Wayne County Democrat
Thursday March 26, 1925
Ike Porter
Ike Porter was born in Athens County, Ohio, August 5, 1837. When 13 years of age he moved with his parents to Fulton County, Ill., where they resided four years. In 1855 the family moved to Keokuk County, Iowa and in the fall of the same year came to Clinton township, Wayne County, Iowa where they made their future home. Here Ike grew to manhood.
He was united in marriage to Naomi C. Whiteley, December 28th, 1859. No children came to bless this union, but they raised one foster daughter whom they took when but two weeks old., loosing her by death when she was 15 years old.
In 1862 he and his oldest brother John, with their families journeyed to Oregon, making the trip by ox team and settled at Grand Round. On the trip overland owing to the sickness of Ike and loss of all his cattle but one, he was compelled to abandon his wagon, loading what goods he had into another wagon finally reaching their destination after a six months journey. For seven years he lived on a ranch engaged in farming. He returned to Wayne County, Iowa by the way of Cape Horn, in the spring of 1869.
He has resided in Wayne County ever since, except two years spent in Southern Missouri. In that early day Iowa was a pioneer state. His father owned a team of six yoke of oxen used for breaking the land. While his father and oldest brother were engaged in building and establishing a home, Ike broke prairie for the early settlers, thereby providing means for the support of the family.
The deceased was a member of a family of six brothers and one sister who have all preceded him to the great beyond with the exception of D. B. Porter of Allerton, Iowa. His oldest brother John T. died in the mountains of old Mexico. His only sister died in 1860 on the old homestead in Wayne County. Two of his brothers, Wm. A. and Chas M. died in the Civil war in defense of their country.
In the passing of Ike Porter, the community losses one of the few remaining ones whose life was a part of the history of the building up of the undeveloped West to the present achievements of today. It is with deepest sorrow we see them go. But vanished have they as have the buffalos, the cowmen and the vast unbroken prairies. He was one of the few remaining men who helped to open up two frontiers, Iowa and Oregon.
His character was rugged, honest and true. He loved his fellowmen and was their friend in misfortunes or happiness. Quietly he lived without display or pretense. He accepted life as good and sturdily maintained those elemental virtues that knit society together, friendship, morality and brotherly love.
For thirty-one years he was a member of the Masonic lodge and exemplified its time honored teaching in his life. Since the death of his wife in 1911 he had been ailing more or less. His last illness commenced about three weeks ago, when he was stricken with acute indigestion. Hopes were held out for his recovery, but he grew more exhausted each day until the morning of March 20th in his home at Allerton at 8:10 he peacefully passed away aged 87 years, 7 months and 15 days. He is survived by his only living brother D.B. Porter of Allerton, Iowa and fourteen nieces and nephews and his departure is mourned by these kindred and a host of friends. The funeral services were held in the Christian church Sunday afternoon.
Thursday April 2, 1925
Ike Porter
This worthy pioneer came to Wayne county in 1855, settling in Clinton township. Later he mad a trip to Oregon by ox team, but after living there seven years returned to Wayne County by way of Cape Horn. Mr. Porter died March 20th, and his obituary was published in Last week's issue of the Democrat.
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CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our heart felt gratitude to the kind friends and neighbors who so generously gave of their sympathy and assistance during the late illness and death of our beloved brother, Ike Porter. In a special manner we wish to thank the singers who provided the music for the funeral and express also our deep appreciation to the following ones who contributed the beautiful floral tributes, Mr.'s and Mrs.' Laughlin, Tarlton, Ames, Smith Morgan, Greenlee, Stewart, Nelson, McKelvy, Abernathy, Finley Griffis, Richie, McFarland and the Masonic Lodge.
Dan B. Porter and family.
Thursday March 26, 1925
Ike Porter
Ike Porter was born in Athens County, Ohio, August 5, 1837. When 13 years of age he moved with his parents to Fulton County, Ill., where they resided four years. In 1855 the family moved to Keokuk County, Iowa and in the fall of the same year came to Clinton township, Wayne County, Iowa where they made their future home. Here Ike grew to manhood.
He was united in marriage to Naomi C. Whiteley, December 28th, 1859. No children came to bless this union, but they raised one foster daughter whom they took when but two weeks old., loosing her by death when she was 15 years old.
In 1862 he and his oldest brother John, with their families journeyed to Oregon, making the trip by ox team and settled at Grand Round. On the trip overland owing to the sickness of Ike and loss of all his cattle but one, he was compelled to abandon his wagon, loading what goods he had into another wagon finally reaching their destination after a six months journey. For seven years he lived on a ranch engaged in farming. He returned to Wayne County, Iowa by the way of Cape Horn, in the spring of 1869.
He has resided in Wayne County ever since, except two years spent in Southern Missouri. In that early day Iowa was a pioneer state. His father owned a team of six yoke of oxen used for breaking the land. While his father and oldest brother were engaged in building and establishing a home, Ike broke prairie for the early settlers, thereby providing means for the support of the family.
