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Note: N237 CONFLICTING DATE (August 25, 1808) OF BIRTH and CONFLICTING DATE (December 31, 1890) OF DEATH also given in this source ("The Ten Mile Country and Its Pioneer Families" by Howard L Leckey-page 324). This same date of death is found in papers copied from the collection of Dorothy T. Hennen from the Cornerstone Genealogical Library in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.
Given name (Armstrong), surname (Porter), residence (Franklin Township) and status (not deceased) in December, 1883, from the obituary of Ollie Porter - ÒThe Waynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, December 18, 1883
Surname (Porter) from the obituary of Thomas Inghram - "Waynesburg Republican" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, July 19, 1894
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The following information is from "Caldwell's Centennial Atlas of Greene County, Pennsylvania" by J. A. Caldwell, 1876:
Armstrong Porter, Penna, Waynesburg, Franklin Township
Date of settlement 1808, Farmer and stock raiser
130 sheep
235 acres
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In 1830 census he is listed as the head of a family living in Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Image 5 on Ancestry.com) comprised of 1 free white male 20 to 30 and 1 free white female 20 to 30.
In 1840 census he is listed as the head of a family living in Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania comprised of 1 free white male under 5, 1 free white male 30 to 40, 1 free white female 5 to 10, 1 free white female 20 to 30 and 1 free white female 30 to 40.
1850 (August 8) census data from the census images for Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Page 256B - image 22 - line 14) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 41 year old farmer, living with his wife, 1 son, Thomas, and 1 daughter, Ann Eliza. The value of real estate owned was $3,500. He was born in Pennsylvania. His given name is listed as "Armstrong" 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 6) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 51 year old farmer. He was living with his wife and 1 son. The value of his real estate was $7,000 and the value of his personal estate was $1,500. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. His given name is listed as "Armstrong" in this census.
There were two other individuals listed as living in this household. There was Eliz Ingram (line 9), who was a 70 year old housekeeper. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. There also was Ann A. Ingram (line 10), who was a 19 year old housekeeper. She is also listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. Their relationship to Armstrong Porter is not known.
1870 (June 17) census data from the census images for Franklin Township (Post Office-Waynesburg), Greene County, Pennsylvania (Page 21 - Image 21 - line 18) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 61 year old farmer and living with his wife and 1 son, Thomas. The value of his real estate was $17,250 and the value of his personal estate was $5,000. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. His given name is listed as "Armstrong" in this census.
Hannah Rush (line 21), a 15 year old domestic servant born in Pennsylvania, and D(?) Chapman (line 22), a 12 year old laborer, also born in Pennsylvania, were listed as living in this household.
1880 (June 8) census data from the census images for Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 71 - page 9 - image 9 - line 36 ) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 71 year old farmer and living with his wife. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name is listed as "Armstrong" in this census.
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Greene County Deed Book 7, page 728, Arthur I. Rinehart of Trunball County in the State of Ohio and Nancy, his wife, to Armstrong Porter of Greene County, Pennsylvania one undivided seventh part of a certain tract of land situate in Franklin Township Greene County adjoining lands of William Hill, William Inghram, Arthur Inghram and others containing in the whole about 193 acres (Being the same piece of land which was bequested to the children of Joseph Porter by the last Will and Testament of James Porter deceased) for and in consideration of the sum of $115. November 2, 1835
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Greene County Deed Book 9, page 275, Emanuel Porter sold undivided two sevenths part of a certain tract of land situate in Franklin Township Greene County adjoining lands of Thomas Inghram, William Inghram, Andrew Lantz and others containing in the whole about 193 acres (Being the same piece of land which was bequeathed to the children of Joseph Porter by the last Will and Testament of James Porter deceased) to Armstrong Porter and Hiram Porter for and in consideration of the sum of $350. February 17, 1841
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Greene County Deed Book 9, page 275 1/2, Hiram Rinehart and Mariah, his wife, of Greene County, State of Pennsylvania sold undivided one seventh part of a certain tract of land situate in Franklin Township Greene County adjoining lands of Thomas Inghram, William Inghram, Andrew Lantz and others containing in the whole about 193 acres (Being the same piece of land which was bequeathed to the children of Joseph Porter by the last Will and Testament of James Porter deceased) to Armstrong Porter and Hiram Porter for and in consideration of the sum of $260. March 25, 1839
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Greene County Deed Book 10, page 87, Eliza Ann Porter of Franklin Township, Greene County, State of Pennsylvania sold undivided one seventh part of a certain tract of land situate in Franklin Township Greene County adjoining lands of Thomas Inghram, William Inghram, Andrew Lantz and others containing in the whole about 193 acres (Being the same piece of land which was bequeathed to the children of Joseph Porter by the last Will and Testament of James Porter deceased) to Armstrong Porter and Hiram Porter for and in consideration of the sum of $135. March 22, 1842
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Greene County Deed Book 108, page 406 Margaret Porter, widow of Hiram Porter, deceased, to Armstrong Porter all her right, title and interest in a certain tract of land containing 239 1/4 acres situate in Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania for and in consideration of a contract by her husband in his lifetime for the sum of $1.00. March 12, 1856 (Recorded July 6, 1900)
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Greene County Deed Book 16, page 281 Margaret Porter Administratrix of Hiram Porter, deceased, to Armstrong Porter the undivided half part of a certain tract of land containing 239 1/4 acres situate in Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania for and in consideration of the sum of $27.375 per acre. The original contract was made on September 5, 1850, and the final payment of $1,963.71 made as a part of this Indenture on June 9, 1859.
