Person:John Porter (2)

   ****    MARRIAGE   RECORD    ****  Manistee, Courthouse, Manistee  Co. MI.

Manistee Co., Marriages; Bk. 8 Rec. 1754 Appl.date; June 24, 1955 - Marr.date; June 25, 1955 Groom; John Porter Age; 30 Born; Sept. 2, 1924 Place; Benzonia, MI. Occ.; Appliance Store Father; Eric Porter - Mother; May Long Bride; Adelle Cady Age; 29 Born; Place; Arcadia, MI. Occ.; Sewing Machine Operator Father; Ray Cady - Mother; Ila Gilbert Witness; Lucille Cady & Davy Cady "both of Grand Rapids" Place; Bear Lake, MI. Clergy; Howard G. Moore "Minister" Manistee County Clerk

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

Traverse City, Death Records; Bk.; 1994 Rec.; LF-620 Date; Sept. 17, 1994 Name; John James Porter Sex; M. Age; 70 Race; W. "Married" Spouse; Adelle Cady Born; Sept. 2, 1924 Birthplace; Benzonia, MI. Occ. Self-employed, Appliance repair Father; Eric D. Porter - Mother; Pearl May Long Cause; Cardiogenic Shock & Arrest; Acute Anterior Myocardial Infraction; Atherosclerotic, Heart Disease Burial; Benzonia Twp. Cemetery, Benzie Co., MI. Traverse City County Clerk

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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

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Benzonia Library; Mills Community House; Benzonia, MI. Benzie Banner; 1945 ---- Researched; Feb. 1999 (H.Saffron) Mar. 1, - Seven Called For Physical Exams; John Porter of Benzonia. May 3, - The Stoops and Porter familes entertained with a pot-luck dinner Tuesday in the honor of John Porter who left Wednesday for induction at Detroit. Sept. 13,- Service News; Pvt. John Porter is home for a short leave with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Eric Porter of Benzonia. He has to returne to Camp Joseph J. Robinson in Arkansas Monday, for reassingnment. Dec. 6,- Service News; Pvt. John Porter is now in Japan, according to the letter just received, from him by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Eric Porter of Benzonia. Entry date; March 3, 1999

Benzie Banner; 1946 ---- Researched; April, 2001 May 9,- Local Briefs; Pvt. John Porter has been promoted to corporal, according to a letter to his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Eric Porter.

Benzie Banner; 1965 ---- Researched; Feb. 17, 1999 Dec. 9, - "Over The Years;" Pvt. John Porter is now in Japan according to a letter received by his parents, Mr. & Mrs Eric Porter of Benzonia. " Dec. 6, 1945" Entry date; March 1, 1999

Benzie Banner; 1966 ---- Researched; Feb. 20, 1999 May 12, - "Over The Years;" Pvt. John Porter has been promoted to Corporal according to a letter to his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Eric Porter. " May 9, 1946" Entry date; March 1, 1999

Traverse City, Record Eagle; Sept. 18, 1994 "Obituary" John James Porter "Died Sept. 17, 1994" Benzonia -- John James Porter, a lifelong resident of Benzonia, died Sunday morning at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, at the age of 70. John was born on Sept. 2, 1924, in Benzonia Twp., The son of Eric D. & Pearl May (Long) Porter. He was united in marriage to the former Adelle Cady on June 25, 1955, in the Bear Lake, Methodest Church. During his lifetime John was self-employed as an appliance repairman. He loved working and helping people and was known by many as "Mr. Fix-it" John served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Benzie Area Church of Christ. John is survived by his wife, Adelle of Benzonia; two daughters, Jan Marie Porter of Benzonia amd Mrs. Len (Marcy) Dunlap of Benzonia; a foster daughter, Mrs. Earl (Sharon) Ennis of Traverse City; brother David (Gwen) Porter of Benzonia; two foster grandaughters, Samantha & Sarah; and numerous neices, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Minnie Mae Moore and Olive Hopkins Services for John will be held on Monday at 11 a m at the Benzie Area Church of Christ. The Rev. Robert Bodell will officiate. Burial will take place in the Benzonia Twp. cemetery, Benzonia. Visitation will be held today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m at the McElduff Funeral Home in Frankfort. The family suggest memorial contributitions in memory of John be derected to the Benzie Area Church of Christ.

Record Patriot; 1994 ---- Researched; Feb. 28, 2001 Sept. 21,- "Obituary John James Porter" (Pg. 6) Benzonia -- John James Porter, a lifetime resident of Benzonia, died early Saturday morning at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, at the age of 70. John was born on Sept. 2, 1924, in Benzonia Twp., The son of Eric D. & Pearl May (Long) Porter. He was united in marriage to the former Adelle Cady on June 25, 1955, in the Bear Lake, Methodest Church. During his lifetime John was self-employed as an appliance repairman. He loved working and helping people and was known by many as "Mr. Fix-it" John served the country honorably in the U.S. Army during W W II. He was a member of the Benzie Area Church of Christ. John is survived by his wife, Adelle of Benzonia; two daughters, Jan Marie Porter of Benzonia amd Mrs. Len (Marcy) Dunlap of Benzonia; a foster daughter, Mrs. Earl (Sharon) Ennis of Traverse City; brother David (Gwen) Porter of Benzonia; Also surviving are two foster grandaughters, Samantha & Sarah; and numerous neices, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Minnie Mae Moore and Olive Hopkins Services for John were held Monday at Sept. 19, at the Benzie Area Church of Christ. The Rev. Robert Bodell officiated. The family suggest memorial contributions in memory of John be directed to the Benzie area Church of Christ. Burial will take place in the Benzonia Twp. cemetery, Benzonia. Entry date; Mar. 3, 2001

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