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Please can anyone trace Elizabeth the Sister of Ann James of Butte?. It seems the Sister's where separated by miles in America. At best i know Elizabeth was Born in 1891 in Newlyn Cornwall and her Father was Richard James and Mother was Elizabeth James. I also know she Married a Leonard Porter an American guy and they were both strong Presbyterians by faith... Thank you for any support here.
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FIND A GRAVE
1891 - 1918 Elizabeth James Porter.
United Cemeteries Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/172833654/elizabeth-e-porter
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:DMM9-HKPZ
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Leonard Porter - 1888 - 1968
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/172833553/leonard-porter
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U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index - Dorothy Gladys Porter
Dorothy Gladys Fennell - Dorothy Fennell
Birth Date 4/12/1916 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania died 20/11/1997
Father Leonard Porter
Mother Elizabeth E James
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JRWB-1ZC
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FIND A GRAVE
Dorothy G. Fennell 1916 - 1997
Springfield Township Cemetery Holland, Lucas County, Ohio.
PLOT Section 17-H
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27233511/dorothy-g.-fennell
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Ohio Death Record - Dorothy Gladys Fennell - Dorothy Gladys Porter - 4 Dec 1916 - 20 November 1997 Lucas Ohio - Age 80 years-
Registrar's Certificate Number 099316
Father Porter - Mother James
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VKBY-V38
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKRV-3MW5
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Obituary Mrs Leonard Porter.
The Pittsburgh Press Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 26 Jun 1918, Wed Page 17
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/63440102/mrs-leonard-porter-26-june-1918/
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FIND A GRAVE - Son PFC Leonard R Porter - 1913 - 1945
Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.
PLOT Sec: 34, Site: 3948
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49300066/leonard-r-porter
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Marriage - Pittsburgh Daily Post Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
22 Nov 1910, Tue Page 14
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/63441273/marriage-of-porter-doth/
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Pennsylvania Certificate of Death
Allegheny County
Elizabeth E Porter
died 23 June 1918 at 2 Kremer* Ave, Ward 25, N.S Pittsburgh
female, white, married
born 12 Feb 1891, England
parents: Richard James and Elizabeth Hitchens, both born in England
informant: Leonard Porter, same address
cause: septicemia, streptococcus ... in ... caused by tonsilitis
contributory cause: acute endocarditis
buried: United Cemeteries
*street could be Kremer, Kaemer, Kozrier - hard to read.
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Leonard is at 2 Koerner Ave in the 1918 Pittsburgh Directory
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US Presbyterian Church Records
cover of book:
This copy of Marriage Book is presented by James Erskine Moffett, II
Records of
Dr James E Moffett, pastor
The First Presbyterian Church
Cumberland, Maryland
page 211
Married 21 Nov 1910
Elizabeth Ellen James
Leonard Porter
both of Pittsburgh
$3.00 received for the marriage
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Elizabeth & Leonard Porter's daughter Dorothy married Glenn T Fennell 15 March 1937 in Brooke County, WV
Marriage:
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_mcdetail.aspx?Id=12007677
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=12007677&Type=Marriage
Glenn, Dorothy & 2 sons in 1940 census.
1940 census: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQ8D-168
Glenn died in 1984.
Death: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VKGH-KDJ
Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27233533/glenn-t.-fennell
His obit mentions all their children's names.
The Blade
Toledo, Ohio
July 26, 1984
Pg: 16
Obit: https://www.rootschat.com/links/01q1v/
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A little more on Leonard Porter Snr.
WW1 Draft
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6K2-XYH
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G1KJ-9Q8S?i=2598&cc=1968530&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AK6K2-XYH
WW2 Draft - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X5WR-LZF
1920 census - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDG2-3P1
1930 census - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X44R-XNX
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1940 census Shady Run Road Youngstown Mahoning Ohio. Shows Leonard Porter Snr and Jnr.
Jesse Haddle 57 Head
Leonard Porter Sr 51 Daughter's father in law
Matilda Haddle 49 Wife
Jessie Porter 27 Daughter
Leonard Porter 26 Son-in-law
Robert Haddle 19 Son
Walter Haddle 16 Son
Carl Haddle 13 Son
Frank Haddle 11 Son
Dorothy Porter 7 Granddaughter
Donald Haddle 6 Son
Richard Porter 5 Grandson
Doris Haddle 4 Daughter
Elizabeth Porter 3 Granddaughter
Ethel Porter 1 Granddaughter
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KWDC-H4V
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FIND A GRAVE - Son PFC Leonard R Porter - 1913 - 1945
Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.
PLOT Sec: 34, Site: 3948
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49300066/leonard-r-porter
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US Veterans Gravesites - Leonard R Porter - 3 May 1913 - 165 February 1945 (aged 31 years)
Internment Date 20 Oct 1949 - Internment Place Virginia.
