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Note: N11 CONFLICTING LOCATION (Pursley Creek, Center Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania) OF BIRTH in 'mather3.ged' GEDCOM file.
Married surname (Porter), residence (Time) and status (not deceased) in December, 1895, from the obituary of William Huffman Jr. - ÒWaynesburg DemocratÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Friday, December 27, 1895
Given name (Jane) and maiden surname (Huffman) from the obituary of David R. Porter - ÒWaynesburg DemocratÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Friday, April 28, 1899, and Friday, May 19, 1899
Given initial (M), middle initial (J), married surname (Porter) and status (not deceased) in December, 1906, from ÒMarriage License Docket,Ó 1905-1907, George Francis and Josephine Porter, County Court House, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Vol. 11, page 394, No. 4640
Given name (Jane), married surname (Porter), residence (Time) and status (not deceased) in September, 1909, from the obituary of Margaret Stewart Huffman - ÒWaynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, September 9, 1909
Given name (Mariah), middle initial (J) and married surname (Porter) from ÒMarriage License Docket,Ó 1907-1909, David Edward Porter and Lucy Hollande Meighen, County Court House, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Vol. 12, page 464, No. 5214
Given name (Jane), married surname (Porter) and residence (Time) in February, 1911, from the obituary of William Huffman - ÒThe Waynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, February 23, 1911 (page 1)
Given initial (M), middle initial (J), married surname (Porter) and residence (Morris Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania) in September, 1918, from the World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, David Edward Porter, http://www.ancestrylibrary.com/
Given name (Jane), married surname (Porter) and status (not deceased) in April, 1924, from the obituary of Mrs. James M. Ealy - ÒWaynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, May 1, 1924
Given name (Jane), married surname (Porter), residence (Time) and status (not deceased) in November, 1925, from the obituary of Joseph Huffman - "Waynesburg Republican" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, November 19, 1925
Given name (Maria), maiden surname (Huffman), residence (Pennsylvania), occupation (housekeeper), birthplace (Pennsylvania) in November, 1930, from Washington County Marriage Book 28 - 1930 - page 94 - No. 42743, Washington County Court House, Washington, Pennsylvania (the marriage of her daughter, Jessie)
Given name (Jane), married surname (Porter), residence (Nineveh, R. D. 1) and status (not deceased) in February, 1933, from the obituary of Belle Jenkins - ÒDemocrat MessengerÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Friday, March 3, 1933
Given initial (M), middle initial (J), married surname (Porter), residence (Time, Greene County) and status (not deceased) in November, 1937, from the obituary of Ida May Porter Powers - ÒThe Washington, Pennsylvania Daily ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Friday, November 26, 1937, page 18
Given name (Jane) and maiden surname (Huffman) from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Certificate of Death - Hannah P. Powers, Primary Dist. No. 30908-280, File No. 90659, Registered No. 295, November 1, 1957
Given name (Jane), married surname (Porter) and residence (Nineveh) from the obituary of George Plants Francis - ÒThe Washington ObserverÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, December 12, 1960, page 18
Given name (Maria), middle initial (J) and maiden surname (Huffman) from Genealogy Report, Washington Cemetery, Inc., 498 Park Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, January 23, 2006.
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1860 (July 20) census data from the census images for Morris Township (Post Office-Days Store), Greene County, Pennsylvania (Page 72 - Image 404 - line 21) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 8 years old and born in Pennsylvania. She had attended school within the year and was living with her parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Her given name and middle initial are listed as "M J" in this census.
1870 (July 22) census data from the census images for Morris Township (Post Office-Waynesburg), Greene County, Pennsylvania (Page 13 - Image 13 - line 8) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 18 years old and born in Pennsylvania. She had attended school within the year and was living with her parents, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Her given name is listed as "Jane" in this census.
1880 (June 28) census data from the census images for Center Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 67 - page 32 - image 32 - line 44) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 27 years old and keeping house. She was living with her husband, 1 son and 3 daughters. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name is listed as "Jane" in this census.
1900 (June 5) census data from the census images for Morris Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 95 - sheet 3A - image 5 - line 25) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was a 47 year old farmer, born in September, 1852. She was a widow and the mother of seven children, all of whom were living, and was living with her 2 sons and 3 daughters on a farm, which was owned free of any mortgage. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name appears to be listed as "Jennie" in this record.
