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Porterfields of Bristol ME

theyoungs0316 — 2009-09-28 03:12:33Z

I have just discovered that I am the descendent of Captain Robert Porterfield of Yates & Porterfield. He was born 11 Sept 1816 in Bristol ME. Married Margaret Wyckoff of New York. Had daughter Mary Augusta Porterfield born in Bangor ME and a son Charles Robert born in New York. I am looking for information on the Bristol Porterfields that may be related.

Joyce Porter Young

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

george_porterfield — 2009-08-25 23:46:40Z

Yes, this is Samuel H. PORTERFIELD and Jane Wallace PATTERSON who were married in Wilson County TN in 1832. Their children included James Fulton (b. 13 Sep 1833, my gg-gf), Julia Ann (b 6 Feb 1836), Mary Jane (b 13 Jul 1839), and Rufus L (b 23 Jul 1843). Eliza CARROLL is listed as living in their home in 1850, but she was not a daughter of either Samuel or Jane.

I have quite a bit on info on both Samuel and Jane, and their descendants, especially the line from their son James Fulton since that is my line. Where do you fit in on that line?

George

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

lealeitz — 2009-08-25 23:33:09Z

do you have any info on the samuel and jane married 1832? children elisa c =1831,james =1833, julia =1836, mary= 1838, rufus =1846 ? i tring to follow the james line do you know anything about janes father?

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

lealeitz — 2009-08-25 23:20:38Z

i think this is the same jane iam looking for she was born in 1806 samuel in 1970 children elija, james, julia, mary, rufus she die in 1883 i am looking for some info on her father

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

lealeitz — 2009-08-25 23:11:29Z

would they be the same samuel and jane he born in 1790 her in 1806

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

george_porterfield — 2009-08-25 22:19:53Z

You have to watch out for these PORTERFIELDs. Just like the multiple John Harvey Porterfields discussed earlier in this thread, there are multiple Samuel and Jane Porterfields in central TN about the same time.

Jane Wallace PATTERSON (b. 1806, d. 1883) married Samuel H. PORTERFIELD (b. 1790, d. 1867) in 1832 in Wilson County TN. This is not the same Samuel more closely related to John Harvey PORTERFIELD (either one).

George

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

lealeitz — 2009-08-25 21:27:24Z

if still looking for jane w porterfield 1806 from tennessee? I am also looking for her husband Samuel I could only find 1790 tennesee and their kids he did marry in 1832

Re: Porterfields in Tennessee

John_Averitt — 2009-08-17 05:59:26Z

MARRIED
In this City, on Thursday, Aug 16, by Rev. Dr. Hawks, at Calvary Church, PATRICE A. JANON, of West Point, to Mrs. MARY D. PORTERFIELD, daughter of the late Dr. Figures, of Nashville, Tenn.

(New York Times, 20 Aug 1855)

Mary and Patrice de Janon had, I think, a daughter named Lou (or something like), and later a son named Ferdinand.

Ferdinand m. Minnie Alexine Buist, daughter of Robert Buist and Hermenia Mathiew, in 1892. They had one daughter, Roberta Buist de Janon.

As far as I have ascertained, Roberta de Janon had no children. She was married to Stephen Glaser in 1911, and possibly divorced from him by 1930.

Re: James R. Porterfield - Augusta County, VA - 1850 census??

RonHarper67 — 2009-05-21 21:33:34Z

I can't find your James Porterfield, but did find the following family information.

1850 Census Augusta County, Virginia 9/7/1850
Dwelling 1106, Family 1116
Mary A. Thurston 45 female white Virginia
Lucinda 21 female white Virginia
Zachary T. 1 male white Virginia
Martha A. K. Porterfield 15 female white Virginia
Jno F. 10 male white Virginia
Delila C. Tyre 13 female mulatto Virginia

1860 Census Augusta County, Virginia, District 1
Dwelling 434, Family 484
Mary A. Porterfield 55 Virginia
Martha 24 Virginia
John F. 20 Virginia laborer
John 5 Virginia
Charles 11/12 Virginia

1870 Census Fishersville P.O., South River Township, Augusta County, Virginia, 8/5/1870
Dwelling 57, Family 60
Porterfield, Mary 60 Virginia
Martha A. 35 Virginia
John W. 15 Virginia
Charles G. 10 Virginia
Robert Lee 10/12 Virginia

