Aletta married Martin Nevius Porter Jr., son of Martin Nevius Porter and Aletta Ann Voorhees.

     Peter married Elizabeth C. Worthington.

     Elizabeth married Peter Wilson.

     Abraham married Hannah Mariah King.

     Hannah married Abraham P. Staats.

     George Staats was the son of George King Staats and Anna Gertrude Porter.

     William married Agnes R. Montgomery.

     Agnes married William H. Hyers.

     Daniel married Mary E. Flemming.

     Mary married Daniel J. Heck.

      Joseph Donald Van Ness was born in 1912 at Washington. He was the son of Joseph A. Van Ness and Alberta Porter.

      Marjorie J. Van Ness was born in 1919 at Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Joseph A. Van Ness and Alberta Porter.

      Lottie Dell House was born on Mar 4, 1887 at Eureka, Woodford County, Illinois. She was the daughter of William House and Olive Margaret White. Lottie married William Harvey Porter, son of James Harvey Porter and Eleanor (Ella) Rebecca Wilson, on Mar 20, 1907 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. Lottie Dell House died on Jan 15, 1960 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, at age 72.

     William married Olive Margaret White.

     Olive married William House.

      William Harold Porter was born on Feb 6, 1908 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. He was the son of William Harvey Porter and Lottie Dell House. William married Annabel Rachel McCurdy on Nov 28, 1930 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. William Harold Porter died on Jun 10, 1995 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, at age 87.

      Russell Eugene Porter was born on Sep 28, 1914 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. He was the son of William Harvey Porter and Lottie Dell House. Russell married Marjorie V. Finnegan on Nov 24, 1939 at Saint Louis, Missouri. Russell Eugene Porter died on Dec 29, 2002 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, at age 88.

      Ethel Irene Porter was born in Feb, 1916 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. She was the daughter of William Harvey Porter and Lottie Dell House. Ethel married Warren Thomson on Mar 28, 1937 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. Ethel Irene Porter died on Nov 8, 1995 at Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, at age 79.

      Annabel Rachel McCurdy was born on Feb 19, 1911 at Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. Annabel married William Harold Porter, son of William Harvey Porter and Lottie Dell House, on Nov 28, 1930 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.

     Marjorie married Russell Eugene Porter, son of William Harvey Porter and Lottie Dell House, on Nov 24, 1939 at Saint Louis, Missouri.

      Warren Thomson was born on Aug 11, 1915 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. Warren married Ethel Irene Porter, daughter of William Harvey Porter and Lottie Dell House, on Mar 28, 1937 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. Warren Thomson died on Aug 31, 1996 at Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, at age 81.

      Anne Miller was born on Sep 1, 1798. Anne married Matthias Lane Demund, son of John Demund and Catherine Lane, on Dec 6, 1823. Anne Miller died on Mar 10, 1864 at Bedminster Twp., Somerset County, New Jersey, at age 65.

      Matthew Lane Demond was born on Sep 22, 1839 at Bedminster Twp., Somerset County, New Jersey. He was the son of Matthias Lane Demund and Anne Miller. Matthew married Sarah E. Lott on Sep 29, 1860. Matthew Lane Demond died on Apr 18, 1891 at Peapack, Somerset County, New Jersey, at age 51.

      Sarah E. Lott was born on Jul 7, 1840 at Millstone, Somerset County, New Jersey. Sarah married Matthew Lane Demond, son of Matthias Lane Demund and Anne Miller, on Sep 29, 1860. Sarah E. Lott died on Apr 12, 1882 at Bedminster Twp., Somerset County, New Jersey, at age 41.

      Antrim Van Thise Demond was born on Sep 25, 1872 at Caseville, New Jersey. He was the son of Matthew Lane Demond and Sarah E. Lott. Antrim married Annie Thompson on Jan 14, 1903. Antrim Van Thise Demond died on Apr 1, 1941 at Millington, Morris County, New Jersey, at age 68.
     

      Annie Thompson was born on Apr 17, 1880 at England. Annie married Antrim Van Thise Demond, son of Matthew Lane Demond and Sarah E. Lott, on Jan 14, 1903.

      James Demond was born circa 1908 at New Jersey. He was the son of Antrim Van Thise Demond and Annie Thompson.

      William Demond was born circa 1862 at New Jersey. He was the son of Matthew Lane Demond and Sarah E. Lott.

      Theodore Demond was born circa 1864 at New Jersey. He was the son of Matthew Lane Demond and Sarah E. Lott.

      Peter Demond was born circa 1833 at New Jersey. He was the son of Matthias Lane Demund and Anne Miller.

      William Demond was born circa 1836 at New Jersey. He was the son of Matthias Lane Demund and Anne Miller.

      Wayne Thomas Purcell was born on Dec 24, 1904 at Harmon, Lee County, Illinois. He was the son of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter. Wayne married Clara Albina Holbrook, daughter of Christian Frederick Holbrook and Mary Adeline Trudel, on Jan 8, 1937 at River Grove, Cook County, Illinois. Wayne Thomas Purcell died on Apr 15, 1973 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 68. Wayne was buried on Apr 17, 1973 at Valhalla Cemetery Cremated, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.

      Thomas Eugene Purcell was born on Jan 19, 1878 at Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois. He was the son of Alonzo E. Purcell and Georgianna Johnson. Thomas married Lula Edna Porter, daughter of Alfred Palmer Porter and Jemima Devina Keith, on Jul 1, 1903 at Congregational Church, Dixon, Lee County, Illinois; by Rev. J.G. Brooks. Thomas Eugene Purcell died on May 27, 1957 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 79. Thomas was buried at Valhalla Cemetery, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.

