Porter Family - Ourfolk

- Sarah was born on 1800 in Penn. and died on 9 DEC 1855 in Decatur, Adams Co., Indiana Show Family

- John was born on 21 APR 1822 in Mansfield, Richland, Ohio and died on 1 NOV 1864 (age: 42) in near Lexington, MO (civil war) Show Family

- Hannah was born on SEP 1832 in Ohio Show Family

- Samantha was born on APR 1837 in Ohio Show Family

- Patrick was born on 1759 in Ireland and died on 27 JUL 1826 in Chippewa, Wayne, Ohio Show Family

- Margaret was born on 1762 in Ireland and died on 21 DEC 1837 in Wayne Co., Ohio Show Family

Little was known about Alexander and his wife except that they migrated westward with their son and five daughters.
Both Alexander and his son Charles were practicing physicians in Decatur in 1850.

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Alexander: DR. ALEXANDER PORTER DR. ALEXANDER PORTER, deceased, who was one of the pioneer physicians of Adams County, was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in the year 1805. He grew to manhood in that county, receiving as good an education as the schools of that early day afforded. When a young man he went to Ohio and engaged in the practice of medicine at Mansfield, and afterward practiced in various parts of the State. He was married in Ohio in 1829, to Miss Sarah Pomeroy, who was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in 1812, and to this union were born nine children, three sons and six daughters. Dr. Porter came to Adams County, Indiana, October 5, 1847, and opened an office at Decatur and followed his chosen profession until his death, which occurred in October, 1860. He engaged in the drug trade in 1850, which he followed several years, when he sold out on account of failing health. His drug business has since changed hands a number of times, and is now carried on under the firm name of Dorwin & Holthouse. The doctor made his home in Adams Conuty from 1847 until his death, with the exception of two years spent in Ohio, and during his residence built up a large and lucrative practice, and gained the confidence and respect of all who knew him. Dr. and Mrs. Porter were of Irish and English origin respectively. Both were worthy members of the Presbyterian church.

- Charles was born on 3 APR 1850 in Decatur, Adams Co., Indiana and died on 15 DEC 1926 (age: 76) in Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana Show Family

Granddaughter - Fannie was born on 7 NOV 1862 in Indiana and died on 19 NOV 1959 (age: 97) in Decatur Co., Indiana Show Family

- Richard was born on 1863/1864 in Indiana Show Family

- Jeanette was born on 1887 and died on 1977 Show Family

Great Grandson - Francis was born on 11 APR 1891 in Indiana and died on 22 DEC 1967 (age: 76) in Decatur, Adams Co., Indiana Show Family

Great Granddaughter - Naomi was born on 22 SEP 1894 in Indiana and died on ABT 1920 Show Family

Great Granddaughter - Dorothy was born on 28 MAY 1896 in Indiana Show Family

Great Granddaughter - Helen was born on 19 DEC 1902 in Indiana and died on DEC 1978 Show Family