When Edna applied for Social Security Benefits in 1972, based on her husband's earnings, they were living in Houston, at 2500 Glen Haven, 77025. She was 67 years old at the time. Her parents were shown as William Granville Pointer and Alice Josie Holland. She was born on April 23, 1905 in Milburn, McCullough, Texas.
Did she and Denton divorce? The following record, from the Rootsweb Texas Death Index, appears to be for Edna A. Kerr. She is listed as single however.
Kerr Edna A 02-03-1973 HARRIS F SINGLE
Her Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows her as the daughter of William A. Pointer and Alice Holland, and indicates she was born in Rochelle, Texas versus Milburn, she was also listed as married, so presumably the death index was in error. The informant was Denton Kerr.
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Name: Edna A. Kerr
Death Date: 03 Feb 1973
Death Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
Gender: Female
Race:
Death Age: 67 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1906
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
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Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: William A. Pointer
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Alice Holland
Mother's Birthplace:
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Film Number: 2242395
Digital Film Number: 4170670
Image Number: 109
Reference Number: cn11596
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976
Called "Bee," after his middle name, which was simply the initial B. On his form SS-5, he is listed as Marion B. Pointer, other sources list him as Manne B. Pointer. In 1937, he lived in Kirbyville, and was working for Oscar Baker in Silsbee.
The digital image of his actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows him as Mannie B. Pointer, and lists his locaton of birth as Placid, Texas. He is shown as the son of Granville Pointer and Alice Holland. He was a veteran of WWII, and died at the VA Hospital in Houston, the information on his death certicate was obtained from his records on file with the Veterans Administration. His usual occupation was an automobile mechanic. He was buried at the VA Cemetery.
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Name: Mannie B. Pointer
Death Date: 20 Sep 1970
Death Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 59 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1911
Birth Date:
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Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Granville Pointer
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Alice Holland
Mother's Birthplace:
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Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2218906
Digital Film Number: 4169090
Image Number: 1805
Reference Number: 64646
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976
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Name: William Melville Pointer
Death Date: 15 Jun 1952
Death Place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 52 years 5 months 27 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 12 Dec 1900
Birthplace: Brown County, Texas
Marital Status: Divorced
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: William G. Pointer
Father's Birthplace: D.K.
Mother's Name: Alice Holland
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Carpenter
Place of Residence:
Cemetery: Rosevine
Burial Place: Rosevine, Texas
Burial Date: 15 Jun 1952
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2075087
Digital Film Number: 4167290
Image Number: 0630
Reference Number: cn 30390
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976
1910 Census
Texas, McCulloch County, JP 5
Enumerated 16 Apr 1910
SD 14 ED 192 Sheet 9A
7-7
Pointer, Granville Head M W 32 M 11 Tx Mo Mo Farmer
Pointer, Alice Wf F W 34 M 11 2/2 Tx Tn Tx
Pointer, Melville Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Pointer, Edna Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
At the time of the 1900 census, she was living in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska with her six youngest children, ans shown as a widow, born in August 1852 in Bohemia. The 1910 census showed her to be the mother of 13 children, eight of whom were still living.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank POLANSKY of St. Paul, Nebraska. In 1974, when her health began to fail, Helen moved to Pennsylvania to live with her son and his family (Milligan, p 347).
A member of another prominent family in San Augustine. Born on 1832...in Tennessee, Charles came to east Texas in early 1837 with his parents, Alfred (1808-1891) and Nancy McIvor (1810-1897) Polk, and siblings. Alfred Polk served as the county judge of San Augustine from 1845 until 1860. For many years Charles was a merchant in San Augustine; like his five brothers and two brothers-in-law, he served in the Confederate army during the Civil War.
Bennie Polk Morgan 90, of Jasper, formerly of San Augustine, died Sunday, March 12, 1995 at Forum Health Care Center in Dallas.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Runnels Cemetery in Broaddus.
Mrs. Morgan was born in San Augustine County, attended County Schools, and Mary Hardin-Baylor University in Belton. She taught in the San Augustine Schools for a number of years and was active in civic and church activities. She was married to Frank Youngblood, a San Augustine car dealer and later to Bronson Morgan of Jasper. Mr. Morgan was the original partner in the Morgan & Lindsey Variety Store Chain. She was co-founder of the Hampton-Morgan Chair of Nursing at Mary Hardin-Baylor at Belton.
Mrs. Morgan was head of the Department of Public Welfare offices in San Augustine County for a number of years. While living in San Augustine, her home was the Ezekiel Cullen House at Congress and Market which she sold in the 1950's to Hugh Roy Cullen, who restored it to the 1839 setting and presented it to the Ezekial Cullen Chapter of the Daughters of The Republic of Texas. She visited here for historical activities often thoughout the years.
She was descended from a pioneer San Augustine County family and used her means to presume the family lands near Broaddus, including the Runnels Cemetery where she was buried.
Survivors include a son, Frank Polk Youngblood of Austin; daughters, Jane Teel Youngblood of Plano; seven grandchildren; and two great-granchildren.
A similar obituary was published in the March 22, 1995 issue of the Sabine County Reporter. This second obituary added that she was "born March 3, 1905, as a daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary (Runnels) Polk."
BETTY JEAN STRICKLAND Betty Jean STRICKLAND, age 61, of Orange, Texas, died February 27, 2003 at her residence. She was a native of Sexton, and had lived in Orange about 40 years. She was a Parts Clerk for Cowboy Harley in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 2, at 2:30 p.m. at Starr Funeral Homes in Hemphill. Survivors: husband, Carter STRICKLAND, Jr. of Hemphill; son Carter STRICKLAND, III of Orange, Texas; brothers, Mac POLLEY of Tyler, Grover POLLEY of San Augustine; sister, Lucy BAILEY of Waco; 3 grandchildren all of Orange; other survivors include (stepchildren): Danny STRICKLAND of Hemphill, and Sharon EDGAR of Hemphill.
Sabine County Reporter
March 5, 2003
"...Survivors: husband Carter Strickland Jr. of Hemphill; son, Carter Strickland III and wife Donna of Orange; brothers, Mac POLLEY of Tyler and Grover POLLEY of San Augustine; a sister, Lucy BAILEY of Waco; three grandchildren, Ashley Strickland, Stormy Strickland, and Rainy Strickland, all of Orange; and other survivors, Danny Strickland and wife Patty and Sharon EDGAR and husband George, all of Hemphill..."
1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 5
Enumerated 20 and 21 January 1920
SD 326 ED 172 Sheet 18A
236-240
(Indexed as PALLEY)
Polley, D.B. He M W 28 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Polley, Mary Wf F W 23 M Tx Tx Tx
Polley, Lillian Dtr F W 4 3/12 S Tx Tx Tx
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP No 5
Enumerated April 16, 1930
ED 202-7 SD 19 Sheet 5A Stamped 89
93-100
Polley, Dan B Hd $4000 M W 39 M23 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Polley, Mary A/G/C? Wf F W 32 M17 Tx Tx Tx
Polley, Lillian Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Polley, Dan Jr. Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Polley, Ruth J Mother F W 72 Wd 17 Tx TN TN
Linda Davenport writes, onthe FindAGrave memorial page she created for Elmer notes that "Ellis was a twin to Elmer and both were sons of John Robert & Ruth Jane Polley and buried in unmarked graves."
Linda Davenport writes, onthe FindAGrave memorial page she created for Elmer notes that "Elmer was a twin to Ellis and both were sons of John Robert & Ruth Jane Polley and buried in an unmarked grave."
Obituary, as copied from his FindAGrave Memorial page created by Linda Davenport:
"Grover Lee Polley, 79, of Port Neches, Texas died Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas.
Grover was born April 7, 1933 in Sexton, Texas. He was a resident of this area for the past 10 years and a former resident of Sexton, Texas. He worked construction for 25 years and was a US Army Veteran.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 2, 2012 at 10:00 a. m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches with Rev. Jeremy Bradshaw officiating. Burial will be at Oak Bluff Memorial Park.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p. m. Thursday, November 1, 2012 at the funeral home.