      Lula Edna Porter was born on Oct 8, 1883 at Harmon, Lee County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Alfred Palmer Porter and Jemima Devina Keith. Lula married Thomas Eugene Purcell, son of Alonzo E. Purcell and Georgianna Johnson, on Jul 1, 1903 at Congregational Church, Dixon, Lee County, Illinois; by Rev. J.G. Brooks. Lula Edna Porter died on Jan 12, 1976 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 92. Lula was buried on Jan 14, 1976 at Valhalla Cemetery, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
     

From the Dixon Evening Telegraph (newspaper), 2 July 1903, p.1, col. 5.
PURCELL, Thomas E. to Lulu E. Porter. Thomas Purcell of Harmon and Miss Lulu E. Porter of Sterling were
united in marriage by Rev. J.G. Brooks at the parsonage of the Congregational Church of this city, on
Wednesday, July 1, 1903 at 8:45 in the evening.
Mr. Purcell owns a feed and hack barn in Dixon and runs stock yards and elevator in Harmon. Miss Porter is
one of Sterling's most accomplished young ladies.
The young couple went to Sterling at 10:23p, where they will go to housekeeping in their own home.

      Clara Albina Holbrook was born on Aug 21, 1909 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Christian Frederick Holbrook and Mary Adeline Trudel. Clara Albina Holbrook was baptized on Sep 19, 1909 at Saint Matthew Church, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Clara married Paul E. Caple. Clara married Wayne Thomas Purcell, son of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter, on Jan 8, 1937 at River Grove, Cook County, Illinois. Clara Albina Holbrook died on Jun 29, 1994 at Carmichael, Sacramento County, California, at age 84. Clara was buried at Cremated ashes scattered in Pacific Ocean.

      Christian Frederick Holbrook was born on Dec 18, 1878 at Des Moines, Iowa. Christian married Mary Adeline Trudel circa 1900 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Christian Frederick Holbrook died on Mar 23, 1940 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 61. Christian was buried on Mar 26, 1940 at Elmlawn Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois.

      Mary Adeline Trudel was born on Oct 29, 1878 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. She was baptized on Nov 20, 1878 at Notre Dame De Chicago Church(1877-1887). Mary married Christian Frederick Holbrook circa 1900 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Mary Adeline Trudel died on Jan 10, 1929 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 50. Mary was buried on Jan 14, 1929 at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois.
      Chicago, Cook Co; cert #6002739 on Jan 10, 1929.

      Alonzo E. Purcell was born on Jan 29, 1847 at Commercial Point, Pickaway County, Ohio. Alonzo married Georgianna Johnson on Nov 2, 1870 at Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois. Alonzo E. Purcell died on Feb 15, 1926 at Gainesville, Sumter County, Alabama, at age 79.

      Georgianna Johnson was born on Apr 18, 1855 at Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio. Georgianna married Alonzo E. Purcell on Nov 2, 1870 at Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois. Georgianna Johnson died on May 10, 1942 at Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois, at age 87. Georgianna was buried at Monitcello Twp. Cemetery, Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois.
      From the Sterling Evening Gazette, Monday May 11, 1942.

Mrs. G. Purcell, 87, ILL 10 days, Dies Sunday Morning
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Body Will Be Taken To Her Former Home At Monticello, ILL.
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Mrs. Georgiana Purcell, 87, passed away at 3:30 a. m. Sunday in her home, 507 East Third street, where she had made her home for a number of years. She was taken seriously ill 10 days ago and was bedfast until her death.
The body was taken to the Woods funeral home and returned to the late home this morning, where funeral rites were conducted at 2 p. m. this afternoon by the Rev. Harold E. Olson of the Broadway Methodist church. Tuesday morning the body will be taken overland to Monticello, Ill., for burial at 2 p. m. Tuesday in the Monticello cenetery. Friends may call at the late home this evening where the body will remain until Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Purcell was born April 18, 1855, in Circleville, O. and spent her early life in Monticello. She was married to Alonzo Purcell, who passed away in 1925. The family moved from Harmon to Sterling in 1909. Two daughters also preceded their mother in death, Mrs. Emmza Gertrude Hettinger and Mrs. Nettie Swartley.
Three sons survive, Frank of Ft. Bragg, Calif., William of Sherburne, N. Y., and Gene of Bessemer, Ala. There are 19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
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NEWSPAPER

Sterling Daily Gazette
2 April 1940
p. 2, col. 2


"Life Sketch"

" FOUR SCORE AND MORE

Mrs. Gerogia Purcell of 507 Third street, Sterling, will be 85 years old on April 18. She was born in Ross county, Ohio, April 18, 1855, daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Hephzibah Dresbach Johnson.
When she was eight months old her parents moved to Piatt county, Ill, near Monticello., where she spent her childhood days. She was married Nov. 3, 1870, to Alonzo Purcell. In 1892 they moved to Lee county near Harmon and later resided in Harmon for two years, moving to 507 East Third street, Sterling in 1909 where she has since resided.
She has three sons, George F. Purcell of Fort Bragg, Calif., Wilbur of Sherburne Four Corners, NY, and Thomas E. of Bessemer, Ala. Four children have passed away, Gertrude, Carl, Lynn and Nettie. She has 18 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
She is in fair health, maintaining her home and keeping roomers and boarders. She did practical nursing for 10 years. She states she has been a regular customer of the Gazette since coming to Sterling."
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      Alfred Palmer Porter was born on Apr 16, 1858 at Dixon, Lee County, Illinois. He was the son of James S. Porter Jr. and Paulina P. Bowman. Alfred married an unknown person on Jan 30, 1880 at Dixon, Lee County, Illinois. Alfred married Jemima Devina Keith, daughter of George Keith and Ann Eddie, on Feb 4, 1880 at Dixon, Lee County, Illinois. Alfred Palmer Porter died on Jun 7, 1924 at Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois, at age 66. Alfred was buried at Harmon, Lee County, Illinois.
      1892 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD of Lee County

