Porter, Stephen M. 1855 – 1914

PORTER, POLLITT

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 6/25/2017 at 14:12:20

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer August 7, 1914, FP, C6
Transcribed from: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87058075/1914-08-07/ed-1/seq-1/

Stephen M. Porter was born In Bethel, Conn., May 14, 1855, and came with his parents to Iowa In 1858, where he has since lived. He died July 30, 1914, after an illness of several months.
He was one of a family of seven children, four of whom survive him: Minnie M. and Cassius, who live in Cresco, Mrs. W. H. Pollitt in Decorah and Nelson at Watertown, S. D. He leaves other numerous relatives and innumerable friends.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. Gammons were held at the home of Miss Minnie Porter Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial was in Oak Lawn.

Card of Thanks.
We desire to express our thanks to our friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness of our dear brother.
Miss Minnie M. Porter.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Porter.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Pollitt.

Oak Lawn Cemetery
 

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