He is survived by his wife, Lena Frederick Polley of Port Neches, Texas; sons, Trop P. Frederick of Friendswood, Texas; Chris Frederick and wife Wendy of Pine Forest, Texas; 3 grandchildren, Jessica Taylor, and Zac; nephew, Buddy Strickland."
Kevin Coward emailed that "John Polley received a Second Class headright grant for land in the Republic of Texas and served as a Representative in District 2 of the Texas State Legislature in 1870 and 1871."
There is a photo of his Woodmen of the World Memorial on his FindAGrave memorial page, created by Linda Davenport and transcription and photo provided by Kay Parker McCary. It is inscribed "Son of J. R. & R. J. Polley Remember all must die." Davenport notes further that "Family records show that he died from tuberculosis."
Name Relation Marital Status Gender R
ace Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John R. POLLEY Self M Male W 25 TX Wagoner GA AL
Ruthie POLLEY Wife M Female W 22 TX Keeps House SC SC
Mack POLLEY Son S Male W 3 TX TX TX
Willis POLLEY Son S Male W 1 TX TX TX
Source Information:
Census Place Precinct 5, Sabine, Texas
Family History Library Film 1255325
NA Film Number T9-1325
Page Number 244D
Linda Davenport writes, onthe FindAGrave memorial page she created for Mary Lillian, that she "married Ira Reeves on December 19, 1898 in Sexton, Sabine County, TX, marriage performed by J. S. Ellis. She died in childbirth, along with the infant, before June 13, 1900. It is thought that she and her baby could be buried in the Polley Cemetery in unmarked graves."
In her annotated transcription of the Brookeland Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary shows her as a daughter of Oliver J. Polley and Angelina Hamilton. Her tombstone was inscribed "She was a kind and affectionate wife, a fond mother and a friend to all"
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Linda Davenport, has a photo of his military marker, and it is inscribed Robert V Polley, US Army, Korea, Jan 9, 1929 July 21, 1986. It also has the emblen of an upside down horseshoe.
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Linda Davenport, links him to his parents, John Robert POLLEY and Ruth Jane BENNETT, as well as to both wives (Bessie HOLDER and Tassie PARKER) and to children from both marriages. Memorials have been created for all of these individuals as well.
Charles Ponder, 91, of San Angelo, formerly of San Augustine, passed away Thursday, May 10 at Lyndale San Angelo, an assisted living facility.
Services will be Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 10:00am at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, TX. Family visitation will be Friday, May 18, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Charles was born on July 2,1926 to Berry and Lillie (Epps) Ponder. He was the youngest of seven children. A veteran of World War II, his last posting was at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. While San Antonio he met and married Luvera Roach. He was employed by Gulf Oil for thirty-two years in both San Antonio and Austin. Retiring in 1984, Charles and Luvera moved to his family home near San Augustine. He served as Board President of Bland Lake Rural Water (now San Augustine Rural Water) and served as Secretary/Treasurer of Antioch Cemetery. He loved to read the Bible, sing, garden, play 42, and walk in the woods. In addition, Charles was also a member of the San Augustine Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9313.
Charles was a member of the Church of Christ and served as an elder at congregations in San Antonio and Austin. After moving back to Bland Lake, he was a member of Antioch Church of Christ.
Charles is survived by two daughters, Glenda Kinney and husband Kendall of Sweetwater, TX and Rebecca Mahon and husband Monte of San Angelo, TX; one son, Roy Ponder and wife Gina of San Angelo, TX; grandchildren, Jennie Monroe and husband Ben of Sweetwater, TX; Robin Smith and husband Ryan of San Angelo, TX; Wade Mahon and wife Kaci of Keller, TX; Ryan Mahon of Midland, TX; Chad Mahon of San Angelo, TX; Julie Hamil and husband Reed of San Angelo, TX; Gregory Ponder of Perryton, TX; and Kayla Ponder of San Angelo, TX; Four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Also published in the Sabine County Reporter, May 23, 2018, page 8
Obituary copied from this FindAGrave Memorial Page created by "jrrmr910."
George Elvin Ponder Sr., of Kountze, passed away at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
A native of San Augustine, he was a lifetime resident of Hardin County. He was a Bail Bondsman and proudly served his country in the US Army.
George was preceded in death by his parents Curtis and Mattie Lou Bland Ponder, son Ricky Ponder and brother Jack Ponder.
Suvivors include sons George Elvin Ponder, Jr. and wife Talisa and Gary Frank Ponder; daughter Kimberly Ann Ponder and fianc? Matthew Peeples; step-sons Bryan Harvey and Ray Harvey; sisters Bobbie Walton and husband Marlin, Vonnie Stover and husband Ervil, Phyllis Andrews and husband Charles, Mary Lou Stringer and husband Preston, and Rhonda Kay Dickerson and husband David; brothers James Earl Ponder, Lamar Ponder and wife Colleen, T. L. Ponder and wife Sheila, Phillip Ponder and wife Linda and Marvin Ponder and wife Sherry; eighteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee. A graveside committal will be at Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine.
In a biography of her husband Americus Carter, she was named as "Miss Martha Ponder daughter of Silas and Lucitta (Darden) Ponder, and sister of the late Hon. William A. Ponder, of this parish."
Martha's brother, William Amos Ponder, was also stepfather to Americus. According to John and Meg Anderson's notes on FindaGrave, Margaret Holden married William Amos Ponder after her first husband, Isaac Carter, died.
From FindAGrave:
Birth: Nov. 21, 1914
San Augustine County
Texas, USA
Death: Nov. 3, 2003
San Augustine
San Augustine County
Texas, USA
Funeral for Melvin Ponder, 88, of San Augustine will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, with Alton Shaw officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, San Augustine County.
Ponder died Nov. 3, 2003, in San Augustine.
Born Nov. 21, 1914, in San Augustine County, he was the son of Berry Ponder and Lillie Epps. He had been a mechanic for WKM Machine Shop, and he was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Ponder, of San Augustine; son, Michael Ponder of Missouri City; sisters, Opal Thompson and Winnie Nance, both of San Augustine; brothers, Charles Ponder and Frank Ponder, both of San Augustine; and four grandchildren.
Opal Thompson, age 94, was born on April 30, 1919 in San Augustine County to Berry and Lillie (Epps) Ponder. She was a lifelong member of the Antioch Church of Christ.
Opal was an avid singer and enjoyed sitting around in the evening playing the guitar and mandolin, singing with her extended family. She loved to go camping and fishing and she was a homemaker.
She is survived by her sons, George Thompson and wife Francis of Beaumont, Dean Thompson and wife Barbara of Weatherford and Andy Thompson and wife Dru of Arlington; brother Charles Ponder of San Augustine; 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Opal was preceded in death by her parents; husband Omer (Buck) Thompson; sisters Mary Lee Wilkinson and Winnie Nance; brothers, Melvin, Jessie and Frank Ponder; son Oscar Charles Thompson.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at 11:00 A.M., Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine with Al Shaw officiating and burial to follow in the Antioch Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from the hours of 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas
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Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, September 18, 2013, Page 12
Funeral Services for Rickey Ponder, 28, of Silsbee were held Wednesday, July 13, 1994, at the chapel of R.S. Farmer Funeral Directors in Silsbee. Interment followed at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery in Silsbee.
He died Monday, July 11.
Ponder was a native of San Augustine County and was an ironworker. He had lived in Silsbee for several years.
Survivors: a daughter, Kourtney Ponder of Silsbee; father and step-mother, George and Linda Ponder of Silsbee; mother and step-father, Ida and Bobby Johnson of Rye, Texas; sisters Kimberly Ponder of Silsbee and Renee Farr of Cleveland; and brothers George Ponder Jr of Kirbyville, and Gary Ponder, Bryan Harvey and Roy Harvey, all of Silsbee.
