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Note: N6228 Given initial (W), middle initial (C), surname (Porter), residence (Washington) 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 initial (W), middle name (Clarence), 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 (Clarence), prior residence (Washington) and status (deceased) in March, 1965, from the obituary of Harry B. Porter - "The Washington Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, March 8, 1965, pages 5 and 18
Given name (William), middle name (Clarence), surname (Porter) and date (January 7, 1933) of death from the obituary of Lillian V. Porter - "Observer-Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, December 12, 1977, pages B-5 and D-5
Given name (William), middle name (Clarence) and surname (Porter) from an e-mail, death notice SPROWLS, Mildred "Mickey" Blanche (PORTER) 2007, April 20, Ruth Sprowls, Saturday, April 21, 2007
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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 31) on HeritageQuest. The census indicates that he was 12 years old and born in July, 1887. He had attended school for 6 months. 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 ÒWilliam CÓ 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 29) on HeritageQuest. The census indicates that he was a 22 year old mail carrier, working as an employee. He was not out of work on April 15, 1910, and was out of work for 0 weeks during 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 "Clarence W" in this census.
1920 (January 10) census data from the census images for Washington Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 229 - sheet 10A - image 19 - line 23) on HeritageQuest. The census indicates that he was a 32 year old agent, working for an insurance company as a salary or wage worker. He was married and living with his wife in a house, which was rented, at 80 Tyler 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 "William CÓ in this census.
1930 (April 4) census data from the census images for Canton Township (Wolfdale), Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 18 - sheet 4A - image 7 - line 3) on HeritageQuest. The census indicates that he was a 42 year old salesman, working in an insurance 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 and 1 daughter in a house, which was rented for $25 per month. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. He was not a veteran. His given name is listed as "William" in this census.
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INSURANCE MAN
ENDS HIS LIFE
WITH BULLETS
William C. Porter, Pruden-
tial Employe, Shoots
Himself Twice
Fatally wounded in the left chest by two bullets fired from a .38 caliber revolver by his own hand, according to officers, William Clarence Porter, 46 of 157 Lawrence avenue, died as he was being admitted to Washington Hospital yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
Porter, for 15 years in the insurance business as an employe of the Prudential Life Insurance Company, was found along the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks, near the Washington Tin Plate plant, shortly after 3 o'clock by Jack Yanzokek, of 119 Scott avenue, who notified officers.
Officers said a .38 caliber revolver was near Porter's hand and that powder burns on his breast were evidence of a deliberate attempt to take his own life.
He was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance of the A. Blaine Day Funeral Home but succumbed to his wounds as he was being admitted.
A farewell note was written by Porter, it was said, to his wife and daughter and to his mother.
His wife, Lillian V. Blackburn Porter, survives with a daughter, Mildred at home. He also leaves his mother, Mrs. Lucy A. Porter, and the following brothers and sisters: Harry B. Porter, Wendell Porter, Mrs. Charles V. (sic) Jolley, Miss Mabel Porter and Miss Helen G. Porter, all of Washington.
He was a member of First Baptist Church and of the Ollie Cline Lodge No. 43, I. O. O. F.
Funeral services will be held in the late home Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in charge of the Rev. W. M. Kennedy, pastor of First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Washington Cemetery.
Source - "The Washington Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Saturday, January 7, 1933, page 5
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Monument located in Washington Cemetery, Section Q Lot 167 Grave 2, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania. This monument was observed by me and photographed.
W. CLARENCE PORTER
1887 - 1933
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