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Laura Porter 1821 – 1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1821

Birth Location: Vermont

Death Date: 4 Nov 1907

Death Location: Theresa, Jefferson, New York

Father: Samuel Porter

Mother: Lucy Porter

Spouse(s): Milton Cook

Children(s): Eliza Cook, Georg Cook, Milton Cook, Melvin Cook

The story of Laura Porter began in 1821 in Vermont. In 1855, Laura Porter resided in Theresa, Jefferson, New York. In 1860, Laura Porter resided in Theresa, Jefferson, New York. Laura Porter married Milton A Cook, and had children including Eliza Cook, Georg Cook, Milton Cook, Melvin D Cook. Laura Porter passed away in 1907 in Theresa, Jefferson, New York.

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Biography

  • The story of Laura Porter began in 1821 in Vermont.
  • In 1855, Laura Porter resided in Theresa, Jefferson, New York.
  • In 1860, Laura Porter resided in Theresa, Jefferson, New York.
  • Laura Porter married Milton A Cook, and had children including Eliza Cook, Georg Cook, Milton Cook, Melvin D Cook.
  • Laura Porter passed away in 1907 in Theresa, Jefferson, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Laura Porter's Ancestors

Self
Laura Porter
1821 – 1907
Birth Place: Vermont
Parents
Samuel Porter
1782 –
Lucy Porter
1781 –
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Laura Porter's Descendants

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Laura Porter (Apr 1821 – 4 Nov 1907) m. Milton (A) Cook (1820 – 1853)
  1. 1. Eliza Cook (abt 1847 – )
  2. 2. Georg Cook (abt 1848 – )
  3. 3. Milton Cook (abt 1852 – )
  4. 4. Melvin (D) Cook (Apr 1854 – ) m. Eleanor (Florence) Dillenback (abt 1864 – 23 Jan 1914)
    1. 1. Lavinia (Pearl) Cook (May 1883 – ) m. William Baker (abt 1867 – )
    2. 2. Leslie (George) Cook (Dec 1897 – )
    3. 3. Naomi (Leona) Cook (abt 1902 – )

Laura Porter's Timeline

6 Records

1821
Apr 1821
Birth of Laura Porter in Vermont
Vermont
1855
1855
Age 34
Laura Porter resided here in Theresa, Jefferson, New York
Theresa, Jefferson, New York
1860
1860
Age 39
Laura Porter resided here in Theresa, Jefferson, New York
Theresa, Jefferson, New York
1865
1865
Age 44
Laura Porter resided here in Theresa, Jefferson, New York
Theresa, Jefferson, New York
1900
1900
Age 79
Laura Porter resided here in Theresa, Jefferson, New York
Theresa, Jefferson, New York
1907
4 Nov 1907
Age 86
Death of Laura Porter in Theresa, Jefferson, New York
Theresa, Jefferson, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1821
    Event Place: Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1855
    [2] New York, State Census, 1865
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1241042
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York; Page: 749; Family History Library Film: 803762

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York; Page: 749; Family History Library Film: 803762

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1241042

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1907
    Event Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York

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