A son of Silas Lito Ponder and Lucitta Darden. His younger sister, Martha, married Americus V. Carter, the eldest son of his wife, Margaret Ursula Holden Carter, by her first marriage to Isaac Carter. This would technically make William the stepfather of his brother-in-law, though the two were only eight years apart in age.
His tombstone was said to be inscribed with the following: Aged 58 Yearsm 8 Months, 14 Days.
1860 Census
Lousiana, Natchitoches Parish, PO Natchitoches
Enumarated 13 Sept 1860
Page 80
708-708
Wm. A. Ponder 29 M Planter 15000 2000 Ga
Margaret W. Ponder 36 F Miss
Laura Ponder 4 F Miss
S. D. Ponder 8/12 M La
W. O. Carter 12 M Miss
E. A. Carter 11 F Miss
M. A. Carter 8 F (sic) Miss
1870 Census
Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, Ward 6, PO Couchatta Chute
Enumerated 15 July 1870
Page 2
16-15
Ponder, Wm. A. 39 M W Farmer 4500 1000 Ga
Ponder, Margaret 45 F W Keeping House Miss
Carter, Thaddeus 17 M W La
Carter, Emily A. 20 F W La
Ponder, Laura E 15 F W La
Ponder, Silas 10 M W La
Ponder, Amos 7 M W La
Carter, Joseph 12 M W La (Nephew, son of her sister Julia Holden Carter)
Carter, Ginsey 11 F W La (Niece, dtr of her sister Julia Holden Carter)
Mrs. Winnie (Ponder) Nance, age 89, a longtime resident of San Augustine County, passed from this life in the early morning hours of Thursday, September 6, 2012, in San Augustine.
Winnie was born on August 22, 1923, to Lillie (Epps) Ponder and Barry Ponder in San Augustine County, Texas. She was a life-long member of the Antioch Church of Christ in San Augustine, County, Texas.
Heavens choir got another beautiful alto voice. She was a gentle, sweet, loving and faithful woman. Her beliefs in the Bible, God, and her family never faulted. Winnie will be greatly missed by all who knew her, especially her family.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2012, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with Alton Shaw officiating. Interment will be in the Antioch Cemetery in San Augustine County. Visitation will be Friday evening, September 7, 2012, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years,James Nance of San Augustine; Sons; Frank Nance and Joann of San Augustine; Kenneth Nance of San Augustine; John Nance and Phyllis of Jefferson; Daughter: Wendy Looney and Andy of Jefferson; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews/
Pallbearers will be: Sean McCullough, George Thompson, Casey Nance, Jody Nance, Wayne Nance, and Ken Nance
She is preceded in death by a son; Barry Charles Nance and a grandson; Scotty Joe Nance
Courtesy of Time for Memory, Wyman Roberts Funeral Home
Also published in
The Sabine County Reporter
September 12, 2012, Page 9
Cecelia Payne of New Brunswick, Canada read the microfilm copy of the marriage certificate of Edwin Poole and Janet White. She reported that Edwin Poole was listed as a Resident of St. John, was born in St. John, was a mechanic, and was the son of William and Mary Poole.
Saint John Directory 1890, Laborer, house on Marsh; 1891, bds. at his father's house
Listed in the 1891 Saint John Census as iron moulder and as a Baptist. He lived in Portland, and there were the following unidentified children living with them James, age 10, Joseph, age 9, and Etta age 5. (Courtesy of Dorothy Wiggs)
According to information shown of the Twelfth Census of the United States, for Essex County, Massachusetts (E.D. No 380, 11 June 1900), Edwin and Janet Poole emigrated from Canada in 1892.
#226-318 Poole, Edward (sic) Head W M May 1862 M Married 11 years POB Canada Eng POB Parents: both Canada Eng Year of emigration to the United States 1892 Number of years in the United States 8 Naturalization: Al Occupation: Shoe Lasher Months not employed: 1 Reads, writes, speaks English Rents Home Farm at Home: H
Poole, Janet A. Wife W F June 1863 36 Married 11 years 4 children, 3 living POB Canada Eng Parents: Both Canada Eng Year Emigrated 1892 Years in US, 8 Can read, write, speak English
Children: Grace M Daughter W F Apr 1893 age 7 Frederick L Son W M Mar 1895 age 5 Erven(sic) W Son W M Nov 1896 age 3
All three children were born in Mass, parents both born in Canada Eng
Also Mason, George H Boarder W M May 1858 age 42 Single Born England, F England, M Ireland Emigrated to US 1890, Years in US 10 Shoe Lasher months unemployed 2 months Can read,write and speak English
1910 Massachusetts not yet indexed. Need to try to find him in both Essex and Suffolk Co, Mass in 1910.
A lookup volunteer checked the 1912 and 1916 City Directories for Chelsea, but was not able to find either Edwin or Janet Poole listed.
I was not able to find either Edwin or Janet Poole in the 1920 Mass soundex. Could they already have moved from Mass and be in transit?
Jake Schopf writes that "Edwin was an adventurer. He homesteaded north of Edmondton, Alberta. He did some oil exploration. He signed up for the Canadian Expeditionary Forces and fought in World War I. He received a medal for bravery. He was never able to settle down long enough to enjoy the benefits of his investments. He played the concertina well."
She worked in the U.S. and St. John, New Brunswick prior to settling in Stanwood, Washington.
Everett Herald, Monday, January 10, 1983:
"Grace M. Schopf, 89, died Jan. 7, 1983. She was born April 7, 1893, in Chelsea, Mass. She had lived in Everett since 1930 and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for many years. She leaves her son and his wife, John and Isabelle Schopf of Everett; four grandchildren, Daniel, Stephen, Phillip and John Schopf Jr.; six great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Emma Poole of Portland* and Ida Poole of Seattle; cousin, Grace Adam of Canada. Services will be Friday, 2pm Solie Chapel, with Pastor Oscar Hegg officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Flowers are welcome, but for those wishing memorials may be made to Brazilla church Building Fund, care of Calvary First Baptist Church, 3332 Colby, Everett."
Solie Funeral Home, 3301 Colby, Everett, WA 98201; phone 425-252-5159.
(Courtesy of Marcia Skiver)
*Note: The SSDI lists an Emma Poole of Portland whose date of death was 21 Dec 1990. I requested a copy of her Form SS-5 and it was issued in the name of Emma Georgiana Fort of 6095 W. Hall Street, Portland, Oregan. She was 39 years old at the date of the application, having been born on October 12, 1902 in LaMoure, North Dakota. Her parents were John Alfred Fort and Lewella Elizabeth Watts. She was not employed at the time she completed the application, on May 19, 1942. She must have later married a Poole, but currently there is not enough information to determine if she married one of Grace's brothers, or if there were several Emma Poole's in Portland. Her age seems appropriate to have been married to one of Grace's brothers. Perhaps obtaining a copy of her obituary would help resolve this one way or another.
He was living with this Aunt (Grace Poole Schopf) and Grandmother at the time of the 1930 census.