1880 Census South River, Augusta County, Virginia, District 20
Dwelling 26, Family 26
McCreary, William White Male 35 husband VA VA VA blacksmith
Martha A. White Female 30 wife VA VA VA
Abraham White Male 80 father VA VA VA
Porterfield, Charles White Male 20 son VA VA VA helper to blacksmith

1880 Census Stewart Street, Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia 6/2/1880
house # 409/dwelling 22/family 23
Porterfield, John F. W M 40 farm laborer VA VA VA
Mary W F 40 wife keeping house VA VA VA
Southards, Genevive W F 12 step dau going to school VA VA VA
Chas W M 7 step son going to school VA VA VA
Porterfield, Virgie W F 2 dau no occupation VA VA VA
John H. W M 2 son at home VA VA VA

1900 Census Railroad Street, Staunton, Ward 1, District 108, Augusta County, Virginia
49/.162/173
Porterfield, John F. head W M May 1840 60 M 3 yrs VA VA VA Day Laborer
Mary E. wife W F May 1845 55 M 3 yrs VA VA VA 4/4 living
John son W M Apr 1878 22 S VA VA VA telegraph operator
Bright, Virgie dau W F Apr 1878 22 M VA VA VA
Kennedy, Genevive step dau W F Apr 1869 32 M 12 yrs VA VA VA 3/3 living
Rodger step son in law W M Nov 1865 35 M 12 yrs VA VA VA housekeeper
Bessie M. dau W F Jan 1890 9 S VA VA VA
Walter F. son W M Jan 1891 8 S VA VA VA
Mary E. dau W F Feb 1893 7 S VA VA VA
Bright, Geo E. son in law W M Mar 1873 26 M OR TN VA laundryman

1910 Census South River, Augusta County, Virginia
Dwelling 9, Family 10
McCrary, William head 65 widower VA VA VA blacksmith
Mary niece 39 single VA VA VA
Porterfield, Charles step son 48 single VA VAVA wheelwright

American Civil War Soldiers
about John Porterfield

Name: John Porterfield
Occupation: Farmer
Enlistment Date: 19 Apr 1861
Enlistment Place: Fishersville, Virginia
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: Virginia
Birth Date: 24 Apr 1840
Death Date: 7 May 1908
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 19 April 1861.
Enlisted in Company H, 5th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 19 Apr 1861.
Promoted to Full Corporal on 16 Jul 1861.
Promoted to Full Private (Reduced to ranks) on 15 Jun 1862.
Promoted to Full Sergeant (Estimated day) on 15 Apr 1864.

Re: James R. Porterfield - Augusta County, VA - 1850 census??

scoutdad219 — 2009-05-18 00:56:48Z

Correction: The third person was Sally Mills, not Sarah.

James R. Porterfield - Augusta County, VA - 1850 census??

scoutdad219 — 2009-05-17 20:32:29Z

I'm looking for a James Porterfield from Augusta County, Virginia. He was supposedly the father of John Watson Porterfield (1855-1929), Charles G. Porterfield (1859-1916), and Robert Lee Porterfield (1869-1930). Their mother was Martha Ann Thurston Porterfield (1835-1885). I've found a James R. Porterfield (born 1839) in the 1850 census living with Sarah A. Porterfield (born 1823) and Sarah Mills (born 1826). Does anyone have a clue as to who this family is?

Re: James Porterfield - Augusta County, VA (1830?-1860?)

scoutdad219 — 2009-04-12 20:10:28Z

I have not heard of the book, but I would be glad to share the information that I have so far. I am not an Ancestry member at the moment, so you can contact me at my email address: kgray12@juno.com

Thanks!

Katherine Porterfield Gray

Re: James Porterfield - Augusta County, VA (1830?-1860?)

portwales — 2009-04-11 17:05:55Z

Katherin,

I am Jeff Porterfield, 1955, the son of Dr. H. William Porterfield b.1929 in Hagerstown, Md.
I just started the research and have the Porterfield book published from the University of Richmond in the 1940's. Any info you are willing to share is greatly appreciated. I now livein Columbus, Ohio and have five children

Regards,

Jeff Porterfield
1-614-457-9598

Re: James Porterfield - Augusta County, VA (1830?-1860?)

portwales — 2009-04-11 16:57:25Z

Have you tried the historical record of the Porterfield's published by the University of Richmond, in the 1940's? I'll check mine and let you know.

Jeffrey L. Porterield
son of H. William Porterfield b.1929 Hagerstown, Md.

