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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: James Walker Memorial Hospital, Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC

Father: David Porter

Mother: Mary Bledsoe

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

Children(s): Joeseph Porter, Mary Porter, Donna Hobbs, David Porter, Infant Porter

In 1907, Harry Joseph Porter entered the world in Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC, born to David James Porter and Mary Ellen Bledsoe. 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 Merritt, Mary Margaret Porter, Jewell Ira Jackson, and had children including Joeseph Lee Porter, Mary Catherine Porter, Donna Porter Hobbs, David James Porter, Infant Girl Porter. Harry Joseph Porter passed away in 1963 in James Walker Memorial Hospital, Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.

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Biography

  • In 1907, Harry Joseph Porter entered the world in Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC, born to David James Porter and Mary Ellen Bledsoe.
  • 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 Merritt, Mary Margaret Porter, Jewell Ira Jackson, and had children including Joeseph Lee Porter, Mary Catherine Porter, Donna Porter Hobbs, David James Porter, Infant Girl Porter.
  • Harry Joseph Porter passed away in 1963 in James Walker Memorial Hospital, Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.

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)

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

Children(s)

Joeseph Porter
1948 –
Birth Location: New Hanover County, North Carolina
JP
Mary Porter
1951 – 2018
Birth Location: New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
MP
Donna Hobbs
1953 –
Birth Location: New Hanover County, North Carolina
DH
David Porter
1955 –
Birth Location: New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
DP
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
Rebecca Strickland
North Carolina
Giles (William) Bledsoe
1831 – 1889
North Carolina
Elizabeth (Beamer -) 02
1855 –
Great-Grandparents
John Porter
1822 – 1869
Elizabeth Ukn
1823 –
Edward Strickland
1814 – 1897
Elizabeth Thornton
1811 – 1900
Jacob Bledsoe
1799 – 1877
Mary Robards
1801 – 1881
Giles Bledsoe
1835 –
Elizabeth Beamer
2nd-Great-Grandparents
unknown Porter
Rebecca
1782 – 1855
Henry Cresswell
Nathan Strickland
1768 – 1860
Edith Smith
1768 – 1860
Nathaniel Thornton
1760 – 1821
Selah Eldridge
1753 – 1826
Jacob BLEDSOE
1762 – 1848
Ruth
1763 – 1829
Col. Robards
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. Jewell Merritt (ABT 1909 – ) m. Mary (Margaret) Porter (3 November 1925 – 21 November 2008) m. Jewell (Ira) Jackson (12 January 1909 – 1 May 2003)
  1. 1. Joeseph (Lee) Porter (17 04 1948 – ) m. Melissa
    1. 1. Joseph (James) Porter (22 12 1987 – )
    2. 2. Moment Porter (28 12 1974 – )
  2. 2. Mary (Catherine) Porter (03 11 1951 – 25 Dec 2018) m. Joseph (Lansing) Smith (abt 1953 – ) m. Gary (sipe) Criss m. John (Trent) McDonald (1962 – 27 Dec 2020)
    1. 1. camilla (sue) guyton (Apr 1972 – ) m. Jerry (Shane) Guyton (19 Oct 1976 – ) m. William Benson (01 07 1966 – )
      1. 1. Gracie (Alyssa) Guyton (29 May – )
      2. 2. William (Zachary) Benson (8 Sep 1993 – )
    2. 2. Catherine (Paige) McDonald (22 Mar 1983 – )
  3. 3. Donna (Porter) Hobbs (17 04 1953 – )
    1. 1. Jeremy (Patrick) Breen (14 Nov 1972 – )
    2. 2. Patience (Marie) Watkins (27 Dec 1973 – ) m. Billy (Joseph) Watkins (1 Sep 1970 – )
      1. 1. Kayla Watkins (23 10 1991 – )
        1. 1. Peyton (Lynn-Marie) Watkins (11 05 2011 – )
      2. 2. Joseph (Kyle) Watkins (29 09 1997 – )
  4. 4. David (James) Porter (21 05 1955 – ) m. Terry nance
    1. 1. Heath Porter (01 02 1988 – )
  5. 5. Infant (Girl) Porter (19 August 1930 – 19 August 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. WWII 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, 1908-2004
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011

    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. WWII 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, 1908-2004
    [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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