1930 Federal Census Washington, Skagit County, West Clear Lake Township, ED 67, Page 2B
Schopf, John J Head 51 Ohio Germany Pennsylvania Schopf, Grace M Wife 36 Mass Canada Eng. Canada Eng. Poole, Irvine D Nephew 3 4/12 Wash Mass. British Canada Poole, Jennette M-in-Law 67 Canada Scotland Ireland
Per the SSDI:
IRVINE D POOLE 26 Apr 1926 18 Sep 2000 (V) 98155 (Seattle, King, WA) (none specified) 538-12-7766 Washington
Cecelia Payne of New Brunswick located the family on the 1871 St. John County, New Brunswick, Canada census index. The information she found was as follows:
Pool (sic)-William, Mary E., Edwin, Walter, Mary & Charlotte from Portland Parish
Additionally, she found the following three children who weren't born at the time of the census:
Poole, Lottie Foster born in Saint John Mar 25, 1872
Poole, Nettie born Paradise Row, Saint John, Dec 30, 1873, Father: William Poole Occupation Soldier Mother Mary Elizabeth Duval Delivered by Dr. J. Berryman
Poole, George William born in Saint John March 7, 1878 Father's Occupation: Railroad Spike Maker
Cecelia also was kind enough to examine the Hutchinson Directory for 1865-1866 which showed:
NAMEOCCUPATIONSTREET Pool (sic), WilliamMatch FactoryCalais ME
Saint John Directory 1871 Paradise Row, 1874 Acadia, 1879 Mill, 1880 Main, 1890 Somerset (listed variously as laborer and nail maker)
The family is listed as follows on the 1881 Canadian Census, Ward No. 3, Portland, Saint John, New Brunswick Family History Library Film 1375815, NA Film # C-13179, District 25, Subdistrict E, Page 156, Household Number 770
William Poole M Male English 37 England Nail Cutter Methodist Mary Poole M Female English 39 England ------- Methodist Edwin Poole Male English 15 New Brunswick Nail Cutter Methodist Walter Poole Male English 12 New Brunswick Methodist Minnie Poole Female English 11 New Brunswick Methodist Lottie Poole Female English 10 New Brunswick Methodist Nettie Poole Female English 9 New Brunswick Methodist Arthur Poole Male English 7 New Brunswick Methodist William Poole Male English 5 New Brunswick Methodist Louise Poole Female English 3 New Brunswick Methodist Frederick Poole Male English 1 Born Aug 8/12 New Brunswick Methodist
Dorothy Wiggs wrote that he deserted his family.
On a family group sheet that Cecelia sent me (source unknown), it was noted that William was a Methodist and his occupation was that of a Lay Preacher.
His North Carolina marriage record to David M. Pope shows him as a son of A. and M. Pope. He was a resident of Fleas Hill Township at the time of his marriage.
In THE PAYNES OF VIRGINIA, the author notes that the badly defaced tombstone of Elizabeth was discovered in 1907 beneath the tomb of her second husband, Captain McCarty, and read "(Here liet)h the body of Elizabeth (daught)er of Humphrey Pope, Gentleman, by (Elizabeth) his wife, first the wife of (William Pay)ne, Gentleman, to whom sh(e bore two so)ns and two daughters, and last(ly of) Daniel McCarty, Esq., to (whom she) was married 19th October (1699 and b)ore four sons and four daugh(ters). She was born ___ of June 1667."
After Elizabeth POPE PAYNE lost William PAYNE she married [on 19 Oct 1699] Capt. Daniel MCCARTY who died 4 May 1724. He was the son of Dennis MCCARTHY and Elizabeth BILLINGTON of Richmond Co., VA then he married 2nd Mrs. Ann FITZHUGH widow of William FITZHUGH and she was the daughter of Richard LEE and Lettice CORBIN.
At the time of the 1920 federal census, the following listing can be found:
Texas, Hill County, JP 1, ED 33
Enumerated 21 Jan 1920
SD 6 ED 33 Sheet 10 B
FM 205-207
McLemore, Wickliffe Hd R M W 46 M Tenn Tenn Tenn Farmer Dairy Farm
McLemore, Janie Wife F W 43 M NC NC NC
McLemore, Ara Dtr F W 21 S Tx Tenn NC Teacher Public School
McLemore, Lesey Mother F W 78 Wd Tn Tn Tn
This appears to be Lesey Pope McLemore. However, it is not certain who Wickliffe McLemore, born ca 1874 is. He was not listed in the home of John D. and Lesey McLemore as of 1880.
Margaret Pope McLemore, 90, creator of the Garden for the Blind in Hazlehurst, Miss., died on Sept. 21, 2004, in New Albany. She was the daughter of Moran McLelland Pope and Florence Burrows Pope.
Services were Sept. 24 at the First United Methodist Church in New Albany, where she had been an active member since 1999.
One of her greatest accomplishments was the creation of the Garden for the Blind in 1999, when she was 85 years old, honoring Mac who is legally blind and the many workers at Signature Works, the largest employer of the visually impaired in the State of Mississippi.
Survivors include her husband, Bryan Simmons McLemore; her daughters, Laura Lynn Kerner of Athens, Ala., and Nina McLemore Baker of New York and Washington D.C.; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; her sister, Nina Cotton Wallace of Diamond Head; and her brother, Moran McLelland Pope Jr. of Hattiesburg.
Andrew Eli worked as a plantation overseer until the War Between the States. He joined the 16th Alabama Infantry on August 6, 1861, which was under General Zollikoffer's command. He either died of exposure, disease, or was killed in battle.
1866 TAX LIST ? Copyright 1993, 1999, Pat M. Mahan This book is actually entitled "Assessment of Taxes on Real Estate and Personal Property In the County of Lauderdale for the Year 1866," and measures 17 inches by 23 inches CLOSED. It is in very bad shape. The front cover is missing, and so are some of the pages. It is also possible that some of the precincts are missing. The pages are not numbered, so it was not possible to determine if this were the case. The first two pages are torn, but there are no names on them. There are 83 columns, stretching across two sheets. Personal property is divided into several categories, which included libraries over $300; vehicles not exclusively used for agricultural purposes; jewelry plate and silverware; pianos and other musical instruments. Each Beat or Precinct is in alpha order. The A through G names in the Florence Beat are missing. And any "H" names, prior to Mrs. H. G. Hardy are missing. The remaining Beats or precincts that are listed appear to be complete. The initials "F. M." following a name appear to stand for Free Man. The four columns presented here are:
(1) - Lands, Number of acres
(2) - Town Properties, Number of lots
(3) - Total tax on Real Estate
(4) - Number of Male Inhabitants between 18 and 50 years of age
at $2.00 tax per number.
Porter, Chas. W.33.181 Porter, Andrew80.14 Porter, John F.68.351 Porter, James G.65.35 Porter, W. R.58.35 Porter, A. S.55012.80 Porter, Wm. D.1
Note two Andrew's are taxed. Could one be the estate of Andrew Eli? He himself was died prior to 1866.
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Name: Arthur Porter
Titles & Terms:
Death Date:
Death Place:
Birth Year: 1893
Estimated Birth Year:
Burial Date: 14 Dec 1978
Burial Place: Roseboro, N. C.
Cemetery: Elizabeth Ch. Cem.
Funeral Home:
Residence: Roseboro, Sampson, N. C.
Street Address:
Gender: Male
Death Age: 85
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Occupation: Farmer
Birth Date: 02 Feb 1893
Birthplace: Sampson Co., N. C.
Father: James M. Porter
Father's Titles & Terms:
Father's Place of Birth:
Mother: Apcilla Honeycutt
Mother's Titles & Terms:
Mother's Place of Birth:
Spouse: Bertha Packer
Spouse's Titles & Terms:
Additional Relatives: X
Informant:
Reference Number: v 44A cn 44232
Film Number: 1984453
Collection: North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994
1866 TAX LIST ? Copyright 1993, 1999, Pat M. Mahan This book is actually entitled "Assessment of Taxes on Real Estate and Personal Property In the County of Lauderdale for the Year 1866," and measures 17 inches by 23 inches CLOSED. It is in very bad shape. The front cover is missing, and so are some of the pages. It is also possible that some of the precincts are missing. The pages are not numbered, so it was not possible to determine if this were the case. The first two pages are torn, but there are no names on them. There are 83 columns, stretching across two sheets. Personal property is divided into several categories, which included libraries over $300; vehicles not exclusively used for agricultural purposes; jewelry plate and silverware; pianos and other musical instruments. Each Beat or Precinct is in alpha order. The A through G names in the Florence Beat are missing. And any "H" names, prior to Mrs. H. G. Hardy are missing. The remaining Beats or precincts that are listed appear to be complete. The initials "F. M." following a name appear to stand for Free Man. The four columns presented here are:
(1) - Lands, Number of acres
(2) - Town Properties, Number of lots
(3) - Total tax on Real Estate
(4) - Number of Male Inhabitants between 18 and 50 years of age
at $2.00 tax per number.
