Porter, John S. 1832 – 1913

PORTER, MIDDLEBROOK, POLLITT

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Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:28

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer Aug. 15, 1913, P-FP, C-5

Porter.
John S. Porter was born in Bethel, Conn., Aug. 19, 1832. He was married to Susan Middlebrook in Trumbull, Fairfield county, Conn., Oct. 9, 1853.
Seven children were born of this union, of whom only five survive, three boys and two girls—Stephen, Cassius and Minnie of Cresco, Nelson of South Dakota and Mrs. Adaline Pollitt of Decorah.
He died after an illness of three weeks in Cresco at the home of his daughter Minnie, who has made a home for him since the death of his wife March 30, 1878. He left very many friends and no enemies.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. Gammons were held at the home of his daughter Minnie at 2:30 p. m., Saturday August 9th.

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