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Alfred Ira Porter 1891–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 May 1891

Birth Location: Chehalis, Lewis, Washington, USA

Death Date: 3 August 1956

Death Location: Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark, Washington, United States

Father: Ira Porter

Mother: Sarah Longworthy

Spouse(s): Gertrude Carson

Children(s): Marthalee Porter, Shirley Porter, Gene Porter

The story of Alfred Ira Porter began in 1891 in Chehalis, Lewis, Washington, USA. In 1900, Alfred Ira Porter resided in Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington, USA. In 1910, Alfred Ira Porter resided in Chinook, Pacific, Washington, USA. Alfred Ira Porter married Gertrude Lee Carson, and had children including Gene Porter, Jenith Grace Porter, Marthalee Elizabeth Porter, Shirley Alys Porter. Alfred Ira Porter passed away in 1956 in Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark, Washington, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Alfred Ira Porter began in 1891 in Chehalis, Lewis, Washington, USA.
  • In 1900, Alfred Ira Porter resided in Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington, USA.
  • In 1910, Alfred Ira Porter resided in Chinook, Pacific, Washington, USA.
  • Alfred Ira Porter married Gertrude Lee Carson, and had children including Gene Porter, Jenith Grace Porter, Marthalee Elizabeth Porter, Shirley Alys Porter.
  • Alfred Ira Porter passed away in 1956 in Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark, Washington, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ira Porter
1847–1932
Birth Location: Old Mission, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
IP
Sarah Longworthy
1850–1932
Birth Location: Old Mission, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States
SL

Spouses(s)

Gertrude Carson
1891–1956
Birth Location: Idaho, United States
GC

Children(s)

Marthalee Porter
1924–
Birth Location: Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington, USA
MP
Shirley Porter
1932–1982
Birth Location: Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington, USA
SP
Gene Porter
1925–
Birth Location: Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington, USA
GP

Alfred Porter's Ancestors

Self
Alfred Porter
1891–1956
Birth Place: Chehalis, Lewis, Washington, USA
Parents
Ira Alexander Porter
1847–1932
Old Mission, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
Sarah (Melissa) Longworthy
1850–1932
Old Mission, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States
Grandparents
Alexander Porter
1814–1899
East Canada
Elizabeth (Lovisa) Patterson
1817–1885
Vermont, United States
Amon (Walden) Langworthy
1809–1872
New York
Caroline Bishop
1809–1875
Vermont, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Porter
1783–
Mary Rupert
1786–
William Patterson
1778–
Louisa Kimball
–1839
Amon Jr
1787–1871
Mary Hatch
1787–1869
Abraham Bishop
1762–1841
Charity Perry
1787–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alfred Porter's Descendants

1.
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Alfred (Ira) Porter (2 May 1891–3 August 1956) m. Gertrude (Lee) Carson (2 May 1891–1 Aug 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–

Alfred Porter's Timeline

9 Records

1891
2 May 1891
Birth of Alfred Ira Porter in Chehalis, Lewis, Washington, USA
Chehalis, Lewis, Washington, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Alfred Ira Porter resided here in Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Alfred Ira Porter resided here in Chinook, Pacific, Washington, USA
Chinook, Pacific, Washington, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 26
Alfred Ira Porter resided here in Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA
Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA
1931
1931
Age 40
Alfred Ira Porter resided here in Kelso, Washington, USA
Kelso, Washington, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Alfred Ira Porter resided here in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington
Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington
1940
1940
Age 49
Alfred Ira Porter resided here in Quinault, Grays Harbor, Washington, USA
Quinault, Grays Harbor, Washington, USA
1956
1 Aug 1956
Age 65
Death of Alfred Ira Porter in Vancouver, Clark, Washington, United States
Vancouver, Clark, Washington, United States
1956
3 August 1956
Age 65
Burial of Alfred Ira Porter in Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark, Washington, United States
Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark, Washington, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 May 1891
    Event Place: Chehalis, Lewis, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Quinault, Grays Harbor, Washington; Roll: m-t0627-04341; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 14-91
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1241742

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chinook, Pacific, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chinook, Pacific, Washington; Roll: T624_1667; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0173; FHL microfilm: 1375680

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Grays Harbor County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Kelso, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Quinault, Grays Harbor, Washington; Roll: m-t0627-04341; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 14-91

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Quinault, Grays Harbor, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Quinault, Grays Harbor, Washington; Roll: m-t0627-04341; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 14-91

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Humptulips, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 163

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kelso, Wash
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1956
    Event Place: Vancouver, Clark, Washington, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 3 August 1956
    Event Place: Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark, Washington, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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