Re: porterfield book

Bigjohn1931 — 2009-03-16 16:21:28Z

Would like to receive info on the Porterfields in your SCOTLAND BOOK.

John Porterfield
935 Burnt Hickory Cir. NW
Marietta, Ga 30064

pojohnc@aol.com

Claude Porterfield

GingerPatterson28 — 2009-02-13 22:07:17Z

I am looking for Claude Porterfield from Kansas. I was contacted by him approximately 2 years ago and we corresponded for a while. I moved from Florida back to Arkansas and I lost contact with Claude.
Thank you,
Ginger Porterfield Patterson

Re: diane lucille porterfield

sabraj127 — 2008-12-23 19:07:56Z

diane l porterfield related to catherine porterfield for family tree information.

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sabraj127 — 2008-12-23 18:45:36Z

Reply to second cousin of Everett Lloyd Porterfield posted in 2000-2001, from daughter Diane Porterfield. What information are you interested in?

Re: Porterfields - Callie Catherine Porterfield Graves Alford

pamrthompson — 2008-10-17 20:29:07Z

Does anyone have more information on this family?

James Hillary Porterfield was the father of Callie Catherine Porterfield, who is listed as 8 months old (b. Oct) on the 1880 census in Fort Deposit, Lowndes Co., AL. According to some family trees on Ancestry, she married C. Weiss Graves in about 1898. I think this name is incorrect and should be Sidney Giles Graves or Sidney G.C. Graves.

I think they are listed on the 1900 census in Chattanooga, TN, as Sidney, age 30, and Callie, age 20 b. Oct 1879, with a son, William J., age 1 b. Apr 1899, all b. in AL. They were married 2 years, and Callie had 1 child, 1 living.

In 1910 Callie Graves, age 29 b. AL, is listed in Walker Co., AL, with 2 children, Joe 11 and Estell 3, both b. AL. Curiously, Callie is shown as M2 (second marriage) 13 years. She has 3 children, 2 living. NOTE: Evelyn Estelle is reported with the last name Alford on family trees and on the 1920 census (see below). She is probably Sidney's daughter, perhaps adopted by Callie's second husband, Edwin Lee Alford.

On his 1918 WWI Draft Reg Card, Joe Williams Graves, living in Dora, Walker Co., AL, said his birthday was 17 Apr 1900, named Hill Porterfield as his nearest relative, and signed his name Joe Graves.

Alabama Deaths, 1908-1959, lists the death of Cally Alford and Mrs. Ed Alford, Walker Co., in 2 records with the same date: 14 March 1918.

In 1920, Logan, Cullman Co., AL, Ed Alford's family is listed:

Ed L. Alford head 36 MS GA AL farmer widowed
Evelyn E. dau 12 AL MS AL
Bonnie A. dau 8 AL MS AL
Eddie L. dau 5 AL MS AL
Pauline dau 5 AL MS AL

---------------
This is the obituary of Pauline:

MORNING NEWS
Springdale, Washington Co., AR—Tuesday, 30 April 2002

Pauline Alford Harrison, 87, of Pine Bluff [Jefferson Co.] died April 29, 2002, at Arkansas Convalescent Center.

She was born Dec. 10, 1914, in Dora [Walker Co.], Ala., to Edwin Lee and Catherine Porterfield Alford. She assisted her husband as he pastored Assembly of God churches in Oklahoma, Leslie, Marshall, Mountain Home, Fordyce and Leola.

Her husband, the Rev. Roba Harrison, preceded her in death.

Survivors include one son, Rondell “Ron” E. Harrison of Springdale; three daughters, Carolyn Stover of Pine Bluff, Wilma DeFoggi of North Little Rock and Tudy Dorey of Leola; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Home in Pine Bluff…. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery in Leola.
--------------

I think this is Pauline's Alford lineage:

Pauline 1914 AL
Edwin Lee 1883 MS
George Towns 1848 GA
George Washington 1825 GA
Clinton 1798 NC
Job 1763 NC
Julius 1717 VA
James 1687 VA
John 1645 VA

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

CorkyPeterson — 2008-05-11 15:37:52Z

I find it very interesting to have first cousins with the exact same names. It makes me wonder if Seth's father was not Patrick but perhaps a James Harvey since two grandchildren have the exact same name. I have been aware of the California connection but have not studied them that much.

