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Note: Clarinda Short is buried in Henderson, MI, Riverside Cemetery.
Obituary for Allan A. Porter and Clarinda Short Porter:
Titled "They Go Together" Wife Succumbs to Heart Trouble Two Hours After Husband's Death
"His Affliction the Same - Peculiar Coincidence in the Porter Home Near Henderson Last Night"
Henderson, Mi July 8, 1912 - Death made two visits to the home of Allan A. Porter, Civil War veteran, two and one-half miles west of Henderson last night. Both Mr. and Mrs. Porter succumbed to heart trouble within two hours. Mr Porter died at 9 o'clock and it is believed that the shock brought an attack on Mrs. Porter, causing her demise two hours later.
Mr. and Mrs. Porter had been troubled by their hearts for several years and on Saturday he consulted an Owosso physician. Mr Porter was able to work in the fields Saturday afternoon but did nothing yesterday. His death came suddenly and almost without warning. Mrs Porter was almost prostrate with grief and two hours after the death of her husband, she went out on the porch to be alone for a time.
Martin Gegorski, a farm hand, was approaching the porch as she came out of the door. As he reached the side of the house, he saw her throw her arms into the air and scream. He rushed to her side and heard her say "Oh Martin!" With these words, she fell into his arms dead.
News of the sudden deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Porter soon spread about the neighborhood and came as a profound shock to their many friends. They had lived in the neighborhood for 40 years, and were highly esteemed. Mr. Porter was 66 years old and his wife __? (can't read)
Mr. and Mrs. Porter are survived by two sons and two daughters as follows: George Porter, living on the farm adjoining his father's place on the north; Frank Porter, Mrs William Vanler, and Mrs. David Shorts of Osceola County. George Porter is confined to his bed at his home and may not be able to attend funeral services for his parents. The other children are expected home tonight at which time funeral arrangements will be made. The funeral will be a double one.
At the request of friends, Coroner Gay Cole today accompanied the Owosso undertaker to the Porter home.
July 11, 1912 Henderson, MI - Last rites for Mr. and Mrs. Allan Porter who died within two hours of each other Monday night at their home near Henderson, were held this afternoon. A short service was held at the home at 1 o'clock and at 2 o'clock appropriate services were held at the Henderson Church. The edifice was crowded to it's capacity by symathizing friends. The two sombre caskets were placed side by side in front of the altar during the services. At the cemetery they were both lowered into one large grave, where the departed will sleep the long sleep together, as they went through the greater portion of their lives.
Clarinda's death certificate states the cause of death was "shock occasioned by the death of her husband." Contributory cause was Organic heart trouble. Informant was Frank Porter of West Branch, Michigan.
Dorothy Brandt's notes has Clarinda and Allen married Aug 16, 1867
I have a photo of Clarinda's Tombstone in Riverside Cemetery, Shiawassee Co, Michigan in my images file.
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