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Jacob Porter 1837–1873 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Dec 1837

Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 22 Feb 1873

Death Location: Elliott County, Kentucky, USA

Father: John Porter

Mother: Sarah Shew

Spouse(s): Martha McDavid

Children(s): Lavenia Porter, Sara Porter, William Porter, Nancy Porter, Rebecca Porter, Lucy Porter, George Porter

In 1837, Jacob Porter entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, USA, born to John Henry Porter And Sarah Sallie Shew. In 1850, Jacob Porter resided in District 54, Russell, Virginia. In 1863, Jacob Porter resided in Sub District, Kentucky, United States. Jacob Porter married Martha Mcdavid, and had children including George I Porter, Lavenia Vena Porter, Lucy C Porter, Nancy Jane Porter, Rebecca L Porter, Sara Etta Porter, William Nelson Porter. Jacob Porter passed away in 1873 in Elliott County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Jacob Porter entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, USA, born to John Henry Porter And Sarah Sallie Shew.
  • In 1850, Jacob Porter resided in District 54, Russell, Virginia.
  • In 1863, Jacob Porter resided in Sub District, Kentucky, United States.
  • Jacob Porter married Martha Mcdavid, and had children including George I Porter, Lavenia Vena Porter, Lucy C Porter, Nancy Jane Porter, Rebecca L Porter, Sara Etta Porter, William Nelson Porter.
  • Jacob Porter passed away in 1873 in Elliott County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Jacob Porter's Ancestors

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Jacob Porter
1837–1873
Birth Place: Russell County, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Henry Porter
1803–1872
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah ("Sallie") Shew
1810–1854
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob Porter's Descendants

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Jacob Porter (15 Dec 1837–22 Feb 1873) m. Martha McDavid (abt 1832–14 Jun 1903)
  1. 1. Lavenia ("Vena") Porter 1873–1929 m. Jasper (Allen) McBrayer 1873–1950
    1. 1. Golda Mcbrayer 1896–
    2. 2. Ethel (M) Mcbrayer 1899–
    3. 3. Mattie (S) Mcbrayer 1902–
    4. 4. Ida (R) Mcbrayer 1906–
    5. 5. George (W) Mcbrayer 1911–
  2. 2. Sara (Etta) Porter 1860–1929
  3. 3. William (Nelson) Porter 1863–1955
  4. 4. Nancy (Jane) Porter 1865–1954
  5. 5. Rebecca (L.) Porter 1867–1906
  6. 6. Lucy (C.) Porter 1870–
  7. 7. George (I.) Porter 1871–1955

Jacob Porter's Timeline

6 Records

1837
15 Dec 1837
Birth of Jacob Porter in Russell County, Virginia, USA
Russell County, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 13
Jacob Porter resided here in District 54, Russell, Virginia
District 54, Russell, Virginia
1863
1 July 1863
Age 26
Jacob Porter resided here in Sub District, Kentucky, United States
Sub District, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 33
Jacob Porter resided here in Precinct 4, Elliott, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 4, Elliott, Kentucky, United States
1873
22 Feb 1873
Age 36
Death of Jacob Porter in Elliott County, Kentucky, USA
Elliott County, Kentucky, USA
1873
22 Feb 1873
Age 36
Death of Jacob Porter in Elliott County, Kentucky, USA
Elliott County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1837
    Event Place: Russell County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 4, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: M593_459; Page: 471B; Image: 204; Family History Library Film: 545958
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 300B; Image: 171

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 300B; Image: 171

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Sub District, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Elliott, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 4, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: M593_459; Page: 471B; Image: 204; Family History Library Film: 545958

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newfoundland, Elliott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 4, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: M593_459; Page: 471B; Image: 204; Family History Library Film: 545958

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1873
    Event Place: Elliott County, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1873
    Event Place: Elliott County, Kentucky, USA

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