Porter, Chas. W.33.181 Porter, Andrew80.14 Porter, John F.68.351 Porter, James G.65.35 Porter, W. R.58.35 Porter, A. S.55012.80 Porter, Wm. D.1
Name Gid Porter
Titles and Terms:
Name Prefix
Event Date 21 Jan 1920
Event Place Lexington, Lauderdale, Alabama
Gender Male
Race (Original) W
Race White
Age (Original) 55y 9m 10d
Birth Year (Estimated) 1865
Birth Date (Original) 11 Apr 1856
Birthplace Ala.
Marital Status Widowed
Spouse's Name
Spouse's Titles and Terms
Spouse's Name Prefix
Father's Name Charles W. Porter
Father's Titles and Terms
Father's Name Prefix
Father's Birthplace Ala.
Mother's Name Emily Mcguire
Mother's Titles and Terms
Mother's Name Prefix
Mother's Birthplace: Ala.
Occupation Farmer
Address
Residence Place
Cemetery
Burial Place Second Creek, Tenn.
Burial Date
Funeral Home
Informant's Name
Informant's Name (Original)
GS Film number 1908219
Reference ID cn 5759
Citing this Record:
"Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JD2W-N48 : accessed 03 Aug 2014), Gid Porter, 21 Jan 1920; citing reference cn 5759, Department of Health, Montgomery; FHL microfilm 1908219.
The people named Porter were in Lauderdale County, Alabama as early as 1807. In August of that year, one Oliver Porter was listed on the indenture between Cherokee Indian Chief DOUBLEHEAD and John CHISOLM. Also, on December 20, 1807, on Oliver Porter's recommendation, a passport was issued for three men to pass through the Creek Indian nation. In March of 1809, a passport for David Porter and family was issued and signed. However, it was between the years 1825 and 1830 that brought Hugh Porter, his wife Sarah Bowie Porter, and children from South Carolina as well as Austin Porter, his wife and two boys, and Charles B. Porter and four children into Lauderdale County. They entered and purchased land in and near what is now the city of Rogersville. Hugh entered 158 acres on Weavers Branch, and he and his family lived there until 1840. In the 1830's other members of their family also moved from South Carolina. They procured land mostly along Snake Road northeast of Rogersville.
Brothers and sisters of Hugh Porter were Charles B. Porter, William R. Porter, Andrew Springer Porter, Mary Porter, Rebecca Frances Porter HOWIE, Cynthia Porter Howard, and Ann E. Porter FORBES. Brothers John Porter and Samuel Norwood Porter died in South Carolina.
In 1840, Hugh Porter purchased land northeast of Lexington on Second Creek. Being not only a farmer but a miller as well, he built a grist mill on the creek. Some of his brothers and sisters soon followed him to Lexington. Charles B. Porter moved to Lawrence County, Tennessee. He was a farmer and a Cumberland Presbyterian minister. Andrew Springer Porter was postmaster at Lexington from 1856 to 1867 and a justice of the peace. William R. Porter ran a store and was a justice of the peace. Andrew W. Porter owned a store and his son, George Washington Porter, was the circuit court clerk for Lauderdale County. His grandson, Irvine Craig Porter, Jr., became a prominent attorney in Birmingham.
Hugh Porter was born June 12, 1791. His wife, Sarah C. BOWIE, was born August 22, 1793. They were married September 19, 1814. Their children were James Glen, who married Elizabeth JOHNSTON, first, and E.A. Bettie DAVIS, second; Rebecca Burney, who married Green B. DAVIS; Andrew Eli, who married Frances A. DAVIS; Katherine Eliza, who married John H. BELEW; Jane Ann, who married James T. DAVIS; Charles Wesley, who married Margaret Emily McGWIER, John Fletcher, who married Nancy J. DAVIS; and Simathy E., who married Francis H. McGWIER. Hugh Porter and family belonged to the Methodist Church. They attended Asbury Church, which was just across the Alabama state line in Tennessee which was just off what is now Highway 101. Most of their descendants are devout Christians attend various churches. In the obituary of their son Charles Wesley, we find his devotion to the Lord. "Even though his mind was so affected in the last few years of his life that he did not know his own children, yet he never forgot to read his Bible and pray."
James Glen Porter was a blacksmith and wagon maker. His brother, John Fletcher, was a miller and he also made tombstones from limestone taken from the bluffs of Second Creek. Andrew Eli worked as a plantation overseer until the War Between the States. Charles Wesley made his living farming.
Two members of Hugh Porter's family lost their lives as members of the Confederate forces during the Civil War. Andrew Eli joined the 16th Alabama Infantry on August 6, 1861, which was under General Zollikoffer's command. He either died of exposure, disease, or was killed in battle. Hugh's grandson, John F.M. Porter, whose father was James Glen, was killed in the Second Battle of Manassas on August 30, 1862. He was a member of Company I of the 9th Alabama Infantry Regiment. There may have been others who served as well. Many of the descendants of Hugh and Sarah served with honor and distinction in our country's armed forces during World War I and II, and Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. During World War II, Walter, son of James W. Porter, was killed in France.
The Porter family was always interested in education. Many of the Porters' descendants have college degrees and have pursued professional occupations. There was a school erected on the Porters' property before 1900 and served the community for many years. The first Portertown school was a one room log building with grades one through six. It was on the west side of Second Creek near a road which at that time ran from the Charlie Porter home place to past the Portertown Cemetery then on to Tennessee. The second school was on a rise just west of what is now the Royce and Alma WILLIAMS' home. The third school was on the east side of Second Creek on the property given by Samuel WILLIAMS.
(The article above was written by Charles Wesley Porter, Sr., son of Odus Vernon Porter, and great-great grandson of Hugh Porter. Sent by Janie Porter Gomillion, July 2001)
On a visit to the Portertown Cemetery one will find the tombstones of a lot of the early settlers and not just Porters. It is a well kept cemetery that is used by many descendants of those early settlers as well as others. Hugh Porter died October 12, 1855 and Sarah Bowie Porter died May 9, 1862. They were survived by their eight children and 34 grandchildren.
Porter Town was also north of Lexington and near Dugout. It was named for several Porter families who settled here from Abbeville, South Carolina, during the 1820s. Hugh and Sarah Bowie Porter were born in the early 1790s. Their son, James Gleen Porter, established a grist mill and blacksmith shop in this community. Hugh's nephew, Washington Porter, was also here as well as a widow, Rebecca Porter, who was born in 1790 in North Carolina. Her son, Andrew was a native of South Carolina.
From William Lindsey McDonald, "A Walk Through the Past - People and Places of Florence and Lauderdale County, Alabama"; Florence, Alabama, Country Lane Printing, 1997 (pp 147-148).
In the 1830 Lauderdale Co census Anderson Porter was listed as follow: 2m 20-30, 1m 60-70; 1f 15-20, 3f 20-30, 1f 60-70, 1 slave.
Walter Palmore noted that Hugh Porter was listed in the 1840 Lauderdale Co Al census on page 116 (43) as follow: 0201101-0111101. Andrew Porter was list as follow in the 1840 census 0001010001-0000001001.
A transcription of the 1850 Lauderdale County, Alabama census shows the following:
#340/340 Hugh Porter60 M Frmr $1,200 S.C. Sarah " 50 FS.C. Rebecca "28 F S.C. Wesley"22 M LaborerS.C. John"17 M " S.C. Cynthia"14 F S.C.
#341/341 Andrew Porter27 M " S.C. Francis "28 F Sarah 5 F Ala. Martha 3 F Ala. Mary11/12 Ala.