page. 332

"ALFRED P. PORTER, who is actively engaged in farming in Harmon Township, is a native of Lee County, born in the city of Dixon April 16, 1858. He is a son of James Porter, Jr., who was a pioneer of the county, and for many years a prominent citizen of Harmon Township. He was a native of the Empire State, his birthplace being near the city of Buffalo. He was reared on a farm, and early in manhood was married to Miss Paulina Bowman, who was born in the same neighborhood.
In 1845 the parents of our subject emigrated to Milwaukee, Wis., which was then a small village, and the following year they came from there to Lee County and located at Dixon, where Mr. Porter was engaged in the construction of railroads and in other work as a contractor, employing several men and teams, and doing a good business. In February, 1859, he removed to Harmon Township and turned his attention to farming. He located on section 25, purchasing two hundred acres of good farming land thereon, which he improved and occupied until February, 1880, when he took up his residence at Harmon Station. He did not live to enjoy his new home long, as his death occurred the following July. His wife survives him, and still resides at Harmon. They reared a family of seven children, namely: Salena, who married Albert Sanborn, and died in Minnesota; George M., a grocer in Chicago; Cytha M; Gulia E., wife of George W. Hill, of Harmon; Lane, who was accidentally shot; Gertrude, who died in childhood; Alfred P; and Arthur, who died at the age of eleven years. Mr. Porter was a stanch Republican in politics, and he figured in public life as Supervisor of Harmon Township and in numerous minor offices, and always displayed commendable public spirit on all occasions where his assistance was needed in carrying out any scheme for civic improvement.
The subject of this sketch was educated in the common schools. He was reared to agricultural pursuits, and when he arrived at years of discretion he chose farming as his calling, and has become an excellent farmer, keeping his harvest fields well tilled, taking good care of his stock, and having everything about his place in good order.
Mr. Porter still resides on the old homestead where his boyhood days were passed. To the lady who presides over his home he was married February 4, 1880. Four children complete their household, of whom the following is the record: Ferris was born May 13, 1882; Lula, October 8, 1883; Wayne H., February 4, 1886; and Erma Z., January 5, 1890.
Mrs. Porter's name in her maiden days was Jemima D. Keith. She is also, like her husband, a native of Illinois, born at Rockford, November 14, 1860, to George and Ann (Eddy) Keith. Her parents were natives of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, whence they emigrated to Nova Scotia, and subsequently came from there to this State, and were early settlers of Winnebago County. They afterward removed from there to this county and settled in Marion Township, where the mother died in 1877. Mr. Keith is still living. Mrs. Porter is an active working member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is a sincere Christian.
Our subject follows in his father's footsteps in politics and gives his allegiance to the Republican party. He has been School Director, and in 1890 he took the census of Harmon and Nelson Townships. He is a young man of sound principles, bears a good reputation among his associates for fairness and strict honesty in money matters, and is in every way worthy of the citizenship of his native county."

      Jemima Devina Keith was born on Nov 14, 1859 at Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. She was the daughter of George Keith and Ann Eddie. Jemima married Alfred Palmer Porter, son of James S. Porter Jr. and Paulina P. Bowman, on Feb 4, 1880 at Dixon, Lee County, Illinois. Jemima Devina Keith died on Feb 22, 1902 at Harmon, Lee County, Illinois, at age 42. Jemima was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Harmon Twp., Lee County, Illinois.

      James S. Porter Jr. was born on Mar 6, 1814 at Erie County, New York. He was the son of James S. Porter Sr. and Phebe Fairchild. James married Paulina P. Bowman, daughter of Benjamin Bowman Jr. and Mary Snively, in Mar, 1836 at Bowmansville, Erie County, New York. James S. Porter Jr. died on Jul 15, 1880 at Harmon, Lee County, Illinois, at age 66. James was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Harmon, Lee County, Illinois.
     He emigrated in 1840 from From New York to Illinois. NOTE

He came to Illinois with Aaron L., Jerome, and N.F. Porter, from Erie, NY area between 1843 and 1848. Jerome died 23 June 1854 in Calif..

According to the Amboy News, James died 21 July 1880 at 66y4m9d. Using both death dates, he was born either 6 or 12 March 1814.
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OBIT

Dixon Telegraph; Dixon, ILL.
22 July 1880
p. 5; c. 1

"From HARMON

Mr. Jas. Porter, Jr., died on Thursday the 15th inst. Mr. Porter was one of the first settlers in this township, and was known and respected by many all over the county. Deceased was born in Buffalo, N.Y., 1814, and came to Dixon in 1846, and moved to Harmon in 1859. Had been troubled with asthma many years. Mr. Porter was married in 1839 to Pauline Bowman, who now survives him. The family wish to return thanks to the people of Harmon for kindnesses received during the sickness of Mr. Porter."
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      Paulina P. Bowman was born on Aug 27, 1818 at Lancaster Twp., Erie County, New York. She was the daughter of Benjamin Bowman Jr. and Mary Snively. Paulina married James S. Porter Jr., son of James S. Porter Sr. and Phebe Fairchild, in Mar, 1836 at Bowmansville, Erie County, New York. Paulina P. Bowman died on Jan 4, 1901 at Dixon Twp., Lee County, Illinois, at age 82. Paulina was buried on Jan 6, 1901 at Greenwood Cemetery, Harmon, Lee County, Illinois.

      James S. Porter Sr. was born on Jun 23, 1775 at Bedminster Twp., Somerset County, New Jersey. He was the son of Nathaniel Porter and Charity Lane. James married Phebe Fairchild, daughter of Nathaniel Fairchild and Elizabeth Munson, on Dec 19, 1803 at New York. James S. Porter Sr. died on Nov 12, 1829 at Clarence Twp., Erie County, New York, at age 54. James was buried at Harris Hill Cemetery, Clarence, Erie County, New York.
     James S.'s left a will on Nov 7, 1829 at Clarence Twp., Erie County, New York. James came with his parents to New York in 1796 to the area of what is now North Dansville, Livingston County. It historical accounts of Livingston County he is listed as 'The pioneer blacksmith' of the Porter family.
After his first child, Minerva was born in 1804, he began to purchase property from the Holland Land Company (1806) in the Clarence Twp. (Erie County) area and sometime between 1806 & 1808 he moved there.
After his death in (1829) his wife and children moved to Lee County, Illinois. All but his son Nathaniel Fairchild stayed there, Nathaniel F. moved back to Erie County and died there in 1888 (Buffalo).


