|
Fortner/Porter
Cemetery
Contributed
by David McBride December
22, 2005
Located out in a field, West of Siwell Rd. and North of Raymond Rd.
Fortner/Porter CemeteryWilliam Porter born 1779 died Sept. 09, 1834
Son of Landlot & Winnie PorterGracy Porter born 1792/94** died Sept. 30, 1855**
Landlot Porter born 1809 died Feb. 06, 1831 Age 87
William Porter Jr. born 1809 died Oct. 18, 1860 age 51
Son of William & Sarah PorterP. Palmore Porter died Oct. 24, 1833 13yrs 7 mo's.
Son of William & Sarah PorterPowhattan E. Porter died Nov. 13, 1833 1yr 9 mo.
Son of William & Gracy PorterArthur Fortner born 1802 in SC, died Jan. 26, 1835
Age 33yrs 6mo's.
1st Husband of Martha Fortner PorterLaura Fortner died Oct. 14, 1833 Age 2 yrs 9 mo's.*
Westey Fortner died Feb. 18, 1834*
Benjamin F. died Aug. 1834 Age 3mo's.*
* Children of Arthur & Martha FortnerLucinda Chrisler died Oct. 09, 1855
Daughter of Blanton & Julia Ann Retty Porter ChrislerSeveral unmarked graves also, 1 grave is said to have
been vandalized** Gracy was born Louisa Anastacia Porter. 1st Husband was James L. Lawson
Gracy married William Porter Jan. 29, 1826 in Franklin Co., Ms. on the 1850
Hinds Co., Ms. census she stated her age as 56, thus giving the dob of 1794
Tombstone is said to read 1792.
Page Created December 23, 2005
Copyright 2005 Jane Combs All Rights Reserved
Submission Remains the Property of David McBride