Porter, J.A.

PORTER, FARMER

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Date: 1/17/2010 at 10:00:08

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

PLEASANT TOWNSHIP

Page 783

PORTER, J.A.--Farmer and stock-raiser, section 22, P.O. Ewart. Was born in Carroll county, Ohio, April 15, 1845; was there raised until he attained the age of nine years. In 1854 his father, Alex. Porter, came to Iowa with his family, among which was the subject of this sketch. They located in Poweshiek county, at Montezuma. Mr. Porter has been a resident of the county since that time. He came to his present location in the spring of 1863. He was married, October 15, 1874, to Miss Elizabeth Farmer, of Pleasant township. By this union they have one child, Ernest. Mr. Porter farms 160 acres of land well stocked. He is among the pioneers, and is identified with the growth and prosperity of the county.