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Judge Horton Brooks Porter 1879–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 June 1879

Birth Location: Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 18 November 1963

Death Location: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA

Father: Dr. Porter

Mother: Atlanta Brooks

Spouse(s): Lillian Leech

Children(s): Horton Jr., Weldon Porter, Thomas Porter, Tom Porter

In 1879, Judge Horton Brooks Porter entered the world in Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA, born to Dr Thomas Kennedy Porter And Atlanta Brooks. In 1880, Judge Horton Brooks Porter resided in Hill, Texas, USA. In 1900, Judge Horton Brooks Porter resided in Dallas Ward 7, Dallas, Texas, USA. Judge Horton Brooks Porter married Lillian Ann Leech, and had children including Horton Brooks Porter Jr, Lillian A Porter, Thomas William Porter, Tom Porter, Weldon Leech Porter. Judge Horton Brooks Porter passed away in 1963 in Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Judge Horton Brooks Porter entered the world in Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA, born to Dr Thomas Kennedy Porter And Atlanta Brooks.
  • In 1880, Judge Horton Brooks Porter resided in Hill, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Judge Horton Brooks Porter resided in Dallas Ward 7, Dallas, Texas, USA.
  • Judge Horton Brooks Porter married Lillian Ann Leech, and had children including Horton Brooks Porter Jr, Lillian A Porter, Thomas William Porter, Tom Porter, Weldon Leech Porter.
  • Judge Horton Brooks Porter passed away in 1963 in Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dr. Porter
1853–1923
Birth Location: Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
DP
Atlanta Brooks
1858–1907
Birth Location: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
AB

Spouses(s)

Lillian Leech
1888–1978
Birth Location: Wingo, Graves, Kentucky, USA
LL

Children(s)

Horton Jr.
1910–1995
Birth Location: Hill, Texas, USA
HJ
Weldon Porter
1914–2000
Birth Location: Hill County, Texas, USA
WP
Thomas Porter
1917–1976
Birth Location: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
TP
Tom Porter
1918–
Birth Location: Texas, USA
TP

Judge Porter's Ancestors

Self
Judge Porter
1879–1963
Birth Place: Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Dr. Thomas Kennedy Porter
1853–1923
Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
Atlanta Brooks
1858–1907
Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Dr. (Josiah Horton) Porter
1824–1905
Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
Judith (Demaris) Clark
1829–1905
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr.
1801–1848
Geraldine Horton
1805–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Porter
1767–1832
Hannah Kennedy
1773–1816
Josiah Sheriff
1756–1827
Nancy White
1770–1842

Judge Porter's Descendants

1.
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Judge (Horton Brooks) Porter (16 June 1879–18 November 1963) m. Lillian (Ann) Leech (4 February 1888–25 December 1978)
  1. 1. Horton (Brooks Porter) Jr. 1910–1995
  2. 2. Weldon (Leech) Porter 1914–2000
  3. 3. Thomas (William) Porter 1917–1976 m. Agnes (Rose) Latson 1921–1986
    1. 1. Zachary (Ward) Porter 1951–1951
  4. 4. Tom Porter 1918–

Judge Porter's Timeline

10 Records

1879
16 June 1879
Birth of Judge Horton Brooks Porter in Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 1
Judge Horton Brooks Porter resided here in Hill, Texas, USA
Hill, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Judge Horton Brooks Porter resided here in Dallas Ward 7, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas Ward 7, Dallas, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Judge Horton Brooks Porter resided here in Hillsbro Ward 4, Hill, Texas, USA
Hillsbro Ward 4, Hill, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Judge Horton Brooks Porter resided here in Hillsboro Ward 4, Hill, Texas, USA
Hillsboro Ward 4, Hill, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Judge Horton Brooks Porter resided here in Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Judge Horton Brooks Porter resided here in Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
1940
1 April 1940
Age 61
Judge Horton Brooks Porter resided here in Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 63
Judge Horton Brooks Porter resided here in Hillsboro, Texas, USA
Hillsboro, Texas, USA
1963
18 November 1963
Age 84
Death of Judge Horton Brooks Porter in Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 June 1879
    Event Place: Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas; Roll: T627_4066; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 109-5
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 454-64-0428; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: 1956
    [5] U.S. Military Records, 1925: Official National Guard Register
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hillsboro Ward 4, Hill, Texas; Roll: T625_1818; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 829
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas; Roll: 2357; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 145.0; FHL microfilm: 2342091
    [8] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hill, Texas; Roll: 1311; Family History Film: 1255311; Page: 276A; Enumeration District: 070
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dallas Ward 7, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 1625; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1241625
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hillsbro Ward 4, Hill, Texas; Roll: T624_1564; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1375577

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hill, Texas; Roll: 1311; Family History Film: 1255311; Page: 276A; Enumeration District: 070

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dallas Ward 7, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dallas Ward 7, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 1625; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1241625

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hillsbro Ward 4, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hillsbro Ward 4, Hill, Texas; Roll: T624_1564; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1375577

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hillsboro Ward 4, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hillsboro Ward 4, Hill, Texas; Roll: T625_1818; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 829

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas; Roll: 2357; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 145.0; FHL microfilm: 2342091

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas; Roll: T627_4066; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 109-5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 April 1940
    Event Place: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas; Roll: T627_4066; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 109-5

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Hillsboro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Military Records, 1925: Official National Guard Register

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 November 1963
    Event Place: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 454-64-0428; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: 1956
    [3] Texas Death Index
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