Wallace Palmore [WEPALM@lorettotel.net], in an email dated 13 July 2001 writes that in "The Heritage of Lauderdale County, Alabama," on page 391, it has that Simathy E Porter was the daughter of Hugh Porter and Sarah C Bowie. It also states that she married Francis (sic) H McGwier.... he added that F H and Cynthia E McGuire are buried in the Portertown Cemetery. Also buried in this cemetery is H Porter 12 June 1791-12 Feb 1855 and Sarah Porter 22 Aug 1793- 9 May 1869. Also buried in this cemetery is one of Wm R McGuire's son and some of my Johnston family.
William Lindsey McDonald, A Walk Through the Past - People and Places of Florence and Lauderdale County, Alabama; Florence Alabama, Country Lane Printing, 1997
Chapter 35 Early East Lauderdale County Pg. 147-8 Lexington, Dugout, Porter Town, Belew and Cotton Gin
Porter Town was also north of Lexington and near Dugout. It was named for several Porter families who settled here from Abbeville, South Carolina, during the 1820s. Hugh and Sarah Bowie Porter were born in the early 1790s. Their son, James Gleen Porter, established a grist mill and blacksmith shop in this community. Hugh's nephew, Washington Porter, was also here as well as a widow, Rebecca Porter, who was born in 1790 in North Carolina. Her son, Andrew was a native of South Carolina.
From the 1850 Census:
#335/335 James G. Porter35 M BlacksmithS.C. Elizabeth "25 FTN John" 7 MAla Samuel " 5 MAla Dorcis Brown20 FAla
I can account for one of the families listed on the 1850 Census you mentioned:
James Glen Porter married Elizabeth Johnston 2 Sept 1941 (sic--s/b 1841) in Lauderdale Co. They are the James G. and Elizabeth (Children John and Samuel) you found on the census. He was a Blacksmith. He contracted some disease of the eyes and was blind or nearly blind, as I understand, at his death. He was a son of Hugh and Sarah Porter of Union Co., SC. There is a picture of your husband's ancestor in a book called "I'm from Lexington; Alabama Reunion 1989" by Fred Johnson. The photo is a family group of the children of Hugh and Sarah taken in 1901. It was locally published and sold so I don't know who widely available it might be. If you cannot find it I can scan the already poor photo published therein and send a .jpg file of it to you.
I have not traced this family. She is an Aunt in my Johnston lineage. I do not know who Hugh's parent's were.
Dave Johnston [davensjohnston@sprintmail.com]
*1866 TAX LIST ? Copyright 1993, 1999, Pat M. Mahan This book is actually entitled "Assessment of Taxes on Real Estate and Personal Property In the County of Lauderdale for the Year 1866," and measures 17 inches by 23 inches CLOSED. It is in very bad shape. The front cover is missing, and so are some of the pages. It is also possible that some of the precincts are missing. The pages are not numbered, so it was not possible to determine if this were the case. The first two pages are torn, but there are no names on them. There are 83 columns, stretching across two sheets. Personal property is divided into several categories, which included libraries over $300; vehicles not exclusively used for agricultural purposes; jewelry plate and silverware; pianos and other musical instruments. Each Beat or Precinct is in alpha order. The A through G names in the Florence Beat are missing. And any "H" names, prior to Mrs. H. G. Hardy are missing. The remaining Beats or precincts that are listed appear to be complete. The initials "F. M." following a name appear to stand for Free Man. The four columns presented here are:
(1) - Lands, Number of acres
(2) - Town Properties, Number of lots
(3) - Total tax on Real Estate
(4) - Number of Male Inhabitants between 18 and 50 years of age
at $2.00 tax per number.
Porter, Chas. W.33.181 Porter, Andrew80.14 Porter, John F.68.351 Porter, James G.65.35 Porter, W. R.58.35 Porter, A. S.55012.80 Porter, Wm. D.1
1900 Census
North Carolina, Sampson County, Little Coharie Twp
Enumerated 22 Jun 1900
SD 3 ED 96 Sheet 17A
298-298
Porter, James Head M W Feb 1860 40 M 16 NC NC NC Farmer
Porter, Apcillia Wf W F Mar 1863 37 M 16 6/6 NC NC NC
Porter, Luther Son W M Dec 1885 14 S NC NC NC Farm Laborer
Porter, Henry Son W M Mar 1887 13 S NC NC NC Farm Laborer
Porter, Lillie Dtr W F Jun 1890 9 S NC NC NC
Porter, Arthur Son W M Feb 1893 7 S NC NC NC
Porter, Dellie Dtr W F Apr 1895 5 S NC NC NC
Porter, Vennie Dtr W F May 1898 2 S NC NC NC
1910 Census
North Carolina, Sampson County, Little Coharie Twp
Enumerated 10 May 1910
SD 3 ED 87 Sheet 25B
425-425
Porter, James H Head M W 50 m1 25 NC NC NC Farm Laborer General Farm
Porter, Celle Wf F W 42 m1 25 9/9 NC NC NC
Porter, Lillie Dtr F W 19 S NC NC NC Farm Laborer Home Farm
Porter, Arthur Son M W 17 S NC NC MC Farm Laborer Home Farm
Porter, Delia Dtr F W 15 S NC NC NC Farm Laborer Home Farm
Porter, Venia Dtr F W 11 S NC NC NC Farm Laborer Home Farm
Portr, Artist Son M W 8 S NC NC NC
Porter, Jeff Son M W 4 S NC NC NC
Porter, Odell Dtr F W 2 S NC NC NC
Florence Times, 20 Jul 1906, p. 7 Lexington ....The Death Angel visited in our midst on the 2d day of this month and claimed for its victim Aunt Jane Davis after a lingering illness of six weeks, at the advanced age of 81 years. She joined the Methodist Episcopal Church at about 12 years of age, and since that time she has lived a consisitant member of that church.
She leaves seven children, four sons and three daughters. Mr. T. C. DAVIS of this community, Mr. John DAVIS of Tennesee, Mr. J. H. DAVIS of Loretta, Tenn., Mr. Wesley DAVIS of Center Star, Ala., Mrs. Fannie ALLEN of Arkdell, Ala., Misses Mary and Sallie DAVIS of this place.
She also leaves one brother and three sisters. Mrs. Rebecca DAVIS, Mrs. Katherine BELEW, Mrs. Cyntha McGUIRE, and Mr. John PORTER, all of whom are living near Lexington except Mrs. Rebecca DAVIS of Florence. Aunt Jane was a quiet follower of the Lord. Her mind was centered on things heavenly and divine. It was sweet to converse with her. It would attract any one's mind heavenward and make them think of how they should live to reach that home of rest. To the bereaved we extend our heartfelt sympathy.... ==================== 1870 Cen Laud Co Al [by Warren, p. 7] hh # 279/279 DAVIS, Thomas 48 m w farmer AL ", Jane 42 f w keeps hou AL ", Wesley 19 m w farms AL ", Mary 17 f w at home AL ", Jane 15 f w at home AL ", Hughey 15 m w farms AL ", John W. 10 m w farms AL ", James 8 m w AL ", Harrison 7 m w AL ", Andrew 6 m w AL ", Robert 5 m w AL ", Cyntha 3 f w AL ", Frank 1 m w AL (should be Frances (f) see 1880 census - Fannie Allen]
The son, "Hughy" - Wiley Hugh "Bud" Davis died in 1891. He is our direct ancestor.
