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Harry Joseph Porter 1907–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jan 1907

Birth Location: Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC

Death Date: 10 SEP 1963

Death Location: Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA

Father: David Porter

Mother: Mary Bledsoe

Spouse(s): Mary Porter, Jewell Merritt, Jewell Jackson

Children(s): Mary Porter, Infant Porter

The story of Harry Joseph Porter began in 1907 in Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC. In 1920, Harry Joseph Porter resided in Harnett, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA. In 1930, Harry Joseph Porter resided in Harnett, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA. Harry Joseph Porter married Jewell Ira Jackson, Jewell Merritt, Mary Margaret Porter, and had children including David James Porter, Donna Porter Hobbs, Infant Girl Porter, Joeseph Lee Porter, Mary Catherine Porter. Harry Joseph Porter passed away in 1963 in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Harry Joseph Porter began in 1907 in Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.
  • In 1920, Harry Joseph Porter resided in Harnett, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Harry Joseph Porter resided in Harnett, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA.
  • Harry Joseph Porter married Jewell Ira Jackson, Jewell Merritt, Mary Margaret Porter, and had children including David James Porter, Donna Porter Hobbs, Infant Girl Porter, Joeseph Lee Porter, Mary Catherine Porter.
  • Harry Joseph Porter passed away in 1963 in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Porter
1875–1926
Birth Location: New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
DP
Mary Bledsoe
1886–1956
Birth Location: Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, USA
MB

Spouses(s)

Mary Porter
1925–2008
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
MP
Jewell Merritt
1909–
Birth Location: Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC
JM
Jewell Jackson
1909–2003
Birth Location: Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
JJ

Children(s)

Mary Porter
1951–2018
Birth Location: New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
MP
Infant Porter
1930–1930
Birth Location: Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
IP

Harry Porter's Ancestors

Self
Harry Porter
1907–1963
Birth Place: Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC
Parents
David James Porter
1875–1926
New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Ellen) Bledsoe
1886–1956
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (H.) Porter
1844–1922
North Carolina, USA
Giles (William) Bledsoe
1831–1889
North Carolina
Elizabeth (Beamer -) 02
1855–
Great-Grandparents
John Porter
1822–1869
Elizabeth Ukn
1823–
Jacob Bledsoe
1799–1877
Mary Robards
1801–1881
Giles Bledsoe
1835–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rebecca
1782–1855
Jacob Lt.
1762–1848
Ruth
1763–1829
Col. Jr.
1779–1842
Ann Robards
1783–1836

Harry Porter's Descendants

1.
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Harry (Joseph) Porter (20 Jan 1907–10 SEP 1963) m. Mary (Margaret) Porter (3 November 1925–21 November 2008) m. Jewell Merritt (ABT 1909–) m. Jewell (Ira) Jackson (12 January 1909–1 May 2003)
  1. 1. Mary (Catherine) Porter 1951–2018
  2. 2. Infant (Girl) Porter 1930–1930

Harry Porter's Timeline

5 Records

1907
20 Jan 1907
Birth of Harry Joseph Porter in Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC
Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC
1920
1920
Age 13
Harry Joseph Porter resided here in Harnett, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Harnett, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 23
Harry Joseph Porter resided here in Harnett, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Harnett, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 33
Harry Joseph Porter resided here in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
1963
10 SEP 1963
Age 56
Death of Harry Joseph Porter in James Walker Memorial Hospital, Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC
James Walker Memorial Hospital, Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1907
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 296
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Harnett, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1312; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 92; Image: 670
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Harnett, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: 1709; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 1115.0; FHL microfilm: 2341443
    [5] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Harnett, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Harnett, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1312; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 92; Image: 670

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Harnett, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Harnett, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: 1709; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 1115.0; FHL microfilm: 2341443

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 296

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 SEP 1963
    Event Place: James Walker Memorial Hospital, Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [2] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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