Corky

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

CorkyPeterson — 2008-05-11 15:24:12Z

I only have her as Nancy Lee Porterfield and she usually went by Lee. She certainly could have been Paralee rather than Lee. You have the same birth and death dates for her that I have. My maiden name was Tyler. Lee would be my great grandmother.

Corky

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

CorkyPeterson — 2008-05-11 15:17:00Z

Yes, we are 3rd or 4th cousins. I am sure of Alfred's birth. The birth date is from the Civil War pension that his mother filed after his death. She states that Alfred D was born October 14, 1820 and died May 1863. She also stated that he was not married and left no minor children. He was living with his mother in 1850 and 1860 with no wife. I do not know if he was ever married before 1850 and they seperated or divorced. Jane stated in the civil war pension that he was unmarried and left no minor children and that he was the sole support of her (Jane Porterfield).

Corky

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

CorkyPeterson — 2008-05-15 15:41:16Z

Yes, I would love a copy of the photo of Harvey Porterfield.

Corky

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

CorkyPeterson — 2008-05-09 21:12:59Z

My lineage back to James Harvey goes like this: John Alexander Tyler, John Harvey Tyler, John Alexander Tyler who married Nancy Lee Porterfield daughter of James Harvey and sister of James Grant.

Corky

Porterfields of rogers mill

meupton44 — 2008-09-11 00:42:11Z

my grandfather clyde porterfield grew up in rogers mill. he is the son of dan and sadie porterfield. his grandparents were abe and catherine ritenour and henry and catherine porterfield. if anyone has any info please contact me

Re: Porterfields of Normalville PA

meupton44 — 2008-09-11 00:32:14Z

i noticed you are related to henry porterfield? my great grandfather daniel porterfield was roseannas brother!

Re: Looking for info on George Porterfield who married May Sutherland 1917, Marian Co., AR.

KayFakhar — 2008-09-15 23:49:25Z

This death record was a new lead!

I have now posted queries in Little River Co, hoping someone can find the Dec 1917 obit for G. Porterfield.

It could be very possible that this is where May Sutherland Porterfield (DOB 1898) also remarried [to an unknown FOSTER]. I haven't been able to find her in 1920 or 1930 under either surname, but know she was living in Baxter Co, AR as of 1971 per a sibling's obit.

Thank you so much for this information!
-Kay, FL
MehdiFakhar@aol.com

Re: Porterfields> Alabama & Georgia

legacy190 — 2008-09-21 19:54:02Z

Got your msg..Thanks I did find some. It appears that my Grandfather James moved on th Walker County, Al. He was listed on the 1880 Federal census. I do have a strong feeling that yours and my family are related somewhere along the line. Send your email address or contact number if
you would like to discuss the Porterfields.

Thank you!
Velma

Re: Porterfields - Callie Catherine Porterfield Graves Alford

legacy190 — 2008-10-18 14:41:07Z

Thanks for responding!
I have researched Callie's 1st husband(Graves) without success. My mother simply called him "Wiess". So, at this point I could not locate a marriage license. I visited Joe's wife Clara before she passed away and she explained what she knew about the family. I have all here in my Journal. But still wanted documentation of records.
Thank you Kindly,
Velma

Re: Porterfields of Western PA

pivoine66 — 2008-11-17 12:57:21Z

I have not found any links so far between the Armstrong County Porterfields and the Fayette County Porterfields, though I know there are name duplications. Henry and Catherine's son John was born in 1858 and spent his life in Fayette County. Good luck!

Re: Sally Frances Porterfield b: abt. 1881 NC

mebateman1 — 2008-09-14 04:46:55Z

1900 NC Orange Co Cedar Grove
Clayton Simon/Simeon head Aug 1873 26 married 1yr NC NC NC farmer
Clayton Sallie wife Jun 1880 10 married 1yrs 1 born 1 living NC NC NC
Clayton Charlie H son Nov 1899 6/12 NC NC NC

1910 NC Orange Co CedarGrove
Clayton S F head 36 married 11yrs NC NC NC farmer
Clayton S F wife 26 married 11 yrs 6 born 6 living NC NC NC
Clayton Charlie son 10 NC NC NC
Clayton Mary dau 9 NC NC NC
Clayton James son 7 NC NC NC
Clayton Ralph son 5 NC NC NC
Clayton Lillie dau 3 NC NC NC
Clayton Bessie dau 9/12 NC NC NC

per ancestry.com
Sallie Francis Clayton d. 8 May 1978 in Durham Orange Co NC b. 3 Jun 1881 widowed
ss#238824281
age 96

SS Death index
Sallie Clayton b. 3 Jun 1880 d. May 1978 in Efland Orange NC

Here's a link to the SS application request. It's an SS-5 letter to order Sallie's application which lists her parents' names:

http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi?letter=y&...=

It will be the best $27 you've ever spent and it takes about 6 wks or more to get. You might also call a local library in Orange Co first to see if they can find an obit with the specific death date and it may list her parents names and then you don't have to send for the SS item. If you find her parents' names I'll recheck the census for you.

