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Herbert Porter 1877–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Aug 1877

Birth Location: Prairie Ronde Twp, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan

Death Date: 15 Aug 1944

Death Location: Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: William Porter

Mother: Esther 👰

Spouse(s): Gracie 👰

Children(s): Ivan Porter, Iva Porter, Luella Porter

In 1877, Herbert Porter entered the world in Prairie Ronde Twp, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan, born to William Galloway Porter And Esther Godbolt. In 1910, Herbert Porter resided in Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. In 1917, Herbert Porter resided in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA. Herbert Porter married Gracie B Abbot, and had children including Iva V Porter, Ivan M Porter, Luella E Porter. Herbert Porter passed away in 1944 in Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1877, Herbert Porter entered the world in Prairie Ronde Twp, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan, born to William Galloway Porter And Esther Godbolt.
  • In 1910, Herbert Porter resided in Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1917, Herbert Porter resided in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA.
  • Herbert Porter married Gracie B Abbot, and had children including Iva V Porter, Ivan M Porter, Luella E Porter.
  • Herbert Porter passed away in 1944 in Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Porter
1830–1902
Birth Location: Southery, Norfolk, England
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Esther 👰
1842–1910
Birth Location: England
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Spouses(s)

Gracie 👰
1880–1930
Birth Location: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America
G👰

Children(s)

Ivan Porter
1905–1982
Birth Location: Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America
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Iva Porter
1906–
Birth Location: Michigan
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Luella Porter
1909–
Birth Location: Michigan
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Herbert Porter's Ancestors

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Herbert Porter
1877–1944
Birth Place: Prairie Ronde Twp, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan
Parents
William Galloway Porter
1830–1902
Southery, Norfolk, England
Esther (Godbolt) 👰
1842–1910
England
Grandparents
William (Galloway) Porter
1790–1871
Southery, Norfolk, England
Mary Pockett
1792–1855
Southery, Norfolk, England
Great-Grandparents
Perry Porter
1762–1835
Mary Pecket
1765–1834
William Peckett
1762–1839
Jane Lawrence
1765–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Porter
1736–1794
Alice Pigott
1737–1789
John Piggot
1733–1818
Rebecca Gallaway
1734–1794
John Peckett
1725–

Herbert Porter's Descendants

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Herbert Porter (30 Aug 1877–15 Aug 1944) m. Gracie (B. Abbot) 👰 (31 Dec 1880–4 Mar 1930)
  1. 1. Ivan (M.) Porter 1905–1982 m. Norrine (Louise Newkirk) 👰 1907–2003
  2. 2. Iva (V) Porter 1906–
  3. 3. Luella (E) Porter 1909–

Herbert Porter's Timeline

8 Records

1877
30 Aug 1877
Birth of Herbert Porter in Prairie Ronde Twp, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan
Prairie Ronde Twp, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 33
Herbert Porter resided here in Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 40
Herbert Porter resided here in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA
Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 43
Herbert Porter resided here in Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 53
Herbert Porter resided here in Prairie Ronde, Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Prairie Ronde, Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 58
Herbert Porter resided here in Prairie Rondi, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Prairie Rondi, Kalamazoo, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 63
Herbert Porter resided here in Prairie Roude Twp, Prairie Rondi, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Prairie Roude Twp, Prairie Rondi, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
1944
15 Aug 1944
Age 67
Death of Herbert Porter in 7395 West U Avenue, Prairie Ronde Twp, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan
7395 West U Avenue, Prairie Ronde Twp, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1877
    Event Place: Prairie Ronde Twp, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Prairie Rondi, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01773; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 39-64
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: T625_776; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 188
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 2340733
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Kalamazoo County
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: T624_655; Page: 2b; Enumeration District: 0160; FHL microfilm: 1374668
    [6] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 74; Film Description: 1902 Calhoun-1902 Kalkaska
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: T624_655; Page: 2b; Enumeration District: 0160; FHL microfilm: 1374668

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Kalamazoo County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: T625_776; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 188

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Prairie Ronde, Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 2340733

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Prairie Rondi, Kalamazoo, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Prairie Rondi, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01773; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 39-64

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Prairie Roude Twp, Prairie Rondi, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Prairie Rondi, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01773; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 39-64

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Prairie Ronde, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 74; Film Description: 1902 Calhoun-1902 Kalkaska

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1944
    Event Place: 7395 West U Avenue, Prairie Ronde Twp, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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