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James William Porter 1843–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Aug 1843

Birth Location: Mount William, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 25 Aug 1909

Death Location: Westville, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: John Porter

Mother: Ruth Hatch

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Watters

Children(s): Sarah Porter

In 1843, James William Porter entered the world in Mount William, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to John Porter And Ruth Hatch. In 1871, James William Porter resided in Albion Mines, Pictou, Nova Scotia. In 1881, James William Porter resided in Albion, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. James William Porter married Elizabeth Watters, and had children including Sarah Agnes Porter. James William Porter passed away in 1909 in Westville, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1843, James William Porter entered the world in Mount William, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to John Porter And Ruth Hatch.
  • In 1871, James William Porter resided in Albion Mines, Pictou, Nova Scotia.
  • In 1881, James William Porter resided in Albion, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • James William Porter married Elizabeth Watters, and had children including Sarah Agnes Porter.
  • James William Porter passed away in 1909 in Westville, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Porter
1785–1866
Birth Location: dumfries and galloway, Scotland
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Ruth Hatch
1802–1883
Birth Location: –
RH

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Watters
1844–1906
Birth Location: Nova Scotia
EW

Children(s)

Sarah Porter
1864–1946
Birth Location: Mount William, Nova Scotia
SP

James Porter's Ancestors

Self
James Porter
1843–1909
Birth Place: Mount William, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
John Porter
1785–1866
dumfries and galloway, Scotland
Ruth Hatch
1802–1883
Grandparents
Agnes (Nancy) Crockett
1768–1853
Colvend and Southwick, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
William Hatch
1744–1841
New London, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mary (Elizabeth) Kielar
1774–1841
Great-Grandparents
++ Crockett
1742–1790
Margaret Young
1743–1817
Johann Keiler
1744–1800
Hannah Strange
1758–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
++ Crockett
1715–1797
John II
1721–
Johann Keller
1699–1769
Maria Breh
1710–

James Porter's Descendants

1.
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James (William) Porter (19 Aug 1843–25 Aug 1909) m. Elizabeth Watters (14 Feb 1844–1906)
  1. 1. Sarah (Agnes) Porter 1864–1946 m. Daniel (William) Stewart^ –1944 m. Daniel (William) Stewart^ 1856–1944
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Stewart 1884–1949 m. James (Andrew) Watters 1877–1955
      1. 1. Harry (Milton) Watters 1922–1979 m. Martha (M) Crook 1923–1992
      2. 2. Howard Watters 1924–
      3. 3. James (Robert) Watters 1920–1998
    2. 2. Harry (M) Stewart 1894–
    3. 3. James (William) Stewart 1900–1958
    4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Stewart 1884–1949

James Porter's Timeline

5 Records

1843
19 Aug 1843
Birth of James William Porter in Mount William, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mount William, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada
1871
abt 1871
Age 28
James William Porter resided here in Albion Mines, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Albion Mines, Pictou, Nova Scotia
1881
1881
Age 38
James William Porter resided here in Albion, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
Albion, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
1891
1891
Age 48
James William Porter resided here in Westville, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
Westville, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
1909
25 Aug 1909
Age 66
Death of James William Porter in Westville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Westville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Aug 1843
    Event Place: Mount William, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Westville, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; Roll: T-6320; Family No: 171
    [2] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Albion, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13175; Page: 12; Family No: 58
    [3] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Albion Mines, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10560; Page: 36; Family No: 124
    [4] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: Albion Mines, Pictou, Nova Scotia
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Albion Mines, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10560; Page: 36; Family No: 124

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Albion, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Albion, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13175; Page: 12; Family No: 58

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Westville, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Westville, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; Roll: T-6320; Family No: 171

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1909
    Event Place: Westville, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Nova Scotia, Canada, Deaths, 1864-1877, 1890-1970, Nova Scotia Archives; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Death Registrations: 1864–1877; 1908–1970; Volume Number: 14; Page Number: 70
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Westville, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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