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Note: N519 Middle initial and location of birth and interment from the Inghram family files of Nola Elliott.
Given name (Thomas), middle initial (I), and surname (Porter) from ÒMarriage License Docket,Ó 1896 - 1898, William A. Porter and Jennie A. Strosnider, County Court House, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Vol. 7, page 169, No. 2415
Given name (Thomas), middle initial (I), surname (Porter) and status (deceased) in November, 1906, from the obituary of William A. Porter - ÒWaynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, November 22, 1906, files of the Cornerstone Genealogical Society and ÒWaynesburg DemocratÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Friday, November 23, 1906
Given name (Thomas), middle initial (I), surname (Porter) and birthplace (Greene County, Pennsylvania) in November, 1906, from ÒCommonwealth of Pennsylvania Certificate of Death - William Armstrong Porter,Ó Bureau of Vital Statistics, Registration District No. 531, Primary Registration District No. 2715, File No. 111304, Registered No. 146, November 20, 1906
Given name (Thomas) and surname (Porter) from ÒMarriage License Docket,Ó 1909-1912, Frank Lapping and Emma I. Porter, County Court House, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Vol. 13, page 49, No. 5299.
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The following information is from "Caldwell's Centennial Atlas of Greene County, Pennsylvania" by J. A. Caldwell, 1876:
Thomas I. Porter, Penna, Waynesburg, Franklin Township
Farmer and stock raiser
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1850 (August 8) census data from the census images for Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Page 256B - image 22 - line 16) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was 14 years old and had attended school within the year. He was living with his parents and 1 sister, Ann Eliza. He was born in Pennsylvania. His given name is listed as "Thomas" in this census.
1860 (August 18) census data from the census images for Franklin Township (Post Office-Waynesburgh), Greene County, Pennsylvania (Page 194 - Image 189 - line 8) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 23 year old farmer. He was living with his parents and 2 housekeepers. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. His given name is listed as "Thomas" in this census.
1870 (June 17) census data from the census images for Franklin Township (Post Office-Waynesburg), Greene County, Pennsylvania (Page 21 - Image 21 - line 20) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 34 year old farm hand and living with his parents. The value of his personal estate was $300. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. His given name is listed as "Thomas" in this census.
1880 (June 8) census data from the census images for Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 71 - page 9 - image 9 - line 32) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 44 year old farmer, living with his wife, 1 son and 1 daughter. He was born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name is listed as "Thomas" in this census.
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Greene County Deed Book 29, page 186 Thomas I. Porter and Catherine, his wife, Henry L. Huffman and Emaline, his wife and G. W. Inghram to Carrie L. Morris, wife of Thomas J. Morris, all that parcel of land situate in Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania being lot numbers 47, 48 and 49 in the addition of T. I. Porter to the town of Morrisville for and in consideration of the sum of $125. April 30, 1880
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Greene County Deed Book 29, page 188 Thomas I. Porter and Catherine, his wife, Henry L. Huffman and Emaline, his wife and G. W. Inghram to Carrie L. Morris, wife of Thomas J. Morris, all that parcel of land situate in Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania in PorterÕs addition to the town of Morrisville and numbered as lots 44, 45 and 46 for and in consideration of the sum of $125. May 22, 1880
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Greene County Deed Book 31, page 487 Thomas I. Porter and Catherine, his wife, Henry L. Huffman and Emaline, his wife and G. W. Inghram to Annie Howie, wife of Robert Howie, all that parcel of land situate in Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania being lot numbers 35, 36 and 37 in PorterÕs addition to the town of Morrisville for the consideration of the sum of $130. May 22, 1880
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Greene County Deed Book 47, page 395 Thomas I. Porter and Catherine, his wife, Henry L. Huffman and Emaline, his wife and G. W. Inghram to Mariah Pitcock, wife of Owen Pitcock, all that piece of ground situate in Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania described as lot numbers 38, 39 and 40 in PorterÕs addition to the town of Morrisville for and in consideration of the sum of $125. May 22, 1880
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Greene County Deed Book 40, page 613 Thomas I. Porter and Catherine Porter to G. W. Inghram and Emaline Huffman, wife of H. L. Huffman, all that parcel of land situate in Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania bounded on the north by the pike, on the east by Newtown Road, on the south by land of Armstrong Porter and Samuel Luce and on the west by land of Catherine Montgomery. This deed is intended to embrace the entire interest of the said Thomas I. Porter in the land bought by the above parties of A. A. Purman except 18 acres and 29 perches this day deeded to the said Thomas I. Porter for and in consideration of the sum of $2000. October 2, 1880
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Greene County Will Book 8, page 34 (No. 4515) Probated 08-27-1897 indicated his death occurred at 5:00 o'clock A. M. on August 8, 1897.