Re: James Porterfield - Augusta County, VA (1830?-1860?)

mebateman1 — 2008-09-14 04:23:45Z

1850 VA Augusta Co
Sarah A Porterfield 27 VA
James R Porterfield 11 VA
Sally Mills 24 VA

1850 VA Augusta Co Dist2 1/2
Mary A Thurston 45 VA
Lucinda Thurston 21 VA
Zachary T Thurston 1 VA
Martha A K Porterfield 15 VA
Jno F Porterfield 10 VA
Delila C Tyre 13 mulatto VA

1860 VA Augusta Dist1
Mary A Porterfield 55 VA
Martha Porterfield 24 VA
John F Porterfield 20 VA
John Porterfield 5 VA
Charles Porterfield 11/12 VA

1870 VA Augusta Co SoRiver
Porterfield Mary 60 VA white
Porterfield Martha A 35 at home VA m for mulatto crossed out then w for white written over it
Porterfiled John W 15 at home VA m for mulatto
Porterfield Charles G 10 at home VA m for mulatto
Porterfield Robert L 10/12 at home VA m for mulatto

1880 VA Augusta SoRiver
McCrary/McCreary Wm husband blacksmith VA VA VA
" Martha A 30 wife VA VA VA
" Abraham 80 father VA VA VA
Porterfield Charles 20 son helper to blacksmith VA VA VA

1900 WV Monroe Co Union
Porterfield Charles head Feb 1860 40 married 6yrs WV WV WV farmer
Porterfield Cora M wife Jan 1880 20 married 6yrs 2 born 2 living WV WV WV
Porterfield Ruz A son Dec 1895 4 WV WV WV
Porterfield Wm M son Ma 1898 2 WV WV WV

I don't know if this is helpful or not. The men may have died in the Civil War?

Re: Looking for info on George Porterfield who married May Sutherland 1917, Marian Co., AR.

mebateman1 — 2008-09-14 03:19:08Z

1930 MO Stone Co Pierce
Moede Harry G head 53 married at 32 WI GERM GERM
Moede Ella wife 40 married at 17 MO IN KY
Gibson Floyd E stepson 20 s MO TN MO
Southerland Elizabeth F mothrinlaw 72 wd KY GERM GERM

1920 MO Bollinger Co Wayne
Sutherland Tilson N head 76 married IN IN NC farmer
Sutherland Elizabeth wife 62 married KY GERM GERM
no one else in the household

1910 MO Scott Co Morley
Southerland Tilson/Telson N head 67 married twice 25yrs IN IN IN
Southerland Elizabeth wife 52 married twice 25yrs 8 born 5 living KY GERM GERM
Southerland John W son 18 MO IN KY
Southerland Roy son 14 MO IN KY
Southerland May H day 11 MO IN KY

1900 MO CapeGirardeau
Sutherland Tilson 57
" Elizabeth 42
" Charles 12 MO
" Ella 10 MO
" John W 8 MO
" Roy 4 MO
" May 2 MO

Here's a tree on rootsweb.com that says May married a 2nd time to an Unknown Foster but no date for 2nd marriage

http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op...

AR Death index
G Porterfield
d. 15 Dec 1918
Little River Co
Vol 76 roll19141923 cert#1284

Robert Porterfield (1905-1971) - Barter Theatre

katgray123 — 2008-10-26 21:40:58Z

I am working on a project for my dad, attempting to document how he is related to Robert Porterfield, the founder of the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia. I know that Robert was the son of William Breckenridge Porterfield and Daisy Huffard Porterfield, but I can't yet relate them to my line. Does anyone know the parents of William?

If it helps, my Porterfield line is as follows: John Robert Porterfield (b. 1943), Robert Fulton Porterfield (1901-1985) (185, John Watson Porterfield (1855-1929), Martha Ann Thurston Porterfield (1835-1885), John Porterfield (abt 1792-1849/51), General Robert Porterfield (1752-1843), and Charles Porterfield (1714-1778/81).

