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Elmer Charles Porter 1885–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Aug 1885

Birth Location: Hendricks County, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 26 Mar 1955

Death Location: New Ross, Montgomery, Indiana, USA

Father: Stephen Porter

Mother: Loraina Reeder

Spouse(s): Ida Tharpe

Children(s): Lucille Porter

The story of Elmer Charles Porter began in 1885 in Hendricks County, Indiana, USA. In 1900, Elmer Charles Porter resided in Scott, Montgomery, Indiana, USA. In 1910, Elmer Charles Porter resided in Scott, Montgomery, Indiana, USA. Elmer Charles Porter married Ida Zena Tharpe, and had children including Lucille Fannie Porter. Elmer Charles Porter passed away in 1955 in New Ross, Montgomery, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elmer Charles Porter began in 1885 in Hendricks County, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1900, Elmer Charles Porter resided in Scott, Montgomery, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Elmer Charles Porter resided in Scott, Montgomery, Indiana, USA.
  • Elmer Charles Porter married Ida Zena Tharpe, and had children including Lucille Fannie Porter.
  • Elmer Charles Porter passed away in 1955 in New Ross, Montgomery, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Porter
1858–1897
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
SP
Loraina Reeder
1863–1893
Birth Location: Knox County, Kentucky, USA
LR

Spouses(s)

Ida Tharpe
1888–1968
Birth Location: Ladoga, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
IT

Children(s)

Lucille Porter
1912–1987
Birth Location: Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
LP

Elmer Porter's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Porter
1885–1955
Birth Place: Hendricks County, Indiana, USA
Parents
Stephen Porter
1858–1897
Indiana, USA
Loraina Reeder
1863–1893
Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
John (P) Porter
1821–1913
Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth Noland
1833–1872
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elmer Porter's Descendants

1.
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Elmer (Charles) Porter (25 Aug 1885–26 Mar 1955) m. Ida (Zena) Tharpe (13 Dec 1888–19 Jan 1968)
  1. 1. Lucille (Fannie) Porter 1912–1987

Elmer Porter's Timeline

7 Records

1885
25 Aug 1885
Birth of Elmer Charles Porter in Hendricks County, Indiana, USA
Hendricks County, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
Elmer Charles Porter resided here in Scott, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
Scott, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Elmer Charles Porter resided here in Scott, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
Scott, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Elmer Charles Porter resided here in Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Elmer Charles Porter resided here in Walnut, Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
Walnut, Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 65
Elmer Charles Porter resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1955
26 Mar 1955
Age 70
Death of Elmer Charles Porter in Montgomery County, Indiana, USA
Montgomery County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1885
    Event Place: Hendricks County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 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
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Montgomery County, Indiana;index to Marriage Record 1860-1920 Inclusive Volum W. P. A. Original Record Located County Clerk's of; Book
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clark, Montgomery, Indiana; Roll: T625_457; Page: B; Enumeration District: 160
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 2340355
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scott, Montgomery, Indiana; Roll: 394; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0107
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Scott, Montgomery, Indiana; Roll: T624_371; Page: 11b; Enumeration District: 0163; FHL microfilm: 1374384
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Indianapolis Star; Publication Date: 27 Mar 1955; Publication Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; ,0.039941683,0.39310336,0.23724635&xid=3355
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: 4495; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 98-131

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Scott, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scott, Montgomery, Indiana; Roll: 394; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0107

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Scott, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Scott, Montgomery, Indiana; Roll: T624_371; Page: 11b; Enumeration District: 0163; FHL microfilm: 1374384

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clark, Montgomery, Indiana; Roll: T625_457; Page: B; Enumeration District: 160

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Walnut, Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 2340355

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: 4495; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 98-131

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marion
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: 4495; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 98-131

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marion, Indiana, 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

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1955
    Event Place: Montgomery County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Indianapolis Star; Publication Date: 27 Mar 1955; Publication Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; ,0.039941683,0.39310336,0.23724635&xid=3355
    [3] Web: Montgomery County, Indiana, U.S., Obituary Index, 1877-2010

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Ross, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Indianapolis Star; Publication Date: 27 Mar 1955; Publication Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; ,0.039941683,0.39310336,0.23724635&xid=3355
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