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Elva Mary Porter 1887–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1887

Birth Location: Kansas

Death Date: 20 Mar 1957

Death Location: Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL

Father: John Porter

Mother: Sarah League

Spouse(s): Horace Riggs

Children(s): Florence Riggs, Kathryn Riggs, Horace Jr, Hattie Riggs

In 1887, Elva Mary Porter entered the world in Kansas, born to John Wesley Porter And Sarah Ann League. In 1900, Elva Mary Porter resided in Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas, USA. In 1916, Elva Mary Porter resided in Tampa, Florida, USA. Elva Mary Porter married Horace Lester Riggs, and had children including Florence Riggs, Hattie Riggs, Horace Riggs Jr, Kathryn Riggs. Elva Mary Porter passed away in 1957 in Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Elva Mary Porter entered the world in Kansas, born to John Wesley Porter And Sarah Ann League.
  • In 1900, Elva Mary Porter resided in Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1916, Elva Mary Porter resided in Tampa, Florida, USA.
  • Elva Mary Porter married Horace Lester Riggs, and had children including Florence Riggs, Hattie Riggs, Horace Riggs Jr, Kathryn Riggs.
  • Elva Mary Porter passed away in 1957 in Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elva Porter's Ancestors

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Elva Porter
1887–1957
Birth Place: Kansas
Parents
John Wesley Porter
1853–1914
Illinois
Sarah (Ann) League
1853–1902
Illinois
Grandparents
George (Stephen League) Rev.
1806–1872
Virginia
Mary (Catherine (twin)) Etherton
1815–1902
Green County, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Thomas League
–1845
William Etherton
1790–1840
Mary Elkin
1795–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George League
1761–1806
Nancy Morris
1765–1806

Elva Porter's Descendants

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Elva (Mary) Porter (Apr 1887–20 Mar 1957) m. Horace (Lester) Riggs (1880–15 JUL 1933)
  1. 1. Florence Riggs 1904–
  2. 2. Kathryn Riggs 1913–1973
  3. 3. Horace (Riggs) Jr 1917–1995 m. Stella (Elizabeth) Shepardson 1917–2006
    1. 1. Dennis Riggs 1944–1983
  4. 4. Hattie Riggs 1920–

Elva Porter's Timeline

7 Records

1887
Apr 1887
Birth of Elva Mary Porter in Kansas
Kansas
1900
1900
Age 13
Elva Mary Porter resided here in Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
1916
1916
Age 29
Elva Mary Porter resided here in Tampa, Florida, USA
Tampa, Florida, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Elva Mary Porter resided here in West Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
West Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Elva Mary Porter resided here in Mango, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
Mango, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Elva Mary Porter resided here in Precinct 62, Hillsborough, Florida
Precinct 62, Hillsborough, Florida
1957
20 Mar 1957
Age 70
Death of Elva Mary Porter in Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL
Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1887
    Event Place: Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, State Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida; Roll: T625_222; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 128
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mango, Hillsborough, Florida; Roll: 321; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0150; Image: 302.0; FHL microfilm: 2340056
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas; Roll: 478; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1240478
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Iowa, Doniphan, Kansas; Roll: 478; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1240478

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Tampa, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida; Roll: T625_222; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 128

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mango, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mango, Hillsborough, Florida; Roll: 321; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0150; Image: 302.0; FHL microfilm: 2340056

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Precinct 62, Hillsborough, Florida
    Record Source: Florida, State Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1957
    Event Place: Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL

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