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Dr. Josiah Horton Porter 1824–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 December 1824

Birth Location: Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 20 March 1905

Death Location: Paris, Henry County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Thomas Sr.

Mother: Geraldine Horton

Spouse(s): Judith Clark

Children(s): James Porter, Geraldine Porter, Anna Porter, Sarah Porter, Judieth Porter, Sallie Porter, Lydia Porter, Ellen Porter, Mary Porter, Dr. Porter, Robert Porter, John Porter, Horton Porter

Dr. Josiah Horton Porter was born in 1824 in Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA, the child of Thomas Kennedy Porter Sr And Geraldine Horton. In 1850, Dr. Josiah Horton Porter resided in District 17, Henry, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Dr. Josiah Horton Porter resided in District 17, Henry, Tennessee, USA. Dr. Josiah Horton Porter married Judith Demaris Clark, and had children including Anna Porter, Dr Thomas Kennedy Porter, Ellen Horton Porter, Geraldine Porter, Horton Clark Porter, James Davis Porter, John F Porter, Judieth Porter, Lydia R Porter, Mary White Porter, Robert C Porter, Sallie A Porter, Sarah Porter. Dr. Josiah Horton Porter passed away in 1905 in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • Dr. Josiah Horton Porter was born in 1824 in Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA, the child of Thomas Kennedy Porter Sr And Geraldine Horton.
  • In 1850, Dr. Josiah Horton Porter resided in District 17, Henry, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Dr. Josiah Horton Porter resided in District 17, Henry, Tennessee, USA.
  • Dr. Josiah Horton Porter married Judith Demaris Clark, and had children including Anna Porter, Dr Thomas Kennedy Porter, Ellen Horton Porter, Geraldine Porter, Horton Clark Porter, James Davis Porter, John F Porter, Judieth Porter, Lydia R Porter, Mary White Porter, Robert C Porter, Sallie A Porter, Sarah Porter.
  • Dr. Josiah Horton Porter passed away in 1905 in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Dr. Porter's Ancestors

Self
Dr. Porter
1824–1905
Birth Place: Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Thomas Kennedy Porter Sr.
1801–1848
Franklin, Kentucky, USA
Geraldine Horton
1805–1852
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
William Porter
1767–1832
Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
Hannah Kennedy
1773–1816
Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
Josiah (Horton Esq. County) Sheriff
1756–1827
Radnor, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Nancy (Horton) White
1770–1842
New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Sarah Pearsal
1733–1808
Thomas I
1741–1821
Dinah Piersol
1735–1821
Richard Horton
1726–1773
Elizabeth Harrison
1729–1772
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Caleb Horton
1687–1772
Phebe Terry
1698–1776
Samuel Harrison
1700–1733
Sarah Ferris
1688–1757

Dr. Porter's Descendants

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Dr. (Josiah Horton) Porter (8 December 1824–20 March 1905) m. Judith (Demaris) Clark (12 March 1829–10 April 1905)
  1. 1. James (Davis) Porter 1860–1882
  2. 2. Geraldine Porter 1864–
  3. 3. Anna Porter 1866–1900
  4. 4. Sarah Porter 1871–1952
  5. 5. Judieth Porter 1876–
  6. 6. Sallie (A) Porter 1871– m. John (S) Waddy 1860–
    1. 1. Vayden Waddy 1902–
    2. 2. Mattie Waddy 1897–
    3. 3. John Waddy 1904–
  7. 7. Lydia (R) Porter 1854–1930
  8. 8. Ellen (Horton) Porter 1849–1930
  9. 9. Mary (White) Porter 1851–
  10. 10. Dr. (Thomas Kennedy) Porter 1853–1923 m. Atlanta Brooks 1858–1907
    1. 1. Willie (Atlanta) Porter 1876–1878
    2. 2. Judge (Horton Brooks) Porter 1879–1963 m. Lillian (Ann) Leech 1888–1978
      1. 1. Horton (Brooks Porter) Jr. 1910–1995
      2. 2. Weldon (Leech) Porter 1914–2000
      3. 3. Thomas (William) Porter 1917–1976 m. Agnes (Rose) Latson 1921–1986
        1. 1. Zachary (Ward) Porter 1951–1951
      4. 4. Tom Porter 1918–
    3. 3. Hallie (V) Porter 1888–
    4. 4. Hilda (M) Porter 1894–
    5. 5. Eugene Porter 1872–1892
    6. 6. Roxie (Lee) Porter 1882–1877
    7. 7. Harriet (V) Porter 1888–1888
    8. 8. Willie Porter 1871–
  11. 11. Robert (C) Porter 1855–
  12. 12. John (F) Porter 1858–1897
  13. 13. Horton (Clark) Porter 1870–1872

Dr. Porter's Timeline

7 Records

1824
8 December 1824
Birth of Dr. Josiah Horton Porter in Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 26
Dr. Josiah Horton Porter resided here in District 17, Henry, Tennessee, USA
District 17, Henry, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 36
Dr. Josiah Horton Porter resided here in District 17, Henry, Tennessee, USA
District 17, Henry, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 56
Dr. Josiah Horton Porter resided here in District 17, Henry, Tennessee, USA
District 17, Henry, Tennessee, USA
1891
1891
Age 67
Dr. Josiah Horton Porter resided here in Henry County, Tennessee, USA
Henry County, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 76
Dr. Josiah Horton Porter resided here in Civil District 4, Henry, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 4, Henry, Tennessee, USA
1905
20 March 1905
Age 81
Death of Dr. Josiah Horton Porter in Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 December 1824
    Event Place: Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 17, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: 1263; Family History Film: 1255263; Page: 217D; Enumeration District: 079
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 4, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: 1578; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1241578
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 17, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1256; Page: 480; Image: 607; Family History Library Film: 805256
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 17, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: M432_884; Page: 401B; Image: 313
    [6] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index:
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 17, Henry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 17, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: M432_884; Page: 401B; Image: 313

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 17, Henry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 17, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1256; Page: 480; Image: 607; Family History Library Film: 805256

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 17, Henry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 17, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: 1263; Family History Film: 1255263; Page: 217D; Enumeration District: 079

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Henry County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee Census, 1810-91

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Henry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 4, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: 1578; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1241578

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 March 1905
    Event Place: Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index:
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Paris, Henry County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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