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Note: N589 Given name (Clarence), surname (Porter) and residence (East Waynesburg, Pennsylvania) in December, 1914, from the obituary of Alma Porter - ÒThe Waynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, December 31, 1914
Given name (Clarence) and status (in the U. S. service) from the obituary of John Porter - ÒThe Waynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, October 31, 1918
Given name (Clarence) and residence (Detroit) in June, 1933, from the obituary of Linnie Powers - ÒThe Washington, Pennsylvania Daily ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, June 28, 1933 (page 4) and the "Democrat Messenger" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Friday, June 30, 1933, which also lists his surname (Porter)
Given name (Clarence), middle initial (L), surname (Porter), residence (Detroit) and status (not deceased) in May, 1937, from the obituary of Matilda Smith - ÒThe Washington, Pennsylvania, Daily ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, May 10, 1937, page 4
Given name (Clarence), surname (Porter), residence (Detroit, Michigan) and status (not deceased) in July, 1939, from the obituary of Viola Porter Scott - ÒThe Democrat MessengerÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Monday, July 24, 1939 (page 5)
Given name (Clarence), surname (Porter), residence (Detroit, Michigan) and status (not deceased) in July, 1948, from the obituary of Florence Porter Powers - "The Washington Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, August 2, 1948, page 2
Given name (Clarence), middle initial (L), surname (Porter), residence (Detroit, Michigan) and status (not deceased) in April, 1955, from the obituary of Mary G. Porter - "Democrat Messenger" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Saturday, April 30, 1955
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The following information is found in the ÒGreene County, Pennsylvania - Birth RegisterÓ, 1893-1903, County Court House, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Page 143 - line 08, Copyright, 2001, James Fordyce (genealogy@fordyce.org). The URL is http://files.usgwarchives.org/pa/greene/vitals/births/births1893-1903nqsur.txt
Surname: Porter
First Name: Clarence
Sex: Male
Color: White
Name of Father: Levi Porter
Name of Mother: Linnie Porter
Residence: Harveys, Pa.
Occupation of Father: Farmer
Date of Birth: August 9, 1896
Place of Birth: Center Twp.
Date of Record: Dec. 17, 1896
Notes:
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1900 (June 1) census data from the census images for Center Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 79 - sheet 1A - image ? - line 28) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was 3 years old and was born in August, 1896. He was single and living with his parents, 2 sisters, 1 brothers and 4 stepsisters 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 initials are listed as "Clarence L R" in the census.
1910 (April 21) census data from the census images for East Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 101 - sheet 8B - image 13 - line 93) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was 13 years old, living in a house on Race Street with his mother, 2 sisters and 1 brother. He was single and is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother.
1920 (January 15) census data from the census images for East Waynesburg Boro, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 128 - sheet 3A - image 5 - line 30) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was 23 years old, living in a house on Race Street with his two sisters. He was single and is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother.
1930 (April 6) census data from the census images for Ward 4, Block 89, Precinct 9, Detroit City, Wayne County, Michigan (Enumeration District 101 - sheet 12A - image 23 - line 8) on Ancestry.com. This District was described as follows: bounded by (N) Putnam Ave., 3rd Ave., W. Warren Ave. ; (E) 2D Blvd. ; (S) W. Forest Ave. ; (W) Hamilton Ave.. The census indicates that he was a 26 year old teacher. working in a public school as a wage or salary worker, and rooming in the household of Alfred H. Jordan for $26 per month. He was single and is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and his mother. He was not a veteran. Although his age and veteran status does not correspond with information in prior censuses, I believe this is the son of Levi and Melinda Bradford Porter based on the other information in this census.
1940 (April 20) census data from the census images for Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan (ED 84-1001 - sheet 6B - image 12 - line 66) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 43 year old teacher, working in a public high school, as a wage or salary worker in government work. He had worked 40 hours for pay or profit during the week of March 24-30 and 40 weeks in 1939, earning $2,800. He did not receive income of $50 or more from other sources. He had completed 5 years of college. He was married and living with his wife and 1 son in a house, which was owned and valued at $4,800, at 12634 Pinehurst, in Ward 16 (Block 43). On April 1, 1935, he lived in the same place. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. His given name and middle initial are listed as "Clarence L" in this record.
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The following is from World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, http://www.ancestrylibrary.com/:
Serial No. __ 1207 __ Registration No. 186
1 Name in full Clarence Lee Richard (Given name) Porter (Family name) Age in yrs. 21
2 Home address __ R. D. #1 __ (No.) __ Box 5 __ (Street) Waynesburg (City or town) Pa (State)
3 Date of birth August (Month) 9 (Day) 1896 (Year)
4 Where were you born? __ Harveys __ (City or town) __ Pa __ (State) __ U.S.A. __ (Nation)
5 I am 1. Native of the United States
2. Naturalized Citizen (this is struck out)
3. Alien (this is struck out)
4. Declared Intention (this is struck out)
5. Noncitizen or citizen Indian (this is struck out)
(strike out items or words not applicable)
6 If not a citizen, of what nation are you a citizen or subject? _____ x _____
7 FatherÕs birthplace __ Greene County __ (City or town) __ Pa __ (State or province) ______ (Nation)
8 Name of employer American Steel Co.
Place of employment _____ (No.) __________ (Street) __ Waynesburg __ (City or town) __ Pa __ (State)
9 Name of nearest relative Miss Viola Porter (Sister)
Address of nearest relative __ R. D. #1 __ (No.) __ Box 5 __ (Street) __ Waynesburg __ (City or town) __< Pa __ (State)
10 Race - White, Negro, Indian (Negro and Indian are struck out)
(strike out items or words not applicable)
I affirm that I have verified above answers and that they are true.
