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Benjamin L Porter 1859 – 1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Aug 1859

Birth Location: Canada

Death Date: 14 Mar 1930

Death Location: Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan

Father: James Porter

Mother: Sarah Lovely

Spouse(s): Mary Nott

Children(s): Ethel Porter, Calvin Porter

In 1859, Benjamin L Porter entered the world in Canada, born to James Porter and Sarah Elizabeth Lovely. In 1861, Benjamin L Porter resided in Bastard, Leeds, Canada West, Canada. Benjamin L Porter married Mary Emily Nott, and had children including Ethel Bell Porter, Calvin Porter. Benjamin L Porter passed away in 1930 in Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1859, Benjamin L Porter entered the world in Canada, born to James Porter and Sarah Elizabeth Lovely.
  • In 1861, Benjamin L Porter resided in Bastard, Leeds, Canada West, Canada.
  • Benjamin L Porter married Mary Emily Nott, and had children including Ethel Bell Porter, Calvin Porter.
  • Benjamin L Porter passed away in 1930 in Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Porter
1826 – 1906
Birth Location: County Mayo, Ireland
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Sarah Lovely
1835 – 1909
Birth Location: New Hampshire
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Spouses(s)

Mary Nott
1860 – 1943
Birth Location: St Lawrence County, New York
MN

Children(s)

Ethel Porter
1884 – 1933
Birth Location: Sebewa, Ionia, Michigan
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Calvin Porter
1886 – 1944
Birth Location: Danby, Ionia, Michigan
CP

Benjamin Porter's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Porter
1859 – 1930
Birth Place: Canada
Parents
James Porter
1826 – 1906
County Mayo, Ireland
Sarah (Elizabeth) Lovely
1835 – 1909
New Hampshire
Grandparents
James Porter
Ireland
Eliza (Jane) Besket
Scotland
Samuel Lovely
1809 – 1884
Oswegatchie, St. Lawrence, New York
Julia Ordway
1810 –
New Hampshire
Great-Grandparents
Valentine Lovely
1770 – 1832
Abigail Weller
1741 – 1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Percy Levalley
1735 –
Thomas Weller
1702 – 1758
Hannah Bostwick
1705 – 1747

Benjamin Porter's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (L) Porter (18 Aug 1859 – 14 Mar 1930) m. Mary (Emily) Nott (abt 1860 – 11 Jun 1943)
  1. 1. Ethel (Bell) Porter (23 Dec 1884 – 2 Sep 1933)
  2. 2. Calvin Porter (14 Nov 1886 – 20 May 1944) m. Jennie Deuel (31 Aug 1885 – 19 Feb 1962)
    1. 1. Calvin (Laverne) Porter (4 May 1908 – 20 Jan 1981)
    2. 2. Lawrence (Laverle) Porter (14 Jan 1921 – 5 Dec 1991) m. Hilda (M) Jackson (abt 1921 – )
      1. 1. Jeannette Porter (25 Jul 1940 – 31 Jul 1941)
      2. 2. Judy (R) Porter (abt 1943 – )
      3. 3. James (C) Porter (abt 1945 – )
      4. 4. Robert (P) Porter (abt 1947 – )
      5. 5. Donald (W) Porter (abt 1948 – )
    3. 3. Garald (H) Porter (28 Sep 1923 – 23 May 1983)

Benjamin Porter's Timeline

7 Records

1859
18 Aug 1859
Birth of Benjamin L Porter in Canada
Canada
1861
1861
Age 2
Benjamin L Porter resided here in Bastard, Leeds, Canada West, Canada
Bastard, Leeds, Canada West, Canada
1880
1880
Age 21
Benjamin L Porter resided here in Danby, Ionia, Michigan
Danby, Ionia, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 41
Benjamin L Porter resided here in Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan
Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 51
Benjamin L Porter resided here in Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan
Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 61
Benjamin L Porter resided here in Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan
Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan
1930
14 Mar 1930
Age 71
Death of Benjamin L Porter in Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan
Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1859
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1043
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: T625_763; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 110
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Danby, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: 584; Page: 359B; Enumeration District: 105
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: 709; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1240709
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: T624_645; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1374658
    [6] Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 23; Film Description: 1882 Calhoun-1882 Missaukee
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Danby, Ionia, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 23; Film Description: 1882 Calhoun-1882 Missaukee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Bastard, Leeds, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1043

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1865
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: 709; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1240709
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: T624_645; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1374658

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1876
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: T625_763; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 110

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Danby, Ionia, Michigan
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Danby, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: 584; Page: 359B; Enumeration District: 105

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: 709; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1240709

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: T624_645; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1374658

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: T625_763; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 110

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dauby, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 23; Film Description: 1882 Calhoun-1882 Missaukee

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1930
    Event Place: Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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