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Leroy Porter 1923–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Dec 1923

Birth Location: Laredo, Webb, Texas, USA

Death Date: 13 Aug 1986

Death Location: Bandera, Bandera County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Elmer Porter

Mother: Gladys Lane

Spouse(s): Lillie Reeves

Children(s): Cynthia Porter

In 1923, Leroy Porter entered the world in Laredo, Webb, Texas, USA, born to Elmer Leete Porter And Gladys Evelyn Lane. In 1935, Leroy Porter resided in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts. In 1940, Leroy Porter resided in Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Leroy Porter married Lillie Melda Reeves, and had children including Cynthia Lynn Porter, Mary Lynn Porter. Leroy Porter passed away in 1986 in Bandera, Bandera County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Leroy Porter entered the world in Laredo, Webb, Texas, USA, born to Elmer Leete Porter And Gladys Evelyn Lane.
  • In 1935, Leroy Porter resided in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts.
  • In 1940, Leroy Porter resided in Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Leroy Porter married Lillie Melda Reeves, and had children including Cynthia Lynn Porter, Mary Lynn Porter.
  • Leroy Porter passed away in 1986 in Bandera, Bandera County, Texas, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leroy Porter's Ancestors

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Leroy Porter
1923–1986
Birth Place: Laredo, Webb, Texas, USA
Parents
Elmer Leete Porter
1907–1986
Vassalboro, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Gladys (Evelyn) Lane
1904–1977
Bandera, Bandera Cnty, Texas
Grandparents
James (Calvin) Lane
1870–1945
Kerr County, Texas, USA
Helen (Alexander) Patton
1871–1933
Curry Creek, Kendall County, Texas
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Lane
1836–1907
Amanda Smith
1852–1939
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Smith
1812–1885
Frances Short
1824–1869

Leroy Porter's Descendants

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Leroy Porter (17 Dec 1923–13 Aug 1986) m. Lillie (Melda) Reeves (15 Apr 1925–21 Jul 2009)
  1. 1. Cynthia (Lynn) Porter 1949–2014

Leroy Porter's Timeline

4 Records

1923
17 Dec 1923
Birth of Leroy Porter in Laredo, Webb, Texas, USA
Laredo, Webb, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 12
Leroy Porter resided here in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts
1940
1940
Age 17
Leroy Porter resided here in Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1986
13 Aug 1986
Age 63
Death of Leroy Porter in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1923
    Event Place: Laredo, Webb, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01587; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 5-275
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01587; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 5-275

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01587; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 5-275

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1986
    Event Place: San Antonio, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bandera, Bandera County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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