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Dr. Thomas Kennedy Porter 1853–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 July 1853

Birth Location: Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 21 November 1923

Death Location: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA

Father: Dr. Porter

Mother: Judith Clark

Spouse(s): Atlanta Brooks

Children(s): Willie Porter, Judge Porter, Hallie Porter, Hilda Porter, Eugene Porter, Roxie Porter, Harriet Porter, Willie Porter

The story of Dr. Thomas Kennedy Porter began in 1853 in Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Dr. Thomas Kennedy Porter resided in Hill, Texas, USA. In 1900, Dr. Thomas Kennedy Porter resided in Dallas Ward 7, Dallas, Texas, USA. Dr. Thomas Kennedy Porter married Atlanta Brooks, and had children including Eugene Porter, Hallie V Porter, Harriet V Porter, Hilda M Porter, Judge Horton Brooks Porter, Roxie Lee Porter, Willie Atlanta Porter, Willie Porter. Dr. Thomas Kennedy Porter passed away in 1923 in Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Dr. Thomas Kennedy Porter began in 1853 in Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Dr. Thomas Kennedy Porter resided in Hill, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Dr. Thomas Kennedy Porter resided in Dallas Ward 7, Dallas, Texas, USA.
  • Dr. Thomas Kennedy Porter married Atlanta Brooks, and had children including Eugene Porter, Hallie V Porter, Harriet V Porter, Hilda M Porter, Judge Horton Brooks Porter, Roxie Lee Porter, Willie Atlanta Porter, Willie Porter.
  • Dr. Thomas Kennedy Porter passed away in 1923 in Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dr. Porter
1824–1905
Birth Location: Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
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Judith Clark
1829–1905
Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Atlanta Brooks
1858–1907
Birth Location: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
AB

Children(s)

Willie Porter
1876–1878
Birth Location: Texas, USA
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Judge Porter
1879–1963
Birth Location: Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
JP
Hallie Porter
1888–
Birth Location: Texas, USA
HP
Hilda Porter
1894–
Birth Location: Texas, USA
HP
Eugene Porter
1872–1892
Birth Location: –
EP
Roxie Porter
1882–1877
Birth Location: Texas, USA
RP
Harriet Porter
1888–1888
Birth Location: –
HP
Willie Porter
1871–
Birth Location: Texas, USA
WP

Dr. Porter's Ancestors

Self
Dr. Porter
1853–1923
Birth Place: Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Dr. Josiah Horton Porter
1824–1905
Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
Judith (Demaris) Clark
1829–1905
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Kennedy Porter) Sr.
1801–1848
Franklin, Kentucky, USA
Geraldine Horton
1805–1852
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Porter
1767–1832
Hannah Kennedy
1773–1816
Josiah Sheriff
1756–1827
Nancy White
1770–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sarah Pearsal
1733–1808
Thomas I
1741–1821
Dinah Piersol
1735–1821
Richard Horton
1726–1773
Elizabeth Harrison
1729–1772

Dr. Porter's Descendants

1.
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Dr. (Thomas Kennedy) Porter (30 July 1853–21 November 1923) m. Atlanta Brooks (16 February 1858–20 August 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–

Dr. Porter's Timeline

4 Records

1853
30 July 1853
Birth of Dr. Thomas Kennedy Porter in Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 27
Dr. Thomas Kennedy Porter resided here in Hill, Texas, USA
Hill, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Dr. Thomas Kennedy Porter resided here in Dallas Ward 7, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas Ward 7, Dallas, Texas, USA
1923
21 November 1923
Age 70
Death of Dr. Thomas Kennedy Porter in Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 July 1853
    Event Place: Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hill, Texas; Roll: 1311; Family History Film: 1255311; Page: 276A; Enumeration District: 070
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dallas Ward 7, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 1625; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1241625
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hill, Texas; Roll: 1311; Family History Film: 1255311; Page: 276A; Enumeration District: 070

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dallas Ward 7, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dallas Ward 7, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 1625; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1241625

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 November 1923
    Event Place: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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