From "Biographies of the Citizens of Lee County Illinois" by The Lee County Genealogiacal Society; 2000, Dixon, Illinois

p. 359

COL. JOHN MUNSON GENEALOGY

Col. John Munson, who was at the battle of Monmouth in New Jersey, during the Revolutionary War...had four children: Elizabeth, born Feb. 12 1763...married Nathaniel Fairchild on June 4, 1779.... They had 9 children: Phoebe Fairchild was born September 20, 1784 and died June 16, 1864. she was married to James Porter on December 19, 1803.....Sally Fairchild was born Nov. 2, 1789; and died May 11, 1869. She married Matthew Porter, brother of James Porter."


From "Early Fairchilds in America and their Descendants" by Jean Fairchild Gilmore; Gateway Press, Inc. Baltimore, MD., 1999

pg's. 110 & 111

" IC3-3-1 Nathaneil Fairchild
b. 8 Jan 1752 Morris co., NJ
d. 21 Jan 1837 Clarence, Erie Co., NY/Harris Hill Cemetery, Erie co., NY
m. Elizabeth Munson 24 Jne 1779 in Pequanock, NJ; b. 12 Feb 1763; d/o John Munson of Hanover, NJ; d. 16 Feb 1849/Harris Hill Cemetery Erie co., NY

Children of Nathaniel & Elizabeth:

Elizabeth b. 5 Nov. 1780; m. Hayden.

Nancy b. 22 Apr 1782; m. Gregory; d. 10 July 1820

Phebe b. 20 Sep 1784; m. James PORTER* 19 Dec 1803; d. 16 Jne 1868 Dixon, IL.

Margaret b.6 July 1787; m. Francis Drullard 3 Sep 1803; d. 3 Jan 1871

Sally b. 2 Nov 1789; m. Matthew PORTER*; d. 11 May 1869 N. Dansville, NY.

Mehitable b. 4 Sep 1792; m. (1) William Bird, (2) Richard Orton**; d. 28 Sep 1868 N. Dansville, NY.

Nathaniel b. 19 Mar 1795.

Mary b. 21 Oct 1797 Cayuga Co., NY; m. Park Avery, 27 Jne 1826 Clarence, NY; d. 1836 Collins, NY.

Almira b. 19 Dec 1802; m. Marcus McNeal, 14 Apr 1822 Erie Co., NY; d. 1 Jne 1868."

*Note: James and Matthew PORTER are brothers.

**Note: Mehitable probably was married (2) to Nathaniel Porter as they are shown as man and wife in the 1850 Livingston Co., NY census.



JAMES PORTER

Last Will and Testament
7 Nov. 1829
Town of Clarence
Erie County, New York


In the name of god, amen, I James Porter of the town of Clarence, County of Erie and State of New York, being weak in body, but of sound perfect mind and memory, blessed be almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my last will and testament, in manner and form following that, it to say, whereas I have an article of agreement from the agent of the Holland Land Company of the East part of Lot No. three in the north section, twelfth township in the sixth range of township situated in the town of Clarence, aforesaid, containing eighty two acres, be the same, more or less and have executed a bond conditioned for a deed to Jeremiah Wiltse for fourteen acres to be set off the south end thereof.
Also, I have a deed executed by Jacob Powers and Amy, his wife, for fourteen acres of land on the north end of Lot No. 6, section of township 11, Range 6, situated in the said town of Clarence. Likewise, a land conditioned for a deed executed by the said Jeremiah Wiltse for fourteen acres of land on said Lot No. 6 and adjoining the land on the South, which was conveyed to me by the said Jacob and Amy. I therefore will and order that my executors shall dispose of the two pieces of land, last above described, at such time and in such manner as their judgment and discretion shall dictate and apply the avails thereof for the purpose of obtaining a deed from the Holland Land Compnay of the piece of land first above described: and as soon as said deed shall be procured, to execute and deliver to the said Jeremiah Wiltse, a deed according to the true interest and meaning of the bond, first above alluded to and which I executed to him. Provided that he, the said Jeremiah Wilst, shall at the same time be in readiness to fulfill the bond above. I do hereaby further will and order that my executors recieve and execute all conveyances of land relative to my estate, in thier own names as executors of the last will and Testament of James Porter, deceased. And after all due debts and demands against my estate are settled and fully paid, I will and order that my beloved wife, Phebe Porter, shall have the use, benefit, and profit of all my lands and tenements, which shall then remain unsold, together with all the improvements, privileges and appurtenances, there unto belonging, and also the use and control of all my personal property of every description for the support and for her support of my minor children, until a time shall arrive when I have no child living under the age of twenty one years and when such time shall have fully come within the space of eighteen months, thereafter, I will and order that my executors sell, for money, all my real and personal estate, either at auction or private sale and that my beloved wife, Phebe Porter, retain out of the avails thereof, the sum of two hundred dollars and also, retain one third part of the residue in full of her Dower ----I further will and order that immediately after sale is made, of said estate, as above described, my executors divide the remaining two thirds into nine equal shares and without delay pay over to my daughter Minerva (now wife of Wm. Bivens) one share; to my son Matthew, one share; to my son Aaron Lane, one share; to my son Nathaniel Fairchild, one share; to my son James, one share; to my daughter Phebe, one share; to my daughter Elizabeth, one share; to my son David, one share; to my son John Munson, one share---and lastly I do hereby appoint my said beloved wife, Phebe Porter, executrix and Marcus McNeal, executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
In witness I have hereunder set my hand seal, this Seventh day of Nov. in the year of our Lord, one Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty Nine. Signed, sealed and published and declared by the above, named James Porter to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses in the presence of the teatator.

