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Porter Martin 1897–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 Jul 1897

Birth Location: West Virginia, United States

Death Date: Jan 1985

Death Location: Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: William MARTIN

Mother: Mary PITZER

Spouse(s): Bessie DAY, Agnes Kopnski

Children(s): Clair Martin, Shirl Martin, Clara Martin, Edra Martin, Margaret Martin

The story of Porter Martin began in 1897 in West Virginia, United States. In 1910, Porter Martin resided in Fetterman, Taylor, West Virginia. Porter Martin married Agnes K Kopnski, Bessie Day, and had children including Clair Martin, Clara Mae Martin, Edra Bell E Martin, Margaret Mary Martin, Shirl Martin. Porter Martin passed away in 1985 in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Porter Martin began in 1897 in West Virginia, United States.
  • In 1910, Porter Martin resided in Fetterman, Taylor, West Virginia.
  • Porter Martin married Agnes K Kopnski, Bessie Day, and had children including Clair Martin, Clara Mae Martin, Edra Bell E Martin, Margaret Mary Martin, Shirl Martin.
  • Porter Martin passed away in 1985 in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William MARTIN
1882–1958
Birth Location: Hambleton, Tucker, West Virginia
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Mary PITZER
1874–1922
Birth Location: ,, Wv, Usa
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Spouses(s)

Bessie DAY
1903–1932
Birth Location: WEAVER, Randolph, West Virginia, United States
BD
Agnes Kopnski
1915–1987
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Children(s)

Clair Martin
1922–2003
Birth Location: Weaver, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
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Shirl Martin
1920–1999
Birth Location: Harding, West Virginia
SM
Clara Martin
1923–2008
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Edra Martin
1926–1947
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Margaret Martin
1927–
Birth Location: Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, USA
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Porter Martin's Ancestors

Self
Porter Martin
1897–1985
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
Parents
William Wade MARTIN
1882–1958
Hambleton, Tucker, West Virginia
Mary (Ann "Mollie") PITZER
1874–1922
,, Wv, Usa
Grandparents
John (Thomas) MARTIN
1863–1900
West Virginia, United States
Hester (Ann) Pitzer
1863–1933
Barbour, West Virginia, United States
Richard (Silas) PITZER
1844–
Barbour, VA
Matilda (J.) Summerfield
1845–
of, Randolph, VA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Martin
1821–1887
Elizabeth Hines
1843–1882
John Sr.
1822–1869
Elizabeth Shaffer
1814–1885
John Sr.
1822–1869
Elizabeth Shaffer
1814–1885
Rachael Summerfield
1823–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Martin
1793–1859
Sarah Cassaday
1795–1869
John PITZER
1792–1850
Hester MARTIN
1804–
John Shaffer
1788–1865
Mary Nester
1793–1886
John PITZER
1792–1850
Hester MARTIN
1804–
John Shaffer
1788–1865
Mary Nester
1793–1886
David Summerfield
1792–1870
Jemima Skidmore
1789–1858

Porter Martin's Descendants

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Porter Martin (03 Jul 1897–Jan 1985) m. Bessie DAY (Mar 21, 1903–1 Mar 1932) m. Agnes (K) Kopnski (23 August 1915–20 June 1987)
  1. 1. Clair Martin 1922–2003 m. Evelyn (June) Maxwell 1927–1997
  2. 2. Shirl Martin 1920–1999
  3. 3. Clara (Mae) Martin 1923–2008 m. Melvin (A. Danner) Sr 1915–1991
  4. 4. Edra (Bell(e)) Martin 1926–1947 m. Playford (Aldine) Livengood 1921–1992
  5. 5. Margaret (Mary) Martin 1927– m. Woodrow (Wilson) Lucas 1916–1989

Porter Martin's Timeline

16 Records

1897
3 Jul 1897
Birth of Porter Martin in Bretz, Tucker, West Virginia
Bretz, Tucker, West Virginia
1897
03 Jul 1897
Birth of Porter Martin in West Virginia, United States
West Virginia, United States
1910
1910
Age 13
Porter Martin resided here in Fetterman, Taylor, West Virginia
Fetterman, Taylor, West Virginia
1917
30 Jun 1917
Age 20
Porter Martin resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 23
Porter Martin resided here in Leadsville, Randolph, West Virginia, USA
Leadsville, Randolph, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
Porter Martin resided here in Leadsville, Randolph, West Virginia, United States
Leadsville, Randolph, West Virginia, United States
1930
1930
Age 33
Porter Martin resided here in Grant, Monongalia, West Virginia
Grant, Monongalia, West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 33
Porter Martin resided here in Grant, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
Grant, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
1935
1935
Age 38
Porter Martin resided here in Rural, Monongalia, West Virginia
Rural, Monongalia, West Virginia
1939
1939
Age 42
Porter Martin resided here in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 43
Porter Martin resided here in Cass Magisterial District, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
Cass Magisterial District, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
Porter Martin resided here in Cass, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
Cass, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 45
Porter Martin resided here in Brandonville, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Brandonville, Preston, West Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 53
Porter Martin resided here in Granville, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
Granville, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
1985
28 January 1985
Age 88
Death of Porter Martin in Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
1985
Jan 1985
Age 88
Death of Porter Martin in Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1897
    Event Place: Bretz, Tucker, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 304
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cass, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4432; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 31-5
    [3] West Virginia, Births Index
    [4] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 236-12-2722; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Leadsville, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1971; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 154
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grant, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: 2548; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 368.0.
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Randolph; Roll: 1992962
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Mining Accidents, Western HistoryGenealogy Central Library; Denver, Colorado
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Granville, Monongali
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Jul 1897
    Event Place: West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fetterman, Taylor, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Randolph County, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1917
    Record Source: U.S., Mining Accidents, Western HistoryGenealogy Central Library; Denver, Colorado

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1918
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source: WWI Draft Registration Cards, Page 1 - WWI Draft Registration Cards 3 Jul 1897

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Leadsville, Randolph, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Leadsville, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1971; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 154

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Leadsville, Randolph, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grant, Monongalia, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grant, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: 2548; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 368.0.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grant, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Monongalia, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cass, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4432; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 31-5

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Cass Magisterial District, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cass, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cass, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4432; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 31-5

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Brandonville, Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 304

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Granville, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Granville, Monongali

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Randolph, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Randolph; Roll: 1992962

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 January 1985
    Event Place: Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 236-12-2722; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1985
    Event Place: Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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