Ancestry.com North Carolina, Birth and Death Indexes, 1800-2000
Name Jeff Porter
Date of Birth 5 Sep
Birth County Sampson
Parent1 Name James Haywood Porter
Roll Number B_C087_68001
Volume 16
Page 180
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Name: Jeff Porter
Titles & Terms:
Death Date:
Death Place:
Birth Year: 1905
Estimated Birth Year:
Burial Date: 21 Nov 1983
Burial Place: Clinton, North Carolina
Cemetery: Elizabeth Baptist
Funeral Home:
Residence: Roseboro, Sampson, North Carolina
Street Address: Rt. #1
Gender: Male
Death Age: 78
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Occupation: Farmer
Birth Date: 05 Sep 1905
Birthplace: Sampson, North Carolina
Father: Jim H. Porter
Father's Titles & Terms:
Father's Place of Birth:
Mother: Apcillia Honeycutt
Mother's Titles & Terms:
Mother's Place of Birth:
Spouse: Elizabeth Mclemore
Spouse's Titles & Terms:
Additional Relatives:
Informant:
Reference Number: v 45A cn 45166
Film Number: 1984995
Collection: North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994
Box 71 Pack 1754, Probate Judge Office, Abbeville, SC. I, John Porter, being of sound and disposing mind and memory. I will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid. I order that my plantation in Winston County, Orangeburge Dist. near the white pond lying on pond branch and Yarrow branch, containing 661 acres be sold. My desire is my family stay together on the plantation which they now live as long as they can in peace and quietness. I will the moveable property to be sold to the highest bidder. My wife Elizabeth to get her third part, with the remainder divided between my three sons, Samuel Norwood Porter, Hugh Porter, John Porter. I appoint my friend James Watts executor with my wife Elizabeth executrix. Dated 27 Dec. 1798. Wit: James Jones, Benjamin X Simpson, Thomas X Winn. Signed John Porter. Recorded 20 Dec. 1803. Est. appraised on 25 Jan. 1804, by Thomas Edwards, George Conner, James Pettus.
Some internet trees also show him as the father of Andrew Springer Porter, William R. Porter and Ann Elizabeth Forbes (nee Porter), all of who were born after this date.
(Copied from Rootsweb World Connect Project Family Tree of Bill Norwood Bill Norwood --original not viewed)
Abstracts of Old Ninety-Six and Abbeville District Wills and Bonds?b?
?/b?Compiled by Willie Pauline Young
Liberty, SC
Copyright 1950 by Pauline Young & Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas Jr. , Reprinted 2004
Southern Historical Press, Greenville SC
On page 243 of the above referenced book, it is indicated that Box 71, Pack 1754 has the Wills of two separate John Porters in the same pack. The first John Porter had a wife, Mary, and brothers Hugh and Capt. Daniel Norwood Porter. His will was dated 19 Sept 1824, and prov. 6 Dec 1824.
John F.M. Porter, whose father was James Glen, was killed in the Second Battle of Manassas on August 30, 1862. He was a member of Company I of the 9th Alabama Infantry Regiment.
John Fletcher, was a miller and he also made tombstones from limestone taken from the bluffs of Second Creek.
1866 TAX LIST ? Copyright 1993, 1999, Pat M. Mahan This book is actually entitled "Assessment of Taxes on Real Estate and Personal Property In the County of Lauderdale for the Year 1866," and measures 17 inches by 23 inches CLOSED. It is in very bad shape. The front cover is missing, and so are some of the pages. It is also possible that some of the precincts are missing. The pages are not numbered, so it was not possible to determine if this were the case. The first two pages are torn, but there are no names on them. There are 83 columns, stretching across two sheets. Personal property is divided into several categories, which included libraries over $300; vehicles not exclusively used for agricultural purposes; jewelry plate and silverware; pianos and other musical instruments. Each Beat or Precinct is in alpha order. The A through G names in the Florence Beat are missing. And any "H" names, prior to Mrs. H. G. Hardy are missing. The remaining Beats or precincts that are listed appear to be complete. The initials "F. M." following a name appear to stand for Free Man. The four columns presented here are:
(1) - Lands, Number of acres
(2) - Town Properties, Number of lots
(3) - Total tax on Real Estate
(4) - Number of Male Inhabitants between 18 and 50 years of age
at $2.00 tax per number.
Porter, Chas. W.33.181 Porter, Andrew80.14 Porter, John F.68.351 Porter, James G.65.35 Porter, W. R.58.35 Porter, A. S.55012.80 Porter, Wm. D.1
From the 1870 Lauderdale census:
Township 1, Range 8
#230-222 Porter, John, 35,M,W,Farmer,500,300,Alabama Porter, Nancy, 25,F,W,Alabama Porter, John P, 5,M,Alabama Porter, Henry,2,M,Alabama Porter, James,3/12,M,born in April, Alabama
Known as Uncle John by all. One of the early settlers of Missouri. Moved to Lewis county in 1839. Seven children born three of whom survived. Lived with his son, John, following his wife's death. His wife died four years before he did. Moved to Shelby county in 1870. Had been a member of the M. E. Church South for twenty-eight years. He leaves one sister. Abstracted from obituary.
Shown in LaGrange in 1850 where John was listed as a bricklayer. (Ralph Marshall, p 29).
Email dated 4 June 2007: I seem to have a very difficult time finding other descendants of my Porter line with whom to work on confirming the parents of James Porter who m. 1) Rebecca Chrisman, removed from Jessamine Co. KY to Marion Co. MO in 1829 and d. 1866 in Lewis Co., and who I believe may be the father of this John Piercel Porter. Finding the middle name of this John is, I believe, an important piece of the puzzle as Sarah Piersol is reported to be the mother of the Porter I think may be James' father. Certainly at the time of John's death only one child of James was still living, a daughter, Mary Love (Porter) Myers of Newark, Lewis, MO. John's obit said he had one sister living.
Two sons of James Porter also married Marshall women - Joseph Chrisman Porter m. 1844 Mary Ann E. Marshall (b. ca 1823 VA; d. ca 1867). James William Porter m. 1853 Elizabeth Columbia Marshall (b. ca 1835 MO; d. ca 1868) Reportedly they were sisters, but I don't know who their parents were. When I saw that John Piercel Porter also m. a Marshall I was intrigued.
[Note: Unfortunately, there is not information about either of these Marshall's on this website].
I had contacted you back in 2007 about the John Piercel Porter who is included in your Strong family tree, wondering if perhaps he was the son of my ancestors James and Rebecca (Chrisman) Porter of KY who settled in Lewis Co. MO in about 1828. It would appear that he was the nephew of James and the son of William and Mary (Runyan) Porter.
While researching last fall at the Kentucky Historical Society in Frankfort, KY, I came across a page in the Porter family file. It it dated 3 Oct 1981, but the name of the person who submitted it is not noted. The author wrote:
"FACT:
My gt-grandfather was William Pike Porter, b 10 Dec 1815 in Franklyn [sic] Co., Ky. d 1874 in Lewis Co., MO. His brothers and sisters as follows: John Piercel, Susan, Edward, Samuel, James, Anna and Thomas G. The parents of these children: (John) William Porter or William Porter Jr. m 1810 to Mary Runyon. They sold Frankfort property in 1820."
I would imagine that this person was close enough to the people with firsthand knowledge to be certain of the accuracy of the above statement.
He goes on to state that he has a copy of the will of Wiliam Porter b 1729 in Chester Co., PA, removed to Adams Co., PA and d 1802. His wife was Sarah Piercel (various spellings). Three of their sons (James, Nathaniel, and William) removed to KY. I will add here that James m. Margaret Patterson and d. 1830 in Woodford Co., KY. William m. Hannah Kennedy and then removed to TN. His family is well documented as he was the grandfather of Gov. James Davis Porter of TN. I have seen the work of a Porter researcher who says Nathaniel also removed to TN and d. 1813 in Bedford County.
The author then states that the James Porter who m. Rebecca Chrisman and the William Porter who m. Mary Runyon were brothers, his gt-grandfather William Pike Porter being the first cousin of Col. Joseph Chrisman Porter, b 1819 in Jessamine Co., KY (James and Rebecca's son.) [James and William appear on the same page of the 1850 Lewis Co., MO census.] His question is who was the father of these brothers, James and William? Was he either James or Nathaniel, sons of William Porter (1729-1802) of PA?