Signed: James Porter

Simeon Fillmore
John Peck
Nathaniel Fairchild


Witnesses




NIAGARA COUNTY, ss

BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the second day of December in the year of our LORD one thousand eight hundred and Twenty nine personally appeared before me Ebenezer Johnson, Esquire, Surrogate of the county of Erie, Simeon Fillmore, who being duly sworn, did depose and say, That he the deponent saw James Porter, late of the county of Niagara, deceased, sign and seal the written instument, then shown unto him of which the aforegoing is a true copy, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of the said James Porter, deceased, bearing the date the seventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine. That at the time thereof, the said James Porter was of a sound disposing mind and memory to the best of the knowledge and belief of him the deponent and that he the deponent and John Peck and Nathaniel Fairchild subscribed their names as Witnesses to the said Will, in the presence of each other, and in the presence of the Testator. And also that Phebe Porter and Marcus McNeal executrix and executor named in the within written will likewise appeared before me and being duly sworn to the thence execution and performance of the said written will, by taking the usual oath of an executor.
E. Johnson, Surrogate



THE PEOPLE of the State of New York, by the Grace of GOD Free and Independent: To all to whom these Presents shall come, or may concern send Greeting: KNOW YE, That at the town of Buffalo in the county of Erie, on the second day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine --- before Ebenezer Johnson, Esquire, Surrogate of our said county, the last WILL and Testament of James Porter, deceased a copy whereof is hereunto annexed, was proved, and is now approved and allowed of by us; and the said deceased having whilst he lived, and at the time of his death, goods, chattels or credits, within this state, by means whereof the proving and registering the said WILL, and the granting administration to all and singular the goods, chattels and credits, of the said deceased, and any way concerning said WILL is granted unto Phebe Porter his wife and Marcus Micheal----


Executors in the said WILL named, they being first duly sworn well and faithfully to administer the same, and to make and exhibit a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the said goods, chattels and credits, and also to render a just and true account thereof when thereunto required.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have caused the seal of office of our said Surrogate to be hereunto affixed.

WITNESS, Ebenezer Johnson, Esquire, Surrogate of the county of Erie, at Buffalo, the second day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine.

E. Johnson



INVENTORY OF THE ESTATE OF:

JAMES PORTER

Inventory (all in dollars, $):

1 double wagon--$45
1 single wagon--30
1 old cart--7
2 ploughs--7
1 ox sled--1
1 horse sled--2
1 yoke of oxen--38
5 cows--50
2 yearling heifers--10
1 yerling bull--6
1 horse--50
1 horse--10
1 set old horse harness--6
17 small drag teeth--3.50
2 grindstones--2.75
1 new draught chain--2.56
1 old draught chain--1.38
1 blacksmith bellows--10
1 blacksmith anvil--5
1 blacksmith vise--4
1 blacksmith beakhorn--1.50
2 blacksmith sledges--1.50
2 blacksmith hammers--1
1 blacksmith box of shoeing tools--1.50
3 pair blacksmith tongs--1.50
1 old saddle and bridle--5
1 old side saddle--6
1 bull plough--3
1 old fanning mill--11
1 new fanning mill--15
Wheat in the mow estimated at 155 bushels--96.88
Oats in the mow estimated at 100 bushels--25
Corn in the ear estimated at 93 bushels when shelled--34.88
Wheat on the ground 32 acres--96
11 small swine--5
3 barrels of pork--24
7 empty barrels--3.50
2 feather beds, bedding and bedsteads--32.75
1 tea board--1.50
1 pari of brass andirons--3
1 dinner bell--1.50
1 dining table and two half rounds--7
1 bar room table--1
5 dining chairs--5
(total $675.20)

The following is an inventory of the personl property of James Porter late of the Town of Clarence deceased, which is exempt from execution or distress for rent (towit)

1 cow--11
10 sheep--10
1 barrel pork--8
6 dining chairs and six kitchen chairs--6.75
1 bureau--7
1 breakfast table--4
1 candle stand--1
1 pair fire dogs--4
2 looking glasses--1.75
1 pair tongs & shovel brass trimmed--2
1 pair andirons brass trimmed--2
1 kitchen fire shovel and tongs--2
1 large chest--2
4 brass candlesticks--1.75
4 beds, bedsteads and bedding--50
6 silver table spoons--10
18 silver tea spoons--15
1 pair silver tongs--2.50
(total $139.55)

Clarence, Twp., April 28, 1830
Simeon Fillmore, Benjamin Bivens, Appraisers


His executors were "Phebe Porter" and "Marcus McNeal" (their signatures)

The following is an observation by Glenn Atwell, a professional genealogy researcher from Erie County, New York, 2001.

"We can see that Porter was a substantial man in his day. Besides farming his land, he was also a blacksmith, an occupation which may help identify him elsewhere. He was also, I would think, considered fairly well-to-do. Note the silver, 2 mirrors, feather beds, and fancy furniture-half rounds (demi-lunes) which were placed at the ends of the dining table to make it oval, breakfast table, candle stands, etc., which were far from basic furnishings. The only reference to his tavern license is the bar room table; note there are no stocks of liquor, cider, beer, etc. So, besides providing a very nice view of the life he had in Clarence, this also provides the possibly telling fact that he was a blacksmith in addition to being a farmer of substance."

      George Keith was born on May 7, 1819 at Crimond Parrish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. George married Ann Eddie on May 18, 1843 at Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. George Keith died on May 21, 1899 at Brock Twp., Nemaha County, Nebraska, at age 80. George was buried at Emanuel Cemetery, Dixon, Lee County, Illinois.
     
