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Donald Lincoln (John) Porter 1924–2005 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Feb 1924

Birth Location: Royal Oak, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 18 Oct 2005

Death Location: La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA

Father: John Porter

Mother: Grace Bender

Spouse(s): Evelyn Patterson

Children(s):

Donald Lincoln (John) Porter was born in 1924 in Royal Oak, Michigan, USA, the child of John F Porter And Grace E Bender. In 1930, Donald Lincoln (John) Porter resided in Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan, USA. In 1935, Donald Lincoln (John) Porter resided in Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan. Donald Lincoln (John) Porter married Evelyn Lilah Roy Patterson. Donald Lincoln (John) Porter passed away in 2005 in La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • Donald Lincoln (John) Porter was born in 1924 in Royal Oak, Michigan, USA, the child of John F Porter And Grace E Bender.
  • In 1930, Donald Lincoln (John) Porter resided in Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1935, Donald Lincoln (John) Porter resided in Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan.
  • Donald Lincoln (John) Porter married Evelyn Lilah Roy Patterson.
  • Donald Lincoln (John) Porter passed away in 2005 in La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Porter
1894–
Birth Location: New York
JP
Grace Bender
1899–
Birth Location: New York
GB

Spouses(s)

Evelyn Patterson
1926–2005
Birth Location: Birmingham, Michigan
EP

Children(s)

Donald Porter's Ancestors

Self
Donald Porter
1924–2005
Birth Place: Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
Parents
John F Porter
1894–
New York
Grace (E) Bender
1899–
New York
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Donald Porter's Timeline

8 Records

1924
12 Feb 1924
Birth of Donald Lincoln (John) Porter in Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 6
Donald Lincoln (John) Porter resided here in Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 11
Donald Lincoln (John) Porter resided here in Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan
Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 16
Donald Lincoln (John) Porter resided here in Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan, USA
1944
1944
Age 20
Donald Lincoln (John) Porter resided here in Bay City, Michigan, USA
Bay City, Michigan, USA
1945
Jan 1945
Age 21
Donald Lincoln (John) Porter resided here
None
1983
1983
Age 59
Donald Lincoln (John) Porter resided here in Royal Oak, MI
Royal Oak, MI
2005
18 Oct 2005
Age 81
Death of Donald Lincoln (John) Porter in La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA
La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1924
    Event Place: Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01802; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 63-146
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 2340754
    [7] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 182; Film Description: Oakland (1946 - 1947)
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 2340754

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01802; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 63-146

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Royal Oak, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01802; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 63-146

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Bay City, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jan 1945
    Record Source: U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1983
    Event Place: Royal Oak, MI
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: LA Jolla, CA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Royal Oak, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 182; Film Description: Oakland (1946 - 1947)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Oct 2005
    Event Place: La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication: News-Register; Publication Date: 05 18 2005; Publication Place: McMinnville, Oregon, USA
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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