1910 (May 2) census data from the census images images for Morris Township (West), Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 113 - sheet 6A - image 11 - line 21) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was a 58 year old farmer, who was working on a general farm as an employer. She was not out of work on April 15, 1910, and she had been out of work for 0 weeks in 1909. She was a widow (the census indicates that she had been married for 40 years) and the mother of seven children, all of whom were living. She was living with 1 daughter, 1 son and his wife on a farm, which was owned free of any mortgage, on Booth Run. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name is listed as "Jane" in this record.
There were 2 servants, Gertrude Varner (line 25) and John Ganear (line 26), listed as living in this household as laborers, working for a private family as an employee. Gertrude Varner was single and 24 years old. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania, as were her father and mother. John Ganear was also sin gle and 20 years old. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania, as were his father and mother. Both individuals were not out of work on April 15, 1910, and both had been out of work for 0 weeks in 1909.
1920 (March 16) census data from the census images for Morris Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 140 - sheet 6A - image 11 - line 13) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was a 67 year old widow. She was living with her daughter on a farm, which was owned free of any mortgage. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name is listed as "Jane" in this census.
There is a 28 year old farm hand, John Ganier (line 15), who was single and working as a salary worker on a general farm listed in this household. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania, as were his father and mother.
1930 (April 16) census data from the census images for Morris Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 20 - sheet 9B - image 18 - line 85) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was a 77 year old widow, who was first married at the age of 18. She was living with her daughter in a house, which was owned and valued at $2000 , on Booth Run. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania, as were her father and mother. Her given name and middle initial are listed as "Marah J" in this census. Mary M. Clutter (line 87) is listed as a private family servant, who was living in this household, and working as a wage or salary worker. She was a 57 year old widow, who was first married at the age of 31. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother.
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Greene County Deed Book 109, page 115 Albert Powers, Administrator of David R. Porter, deceased, to Mariah J. Porter a certain tract of land containing 153 acres and 4 perches, situate in Morris Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania for and in consideration of the sum of $3060. June 23, 1900
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Greene County Deed Book 161, page 364 J. S. Porter, executor of Levi R. Porter to M. Jane Porter that tract of land situate in Morris Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania containing 54.146 acres adjoining lands of Florella Norris, Henry Ewing and other land of Mrs. M. J. Porter for and in consideration of the sum of $2200. October 12, 1905
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A Memorial Record
for the friends and relatives of
Mrs. Jane Porter
SERVICES
Wednesday, January 31, 1940
at 1 oÕclock in the home
2 oÕclock in Enon Baptist Church
OFFICIATING CLERGYMAN
Rev. Charles D. Eltringham
Rev. Lew F. Johnston
SONG SELECTIONS
ÒShake Hands with Mother AgainÓ
ÒSometime WeÕll UnderstandÓ
ÒGoing Down the ValleyÓ
SINGERS
Alva McCullough Charles Durbin
Charles Jennings
Mrs. Charles Durbin, pianist
INTERMENT
Enon Cemetery
PALLBEARERS
Charles Powers Herman Powers
Ray Powers Glenn Porter
Stanley Powers Ralph Porter
MRS. JANE PORTER, aged 87 years, widow of David R. Porter, died in her home near Time, Morris Township, Sunday afternoon, January 28, 1940, at 5 o'clock, after a long illness.
Mrs. Porter was a daughter of William and Margaret Stewart Huffman, and was born September 20, 1852, in Morris Township.
On February 18, 1871, she was united in marriage with David R. Porter, whose death occurred April 21, 1899.
Mrs. Porter was a member of the Enon Baptist church and was a well known resident of the community.
She is survived by two sons, D.E. Porter, of Washington, Pa., and W.J. Porter, of Nineveh, R.D.; four daughters, Mrs. George Francis, of Claysville; Miss Minnie Porter, at home; Mrs. Daisy Powers, of Sycamore, R.D. 1, and Mrs. Jesse McKee, of Washington, Pa. A daughter, Mrs. Albert Powers, is deceased. Seventeen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren also survive.
