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Note: N12198 Given name (Harry), residence (at home) and status (not deceased) in January, 1917, from the death notice of William E. Porter - "The Washington Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Saturday, January 20, 1917, page 5
Given name (Harry), surname (Porter), residence (Washington) and status (not deceased) in September, 1932, from the obituary of Edna Blanche Howard - ÒThe Washington ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, September 26, 1932, page 9
Given name (Harry), middle initial (B), married surname (Porter), residence (Washington) and status (not deceased) in January, 1933, from ÒInsurance Man Ends His Life With BulletsÓ - ÒThe Washington ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Saturday, January 7, 1933, page 5
Given name (Harry), surname (Porter), residence (Washington) and status (not deceased) in February, 1941, from the obituary of Mrs. Charles B. Jolley - "The Washington Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Friday, February 14, 1941, page 9
Given name (Harry), middle initial (B), surname (Porter), residence (Washington) and status (not deceased) in October, 1942, from the obituary of Mrs. William E. Porter - "The Washington Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, October 6, 1942, page 11
Given name (Harry), middle initial (B), surname (Porter), residence (Washington) and status (not deceased) in January, 1961, from the obituary of Leroy W. Porter, Sr. - "The Washington Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, January 12, 1961, pages 5 and 24
Given name (Harry), middle initial (B), surname (Porter), residence (Washington) and status (not deceased) in December, 1963, from the obituary of Mrs. Harry B. Porter - "The Washington Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, December 30, 1963, pages 5 and 15
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1900 (June 1) census data from the census images for Luzerne Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 38 - sheet 1A - image 13 - line 34) on HeritageQuest. The census indicates that he was 2 years old and born in June, 1897. He was single and living with his parents, 1 brother and 4 sisters on a farm, which was rented. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name and middle initial are listed as ÒHarry BÓ in this census.
1910 (April 15) census data from the census images for Luzerne Township (North and West), Fayette County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 44 - sheet 1A - image 1 - line 33) on HeritageQuest. The census indicates that he was 12 years old and engaged in farm labor on the home farm as an employee. He was not out of work on April 15, 1910, and was out of work for 0 weeks during 1909. He had attended school at some time since September 1, 1909. He was single and living with his parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters on a farm, which was owned free of any mortgage. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name and middle initial are listed as "Harry B" in this census.
1920 (January 12) census data from the census images for Washington Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 229 - sheet 11B - image 22 - line 56) on HeritageQuest. The census indicates that he was a 22 year old trucker, working in a freight depot as a salary or wage worker. He was single and living with his mother, 1 brother and 2 sisters in a house, which was owned free of any mortgage, at 828 Jefferson Avenue in the Seventh Ward. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name and middle initial are listed as "Harry BÓ in this census.
1930 (April 9) census data from the census images for City of Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 112 - sheet 9A - image 17 - line 43) on HeritageQuest. The census indicates that he was a 32 year old mail carrier, working for the post office as a wage or salary worker. He was at work when the census was taken. He had first been married at the age of 28 and was living with his wife in a house, which was rented for $40 per month, at 124 Hall Avenue in the Second Ward. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. He was a veteran of World War I. His given name and middle initial are listed as "Harry B" in this census.
1940 (April 22) census data from the census images for Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 63-145 - sheet 11B - image 22 - line 57) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 42 year old mail carrier, working for the U. S. Mail as a wage or salary worker in government work. He had worked 36 hours for pay or profit during the week of March 24-30 and 52 weeks in 1939, earning $2,100. He did not receive income of $50 or more from other sources. He had completed the 8th grade. He was married and living with his wife, his in-laws and 1 brother-in-law in a house, which was owned and valued at $6,000, at 155 Third Street in Ward 7. On April 1, 1935, he lived in the same house. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. His given name is listed as "Harry" in this census.
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HARRY B. PORTER
Harry B. Porter, 67, of 155 Third street, died Sunday, March 7, 1965, at the Pine Lawn Home and Sanitarium, Houston. He was injured in a truck accident on the morning of January 11, 1965, in Pittsburgh, and was in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, until a week ago when he was moved to the Pine Lawn Home.
He was born June 11, 1897, in East Millsboro, Fayette County, a son of William E. and Lucy Doak Porter.
Mr. Porter belonged to the Jefferson Avenue Methodist Church and was in the MenÕs Bible Class of the church. He was also superintendent of the Sunday School of the church for over 20 years and was a trustee at the time of his death.
He attended the schools of East Millsboro as a youth.
Mr. Porter was a retired mail carrier with 35 years service.
He served in the Army in World War I from July 14, 1918, to April 12, 1919.
Mr. Porter was a charter member and the chaplain of Men of Retirement Age (M. O. R. A.), and was a member of the YMCA and Edwin Scott Linton Post No. 175, American Legion.
He married Lillian Spangler on April 30, 1925.
Surviving are two sisters: Miss L. Mabel Porter and Ellen (sic) G. Porter, both of 1046 Jefferson avenue, Washington; and several nieces and nephews.
His wife died December 29, 1963. Two brothers: Clarence and Wendell, of Washington; and two sisters: Fanny (sic), wife of Charles Jolly (sic), of Claysville, R. D. 1, and Edna, wife of Madress Howard, of Washington, are deceased. A sister, Bertha, died in infancy.
Source - ÒThe Washington ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, March 8, 1965, page 5
PORTER - Friends of Harry B. Porter, of 155 Third street, who died Sunday, March 7, 1965, will be received from 7-9 p. m. Monday, March 8, and from 2-4 and 7-9 p. m. Tuesday, March 9, at the Piatt Funeral Home, where services will be conducted at 2 p. m. Wednesday, March 10, by Rev. Richard M. King, pastor of Jefferson Avenue Methodist Church. Burial in Washington Cemetery.
Source - ÒThe Washington ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, March 8, 1965, page 18
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Monument located in Washington Cemetery, Section S Lot 365 Grave 4, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania. This monument was observed by me and photographed.
PORTER
LILLIAN G. PVT. 12TH RCT. CO. HARRY B.
1898 - 1963 G.S.I. W.W.I. 1897 - 1965
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