Person:David Porter (1)

Birth States - David Eric PORTER not Ira ----------

   ****    MARRIAGE   RECORD    ****  Benzie  Co.,  Government  Center, Beulah, MI.

Benzie Co., Marriag Records; Bk.; 2 Pg.; 291 Rec.; 14 Appl.date; April 21, 1944 - Marr.date; April 21, 1944 Groom; David I. Porter Age; 22 Born; Nov. 3, 1921 Place; Benzonia, MI. Father; Eric Porter - Mother; May Long Bride; Gwen I. Scarbrough Age; 19 Born; April 5, 1925 Place; MI. Father; John Scarbrough - Mother; Malerina Priest Witness; Arlene Milliron & Ralph Bentley Place; Benzonia, MI. Clergy; Rev. Albert B. Ely Benzie County Clerk Researched; Dec. 3, 1998

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   ****    DEATH    RECORD    ****  Traverse  City, Government  Center, Traverse  City, MI.

Traverse City, Death Records; Bk.; 1995 Rec.; 069417 Date; Nov. 22, 1995 Name; David Ira Porter Sr. Sex; M. Age; 74 Race; W. Place; Traverse City, MI. Born; Nov. 3, 1921 Birthplace; MI. "Married" Gwen Schrbrough Father; Eric David Porter - Mother May Pearl Long Cause; Heart Disease Lung Cancer Burial; Benzonia Twp. cemetery, Benzie Co., MI. Traverse County Clerk "Served in the Armed Forces"

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 **  SSN -  David  Porter    Residence;  49616, Benzonia, Benzie, MI.

Born; Nov. 3, 1921 Death; Nov. 22, 1995 Before; 1951

 **  MICHIGAN  DEATHS, 1971 - 96     Certificate  # 069417

Porter David, Sr. Ira Male Born; 3 Nov. 1921 Died; 22 Nov., 1995 Residence, Benzonia, Benzie Co., MI. Death, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.

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1930; FEDERAL CENSUS - Michigan, Benzie Co., Benzonia Vill. "Apr. 2." Dwelling; 25/ 28 Enumeration Dist; 10 - 3 Supervisor Dist.; 4 Sheet 1 - B & 2- A PORTER, Eric D.; H M W 47 M - 36 NY US US Occ. Farmer, Fruit fa

              May  L.;        W    F      W   34    M - 24         MI       IN       IN
         Minnie  M.;        D     F      W   10    S                 MI       NY     MI
            David  I.;        S     M     W     8     S                 MI       NY     MI
             John  J.;        S     M     W     5     S                 MI       NY     MI
           Olive  E.;         D     F      W    1 5/12     S          MI      NY     MI

Benzonia Library Mills Community House; Benzonia MI. Benzie Banner; 1943 ---- Researched; Nov. 4, 1998 Jan. 21,- Servicemens News; David Porter (Pg. 1) Jan. 21, 1943 - David Porter, who left Benzonia last summer is now stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Texas Entry date; Jan. 17, 1999

Benzie Banner; 1944 ---- Researched; Feb. 1999 (H. Saffron) April 27, - Marriage License Applacations; David I. Porter, 22 of Benzonia and Gwen I. Scarbrough 19, of Copemish. (Pg. 8) Apr. 27,- (Pg. 3) Pfc. Porter Marries Copemish girl. ----- Pfc. David Porter son of Mr. & Mrs Eric porter and Miss Gwen I. Scarbrough, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Scarbrough; of Copemish were united in marriage by Rev. A. B. Eby at the Eby home Friday evening. They were attended by friends. Following the ceremony the party attended a prom at the Copemish high school. Entry Date; March 2, 1999

Benzie Banner; 1945 ---- Researched; Feb. 1999 (H.Saffron) July 12, - T/5 David Porter, who with his wife is spending a 30-day furlough with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Eric Porter, David is with the 95th. Division of Field Artillery Ground Corps. And has just concluded a year overseas duty. He has been three years in service and will return to Florida after his furlough for further special training. Aug. 9,- T/5 Sgt. and Mrs. David Porter left for Ft. Dix, New Jersey Thursday after spending a month here with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ereic Porter, they were accompanied as far as Toledo, Ohio by miss Minne Mae Porter, his sister. Entry date; March 3, 1999

Benzie Banner; 1946 ---- Researched; March 13, 1999 "H.S." June 13, - Mr. & Mrs. David Porter, announce the birth of a son June 2, at the Anna Markham hospital in Frankfort. Entry date; April 11, 1999

Benzie Banner; 1953 ---- Researched; May 2001 Mar. 26,- Copemish News; Mr. & Mrs. Dave Porter and son's of Benzonia and Mr. & Mrs. Jim Scarbrough and children of Mesick visited last Saturday evening at the John Scarbrough home.