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Greene County Deed Book 176, page 193 Armstrong Porter of Franklin Township and Allive, his wife, to Margaret Porter of the same place all our right, title, interest and claim to a tract of land being the same the said Margaret now resides on, containing 140 acres more or less for and in consideration of the sum of $1.00. June 9, 1859
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PORTER
Mr. Armstrong Porter, an old and much respected citizen died at the home of his son Thomas Porter in Franklin township, this county, Monday, Dec. 29, aged 83 years. The funeral was held on Wednesday the remains being interred in the cemetery here.
Source - ÒThe Waynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, January 1, 1891
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PORTER.
Mr. Armstrong Porter, died on Monday, Dec. 29, 1890, at the home of his son, Mr. Thomas Porter of Franklin township. Mr. Porter was an aged and respected citizen with many friends and relatives. The remains were interred in the cemetery at this place on Wednesday last.
Source - ÒWaynesburg DemocratÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Friday, January 2, 1891
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Will of Armstrong Porter Dec'd (Greene County Will Book 6, page 420-No. 3907)
In the name of God, Amen. I, Armstrong Porter, of Franklin Township, Greene County, and State of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind, memory and understanding, do make and publish this my last will and testament.
And first, I direct that my body be decently interred in Green-mount Cemetery, by the side of my wife Olive, and that my funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my estate and situation in life. As to such estate as it hath pleased God to intrust me with, I dispose of the same as follows, Viz.: I direct that my just debts and funeral expenses be paid by my Executor hereinafter named, as soon after my decease as may be found convenient. Item. I give and bequeath to Mrs. Hannah Cummins, wife of John Cummins, the note for about One hundred dollars, and its interest, which I hold against the said John Cummins. Item. I give and bequeath to my grand son Thomas I. Barnes (son of my late daughter Elizabeth, wife of William Barnes), One bed and bedding. Item. I give and bequeath to my grand-daughter Annie L. Barnes, (daughter of my late daughter Elizabeth, wife of William Barnes,) One bed and bedding. Item. I give and bequeath to my three grand children, Henry P. Barnes, Thomas I. Barnes and Annie L. Barnes, (children of my late daughter Elizabeth, wife of William Barnes,) the note for about One hundred and fifty dollars and its interest, which I hold against the said William Barnes, to be divided between them equally, share and share alike. Item. I also give and bequeath to my three grand children Henry P. Barnes, Thomas I. Barnes and Annie L. Barnes, (children of my late daughter Elizabeth, wife of William Barnes,) the note for abount two hundred and fifty dollars and its interest, which I hold against Jacob Lough, to be divided between them equally, share and share alike. Item. I also give and bequeath to my three grand children Henry P. Barnes, Thomas I. Barnes and Annie L. Barnes, (children of my late daughter Elizabeth, wife of William Barnes,) the Mortgage for Two thousand dollars and its interest, which I hold against the said William Barnes, dated the 19th day of July A.D. 1877, to be divided between them equally, share and share alike. Item. All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, whether real, personal or mixed, of whatsoever kind or nature the same may be, I give, devise, and bequeath to my son Thomas I. Porter, his heirs and assigns forever. And lastly, I do nominate, constitute and appoint my said son Thomas I. Porter to be the executor of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I, Armstrong Porter, the Testator, have to this, my will, set my hand and seal, this 23rd day of August, A.D. One thousand eight hundred and eighty seven.
Armstrong Porter (Seal)
Signed, sealed, Published and delivered by the above named Armstrong Porter, as and for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who have hereunto subscribed our names at his request as witnesses thereto, in the presence of the said testator, and of each other.
Arthur I. Lindsey
James Inghram
State of Pennsylvania
SS
Greene County
Before me Eli Titus Register for the Probate of Wills and granting Letters of Administration in and for said county, personally appeared Arthur I. Lindsey and James Inghram the two subscribing witnesses to the foregoing instrument of writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Armstrong Porter late of Franklin Township in the county of Greene, deceased, who being sworn according to law, depose and say that they were personally present and saw and heard the said testator sign, seal, publish and declare the foregoing instrument of writing as and for his Last Will and Testament and that they signed their names as witnesses to said instrument of writing in the presence of the said testator and at his request, and in the presence of each other, and at the time of signing the same he, the said testator 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 Great Day.
Sworn and subscribed this 8th day Arthur I. Lindsey
of January A.D. 1891. James Inghram
Eli Titus, Register.
As to the date of death see affidavit of Thomas I. Porter who being duly sworn according to law, says that Armstrong Porter late of said county, died on the 29th day of December, 1890, at four o'clock, P.M., and further saith not. See Affidavit of death filed with will, Registered Jan. 8, 1891.
And now January 9, 1891 Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Armstrong Porter deceased, granted to Thomas I. Porter Executor as named in the Will. He having first been duly sworn.
Exit Letters.
Eli Titus,
Register.
Per Rex
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Monument located in Green Mount Cemetery (Section D - Lot 11 - Grave 3), Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. This monument was observed by me and photographed.
ARMSTRONG PORTER
DIED
December 31. 1890. (NOTE: THE DAY OF DEATH CONFLICTS WITH THAT LISTED IN PROBATE RECORDS)
Aged 82 yrs. 2 ms.
& 18 days.
The Lot Book of Green Mount Cemetery Association (provided by Candice Buchanan) contains the following:
3. A - Porter
D - Dec 31, 1890 (NOTE: THE DAY OF DEATH CONFLICTS WITH THAT LISTED IN PROBATE RECORDS)
A - 82 - 2 - 18
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