Cemetery Address C/O Director Arlington, VA 22211 - Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery
Plot Section 34 Site 3948
Notes Pfc Agf Co H Parc Inf Rgt.
WW2 Draft Card for Young Men - Leonard Richard Porter - 3 May 1913 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania - aged 27 years
Residence Place Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio - Registration Date 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place Youngstown, Ohio
Employer Wpa
Weight 149 - Complexion Light - Eye Colour Gray - Hair Colour Brown - Height 5ft 8in
Next of Kin Jessie Anna Porter
U.S., Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945 - Leonard R Porter
Religion Protestant Army Private First Class. Service No 35381607
Cemetery Name Arlington National Cemetery, Fort Myer, Virginia
Disposition According to next of kin
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The wife of Leonard R Porter Jnr - Jessie remarried 19 Apr 1947 Mahoning, Ohio
spouse - John la Rosa born 1924 and aged 23 years.
Father's Name James la Rosa - Mother's Name Myrtle Hedrick
Spouse's Name Jessie Porter born 1913 aged 34 years
Spouse's Father's Name Jess Haddle - Spouse's Mother's Name Matilda Becker.
Widow Mrs Leonard Porter.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPQG-7D9Q
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSX1-63RH-K?cc=1614804
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Pennsylvania Certificate of Death
Allegheny County
Elizabeth E Porter
died 23 June 1918 at 2 Kremer* Ave, Ward 25, N.S Pittsburgh
female, white, married
born 12 Feb 1891, England
parents: Richard James and Elizabeth Hitchens, both born in England
informant: Leonard Porter, same address
cause: septicemia, streptococcus ... in ... caused by tonsilitis
contributory cause: acute endocarditis
buried: United Cemeteries
*street could be Kremer, Kaemer, Kozrier - hard to read.
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Leonard is at 2 Koerner Ave in the 1918 Pittsburgh Directory
DC: https://www.rootschat.com/links/01q1w/
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Elizabeth's husband, Leonard Porter Sr. died in Youngstown, OH in 1968
Death: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VKY1-ZL1
Youngstown Vindicator
Wed. Januarry 3, 1968
Pg: 58
Obit: https://www.rootschat.com/links/01q1x/
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Elizabeth & Leonard Porter's daughter Dorothy married Glenn T Fennell 15 March 1937 in Brooke County, WV
Marriage:
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_mcdetail.aspx?Id=12007677
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=12007677&Type=Marriage
Glenn, Dorothy & 2 sons in 1940 census.
1940 census: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQ8D-168
Glenn died in 1984.
Death: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VKGH-KDJ
Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27233533/glenn-t.-fennell
His obit mentions all their children's names.
The Blade
Toledo, Ohio
July 26, 1984
Pg: 16
Obit: https://www.rootschat.com/links/01q1v/
The son - Glenn R. Fennell died North Carolina 20 October 2017. (with photograph)
https://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/toledoblade/glenn-r-fennell-condolences/187213700
Picture of him in school year books 1951 - Glen Fennell Estimated Age Abt 16 - Birth Year 1935 School - Springfield High School - School Location Holland, Ohio, - Eighth Grade
Couple had another child who sadly died in infancy :'(
Ronald Earl Fennell - Age3 months - Birth Date 21/07/1943 Butler County Mem Hospital - Died Date05/11/1943 - Butler Butler Pennsylvania - Father Glenn T Fennell - Mother - Dorothy Porter - Certificate Number 97584 - Informant Glenn Fennell. 247 Roosevelt Boulevard, Butler PA.
Burial Butler County Memorial Park, Butler, PA.
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Pennsylvania Certificate of Death
Allegheny County
Elizabeth E Porter
died 23 June 1918 at 2 Kremer* Ave, Ward 25, N.S Pittsburgh
female, white, married
born 12 Feb 1891, England
parents: Richard James and Elizabeth Hitchens, both born in England
informant: Leonard Porter, same address
cause: septicemia, streptococcus ... in ... caused by tonsilitis
contributory cause: acute endocarditis
buried: United Cemeteries
*street could be Kremer, Kaemer, Kozrier - hard to read.
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Leonard is at 2 Koerner Ave in the 1918 Pittsburgh Directory
Looks like the couple had a male Porter born 6/6/1918 who sadly died - premature birth.
Baby Porter - Birth Date 6/06/1918 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Death Date - 6/06/1918 Pittsburgh Allegheny Pennsylvania.
Father Lennon Porter - Mother Elizabeth James - Certificate Number 62572
Sandra
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I am very grateful to you all who contributed to this look up for Elizabeth. I have been able to join up the dots with the Sister's. These where large families it seems. I think that the James's settled and were successful in the USA , a long way from there home town of Newlyn Cornwall.
with regards.
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That's good news. Pleased we all helped.
Regards
Sandra