Sixth Generation


687. Martha Coffey was born on 7 July 1813 in Cumberland Co., KY. She lived with her son Henry Porter in Marion Co., OR on 9 June 1900. Martha died on 17 May 1903 at the age of 89 in Marion Co., OR and was buried at Aumsville Cemetery in Marion Co., OR.2881,2882,2883

Martha Coffey and William Porter were married on 4 October 1849 in Marion Co., OR.2850 They2850 appeared in the census on 24 July 1860 in Marion Co., OR.2884 They2884 appeared in the census on 18 August 1870 in Marion Co., OR.2885 Martha and William2885 appeared in the census on 17 June 1880 in Marion Co., OR.2886 William Porter, son of David Porter and Nancy Culton, was born on 14 December 1812 in Pike Co., MO. He was elected assessor for Marion Co., OR from 1861 to 1865. William was elected to the Oregon state legislature in 1872. William died on 30 March 1899 at the age of 86 in Marion Co., OR and was buried at Aumsville Cemetery in Marion Co., OR.2887,2888
Obituary, The Oregonian, Portland, OR, Fri., Mar. 31, 1899, Page 6

William Porter

Stayton, Or., March 30.--William Porter died today at his home, three miles west of Stayton. He was born in Pike county, Missouri, Dece,ber 14, 1812, and came to this county in 1848.

He was assessor of Marion county from 1861 to 1865. In 1872 he was county commissioner, and two year later was elected to the legislature as a representative.

His wife, 86 years old, survives him, also five children, who are: J. H. Porter, Salem; S. R. Porter, H. C. Porter, Mary Bonbehren, Aumsville; Mrs. C. K. Read, Turner.

Martha Coffey and William Porter had the following children:

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Henry Clay Porter.

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Sarah Louise Porter was born on 16 September 1854 in Marion Co., OR. Sarah died on 8 February 1892 at the age of 37 in Marion Co., OR and was buried at Aumsville Cemetery in Marion Co., OR.2889,2890

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Mary Jane Porter.
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