Source - Porter Family files, William E. Porter
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The following is from a newspaper clipping in the obituary files of the Cornerstone Genealogical Society in Waynesburg.
"Mrs. David R. Porter Dies at the age of 87"
Waynesburg, Jan. 28. - Mrs. Jane Porter, 87, widow of David R. Porter, died in her home in Morris Township, near Time, at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 1940, after a long illness. She had been bedfast for the last 18 weeks.
Mrs. Porter had resided in Morris Township for the past 47 years. She was the daughter of William and Margaret Stewart Huffman and was born September 20, 1852, in Morris Township. She was a well known resident of that district.
She was married February 18, 1871, to David R. Porter, who died April 21, 1899. She was a member of the Enon Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, D. E. Porter, of Washington; W. J. Porter, of Nineveh, R. D.; four daughters, Mrs. George Francis, of Claysville; Miss Minnie E. Porter, at home; Daisy Powers, of Sycamore R. D. 1, and Mrs. Jessie McKee, of Washington; 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Albert Powers, is deceased.
Friends will be received at the home, until time for funeral services. Short services will be held...
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Mrs. Jane Porter
Mrs. Jane Porter, aged 87, widow of David R. Porter and one of the most widely known women of northwestern Greene County, died Sunday afternoon, Jan. 28, 1940, at 4:50 oÕclock at her home in Morris Township, near Time, after an extended illness. Mrs. Porter had been bedfast for the past 18 weeks.
A daughter of William and Margaret Stewart Huffman, she was born September 20, 1852, in Morris Township where she had lived the last 47 years. She was a member of the Enon Baptist Church. Mrs. Porter was married February 18, 1871, to David R. Porter who died April 21, 1899. Surviving are two sons, D. E. Porter, of Washington, Pa., and W. J. Porter, of Nineveh, R. D. 1; four daughters, Mrs. George Francis, Claysville; Miss Minnie Porter, at home; Mrs. Daisy Powers, Sycamore; Mrs. Jessie McKee, Washington, Pa. One daughter, Mrs. Albert Powers, is deceased. There are 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Porter residence until time for the funeral Wednesday, Jan. 30 (sic), at 1 oÕclock. Short services at the home will be followed by further services in the Enon Baptist Church at 2 oÕclock. The services will be in charge of the Rev. Mr. Eltringham, pastor of the Enon Church, and the Rev. Lew F. Johnston, of Carmichaels. Interment will be in the Enon Cemetery.
Source - ÒDemocrat MessengerÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Monday, January 29, 1940
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Monument located in Enon Cemetery, Richhill Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. This monument was observed by me and photographed.
PORTER
FATHER MOTHER
DAVID R. MARIAH J.
1842 - 1899 1852 - 1940
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WILL OF MARIA J. PORTER Dec'd (Greene County Will Book 23, page 29-No. 12353) FILED FEBRUARY 13, A. D. 1940, W. L. Barnes, Register.
And now, February 13, 1940, Application for Letters Testamentary filed.
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
I, Maria J. Porter, widow of David R. Porter, late of Morris Township County of Greene and State of Pennsylvania, deceased, being of sound mind, memory and understanding, do make and publish this, my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all former Wills by me at any time heretofore made.
First. I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be fully paid and satisfied, as soon as conveniently may be, after my decease.
Second: In order to compensate my daughter, Minnie Porter, for acts of kindness and duties she has performed for me, in addition to a Fifteen Hundred Dollar note she now holds against me, which note I direct my executors to pay, I will and bequeath to her all my household goods, including my automobile and my cows and poultry.
Third: I will and bequeath to my son, David Edward Porter, the sum of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars.
Fourth: I will and bequeath to my daughter, Josie Francis, the sum Three Hundred ($300.00) Dollars.
Fifth: All the rest and residue of my personal property I hereby direct, authorize and empower my executors to sell and the proceeds derived therefrom I direct to be equally divided among my five children, to-wit: William Porter, Ida Powers, Daisy Powers, Jessie McKee and Minnie Porter.
