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Emma J. Porter 1857–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Oct 1857

Birth Location: Bloomington, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 18 Aug 1938

Death Location: Downs, McLean County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Samul Porter

Mother: Sarah Hampton

Spouse(s): James Whitwood

Children(s): Grace Whitwood, Edward Whitwood, May Whitwood, Jay Whitwood, Amy Whitwood

In 1857, Emma J. Porter entered the world in Bloomington, Illinois, USA, born to Samul Porter And Sarah Louisia Hampton. In 1860, Emma J. Porter resided in Hudson, McLean, Illinois, USA. In 1870, Emma J. Porter resided in Hudson, McLean, Illinois, USA. Emma J. Porter married James Whitwood, and had children including Amy Harriet Whitwood, Edward P Whitwood, Grace Ethel Whitwood, Jay J Whitwood, May E Whitwood. Emma J. Porter passed away in 1938 in Downs, McLean County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Emma J. Porter entered the world in Bloomington, Illinois, USA, born to Samul Porter And Sarah Louisia Hampton.
  • In 1860, Emma J. Porter resided in Hudson, McLean, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1870, Emma J. Porter resided in Hudson, McLean, Illinois, USA.
  • Emma J. Porter married James Whitwood, and had children including Amy Harriet Whitwood, Edward P Whitwood, Grace Ethel Whitwood, Jay J Whitwood, May E Whitwood.
  • Emma J. Porter passed away in 1938 in Downs, McLean County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samul Porter
1830–
Birth Location: Ohio
SP
Sarah Hampton
1834–1901
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
SH

Spouses(s)

James Whitwood
1840–
Birth Location: England
JW

Children(s)

Grace Whitwood
1880–1957
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
GW
Edward Whitwood
1881–
Birth Location: Illinois
EW
May Whitwood
1884–
Birth Location: Illinois
MW
Jay Whitwood
1886–
Birth Location: Illinois
JW
Amy Whitwood
1893–1968
Birth Location: Holder McLea, Illinois
AW

Emma Porter's Ancestors

Self
Emma Porter
1857–1938
Birth Place: Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Parents
Samul Porter
1830–
Ohio
Sarah (Louisia) Hampton
1834–1901
Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Jeremiah Hampton
1792–1854
Fauquier County, Virginia, United States of America
Pamelia Worster
1801–1885
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Hampton
1762–1803
2nd-Great-Grandparents
GD Sr
1717–1790
GD Harrison
1733–1776

Emma Porter's Descendants

1.
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Emma (J.) Porter (29 Oct 1857–18 Aug 1938) m. James Whitwood (Aug 1840–)
  1. 1. Grace (Ethel) Whitwood 1880–1957
  2. 2. Edward (P) Whitwood 1881–
  3. 3. May (E.) Whitwood 1884–
  4. 4. Jay (J.) Whitwood 1886–
  5. 5. Amy (Harriet) Whitwood 1893–1968 m. Melvin (Charles) Brewer 1896–1979

Emma Porter's Timeline

10 Records

1857
29 Oct 1857
Birth of Emma J. Porter in Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Bloomington, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 3
Emma J. Porter resided here in Hudson, McLean, Illinois, USA
Hudson, McLean, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 13
Emma J. Porter resided here in Hudson, McLean, Illinois, USA
Hudson, McLean, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 23
Emma J. Porter resided here in Old Town, McLean, Illinois, USA
Old Town, McLean, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 43
Emma J. Porter resided here in Oldtown, McLean, Illinois, USA
Oldtown, McLean, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
Emma J. Porter resided here in Oldtown, McLean, Illinois, USA
Oldtown, McLean, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 63
Emma J. Porter resided here in Oldtown, McLean, Illinois, USA
Oldtown, McLean, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 73
Emma J. Porter resided here in Oldtown, McLean, Illinois, USA
Oldtown, McLean, Illinois, USA
1938
16 Aug 1938
Age 81
Death of Emma J. Porter in Old Town, McLean, Illinois
Old Town, McLean, Illinois
1938
18 Aug 1938
Age 81
Burial of Emma J. Porter in Downs, McLean County, Illinois, United States of America
Downs, McLean County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1857
    Event Place: Bloomington, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oldtown, McLean, Illinois; Roll: T625_387; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 147
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oldtown, McLean, Illinois; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 2340271
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Old Town, McLean, Illinois; Roll: 230; Page: 400D; Enumeration District: 170
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hudson, McLean, Illinois; Roll: M593_259; Page: 450A; Family History Library Film: 545757
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oldtown, McLean, Illinois; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1240323
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hudson, McLean, Illinois; Roll: M653_204; Page: 179; Family History Library Film: 803204
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oldtown, McLean, Illinois; Roll: T624_306; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1374319
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hudson, McLean, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hudson, McLean, Illinois; Roll: M653_204; Page: 179; Family History Library Film: 803204

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hudson, McLean, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hudson, McLean, Illinois; Roll: M593_259; Page: 450A; Family History Library Film: 545757

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Old Town, McLean, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Old Town, McLean, Illinois; Roll: 230; Page: 400D; Enumeration District: 170

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Oldtown, McLean, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oldtown, McLean, Illinois; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1240323

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Oldtown, McLean, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oldtown, McLean, Illinois; Roll: T624_306; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1374319

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Oldtown, McLean, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oldtown, McLean, Illinois; Roll: T625_387; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Oldtown, McLean, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oldtown, McLean, Illinois; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 2340271

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Holder, Old Town, McLean, Ill.
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1938
    Event Place: Old Town, McLean, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1938
    Event Place: Downs, McLean County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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