The deceased was a member of a family of six brothers and one sister who have all preceded him to the great beyond with the exception of D. B. Porter of Allerton, Iowa. His oldest brother John T. died in the mountains of old Mexico. His only sister died in 1860 on the old homestead in Wayne County. Two of his brothers, Wm. A. and Chas M. died in the Civil war in defense of their country.
In the passing of Ike Porter, the community losses one of the few remaining ones whose life was a part of the history of the building up of the undeveloped West to the present achievements of today. It is with deepest sorrow we see them go. But vanished have they as have the buffalos, the cowmen and the vast unbroken prairies. He was one of the few remaining men who helped to open up two frontiers, Iowa and Oregon.
His character was rugged, honest and true. He loved his fellowmen and was their friend in misfortunes or happiness. Quietly he lived without display or pretense. He accepted life as good and sturdily maintained those elemental virtues that knit society together, friendship, morality and brotherly love.
For thirty-one years he was a member of the Masonic lodge and exemplified its time honored teaching in his life. Since the death of his wife in 1911 he had been ailing more or less. His last illness commenced about three weeks ago, when he was stricken with acute indigestion. Hopes were held out for his recovery, but he grew more exhausted each day until the morning of March 20th in his home at Allerton at 8:10 he peacefully passed away aged 87 years, 7 months and 15 days. He is survived by his only living brother D.B. Porter of Allerton, Iowa and fourteen nieces and nephews and his departure is mourned by these kindred and a host of friends. The funeral services were held in the Christian church Sunday afternoon.
Thursday April 2, 1925
Ike Porter
This worthy pioneer came to Wayne county in 1855, settling in Clinton township. Later he mad a trip to Oregon by ox team, but after living there seven years returned to Wayne County by way of Cape Horn. Mr. Porter died March 20th, and his obituary was published in Last week's issue of the Democrat.
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CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our heart felt gratitude to the kind friends and neighbors who so generously gave of their sympathy and assistance during the late illness and death of our beloved brother, Ike Porter. In a special manner we wish to thank the singers who provided the music for the funeral and express also our deep appreciation to the following ones who contributed the beautiful floral tributes, Mr.'s and Mrs.' Laughlin, Tarlton, Ames, Smith Morgan, Greenlee, Stewart, Nelson, McKelvy, Abernathy, Finley Griffis, Richie, McFarland and the Masonic Lodge.
Dan B. Porter and family.
Wayne County Democrat
Thursday March 26, 1925
Ike Porter
Ike Porter was born in Athens County, Ohio, August 5, 1837. When 13 years of age he moved with his parents to Fulton County, Ill., where they resided four years. In 1855 the family moved to Keokuk County, Iowa and in the fall of the same year came to Clinton township, Wayne County, Iowa where they made their future home. Here Ike grew to manhood.
He was united in marriage to Naomi C. Whiteley, December 28th, 1859. No children came to bless this union, but they raised one foster daughter whom they took when but two weeks old., loosing her by death when she was 15 years old.
In 1862 he and his oldest brother John, with their families journeyed to Oregon, making the trip by ox team and settled at Grand Round. On the trip overland owing to the sickness of Ike and loss of all his cattle but one, he was compelled to abandon his wagon, loading what goods he had into another wagon finally reaching their destination after a six months journey. For seven years he lived on a ranch engaged in farming. He returned to Wayne County, Iowa by the way of Cape Horn, in the spring of 1869.
He has resided in Wayne County ever since, except two years spent in Southern Missouri. In that early day Iowa was a pioneer state. His father owned a team of six yoke of oxen used for breaking the land. While his father and oldest brother were engaged in building and establishing a home, Ike broke prairie for the early settlers, thereby providing means for the support of the family.
The deceased was a member of a family of six brothers and one sister who have all preceded him to the great beyond with the exception of D. B. Porter of Allerton, Iowa. His oldest brother John T. died in the mountains of old Mexico. His only sister died in 1860 on the old homestead in Wayne County. Two of his brothers, Wm. A. and Chas M. died in the Civil war in defense of their country.
In the passing of Ike Porter, the community losses one of the few remaining ones whose life was a part of the history of the building up of the undeveloped West to the present achievements of today. It is with deepest sorrow we see them go. But vanished have they as have the buffalos, the cowmen and the vast unbroken prairies. He was one of the few remaining men who helped to open up two frontiers, Iowa and Oregon.
His character was rugged, honest and true. He loved his fellowmen and was their friend in misfortunes or happiness. Quietly he lived without display or pretense. He accepted life as good and sturdily maintained those elemental virtues that knit society together, friendship, morality and brotherly love.
