John C. Porter (1894)

CREGER, PORTER

Posted By: Cay Merryman (email)
Date: 8/2/2004 at 21:52:33

Newspaper Unknown
July 1894

John C. Porter died July 6th, 1894, at his home in Truro, John C. Porter, age 65 years 11 months and 28 days.

He was born in Brooke county, Virginia, July 8th 1828. He moved with his parents to Harrison county, Ohio when but a small boy. He was converted and joined the M. E. church in the year of 1849 and remained a faithful member until death.

He was married to Nancy E. Creger in 1850 and moved to Iowa in 1853. His wife and nine children survive him. The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. C. Smith at the M. E. church Saturday at 3 o'clock to a large crowd of sympathysing friends who all with one accord will say: "He's gone to rest, our father dear, Why should we mourn or shed a tear; He's free from sorrow, death & pain, Why should we wish him back again."

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