NOTE


George Keith immigrated to America, landing in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, on his birthday, May 07, 1841. He married Ann Eddy in 1843. In 1844 they went to New York and then Michigan, finally settling in Illinois by 1845. The 1850 census showed them living in Rockford, Ill., and the 1870 census shows them living in Marion twnp., Lee Co., Ill.
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OBIT

Dixon Telegraph; Dixon, ILL.
22 May 1899
p. 4, c. 4

"Death of George Keith, Sr.

News was received today of the death of George Keith, Sr., on Saturday night, May 20, at the home of his son, Frank Keith of Brock, Neb. Mr. Keith was the father of Mrs. A. P. Porter of Harmon, and was at one time a prominent farmer of Marion, this county. The remains will be brought to Harmon, where a funeral service will be held at the home of his daughter at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, May 24th. The interment will be in the cemetery of Emanuel church, South Dixon, about noon. Mr. Keith was about 82 years of age at the time of his death."
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OBIT #2

Dixon Telegraph; Dixon, ILL.
1 June 1899
p. 7, c. 2

"HARMON

OBITUARY

George Keith was born in the Parish of Crimmond, Scotland, May 7, 1819, and died at Brock, Nebraska, May 21, 1899, aged 80 years and 14 days. He came to Nova Scotia in 1840 and was married to Miss Ann Eddie, May 15, 1843. They moved from there to Rockford in 1845, where a family of eleven children was born of which there are seven living: George, Frank, Mrs Wm. Sutton of Brock, Nebraska: Fred and Mrs. Ellen Calder of Chicago: Mrs. Maggie Conant of Rockford and Mrs. Nina Porter of Harmon. Mrs. Keith, his bosom companion, died Oct. 1, 1876 while living in Marion township. Mr. Keith moved from Dixon to Brock, Nebraska, in 1887, and has lived since that time with his children in that place. He was a very earnest christian, having joined the church while living in Rockford. He led an exemplary life and was very faithful in church work. It may well be said of him, "How blest the righteous when he dies."
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     Ann Eddie was baptized on Jan 24, 1813 at Dunnottar Parish, Kincardine, Scotland. She was born on Jan 24, 1813 at Dunnottar Parish, Kincardine, Scotland. Ann married George Keith on May 18, 1843 at Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ann Eddie died on Oct 1, 1876 at Marion Twp., Lee County, Illinois, at age 63. Ann was buried on Sep 7, 1877 at Emanuel Cemetery, Dixon, Lee County, Illinois.
      AGE: If the age at death is correct, Ann was born in 1817, and the age information was taken off the tombstone.

James EDDIE: His name was on the same tombstone of Ann's. Said he was buried on 7 Sept 1877, which would make his birth date about 27 Feb 1805. He possibly/probably was her brother. There is a 1860 census record for a James EDDIE in Winnebago Co., Ill., Seward twp., p. 017.(Ill. ID# IL37368388). Also George and Ann Keith named one of their children James.

On her death certificate, a Maggie Keith signed as the source of personal information. It possibly was her daughter Margaret. She would have been about 18 yrs old.

      Ina Lucille Purcell was born on May 24, 1906 at Harmon, Lee County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter. Ina married Albert Clarence Cooley on Sep 15, 1936. Ina Lucille Purcell died on Mar 4, 1987 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 80. Ina was buried at Highland Memorial Gardens, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Viola married Fred Conner. Viola married Claude Laurent. Viola Undine Purcell was born on Mar 7, 1910 at Amidon (Purcell), Slope County, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter. Viola married Harold Kolbe, son of August Kolbe and Maude (Unknown). Viola married Bernard Bauer on Apr 16, 1972. Viola Undine Purcell died on Sep 26, 2005 at Tyler, Smith County, Texas, at age 95.

      Roy Keith Purcell was born on Mar 29, 1912 at Amidon, Slope County, North Dakota. He was the son of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter. Roy married Francis Delores Tine, daughter of William Fine and Rosa Turner, on Jun 21, 1941 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. Roy Keith Purcell died on Jan 26, 1969 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 56. Roy was buried at Highland Memorial Gardens, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.

      Nora Evelyn Purcell was born on Dec 14, 1913 at Amidon, Slope County, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter. Nora married William Faundon Harper, son of John Saul Harper and Jennie Belle Murray, on Jan 31, 1933 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.

      Bertha Irene Purcell was born on Nov 18, 1915 at Amidon, Slope County, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter. Bertha married James Oliver Smith on Jun 20, 1934 at McCalla, Jefferson County, Alabama. Bertha Irene Purcell died on Jan 24, 2005 at Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, at age 89.

      Alfred Alonzo Purcell was born on May 14, 1917 at Amidon, Slope County, North Dakota. He was the son of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter. Alfred married Hazel Louise McIntyre, daughter of James Edward McIntyre and Mary Ida Marrow, on Jun 29, 1940 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. Alfred married Onnie Mae Smith on Sep 11, 1983. Alfred Alonzo Purcell died on Jun 11, 2000 at Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, at age 83. Alfred was buried at Canaan Baptist Church, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
     Alfred's nick name was Percy.

      Doris Barbara Purcell was born on Dec 29, 1918 at Amidon, Slope County, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter. Doris married Lewis Henry Williams on Jun 18, 1954 at Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida.

      Donald Eugene Purcell was born on Oct 14, 1920 at Demopolis, Marengo County, Alabama. He was the son of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter. Donald married Dorothy Bert McCrary, daughter of Jewell Watson McCrary and Daisye Eugene Laupton, on Jun 26, 1945 at Hueytown, Jefferson County, Alabama.
      Served with the 8th Air Force--England between 1942 and 1945. Don was a Captain and pilot of a B-24. The planes name was 'SNAFU' and had a full length painting of a pinup next to the name. After the war he went to work for Eastern Airlines, flying out of Atlanta, GA., and retired on his 60th b-day.