Thanks!

Katherine Porterfield Gray

Re: James Porterfield - Augusta County, VA (1830?-1860?)

katgray123 — 2008-12-05 14:21:12Z

I'd be happy to help with starting your Porterfield research. My maiden name is Porterfield also. It would be great if we had some of the same ancestors.

My Porterfields were originally from Scotland and came to the US via Ireland in the early 1700s. Here's a site to the town in Scotland where the Porterfields had a castle: http://clik.to/kilmacolm I can't document my Porterfields back that far with reliablity, but it's interesting to look at.

The earliest ancestor I've traced with certainty is Robert Porterfield (1752-1843). He was a general in the army and fought in the Rev War and War of 1812. He was married to Rebecca Farrar and they lived in Augusta County. From there, my great-grandfather moved to Farmville, in Prince Edward County, VA. The interesting thing is that my Porterfield line is on two sides when you get to his parents. The James Porterfield I referenced in the original message post is the one that I'm stuck on (and that's puzzled my other relatives for years before me).

As far as beginning your research online, Ancestry.com is a good start (after you obtain basic info from living relatives). I think Ancestry still has the free trial offer. I made several mistakes when I started (although in retrospect they probably should have been obvious!):

1) I took information from members' posted family trees as gospel - I didn't check documentation and some of it took me off into incorrect lines;

2) I didn't organize my information at first, so it was hard to keep track of what I had and didn't have. Ancestry and Cyndislist have some good printable forms - I like the "Family Group Record." Also, it's important to get a good family tree software program. I have friends who like Family TreeMaker, but I'm happy with the free LDS download, Personal Ancestry File;

3) When you're researching Ancestry, immediately save a copy of all the information you find to the appropriate file on your computer. That way if you need to print it later, you'll have it at your fingertips. Conversely, if you don't need it, you haven't wasted paper and ink.

I hope this has helped you. If you'd like, you can email me at kgray12@juno.com. I haven't done much genealogy recently, but I'm always interested in sharing what I have and adding to it. You'll find that the genealogy community is wonderfully helpful.

Good luck with your research and don't give up when it seems like all of the Porterfield men were named John, Charles, James, William or Robert! :)

Katherine

James Porterfield - Augusta County, VA (1830?-1860?)

katgray123 — 2008-08-02 01:03:07Z

I am looking for information on James Porterfield. He may be the son of William Porterfield (1784?-?) and Mary Jane Albert (1791-?). I'm fairly certain the family was from Augusta County, Virginia. The family history states that he married Martha Ann Porterfield (1835-1885).

Martha Ann's parents were John Porterfield (1782-1849) and Mary Ann Thurston (1805-1852), who were commonlaw spouses. Also, I believe that John Porterfield's parents were Robert Porterfield (1752-1843), the rev war general, and Rebecca Farrar (1764-1798).

James Porterfield is very elusive. It's as if he fell off the face of the earth! Any information that anyone has would be greatly appreciated!

Re: Jackson Porterfield / Margaret Sisk

jwpfield1 — 2008-09-15 19:55:59Z

Still trying to find information on Jackson Porterfield and Margaret Sisk. Jackson Porterfield was married twiced
1 Malinda Lydia McCulloch
He had 4 children by her
Jane Porterfield, William Porterfield,Wilson Porterfield, and Alexander Porterfield.They were born in North Carolina,
except for Wilson Porterfield.
2 Margaret Sisk
They were married Nov.5, 1857 in Orange County N.C.
Jackson Porterfield lived in N.C. and then came up to Va.
In Va. he lived in Carroll County Va. He had 5 chilren by Margaret Sisk.
John Henry Porterfeild, James Porterfield, Andrew "Andy"
Porterfield, Elisha Porterfield, Female Porterfield that died when she was born, and Martha Porterfield,born 1857, and died 1873 in Carroll County Va.
If anyone has any information on these people please contact me, my email has changed since I last posted on this message board.
jwpfield@verizon.net

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

Russell_Porterfield — 2008-05-14 01:33:49Z

Samual Scott also had a nephew of the same name. I guess our ancestors didn't have much of an imagination. It makes it a little tough to keep them straight. I'm pretty sure that Patrick is Seth's father as I believe that is mentioned in the Sonoma James Harvey's lineage. I'll try to verify this for us both. By the way, This particular James Harvey did go by Harvey which would make some sense in this case. I have a photo of this particular cousin taken in the late 1800s. If I can scan it someway, would you like a copy?

