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Porter Homer Hill 1887–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 December 1887

Birth Location: Terra Alta, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 28 Feb 1947

Death Location: Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: John Hill

Mother: Evaline Fraley

Spouse(s): Ida Helsel

Children(s): Victor Hill, William Hill, Elizabeth Hill, Josephine Hill

In 1887, Porter Homer Hill entered the world in Terra Alta, West Virginia, USA, born to John Wellington Hill And Evaline Fraley. In 1900, Porter Homer Hill resided in Portland, Preston, West Virginia, USA. Porter Homer Hill married Ida Viola Helsel, and had children including Elizabeth Jane Hill, Josephine P Hill, Victor Hill, William F Hill. Porter Homer Hill passed away in 1947 in Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Porter Homer Hill entered the world in Terra Alta, West Virginia, USA, born to John Wellington Hill And Evaline Fraley.
  • In 1900, Porter Homer Hill resided in Portland, Preston, West Virginia, USA.
  • Porter Homer Hill married Ida Viola Helsel, and had children including Elizabeth Jane Hill, Josephine P Hill, Victor Hill, William F Hill.
  • Porter Homer Hill passed away in 1947 in Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Hill
1843–1915
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
JH
Evaline Fraley
1850–1920
Birth Location: Terra Dita, West Virginia
EF

Spouses(s)

Ida Helsel
1886–1972
Birth Location: –
IH

Children(s)

Victor Hill
1909–1983
Birth Location: So Fork, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
VH
William Hill
1913–1988
Birth Location: West Virginia
WH
Elizabeth Hill
1920–2017
Birth Location: Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia
EH
Josephine Hill
1924–1974
Birth Location: West Virginia
JH

Porter Hill's Ancestors

Self
Porter Hill
1887–1947
Birth Place: Terra Alta, West Virginia, USA
Parents
John Wellington Hill
1843–1915
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Evaline Fraley
1850–1920
Terra Dita, West Virginia
Grandparents
George (W.) Fraley
1812–1863
Maryland
Rachael (Jane) Amos
1818–1887
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Frederick Fraley
1786–
Eleanora McHenry
1775–
James Amos
1773–1823
Sarah Swingley
1793–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Frohlich
1756–1830
Anna Wilhide
1756–1822
Henry McHenry
1755–
Johanna Ogle
1755–
Robert Amos
1741–1818
Martha McComas
1745–1832

Porter Hill's Descendants

1.
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Porter (Homer) Hill (11 December 1887–28 Feb 1947) m. Ida (Viola) Helsel (30 December 1886–13 March 1972)
  1. 1. Victor Hill 1909–1983
  2. 2. William (F) Hill 1913–1988
  3. 3. Elizabeth (Jane) Hill 1920–2017 m. Richard (Edward) Stemple 1912–1985
  4. 4. Josephine (P) Hill 1924–1974

Porter Hill's Timeline

8 Records

1884
11 Dec 1884
Birth of Porter Homer Hill in Terra Alta, West Virginia, USA
Terra Alta, West Virginia, USA
1887
11 December 1887
Birth of Porter Homer Hill in Terra Alta, West Virginia, USA
Terra Alta, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Porter Homer Hill resided here in Portland, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Portland, Preston, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
Porter Homer Hill resided here in South Fork, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
South Fork, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 30
Porter Homer Hill resided here in Preston County, West Virginia, USA
Preston County, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Porter Homer Hill resided here in Portland, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Portland, Preston, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Porter Homer Hill resided here in Terra Alta, Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Terra Alta, Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia, USA
1947
28 Feb 1947
Age 60
Death of Porter Homer Hill in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1884
    Event Place: Terra Alta, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 008701-011250
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 December 1887
    Event Place: Terra Alta, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Portland, Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Fork, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Fork, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1325; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0152; FHL microfilm: 1375338

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Preston County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Preston County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Portland, Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1969; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 139

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Terra Alta, Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2342286

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1947
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 008701-011250
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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