Benzie Banner; -- 1954 -- June 17,- Copemish; Mr. & Mrs. David Porter and sons of Benzonia were over-night guests Saturday, of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Scarbrough. Oct. 21,- Copemish; Mr. & Mrs. David Porter and son of Benzonia were Wednesday guests at the Charles Scarbrough home. Nov. 4,- Copemish; Mr. & Mrs. Dave Porter and sons of Benzonia, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Scarbrough and baby of Cadillac, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Scarbrough and children of Mesick were visitors last Sunday at the home of their parents Mr. & Mrs. John Scarbrough Sr.

Benzie Banner; 1955 --- Researched; Sept. 1999 Feb. 10,- Mr. & Mrs. Dave Porter of Benzonia were Sunday guests of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. John Scarbrough Sr. Nov. 10,- Copemish; Mr. & Mrs. Dave Porter and sons of Benzonia, Mr. & Mrs. John Scarbrough Jr. And Mr. & Mrs. Tom Scarbrough and daughter of Flint all visited Sunday at the home of their parents Mr. & Mrs. John Scarbrough. Entry date; Sept. 19, 1999

Benzie Banner; 1966 ---- Researched; Feb. 20, 1999 June 9, - " Over The Years;" The birth of a son Sunday, June 2nd. at the Anna Markham hospital in Frankfort to Mr. & Mrs. David Porter " June 13, 1946" Entry date March 1, 1999

Benzie Banner ---- Researched; Apr. 2000 Jan. 29,- Page 15, Cars Collide (Photo) Dave Porter Sr. / Harrison. Entry date; May 1, 2000

Record Patriot; 1994 ---- Researched; March, 2001 Apr. 13, (Pg. 9) "Porters Celebrates 50th" ---- Thompsonville - The children of David and Gwen Porter have planed an open house celebration in honor of their parents 50 th. wedding anniversary starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 24 at the Oddfellows Hall, Thompsonville. David Porter, Sr. and the former Gwen Scaborough were married April 21, 1944 in Benzonia, David, a former T - 5 in the U.S. Army Artillery, is curently retired after working 48 years for Trapp and Son's in Beulah. Gwen, also retired, worked 14 years as a cook at the Crystal Lake Elementary School. The couple have three children, Dave Jr., wife Gail of Interlochen, Daniel, wife Clara, of Kalkaska; and Mary of Frankfort; The couple request no gifts. Entry date; March. 15, 2001

Traverse City, Record Eagle; "Obituary" David I. Porter Sr. died Nov. 22, 1995 Benzonia -- David I. Porter Sr. a life long resident of Benzonia died early Wednesday morning at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City at the age of 74 years. David was born on Nov. 3, 1921, in Benzie County, the son of Eric David and May Pearl (Long) Porter, On April 21, 1944 in Benzonia he was united in marriage to Gwendolyn Scarbrough. He had served our country honoably during World War II in the U.S. Army. He worked for Trapp & Sons Farms for almost 50 years, the only job hehad as an adult. He truly enjoyed following his grandchildren as they competed in verious high school sports. He also was known to assist many of the elderly folks in Benzonia area. David is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn, of Benzonia; two sons, David (Gail) Porter Jr. of Interlochan and Daniel (Clara) Porter of Kakaska; one daughter, Mary Ann Jackson of Frankfort, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John Porter; and two sisters, Minnie Mae Moore and Olive Hopkins. Services for David will be held on Saturday at 1 p m in the Perry Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home, 7223 South St., Benzonia. Robert Bodell, "evangelist," of the Benzie Area Church of Christ will officate. Burial will be in the Benzonia Township cemetery. Friends may visit with family at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p m Friday. The family suggests memorials contributions in memory of David be directed to either the Frankfort / Elberta or Benzie Central Schools Sports Programs. Entry date; Nov. 14, 2000

Benzie Banner; 1995 ---- Researched; Jan. Feb. March, 2001 Nov. 29,- "Obituary" David I. Porter Sr. Benzonia -- David I. Porter Sr., 74, a lifelong resident of Benzonia, died Wednesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. David was born on Nov. 3, 1921, in Benzie County, the son of Eric David and May Pearl (Long) Porter, On April 21, 1944 in Benzonia he was united in marriage to Gwendolyn Scarbrough. He had served our country honorably during World War II in the U.S. Army. The only job he ever held was for Trapp & Sons Farm, who he worked with for approximately 50 years. He truly enjoyed following his grandchildren as they competed in verious high school sports. He also was known to assist many of the elderly folks in Benzonia area. David is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn, of Benzonia; two sons, David (Gail) Porter Jr. of Interlochan and Daniel (Clara) Porter of Kakaska; one daughter, Mary Ann Jackson of Frankfort, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John Porter; and two sisters, Minnie Mae Moore and Olive Hopkins. Services were held , Saturday Nov. 25, in the Perry Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home, Benzonia, with the Robert Bodell, of the Benzie Area Church of Christ will officatiating, Burial took place in the Benzonia Township cemetery. The family suggests memorials contributions in memory of David be directed to either the Frankfort / Elberta or Benzie Central Schools Sports Programs. Arrangements were handled by the Perry Chapel of McElduff Funeral Homes, Benzonia. Entry date; Mar. 10, 2001

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