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PORTER.
Thomas I. Porter, Esq., died at his home in Franklin township, about 4 o'clock Sunday morning, of apoplexy. Mr. Porter had been enjoying good health and the day before had worked in the harvest field. About 11 o'clock Saturday night he was taken suddenly ill and a physician called, but he was beyond medical aid. His death proved a shock to the community, as Mr. Porter was a well known citizen and was frequently seen upon our streets. He was a son in law of Hon. Mark Gordon, deceased, and leaves beside his wife, a son and daughter to mourn his demise. He was aged 63 years and was highly respected and influential in the community. The funeral was held on Monday at 2 p. m., Interment in Green Mount Cemetery.
Source - ÒWaynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, August 12, 1897
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PORTER.
Thos. I. Porter, of Franklin township, died very suddenly about 4 oÕclock Sunday morning, August 8, 1897 of Apoplexy, aged about 63 years. Mr. Porter had been in his usual health up to within a few hours of his demise. Deceased was an upright, honorable, respected citizen and leaves a wife and one son, William, and one daughter, Emma, to mourn their loss. Mrs. PorterÕs maiden name was Gordon, being a daughter of the late Mark Gordon. The funeral, which was very largely attended, took place Monday afternoon. Interment in Green Mount Cemetery.
Source - ÒWaynesburg DemocratÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Friday, August 13, 1897
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The following information is found in the Greene County, Pennsylvania - Death Register 1, 1893-1902, County Court House, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Page 127 - line 27, Copyright, 2001, James Fordyce (genealogy@fordyce.org). The URL is http://www.fordyce.org/genealogy/GCRecords/Deaths1-Alpha.txt.
Surname: Porter
Given Name: Thomas I.
Color: white
Sex: male
Age: 63 yrs.
FatherÕs name (if minor):
MotherÕs Name (if minor):
Married or Single: married
Place of Birth: Franklin Twp.
Occupation: Farmer
Date of Death: August 7 1897 (NOTE: THE DAY OF DEATH CONFLICTS WITH THAT LISTED IN PROBATE RECORDS)
Place of Death: Franklin Twp.
Cause of Death: Apoplexy
Duration of Last Illness: Sudden
Place of Interment: Greene Mt. C.
Date of Interment: Aug. 9, 1897
Date of Record:
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Monument located in Green Mount Cemetery (Section D - Lot 11 - Grave 4), Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. This monument was observed by me and photographed.
THOMAS I. PORTER
BORN
DEC. 5, 1835
DIED
AUG. 9, 1897 (NOTE: THE DAY OF DEATH CONFLICTS WITH THAT LISTED IN PROBATE RECORDS)
PORTER
The Lot Book of Green Mount Cemetery Association (provided by Candice Buchanan) contains the following:
4. Thomas I. Porter
D - Aug 9 - 1897 (NOTE: THE DAY OF DEATH CONFLICTS WITH THAT LISTED IN PROBATE RECORDS)
A - 63 - 7 - 29 (NOTE: USING THIS INFORMATION IT WOULD MAKE HIS DATE OF BIRTH AS DECEMBER 11, 1833, WHICH CONFLICTS WITH THAT INSCRIBED ON HIS CEMETERY MONUMENT)
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