexander Porter's Timeline

3 Records

1814
1 January 1814
Birth of Alexander Porter in East Canada
East Canada
1899
15 May 1899
Age 85
Death of Alexander Porter in Mapleton, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States
Mapleton, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States
1899
1899
Age 85
Burial of Alexander Porter in Mapleton, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States of America
Mapleton, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 January 1814
    Event Place: East Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 May 1899
    Event Place: Mapleton, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1899
    Event Place: Mapleton, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States of America
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