Sixth: I give and devise my farm of two hundred forty acres situate in Morris Township, Greene Co., Pa., on which I now live, with the buildings thereon, to my son, William Porter, and my daughter Minnie Porter, at and upon the valuation of Six Thousand ($6000.00) Dollars, which said sum they are to pay to the following of my children, to-wit: Ida Powers, Jessie McKee, Daisy Powers, William Porter and Minnie Porter in equal shares, in five years from the date of my decease, without interest. The payments of said moneys to be made to ida Powers, Jessie McKee and Daisy Powers shall be secured by scire facias mortgages upon the farm, one of which shall be payable to each of said sisters at the expiration of the period above named.
In the event either of said devisees above mentioned should refuse to take my said farm at the valuation, then the other of said devisees shall have the right to take said farm at the valuation upon the same terms and conditions. Should, however, both of said devisees, viz: William Porter and Minnie Porter, refuse to take said farm at the valuation, then and in that event, I hereby authorize, empower and direct my Executors, hereinafter named, to sell my said farm at public or private sale, either as a whole or in parcels at such time or times and upon such terms and conditions as they shall deem for the best interests of my estate, and to execute and deliver to the purchaser or purchasers thereof good and sufficient deed or deeds for the same. And the proceeds of such sale shall be equally divided among my five children as follows: Ida Powers, Jessie McKee, Daisy Powers, William Porter and Minnie Porter.
Seventh: My will is and I hereby direct that my executors, hereinafter named or the survivor of them erect to my memory a suitable monument at a price consistent with my estate and station in life.
I do hereby make, constitute and appoint William Porter and Minnie Porter to be Executors of this my last Will and Testament.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, Maria J. Porter the testatrix above named, have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal, the seventeenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred thirty two.
Maria J. Porter (SEAL)
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named Maria J. Porter as and for her last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who have hereunto subscribed our names at her request as witnesses thereto, in the presence of the said testatrix, and of each other.
Arthur T. Murray
K. W. Scott
GREENE COUNTY, SS:
Before me, Wm. L. Barnes, Register for the probate of wills and granting Letters of Administration in and for said county, personally appeared Arthur T. Murray and K. W. Scott subscribing witnesses to the foregoing instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and testament of MARIA J. PORTER late of Morris Township in the county of Greene, deceased, who, being duly sworn according to law, depose and say that they were personally present and saw and heard the said testatatrix sign, seal, publish and declare the foregoing instrument of writing as and for her last Will and Testament, and that they signed their names as witnesses to the said instrument of writing in the presence of the said testatrix and at her request, and in the presence of each other, and at the time of signing the same she, the said testatrix was of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, to the best of their knowledge and belief, and that as they shall answer to God at the last Great Day.
Sworn and subscribed before me )
this 13th day of February 1940. ) Arthur T. Murray
W. L. Barnes, Register. ) K. W. Scott
GREENE COUNTY, SS:
Personally came William Porter who, being duly sworn according to law, says that Mariah J. Porter late of said county, died on the 28th day of January 1940 at 5 o'clock P.M., and further saith not.
Sworn and subscribed before me )
this 13th day of February 1940. ) William Porter
W. L. Barnes, Register. )
GREENE COUNTY, SS:
We, William Porter and Minnie Porter, do swear by Almighty God, the searcher of all hearts, that as Executors of the last Will and Testament of MARIA J. PORTER late of Morris Township Greene County, Pa., deceased, we will well and truly administer the goods and chattels, rights and credits of said deceased according to law, and also that we will diligently and faithfully regard and well and truly comply with the provisions of the law relative to Transfer and Federal inheritances, and that as we shall answer to God at the last Great Day.
Sworn and subscribed before me ) William Porter
this 13th day of February 1940. ) Minnie Porter
W. L. Barnes, Register. )
And now, February 13, 1940, having considered the testimony offered in this case and filed the same of record, I do adjudge the foregoing writing duly proven as the Last Will and Testament of Mariah J. Porter, late of Morris Township, Greene County, Pa., deceased, and as such I do admit the same of record according to Law.
Same day Letters Testamentary granted to William Porter and Minnie Porter, Executors named in the Will.
W. L. Barnes
Register of Wills.
And now, February 26, 1940, Inventory and Appraisement filed.
And now October, 9, 1940 Final Account filed
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