For thirty-one years he was a member of the Masonic lodge and exemplified its time honored teaching in his life. Since the death of his wife in 1911 he had been ailing more or less. His last illness commenced about three weeks ago, when he was stricken with acute indigestion. Hopes were held out for his recovery, but he grew more exhausted each day until the morning of March 20th in his home at Allerton at 8:10 he peacefully passed away aged 87 years, 7 months and 15 days. He is survived by his only living brother D.B. Porter of Allerton, Iowa and fourteen nieces and nephews and his departure is mourned by these kindred and a host of friends. The funeral services were held in the Christian church Sunday afternoon.
Thursday April 2, 1925
Ike Porter
This worthy pioneer came to Wayne county in 1855, settling in Clinton township. Later he mad a trip to Oregon by ox team, but after living there seven years returned to Wayne County by way of Cape Horn. Mr. Porter died March 20th, and his obituary was published in Last week's issue of the Democrat.
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CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our heart felt gratitude to the kind friends and neighbors who so generously gave of their sympathy and assistance during the late illness and death of our beloved brother, Ike Porter. In a special manner we wish to thank the singers who provided the music for the funeral and express also our deep appreciation to the following ones who contributed the beautiful floral tributes, Mr.'s and Mrs.' Laughlin, Tarlton, Ames, Smith Morgan, Greenlee, Stewart, Nelson, McKelvy, Abernathy, Finley Griffis, Richie, McFarland and the Masonic Lodge.
Dan B. Porter and family.
Thursday March 26, 1925
Ike Porter
Ike Porter was born in Athens County, Ohio, August 5, 1837. When 13 years of age he moved with his parents to Fulton County, Ill., where they resided four years. In 1855 the family moved to Keokuk County, Iowa and in the fall of the same year came to Clinton township, Wayne County, Iowa where they made their future home. Here Ike grew to manhood.
He was united in marriage to Naomi C. Whiteley, December 28th, 1859. No children came to bless this union, but they raised one foster daughter whom they took when but two weeks old., loosing her by death when she was 15 years old.
In 1862 he and his oldest brother John, with their families journeyed to Oregon, making the trip by ox team and settled at Grand Round. On the trip overland owing to the sickness of Ike and loss of all his cattle but one, he was compelled to abandon his wagon, loading what goods he had into another wagon finally reaching their destination after a six months journey. For seven years he lived on a ranch engaged in farming. He returned to Wayne County, Iowa by the way of Cape Horn, in the spring of 1869.
He has resided in Wayne County ever since, except two years spent in Southern Missouri. In that early day Iowa was a pioneer state. His father owned a team of six yoke of oxen used for breaking the land. While his father and oldest brother were engaged in building and establishing a home, Ike broke prairie for the early settlers, thereby providing means for the support of the family.
The deceased was a member of a family of six brothers and one sister who have all preceded him to the great beyond with the exception of D. B. Porter of Allerton, Iowa. His oldest brother John T. died in the mountains of old Mexico. His only sister died in 1860 on the old homestead in Wayne County. Two of his brothers, Wm. A. and Chas M. died in the Civil war in defense of their country.
In the passing of Ike Porter, the community losses one of the few remaining ones whose life was a part of the history of the building up of the undeveloped West to the present achievements of today. It is with deepest sorrow we see them go. But vanished have they as have the buffalos, the cowmen and the vast unbroken prairies. He was one of the few remaining men who helped to open up two frontiers, Iowa and Oregon.
His character was rugged, honest and true. He loved his fellowmen and was their friend in misfortunes or happiness. Quietly he lived without display or pretense. He accepted life as good and sturdily maintained those elemental virtues that knit society together, friendship, morality and brotherly love.
For thirty-one years he was a member of the Masonic lodge and exemplified its time honored teaching in his life. Since the death of his wife in 1911 he had been ailing more or less. His last illness commenced about three weeks ago, when he was stricken with acute indigestion. Hopes were held out for his recovery, but he grew more exhausted each day until the morning of March 20th in his home at Allerton at 8:10 he peacefully passed away aged 87 years, 7 months and 15 days. He is survived by his only living brother D.B. Porter of Allerton, Iowa and fourteen nieces and nephews and his departure is mourned by these kindred and a host of friends. The funeral services were held in the Christian church Sunday afternoon.
Thursday April 2, 1925
Ike Porter
This worthy pioneer came to Wayne county in 1855, settling in Clinton township. Later he mad a trip to Oregon by ox team, but after living there seven years returned to Wayne County by way of Cape Horn. Mr. Porter died March 20th, and his obituary was published in Last week's issue of the Democrat.
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CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our heart felt gratitude to the kind friends and neighbors who so generously gave of their sympathy and assistance during the late illness and death of our beloved brother, Ike Porter. In a special manner we wish to thank the singers who provided the music for the funeral and express also our deep appreciation to the following ones who contributed the beautiful floral tributes, Mr.'s and Mrs.' Laughlin, Tarlton, Ames, Smith Morgan, Greenlee, Stewart, Nelson, McKelvy, Abernathy, Finley Griffis, Richie, McFarland and the Masonic Lodge.
Dan B. Porter and family.
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