Francis Porter (1825 - 1905)

Born 25 Aug 1825 in Sussex, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada

Ancestors

Died Aug 1905 at about age 79 in Hardingville, Saint Martins, St. John, New Brunswick, Canada

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Biography

Francis was born in 1825. He was the son of Francis Porter and Bethia Sheck. He passed away in 1905.

In the 1851 census, Frances (age 25) was a son in Sussex, Kings (county), New Brunswick, Canada.He is living with father Francis, step-mother Sarah Ann, as well as siblings and paternal grand-parents.^[1]

In the 1871 census, Frank (age 44, a farmer), was living with his father, step-mother, sister Eliza, and 2 farm servants at a different location in St. Martins, Saint John, New Brunswick.^[2] In the 1881 census, Francs (age 50), Farmer, was still living with his father (age 80) and step-mother (age 76) in St. Martin's.^[3]

In the 1891 census, Francis (age 62) was living with his 87 year old step-mother and two domestics in St Martins.^[4] In the 1901 census, Francis ( birth date Mar 9, 1827, age 74), Farmer, was the head of household in St. Martin, Saint John (City and County).^[5]

Francis was mentioned on a memorial in Tabor Cemetery, Upham, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada with a death date of August 1905.^[6]

Research Notes

I have used the birthdate from Find a Grave, although I am unable to read the headstone inscription. The date on the 1901 census is more consistent, though, with ages given in other censuses.

Sources

1. ↑ 1851 Census: "Census of 1851 (Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia)"
   Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada; Page: 9; Line: 6; Microfilm reel number: C-995; Image number: e002293299; Item ID number: 23574893
   Library and Archives Canada (accessed 27 April 2024)
   Frances Porter (25) son in Sussex, Kings (county), New Brunswick, Canada.
2. ↑ 1871 Census: "Census of Canada, 1871"
   Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada; Page: 74; Line: 3; Microfilm reel number: C-10375; Image number: 4396736_00208; Item ID number: 40912793
   Library and Archives Canada (accessed 27 April 2024)
   Frank Porter Or Parter (44) in St. Martins, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Born in Ireland.
3. ↑ 1881 Census: "Census of Canada, 1881"
   Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada; Page: 28; Family number: 135; Microfilm reel number: C-13179; Image number: e008130167; Item ID number: 20822973
   Library and Archives Canada (accessed 27 April 2024)
   Francs Porter (50), Farmer, in St. Martin's, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Born in New Brunswick.
4. ↑ 1891 Census: "Census of Canada, 1891"
   Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada; Page: 82-83; Family number: 400; Microfilm reel number: T-6304; Image number: 30953_148106-00532; Item ID number: 24365255
   Library and Archives Canada (accessed 27 April 2024)
   Francis Porter (62) in St Martins, Saint John (County), New Brunswick, Canada.
5. ↑ 1901 Census: "Census of Canada, 1901"
   Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada; Page: 18; Family number: 191; Microfilm reel number: T-6443; Image number: z000030413; Item ID number: 34143177
   Library and Archives Canada (accessed 27 April 2024)
   Francis Porter (74), Farmer, head of household in St. Martin, Saint John (City and County), New Brunswick, Canada. Born in New Brunswick.
6. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #233983416 (accessed 27 April 2024)
   Memorial page for Francis Porter (25 Aug 1825-Aug 1905), citing Tabor Cemetery, Upham, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada; Maintained by Daphne (contributor 48574975).