Military service data:

He enlisted on 7 May 1942 and trained at Maxwell Field, Alabama; Union City, Tenn; New Port, Ark; Nashville, Tenn; Tucson, Ariz; and Alamogordo, N.Mex. and was discharged on 5 June 1945 in Atlanta, GA.
He was stationed in England in the 8th Air Force, 466th Bomber Group. He flew 30 combat missions and did not have one of his crew members get wounded. That is amazing because he was either the lead plane in the 'Vee' formations or the alternate. That was because he was one of the designated planes to carry the 'Norden Bomb Sight' and those planes were the target of the German's.
After the war Don flew passenger planes for Eastern Air Lines out of Atlanta, GA., until his manditory retirement at age 60 years. Eddie Rickenbacker, was the President of Eastern Air Lines and a Captain in WW I where he won the Medal of Honor as a fighter pilot.

      Edna Gertrude Purcell was born on Aug 3, 1923 at Mary Smith's house, Gainesville, Sumter County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter. Edna married John McKim Bridges Jr., son of John McKim Bridges Sr. and Winnie Davis Reynolds, on Oct 13, 1945 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.

      Marion Ruth Purcell was born on Mar 30, 1926 at Taylor-Cook house, Warsaw, Sumter County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter. Marion married James David Bailey, son of Odus Azell Bailey and Annie Snow George, on Aug 15, 1947 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.

      Jean Lois Purcell was born on Jan 30, 1928 at Taylor-Cook house, Warsaw, Sumter County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter. Jean married Robert Samuel Loveless, son of Thomas B. Loveless and Annita Lindsey, on Nov 12, 1953 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.

      Albert Clarence Cooley was born on Sep 3, 1907 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. Albert married Ina Lucille Purcell, daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter, on Sep 15, 1936. Albert Clarence Cooley died on Oct 3, 1975 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 68.

      Benjamin Bowman Jr. was born on Oct 3, 1776 at Strasburg Twp., Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Benjamin married Mary Snively in Oct, 1799 at Welland County, Ontario, Canada. Benjamin Bowman Jr. died on Jan 9, 1854 at Bowmansville, Erie County, New York, at age 77.

      Mary Snively was born on Sep 27, 1779 at Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Mary married Benjamin Bowman Jr. in Oct, 1799 at Welland County, Ontario, Canada. Mary Snively died on Jan 26, 1850 at Lancaster, Erie County, New York, at age 70.

      Robert Samuel Loveless was born on Aug 1, 1927. He was the son of Thomas B. Loveless and Annita Lindsey. Robert married Jean Lois Purcell, daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter, on Nov 12, 1953 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Fred married Viola Undine Purcell, daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter.

      Harold Kolbe was born on Jan 23, 1903 at Antwerp Twp., Paulding County, Ohio. He was the son of August Kolbe and Maude (Unknown). Harold married Viola Undine Purcell, daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter. Harold Kolbe died on Sep 24, 1966 at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, at age 63.

     Claude married Viola Undine Purcell, daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter.

      Bernard Bauer was born on Sep 15, 1916. Bernard married Viola Undine Purcell, daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter, on Apr 16, 1972.

      Francis Delores Tine was born on Feb 15, 1919. She was the daughter of William Fine and Rosa Turner. Francis married Roy Keith Purcell, son of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter, on Jun 21, 1941 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.

      William Faundon Harper was born on Feb 18, 1915 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. He was the son of John Saul Harper and Jennie Belle Murray. William married Nora Evelyn Purcell, daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter, on Jan 31, 1933 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.

      James Oliver Smith was born on Jul 16, 1915 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. James married Bertha Irene Purcell, daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter, on Jun 20, 1934 at McCalla, Jefferson County, Alabama. James Oliver Smith died on Jun 17, 2003 at Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, at age 87.

      Hazel Louise McIntyre was born on Oct 5, 1919. She was the daughter of James Edward McIntyre and Mary Ida Marrow. Hazel married Alfred Alonzo Purcell, son of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter, on Jun 29, 1940 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. Hazel Louise McIntyre died on Sep 10, 1982 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 62. Hazel was buried at Canaan Baptist Church, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.

      Lewis Henry Williams was born on Jan 13, 1919 at Saint Augustine, Saint John's County, Florida. Lewis married Doris Barbara Purcell, daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter, on Jun 18, 1954 at Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. Lewis Henry Williams died on Oct 28, 2002 at Webster, Harris County, Texas, at age 83.

      Dorothy Bert McCrary was born on Feb 2, 1927 at Marvel, Bibb County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Jewell Watson McCrary and Daisye Eugene Laupton. Dorothy married Donald Eugene Purcell, son of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter, on Jun 26, 1945 at Hueytown, Jefferson County, Alabama.

      John McKim Bridges Jr. was born on Mar 3, 1921 at Clanton, Chilton County, Alabama. He was the son of John McKim Bridges Sr. and Winnie Davis Reynolds. John married Edna Gertrude Purcell, daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter, on Oct 13, 1945 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.

      James David Bailey was born on Oct 7, 1926 at Dolomite, Jefferson County, Alabama. He was the son of Odus Azell Bailey and Annie Snow George. James married Marion Ruth Purcell, daughter of Thomas Eugene Purcell and Lula Edna Porter, on Aug 15, 1947 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.

      Ferris E. Porter was born on May 13, 1882 at Harmon Twp., Lee County, Illinois. He was the son of Alfred Palmer Porter and Jemima Devina Keith. Ferris E. Porter died on Aug 5, 1898 at Marion, Illinois, at age 16. Ferris was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Harmon, Lee County, Illinois.

      Erma Zee Porter was born on Jan 5, 1890 at Harmon, Lee County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Alfred Palmer Porter and Jemima Devina Keith. Erma married Homer Dale Williams, son of Albert A. Williams and Stella Miller, on Jun 22, 1910. Erma Zee Porter died on Feb 10, 1974 at Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois, at age 84. Erma was buried on Feb 12, 1974 at Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cemetery, Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois.

