Alvin was born 31 July 1803 in Massachusetts[1] to John Poore Jr and Hannah.[2]
Alvin and Julia were living in Washington, Washington, Indiana in 1850.[1]
Alvan and Julia were living in West Fork Township, Ringgold, Iowa.[3] Their household included Alvin M, Ann M, Danel W, Clinton E, Susan E, and Wesley A.
Alvan was a shoemaker early in life, then a cooper, and later yet, a farmer. He was an avid reader, deep thinker, well-respected for his opinions and a devout Christian. He was a great orator and preacher.
Sources
↑ 1.01.1 "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHVD-NG4 : 9 November 2014), Alvin Poor, Washington, Washington, Indiana, United States; citing family 39, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
"Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.2/99QG-6Y55 : accessed 16 Jun 2014), Alvan Poor and Julia Zaring, 26 Sep 1833; citing Washington County; FHL microfilm 001306388.
"United States Census, 1830," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.2/1TVD-M6F : accessed 16 Jun 2014), Alvin Poor, Not Stated, Washington, Indiana; citing "1830 United States Federal Census," Ancestry.com; p. 353, NARA microfilm publication M19, roll 31, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 0007720.
"United States Census, 1840," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.2/1T2L-MR1 : accessed 16 Jun 2014), Alvin Poor, Franklin, Washington, Indiana; citing "1840 United States Federal Census," Ancestry.com; p. 128, NARA microfilm publication M704, roll 97, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 0007731.
"United States Census, 1860," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.2/M4BV-TRB : accessed 16 Jun 2014), Alvin Poor, West Fork Tp, Ringgold, Iowa, United States; citing "1860 U.S. Federal Census - Population," Fold3.com; p. 11, household ID 73, NARA microfilm publication M653; FHL microfilm 803339.
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16814582/alvin-poore : accessed 03 January 2018), memorial page for Rev Alvin Poore (31 Jul 1803–29 Jan 1862), Find A Grave Memorial no. 16814582, citing Fairview Cemetery, Redding, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by God Bless ¸.•💕Sandra💕•.¸ (contributor 46907313) .
Poor, Alfred. "A memoir and genealogy of John Poore, ten generations: 1615-1880," Salem, Massachusetts: 1881. p. 257. web link to book
"Ancestry Family Trees," Ancestry.com, Provo, UT, USA. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Paid link to ancestry.com tree
Thank you to Jodie Beeson for creating WikiTree profile Poor-302 through the import of Beeson_Lemmer Family Tree.ged on Oct 27, 2013.
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