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John Porter 1789–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1789

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: November 3, 1874

Death Location: Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, United States

Father: Nehemiah Porter

Mother: Martha Perley

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Green

Children(s): Elisabeth "Lissie", Elvira Porter, Mary Porter, Martin Porter

The story of John Porter began in 1789 in Virginia, USA. In 1830, John Porter resided in Fayette, Alabama, USA. John Porter married Elizabeth Green, and had children including Elisabeth B Lissie, Elvira Porter, Martin Porter, Mary Porter. John Porter passed away in 1874 in Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Porter began in 1789 in Virginia, USA.
  • In 1830, John Porter resided in Fayette, Alabama, USA.
  • John Porter married Elizabeth Green, and had children including Elisabeth B Lissie, Elvira Porter, Martin Porter, Mary Porter.
  • John Porter passed away in 1874 in Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nehemiah Porter
1746–1845
Birth Location: Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
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Martha Perley
1751–1837
Birth Location: Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
MP

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Green
1797–1880
Birth Location: Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
EG

Children(s)

Elisabeth "Lissie"
1830–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Elvira Porter
1841–
Birth Location: Alabama
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Mary Porter
1836–
Birth Location: Alabama
MP
Martin Porter
1858–
Birth Location: Alabama
MP

John Porter's Ancestors

Self
John Porter
1789–1874
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
Nehemiah Porter
1746–1845
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Martha ("Matty") Perley
1751–1837
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Samuel (Porter) Jr
1722–1750
Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay, British America, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Sarah Elliot
1727–1799
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, Colony
Samuel Perley*
1713–1753
Ipswich, Mass
RUTH HOWE
1722–1753
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Nehemiah PORTER
1698–1784
Hannah Smith
1702–1782
John Parley
1669–1725
Sara Dresser
1676–1759
Abraham Howe
1686–1770
Hepzibah Andrews
1691–1753
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lieut. (STORY)
1658–1753
Hazadiah Smith
1657–1735
Samuel Perley
1640–1725
Ruth Trumbull
1645–
Martha Thorley
1644–1700
Abraham Howe*
1649–1717
Sarah kids
1649–1732

John Porter's Descendants

1.
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John Porter (1789–November 3, 1874) m. Elizabeth Green (1797–1880)
  1. 1. Elisabeth (B.) "Lissie" 1830– m. Joseph Sprenger 1794–1880
    1. 1. Virgia Glover 1857–1943 m. George Glover 1855–1922
      1. 1. Joseph (Daniel) Glover 1875–1936 m. Lou (N) Glover 1883–1940 m. Nancy Vaughn 1876–
        1. 1. John (W) Glover 1899–1968 m. Nina (M.) Glover 1909–2002 m. Elsie Glover 1909– m. Nina (M.) Glover 1909–2002
        2. 2. Mary Glover 1902–
        3. 3. Maggie Thomas 1900–
        4. 4. Della (Mae) Glover 1904–
      2. 2. Rosey Glover 1879–1961
      3. 3. Virgis Glover 1898–1980
      4. 4. Dorsey Glover 1896–1945
      5. 5. Mary Glover 1885–
      6. 6. Riley Glover 1883–1949 m. Mary (B) Glover 1882–
        1. 1. George (Washington) Glover 1911–
        2. 2. Jessie Glover 1915–
        3. 3. Hubert Glover 1906–
        4. 4. Ruths Glover 1906–
        5. 5. Pearl Glover 1919–
        6. 6. Celie Glover 1908–
    2. 2. Rasa Springer 1875–
    3. 3. Winfield Springer 1872–
    4. 4. Rosy Springer 1874–
    5. 5. George Springer 1862–
    6. 6. John Springer 1857–
    7. 7. Annie Springer 1859–
  2. 2. Elvira Porter 1841–
  3. 3. Mary Porter 1836–
  4. 4. Martin Porter 1858– m. Lector (C) Porter 1868–
    1. 1. Rosa Porter 1905–
    2. 2. Wilma Porter 1907–
    3. 3. Kendrix Porter 1913–
    4. 4. Ida Porter 1896–
    5. 5. Ephram Porter 1893–

John Porter's Timeline

9 Records

1789
1789
Birth of John Porter in Lee, Virginia, United States
Lee, Virginia, United States
1812
1812
Age 23
John Porter was married in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 41
John Porter resided here in Fayette, Alabama, USA
Fayette, Alabama, USA
1850
1850
Age 61
John Porter resided here in Beat 3 Division 16, Fayette, Alabama, USA
Beat 3 Division 16, Fayette, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 71
John Porter resided here in Middle Division, Fayette, Alabama, USA
Middle Division, Fayette, Alabama, USA
1866
1866
Age 77
John Porter resided here in Fayette, Alabama
Fayette, Alabama
1867
1867
Age 78
John Porter resided here in Fayette, Alabama, USA
Fayette, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 81
John Porter resided here in Township 16 Range 13, Fayette, Alabama, USA
Township 16 Range 13, Fayette, Alabama, USA
1874
November 3, 1874
Age 85
Death of John Porter in Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, United States
Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1789
    Event Place: Lee, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Beat 3 Division 16, Fayette, Alabama; Roll: 5; Page: 30a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Fayette, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Fayette, Alabama; Series: M19; Roll: 3; Page: 199; Family History Library Film: 0002330

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Beat 3 Division 16, Fayette, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Beat 3 Division 16, Fayette, Alabama; Roll: 5; Page: 30a

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Middle Division, Fayette, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Census Non-population Schedules, Alabama, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: Fayette, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., State Census, 1820-1866

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Fayette, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Voter Registration

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 16 Range 13, Fayette, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1803-1910 ; Fiduciary Settlements, 1922-1930 ; General Index to Wills and Fiduciaries, 1803-1929; Author: Virginia. Circuit Court (Russell County)

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: November 3, 1874
    Event Place: Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, United States
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