Clarence L. Porter (Signature or Mark of Registrant)
P. H. G. O.
Form 1 (blank) REGISTRATION CARD
If person is of African descent, cut off this corner.
37-3-17: B REGISTRARÕS REPORT
1 Tall (struck out) Slender (struck out)
Medium Medium
Short (struck out) Stout (struck out)
(Strike out words not applicable)
2 Color of eyes __ Gray __ Color of hair __ Light Brown __
3 Has person lost foot, arm, leg, hand, eye, or is he
palpably physically disqualified (specify)? ___ No ___
I certify that my answers are true, that the person registered has read his own answers,
that I have witnessed his signature, and that all of his answers of which I have knowledge
are true, except as follows:
_________________________
_________________________
Frank F. Sutton
(Signature of Registrar)
June 5, 1918
(Date of Registration)
Local Board for the
County of Greene, State of Pa.
Waynesburg, Pa.
(Stamp of Local Board)
(The stamp of the local board having jurisdiction of the area
in which the registrant has his permanent home shall be placed
in this box)
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The following is from a newspaper clipping in the obituary files of the Cornerstone Genealogical Society in Waynesburg:
Clarence L. Porter
Word has been received of the death of Clarence L. Porter, of Detroit, Mich., brother-in-law of Waynesburg Attorney Kenneth W, Scott.
He died Tuesday, January 2, 1962 (NOTE: THE DAY OF DEATH CONFLICTS WITH THAT LISTED ON HIS CEMETERY MONUMENT), in Lordsburg, N. M., while enroute to Tucson, Ariz.
Mr. Porter had retired from the teaching profession in December and was traveling to Tucson, Ariz., where he and his wife planned to reside.
He was born August 9, 1899 (NOTE: THE YEAR OF DEATH CONFLICTS WITH THAT LISTED ON HIS CEMETERY MONUMENT), in Center Township, a son of Levi and Malinda Bradford Porter.
A graduate of Waynesburg High School and Penn State University, he had held several teaching positions. For a number of years, he taught biology and chemistry at Redstone High School, Detroit, Mich.
He is survived by his wife, Leah Decker, formerly of Altoona, and two sons, William, of Detroit, Mich., and John, a student at the University of Arizona, Tucson.
One brother, John I. Porter, and two sisters, Viola Scott and Miss Mary Porter, both formerly of Waynesburg, are deceased.
Funeral services and burial were held Wednesday, January 3, in the Evergreen Cemetery Chapel, Tucson, Ariz.
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CLARENCE L. PORTER
Attorney Kenneth W. Scott of Waynesburg, has received word of the sudden death of his brother-in-law, Clarence L. Porter of Detroit, Michigan, formerly of Waynesburg, which occurred Tuesday, January 2 (NOTE: THE DAY OF DEATH CONFLICTS WITH THAT LISTED ON HIS CEMETERY MONUMENT), 1962, in Lordsburg, New Mexico. Mr. Porter had retired from the teaching profession in December and was enroute to Tuscon (sic), Arizona, where he and his wife were to reside. Mr. Porter was a son of Levi R. Porter and Malinda Bradford Porter, and was born August 9, 1899 (NOTE: THE YEAR OF DEATH CONFLICTS WITH THAT LISTED ON HIS CEMETERY MONUMENT), in Center Township. He was a graduate of Waynesburg High School, and of Pennsylvania State University. He had held several teaching positions and for a number of years had been head of chemistry and biology in Redstone High School, Detroit. Surviving are his wife, the former Leah Decker of Altoona, Pa.; and two sons, William D. Porter of Detroit, and John Porter, a student in the University of Arizona in Tuscon (sic). Mr. Porter was the last of his family. One brother, John I. Porter, and two sisters, Viola, wife of Attorney Kenneth W. Scott of Waynesburg, and Miss Mary Porter of Waynesburg, are deceased. Funeral services were held Wednesday in the chapel of Evergreen Cemetery, Tuscon (sic), and interment was made there.
Source - ÒWaynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, January 4, 1962
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Monument located in Green Mount Cemetery (Section N - Lot 27 W 1/2 - Grave 3) "Clarence Lee Porter PA Pvt 65 Base Hospital WWI Aug. 9, 1896-Jan. 1, 1962". This monument was observed by me and photographed.
The Lot Book of Green Mount Cemetery Association (provided by Candice Buchanan) contains the following:
3. Clarence L. Porter (ashes)
Died Jan 1, 1962
Age 65 years
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