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Walter Baker Porter 1888–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Sep 1888

Birth Location: Eagle Grove, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 14 Dec 1956

Death Location: Eagle Grove, Wright County, Iowa, USA

Father: Cyrus Porter

Mother: Patience Baker

Spouse(s): Florence Farrell

Children(s): Howard Porter, David Porter, Helen Porter

The story of Walter Baker Porter began in 1888 in Eagle Grove, Iowa, USA. In 1900, Walter Baker Porter resided in Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa, USA. In 1920, Walter Baker Porter resided in Eagle Grove Ward 2, Wright, Iowa, USA. Walter Baker Porter married Florence Margaret Farrell, and had children including David Bruce Porter, Helen Elizabeth Porter, Howard Ross Porter. Walter Baker Porter passed away in 1956 in Eagle Grove, Wright County, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Baker Porter began in 1888 in Eagle Grove, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter Baker Porter resided in Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1920, Walter Baker Porter resided in Eagle Grove Ward 2, Wright, Iowa, USA.
  • Walter Baker Porter married Florence Margaret Farrell, and had children including David Bruce Porter, Helen Elizabeth Porter, Howard Ross Porter.
  • Walter Baker Porter passed away in 1956 in Eagle Grove, Wright County, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Cyrus Porter
1863–1948
Birth Location: Illinois
CP
Patience Baker
1861–1899
Birth Location: Red Rock, Marion, Iowa, USA
PB

Spouses(s)

Florence Farrell
1892–1961
Birth Location: Iowa
FF

Children(s)

Howard Porter
1920–1944
Birth Location: Eagle Grove Twp, Wright County, Iowa, USA
HP
David Porter
1918–1961
Birth Location: Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa, USA
DP
Helen Porter
1931–2008
Birth Location: Eagle Grove, Iowa, USA
HP

Walter Porter's Ancestors

Self
Walter Porter
1888–1956
Birth Place: Eagle Grove, Iowa, USA
Parents
Cyrus H Porter
1863–1948
Illinois
Patience (Martha) Baker
1861–1899
Red Rock, Marion, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Alfred Baker
1826–1898
Hillsboro, Highland, Ohio, USA
Patience Garrett
1831–1922
Canada
Great-Grandparents
Nathan Baker
1786–1872
Martha Smith
1792–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Baker
1745–1827
Mary Yarnall
1752–1825

Walter Porter's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Baker) Porter (1 Sep 1888–14 Dec 1956) m. Florence (Margaret) Farrell (13 Aug 1892–27 Aug 1961)
  1. 1. Howard (Ross) Porter 1920–1944
  2. 2. David (Bruce) Porter 1918–1961 m. Shirley (B.) Hansen 1920–2002
  3. 3. Helen (Elizabeth) Porter 1931–2008

Walter Porter's Timeline

9 Records

1888
1 Sep 1888
Birth of Walter Baker Porter in Eagle Grove, Iowa, USA
Eagle Grove, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Walter Baker Porter resided here in Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa, USA
Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Walter Baker Porter resided here in Eagle Grove Ward 2, Wright, Iowa, USA
Eagle Grove Ward 2, Wright, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 37
Walter Baker Porter resided here in Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa, USA
Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Walter Baker Porter resided here in Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa
Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa
1935
1935
Age 47
Walter Baker Porter resided here in Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa
Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
Walter Baker Porter resided here in Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa, USA
Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa, USA
1942
1942
Age 54
Walter Baker Porter resided here in Eagle Grove, Iowa
Eagle Grove, Iowa
1956
14 Dec 1956
Age 68
Death of Walter Baker Porter in Eagle Grove City, Wright, Iowa
Eagle Grove City, Wright, Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1888
    Event Place: Eagle Grove, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Iowa, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 598910; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Iowa State Census Collection
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa; Roll: T627_1217; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 99-12
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Eagle Grove Ward 2, Wright, Iowa; Roll: T625_519; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 206; Image: 766
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa; Roll: 691; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 715.0; FHL microfilm: 2340426
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa; Roll: 468; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0162; FHL microfilm: 1240468
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Illinois, County Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa; Roll: 468; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0162; FHL microfilm: 1240468

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Eagle Grove Ward 2, Wright, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Eagle Grove Ward 2, Wright, Iowa; Roll: T625_519; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 206; Image: 766

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa; Roll: 691; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 715.0; FHL microfilm: 2340426

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa; Roll: T627_1217; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 99-12

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa; Roll: T627_1217; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 99-12

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Eagle Grove, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Iowa, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 598910; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1956
    Event Place: Eagle Grove City, Wright, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Eagle Grove, Wright County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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