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James Porter 1802 – 1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 Oct 1802

Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1874

Death Location: Wayne County, West Virginia, USA

Father: James Porter

Mother: Susannah Keith

Spouse(s): Rachel Daniels

Children(s): Susan Porter

The story of James Porter Jr began in 1802 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA, with parents James Porter and Susannah Elizabeth Keith. As an adult, James Porter Jr wed Rachel Daniels. Their household included Susan Elizabeth Porter. James Porter Jr's life came to an end in 1874 in Wayne County, West Virginia, USA.

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Parents

James Porter
1781 – 1830
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
JP
Susannah Keith
1772 – 1853
Birth Location: Grayson County, Virginia, USA
SK

Spouses(s)

Rachel Daniels
1802 – 1880
Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Susan Porter
1829 – 1862
Birth Location: Grayson, Virginia, USA
SP

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 05 Oct 1802
    Event Place: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 1874
    Event Place: Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
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