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

Russell_Porterfield — 2008-05-11 04:28:36Z

I have Nancy Lee Porterfield listed in my records as Nancy Paralee Porterfield. Is that possible or correct? DOB 12/5/1855, Date of Death 2/20/1928.

and then the dumb question... your last name is Peterson, how does that work?

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

Russell_Porterfield — 2008-05-11 04:21:19Z

OK, I guess my memory is going. Here is what I have on the Sonoma James Harvey. His father was John Wilson Porterfield born 2/15/1784 in Washington, virginia. He was a brother to Samual Scott Porterfield, our grandfather. I was off a generation. So his grandfather was Seth. John Wilson Porterfield's wife was named Jailey Edmond, born 2/19/1790. John Wilson died about 1860 in California. James Harvey was born in Stones River, Rutherford Co., TN. And died in Napa, California 3/28/1901. that makes the James Harvey Porterfields, first cousins. Can you imagine having a 1st cousin with the exact same name? Sorry for all the confusion. I do appreciate all your help.

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

Russell_Porterfield — 2008-05-11 04:01:30Z

Are you sure about Alfred's DOB. I have him born about 1823. The 1850 Census has him living with his mother Jane in Carrol County at age 28, which puts his DOB in that 1822 to 1823 period. Unfortunately for us who are trying to put the families together, everybody named their kids the same names and it gets a bit confusing. I'm sure between us, we can come to some good conclusions here.

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

Russell_Porterfield — 2008-05-11 03:48:54Z

that should make us about 3rd or 4th cousins.

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

Russell_Porterfield — 2008-05-11 03:48:54Z

that should make us about 3rd or 4th cousins.

Re: Samuel & Jane Porterfield of Tennesee

Russell_Porterfield — 2008-05-11 03:45:31Z

I got this information from the Sonoma James Harvey's family bible. The museum had a copy of it and I copied the names from it. I'll see what I can find on that and send it to you. They claim his father was Alfred D who's father was Seth. I believe they also mentioned Seth's Father was Patrick who was born in Ireland. I'll double check my info. Now This particular James Harvey came out on a wagon train in 1845-46 before the civil war as the Bear Flag revolt was in June of 1846.

Re: Porterfields of Western PA

bodeman_1 — 2008-11-17 00:41:04Z

I am doing a freind genealogy and her Greatgrandfather was James Jefferson Porterfield. GGreatgrand father was John Porterfield. Born: 1855 married to Henrietta "Etta" Sybert. GGGreatgrand father was Henry Porterfield born:1803 married to Catharine Snyder. if you have any info. Please Help. Henry was from Spingfield, Fayette Co., PA. John from Sugarcreek, Armstrong Co., PA James was also from Sugarcreek. Please help.

Re: James Porterfield - Augusta County, VA (1830?-1860?)

Honey1947 — 2008-12-04 15:15:54Z

I just started my family tree so I need some help from all who have suggestions. My maiden name is Porterfield and I have a handwritten family tree dating to the 1700's. We have lots of James Porterfields, in fact my grandfather was James Andrew. I'll be glad to share the info. Should I subscribe to a paid info site and which one would you recommend.

RUCKER William J and Jean PORTERFIELD

t42Moore — 2008-11-04 15:24:43Z

RUCKER William J and Jean PORTERFIELD

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PORTERFIELD Joyce M and Thomas L

t42Moore — 2008-11-04 15:24:22Z

PORTERFIELD Joyce M and Thomas L

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Re: Porterfields of Western PA

martadee — 2008-12-04 16:25:26Z

The Henry Porterfield I am searching for was Simon's father. I am a desendent of Simon's son Joseph brother of your Henry so I believe its the same family. I can't go beyond Henry at least with any proof, although I do have speculations. Good luck with your search. Hopefully you'll have a breakthrough.

Re: Porterfields of Western PA

caitken115 — 2008-12-04 00:52:06Z

I have a Henry Porterfield in my family but his date of birth was Oct.13, 1857. His parents were Simon and Juda
(Snyder)Porterfield. I don't think that its the same Henry you are looking for. If I can be of help let me know.
I haven't been on this site for awhile.Now that winter is here, I will start my search again.