I have long suspected, though have been unable to prove, that my James Porter was the son of James and Margaret (Patterson) Porter. In the above-mentioned 1850 census, William is family 235, James is family 237 and family 238 is that of Osbourn McCrackin who m. Sally Porter, the daughter of James and Margaret, as proved by Osbourn's receiving a share of James' estate in Woodford Co. KY. (James d. intestate, but settlement of his estate is on file in Woodford Co. William Porter is also listed, but not James.) It seems to me too much of a coincidence that these three Porters are living right next to each other in Missouri if they weren't siblings.
I won't go into further details, I think this is already confusing enough, but if anyone would be interested in more information from me on this theory, they can contact me. Suffice it to say for now that it seems the father of John Piercel Porter was William Porter, b. 11 Oct 1780, m. 1810 in KY Mary Runyan, and who d. 3 Oct 1872 in Lewis Co., MO. Further, that John Piercel Porter was therefore the nephew of James Porter, b. 2 Aug 1789 in KY or PA, and who d. 22 Jan 1866 in Marion Co., MO.
1860 Census
Missouri, Shelby County, Tiger Twp, PO West Springfield
Page 50
331-336
Porter, John P 38 M Farmer 6000 1000 Ky
Porter, Harriet C 32 F Ky
Porter, Mary Ida 4 F Mo
Porter, John Newton 6 M Mo
Brown, William 28 M Farm Laborer $--- $150 Va
1870 Census
Missouri, Lewis County, Twp 61 Rand 9, PO Monticello Mo
Enumerated 17 Jun 1870
Page 17 Stamped 769
120-120
Porter, John 49 M W Farmer $--- $800 Ky
Porter, Harriet 37 F W Keeping House Mo
Porter, John N 15 M W Works on Farm Mo
Porter, Riler 9 F W Mo
Porter, William 7 M W Mo
1880 Census
Missouri, Shelby County, Jefferson Twp
Enumerated 12 and 4 Day June 1880, by Geo. W. Porter
Page 24 SD 5 ED 66
187-285
Porter, John P W M 59 Farmer Ky Ky
Porter, H. C. W F 50 Wf Keepign House Ky Mo/Md Va
Porter, John W M 25 Son At Home Mo Ky Ky
Porter, Willie M W M 17 Son At home Mo Ky Ky
Porter, Charles W M 10 Son At home Mo Ky Ky
Bias, Matilda B F 16 Svt Servant mos Ky Ky
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Name: Luther Porter
Titles & Terms:
Death Date:
Death Place:
Birth Year: 1886
Estimated Birth Year:
Burial Date: 21 Jun 1963
Burial Place: Rt.1, Roseboro, N. C.
Cemetery: Elizebeth Church
Funeral Home:
Residence: Roseboro, Sampson, N. C.
Street Address: Rt.1
Gender: Male
Death Age: 77
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Occupation:
Birth Date: 07 Dec 1886
Birthplace: Sampson County, N. C.
Father: James Porter
Father's Titles & Terms:
Father's Place of Birth:
Mother: Apcilla Honeycutt
Mother's Titles & Terms:
Mother's Place of Birth:
Spouse: Flarida Porter
Spouse's Titles & Terms:
Additional Relatives:
Informant:
Reference Number: v 20A cn 20430
Film Number: 1953429
Collection: North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994
Said to be married to a Mr. Howie. If so, then the record below is most likely NOT her.
Is this her at the time of the 1850 Lauderdale Co, Alabama census? Was she actually born ca 1780? Or is age incorrect? Some sources show her parents as married 1790.
#315/315 Rebecca Porter 70 F $150 N.C. Andrew 46 M Laborer S.C. Mary50 FS.C.
1900 Census
Colorado, Fremont County, Florence Pr, Florence City, Ward 2
Enumerated 14 Jun 1900
SD 2 ED 33 Sheet 23A
431-471
Canfield, Isaac Head W M Cot 1839 60 M 37 NY NY NY Stock Raiser
Canfield, Imogene Wf W F May 1843 57 M 37 Pa NY Pa
Morrison, Chas A Son-in-law W M Dec 1857 42 M 8 Pa Pa Pa Oiul Well Pumper
Morrison, Madu Dtr W F Jan 1866 34 M 8 3/3 Pa Ny Pa
Morrison, Helen Grdtr W F May 1893 7 S Co Pa Pa
Morrison, Imogene Grdtr W F Ma 1896 4 S Co Pa Pa
Morrison, Josephine Grdtr W F Apr 1899 1 S Co Pa Pa
Porter, William M Son-in-law W M Mar 1864 36 m 5 Mo Ky --- RR Agent
Porter, May Dtr W F July 1869 30 M 5 1/1 Pa Pa Pa
Porter, Virginia Grdtr W F Feb 1896 4 S Co Mo Pa
Texas, Panola County, JP 1
Enumerated 5 and 6 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 153 Sheets 1A and 1B
10-10
Poss, F. A. Head M W 43 M Tx Ga ??? ???? (Taped over and illegible)
Poss, Mary Wf F W 44 M Ala Ala Ala
Poss, Jennie Mae Dtr F W 18 D Tx Ga Ala
Poss, Wm Henry Son M W 16 S Tx Ga Ala
Poss, Fred Alton Son M W 14 S Tx Ga Ala
Wife: Frances "Fanny" Posvar, parents Martin and Frances Posvar
Born: 10 Jul 1894, Hemingford, NE
Died: 17 Mar 1951, Fairmont
Buried: 19 Mar 1951, BNC, Milligan
Sisters: Mrs. Louise Carlsteen; Mrs. Toni Samson; Mrs. Emily Kai; Mrs. Albina Samson
Brothers: Frank; Joe; Henry
Married: 5 Aug 1914, Geneva
Sons: Joice Charles; Milton James; Bernard Wayne
Step sons: Leo Bures: Joe Bures
N 147-4 POSVAR Estella H. Posvar, 1890 - 1951 (b: NE, d: 11 Oct 1951 age 61 yrs 1 mo of cerebral embolism, int: 16 Oct 1951, lot owner: Joseph E. Posvar, fd: HFH)
N 147-5 POSVAR Joseph E. Posvar, 1889 - 1966 (b: NE, d: 6 Sept 1966 age 77 yrs 6 mos, int: 9 Sept 1966, lot owner: self, fd: HMFH, s/s Estella Posvar)
1930 Census
Nebraska, Thurston County, Bryan Precinct, District 3
Enumerated April 4, 1930
ED 87-3 SD 3 Sheet 2A Stamped 40
30-30
Posvar, Joseph E Hd M W 41 M 30 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Posvar, Estella Wf F W 39 M 28 Neb Czech Czech
Posvar, Roine Daughter F W 8 S Neb Neb Neb
Posvar, Frances Dtr F W 6 S Neb Neb
Musselmann, Gus Lodger M W 56 Wd. Germany Germany Germany F
arm Laborer
Musselman, Ruth Lodger F W 12 S Mo Germany Germany
1900 Census
Nebraska, Box Butte County, Lawn Precinct
Enumerated 7 Jun 1900
SD 6 ED 9 Sheet 2A Stamped 202
26-26
Posvar, Martin Hd W M Nov 1865 34 M11 Moravia Morovia Morovia 1885 15 Na Farmer
Posvar, Fannie Wf W F Dec 1865 34 M11 6/5 Moravia Morovia Morovia 1875 25
Posvar, Joseph E Son W M Feb 1889 11 S Neb Morovia Morovia At School
Posvar, Frank W. Son W M Oct 1890 9 S Neb Morovia Morovia
Posvar, Fannie Dtr W F July 1894 5 S Neb Morovia Morovia
Posvar, Antonia Dtr W F May 1897 3 S Neb Morovia Morovia
Posvar, Emily Dtr W M May 1899 1 S Neb Morovia Morovia