Bios: Levi Porter, 1845 - : Greene County

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History of Greene County, Pennsylvania, By Samuel P. Bates, Chicago, 1888

Pg. 594
LEVI PORTER, Harvey's, Penn., was born in Franklin Township this county,
June 5, 1845.  His parents, John and Hannah (RINEHART) PORTER, were
natives of Greene County, where they were married and remained until
their death.  Levi was united in marriage September 3, 1873, with
Lizzie, daughter of David and Elizabeth KENT.  Her father was a native
of Pennsylvania, and her mother of New Jersey.  Both are now deceased.
Mrs. Porter was born in Franklin Township.  She and Mr. Porter had a
family of four children-Linnie L., Mattie M., Alma E. and Florence A.
Their mother died October 3, 1883.  Mr. Porter was afterwards united in
marriage, March 30, 1885, with Linnie BRADFORD, who was also a native of
Franklin Township, born October 20, 1856.  She is a daughter of Robert
and Sarah J. BRADFORD (nee KENT), also natives of Pennsylvania and
residents of Greene County until Mrs. Bradford's death.  Mr. Bradford is
still living.  By his last marriage Mr. Porter is the father of two
children-Goldie M. and Viola E.  Mr. Porter has been engaged in
different lines of business during his life, but at present devotes his
time principally to farming, and owns one-hundred and thirty-eight acres
of land where he and his family reside.  Mr. and Mrs. Porter belong to
the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which his deceased wife was also a
devoted member.

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