      Clara Undine Porter was born on Aug 21, 1894 at Harmon, Lee County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Alfred Palmer Porter and Jemima Devina Keith. Clara married Mercer F. Groff on Sep 4, 1925 at Ravenswood Methodist Church, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Clara Undine Porter died on Aug 19, 1978 at Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois, at age 83. Clara was buried at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Park, Illinois.

      Thelma Ann Porter was born on Jul 6, 1897 at Harmon, Lee County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Alfred Palmer Porter and Jemima Devina Keith. Thelma married Herbert Crispin Hixon, son of George Washington Hixson Jr., on Jun 14, 1919 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Thelma Ann Porter died on May 14, 1966 at Draper, Rockingham County, North Carolina, at age 68. Thelma was buried at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois.

      Mercer F. Groff was born in 1892 at Penn. Mercer married Clara Undine Porter, daughter of Alfred Palmer Porter and Jemima Devina Keith, on Sep 4, 1925 at Ravenswood Methodist Church, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Mercer F. Groff died on Sep 16, 1962 at Gobles, Van Buren County, Michigan. Mercer was buried at Memorial Gardens, Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois.

      Homer Dale Williams was born on May 18, 1888 at Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois. He was the son of Albert A. Williams and Stella Miller. Homer married Erma Zee Porter, daughter of Alfred Palmer Porter and Jemima Devina Keith, on Jun 22, 1910. Homer Dale Williams died on Feb 28, 1954 at Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois, at age 65. Homer was buried at Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cemetery, Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois.

      Herbert Crispin Hixon was born on Dec 20, 1891 at Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois. He was the son of George Washington Hixson Jr. Herbert married Thelma Ann Porter, daughter of Alfred Palmer Porter and Jemima Devina Keith, on Jun 14, 1919 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Herbert Crispin Hixon died on Jun 21, 1968 at Eden, North Carolina, at age 76. Herbert was buried at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois.

      Dale E. Williams was born on Apr 15, 1911 at Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois. He was the son of Homer Dale Williams and Erma Zee Porter. Dale E. Williams died in Sep, 1977 at Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois, at age 66.

      Mina Elaine Williams was born circa 1914 at Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Homer Dale Williams and Erma Zee Porter. Mina married Maynard W. Packard, son of Raymond E. Packard, in Sep, 1944 at Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois.

      Vernon Porter Williams was born on Mar 9, 1916 at Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois. He was the son of Homer Dale Williams and Erma Zee Porter. Vernon married Beatrice E. Gillman on Feb 18, 1940. Vernon Porter Williams died on Jan 1, 2003 at Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois, at age 86.

     Ferris was buried at Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cemetery, Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois. He was born on Jul 27, 1932 at Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois. He was the son of Homer Dale Williams and Erma Zee Porter. Ferris Williams died on Oct 3, 1998 at Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois, at age 66.

      Beatrice E. Gillman was born on Jul 11, 1918. Beatrice married Vernon Porter Williams, son of Homer Dale Williams and Erma Zee Porter, on Feb 18, 1940. Beatrice E. Gillman died in May, 1993 at Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois, at age 74.

      Maynard W. Packard was born on Mar 5, 1915. He was the son of Raymond E. Packard. Maynard married Mina Elaine Williams, daughter of Homer Dale Williams and Erma Zee Porter, in Sep, 1944 at Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois. Maynard W. Packard died on Nov 13, 1991 at Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, at age 76.

      Herbert Porter Hixon was born on Mar 2, 1920 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He was the son of Herbert Crispin Hixon and Thelma Ann Porter. Herbert married Frances Jane Dickson on May 3, 1941 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Herbert Porter Hixon died on Jul 17, 1943 at Delhi, India, at age 23.
     Herbert's nick name was Bud.

      Keith Sharpe Hixon was born on Aug 13, 1924 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He was the son of Herbert Crispin Hixon and Thelma Ann Porter. Keith married Elizabeth Ann Smith. Keith Sharpe Hixon died on Jul 21, 2005 at Egg Harbor, Ocean County, New Jersey, at age 80.

     Elizabeth married Keith Sharpe Hixon, son of Herbert Crispin Hixon and Thelma Ann Porter.
     Elizabeth's nick name was Liz.

     Frances married Herbert Porter Hixon, son of Herbert Crispin Hixon and Thelma Ann Porter, on May 3, 1941 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

      Gertrude M. Porter was born on Mar 31, 1856 at Dixon, Lee County, Illinois. She was the daughter of James S. Porter Jr. and Paulina P. Bowman. Gertrude M. Porter died on Oct 31, 1857 at Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, at age 1. Gertrude was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Marion, Illinois.

      Arthur Byron Porter was born on Jul 25, 1860 at Dixon, Lee County, Illinois. He was the son of James S. Porter Jr. and Paulina P. Bowman. Arthur Byron Porter died on Jan 7, 1872 at Lee County, Illinois, at age 11. Arthur was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Harmon, Lee County, Illinois.

      Lane B. Porter was born on Feb 5, 1852 at Dixon, Lee County, Illinois. He was the son of James S. Porter Jr. and Paulina P. Bowman. Lane B. Porter died on Nov 19, 1861 at accidently shot, Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, at age 9. Lane was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Marion, Illinois.

      Peter Porter was born at Bedminster Twp., Somerset County, New Jersey. He was the son of Nathaniel Porter and Charity Lane.

      Ferris E. Porter was born on May 14, 1805. He was the son of James S. Porter Sr. and Phebe Fairchild. Ferris E. Porter died on Aug 5, 1808 at age 3.

      James Milton Smith was born on Oct 23, 1934 at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. He was the son of James Oliver Smith and Bertha Irene Purcell. James Milton Smith died on Mar 5, 2001 at Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, at age 66.

     John married Jennie Belle Murray.