Legislator Details

Image of George Ford Porter
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 7/2/2024

George Ford Porter
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/28/1832
City: Hamilton, NY
County: Madison County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 6/16/1908
City: Sparta Township, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 6/19/1908
City:
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Lisbon Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Delilah E. Champlin, adopted dau. of Jeffrey [or Jefferson] C. and Ellis Champlin, 1855, she died in 1882; children: 9, Eugene A., Mary E. (Lange), Ferdinand W., Charles Glen and 5 others; married Mary A. Batson, dau. of Aaron Batson 2/3/1884 in Chester, MI; children: 2, Mila and Garland [or Gaylord] Total children, 11

Number of Children: 11

Background

Religion: Baptist
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
union schools of Grand Rapids

Biographical Sketch:
He came to Michigan with his parents, Curtis and Hannah (Holt) Porter, at the age of 15, settling in Walker Township, Kent County, remaining there until 1861. At 29, he moved to Chester in Ottawa County. He served as county treasurer in 1868 and as justice of the peace for 4 years and supervisor for 17 years.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Sixth Legislature, 1891-1892
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Engrossment and Enrollment, Executive Business , Finance and Appropriations , Horticulture , State Affairs , Mechanical Interests , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Gooding
County of Residence Ottawa
District: 21
District Description: Counties of Muskegon and Ottawa

Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1891 p.572-73; USCen 1900; MIMarRec 1867-1952; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait; Michiganology; USCen 1860,1870, 1880
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