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John Ward Porter 1901–1993 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Oct 1901

Birth Location: Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA

Death Date: 1993

Death Location: Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA

Father: Charlie Porter

Mother: Corine Welch

Spouse(s): Bertha McClure

Children(s): Larita Porter

In 1901, John Ward Porter entered the world in Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA, born to Charlie Mann Porter And Corine Welch. In 1910, John Ward Porter resided in Angelina County, Texas, USA. In 1920, John Ward Porter resided in Angelina County, Texas, USA. John Ward Porter married Bertha Olevia Mcclure, and had children including Larita Porter. John Ward Porter passed away in 1993 in Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1901, John Ward Porter entered the world in Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA, born to Charlie Mann Porter And Corine Welch.
  • In 1910, John Ward Porter resided in Angelina County, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, John Ward Porter resided in Angelina County, Texas, USA.
  • John Ward Porter married Bertha Olevia Mcclure, and had children including Larita Porter.
  • John Ward Porter passed away in 1993 in Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charlie Porter
1868–1951
Birth Location: Newton County, Texas, USA
CP
Corine Welch
1871–1936
Birth Location: Texas, USA
CW

Spouses(s)

Bertha McClure
1907–1996
Birth Location: Ora, Angelina County, Texas, USA
BM

Children(s)

Larita Porter
1932–2025
Birth Location: Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA
LP

John Porter's Ancestors

Self
John Porter
1901–1993
Birth Place: Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA
Parents
Charlie Mann Porter
1868–1951
Newton County, Texas, USA
Corine Welch
1871–1936
Texas, USA
Grandparents
James (Jim Eason) Russell
1824–1903
Fayette County, Tennessee, USA
Nancy (Ellen Helen) Welch
1835–1896
Marion County, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Welch
1799–1864
Annie Watson
1799–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Welch
1763–1840
Margaret McCullough
1767–1835

John Porter's Descendants

1.
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John (Ward) Porter (16 Oct 1901–1993) m. Bertha (Olevia) McClure (14 Dec 1907–1996)
  1. 1. Larita Porter 1932–2025 m. Billy (Jay) Cutchshaw 1931–1968

John Porter's Timeline

12 Records

1901
16 Oct 1901
Birth of John Ward Porter in Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA
Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 9
John Ward Porter resided here in Angelina County, Texas, USA
Angelina County, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 19
John Ward Porter resided here in Angelina County, Texas, USA
Angelina County, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 19
John Ward Porter resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 29
John Ward Porter resided here in Angelina County, Texas, USA
Angelina County, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 34
John Ward Porter resided here in Ewing, Angelina County, Texas, USA
Ewing, Angelina County, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 39
John Ward Porter resided here in Angelina County, Texas, USA
Angelina County, Texas, USA
1942
16 Feb 1942
Age 41
John Ward Porter resided here in Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA
Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA
1949
17 May 1949
Age 48
John Ward Porter resided here in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
1954
1954
Age 53
John Ward Porter resided here in Texas, USA
Texas, USA
1993
2 Jan 1993
Age 92
Death of John Ward Porter in Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA
Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA
1993
1993
Age 92
Burial of John Ward Porter in Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA
Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1901
    Event Place: Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1195
    [3] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, TX; Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Angelina, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-03978; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 3-18
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Angelina, Texas; Roll: T625_1773; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 14
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Angelina, Texas; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2342022
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Angelina, Texas; Roll: T624_1527; Page: 15a; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1375540
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Angelina County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Angelina, Texas; Roll: T624_1527; Page: 15a; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1375540

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Angelina County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Angelina, Texas; Roll: T625_1773; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 14

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Angelina County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Angelina, Texas; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2342022

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Ewing, Angelina County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Angelina, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-03978; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 3-18

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Angelina County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Angelina, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-03978; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 3-18

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1942
    Event Place: Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1195

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 May 1949
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Publication Date: 17 May 1949; Publication Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1993
    Event Place: Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Huntington, Angelina, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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