George W. Porch

MaleJuly 1855–19 October 1914

Brief Life History of George W.

When George W. Porch was born in July 1855, in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, his father, George D. Porch, was 24 and his mother, Hester Boles, was 21. He married Annie Duffield on 24 September 1882, in Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 daughters. He lived in Camden, New Jersey, United States in 1905 and Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey, United States in 1910. He died on 19 October 1914, in Gloucester Township, Camden, New Jersey, United States, at the age of 59, and was buried in Camden, Camden, New Jersey, United States.

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Family Time Line

George W. Porch
1855–1914
Annie Duffield
1862–1916
Marriage: 24 September 1882
Rosella Porch
1883–1927
Nellie E. Porch
1885–1918

Sources (7)

  • George Portch, "United States Census, 1900"
  • Geo. W. Porch, "New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1985"
  • George W. Porch, "Find A Grave Index"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    24 September 1882Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey, United States
  • Children (2)

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    Siblings (10)

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    World Events (8)

    1861

    Age 6

    No Civil War battles took place within the state boundaries of New Jersey, but its citizens participated extensively in the war. Volunteers that were turned away ended up serving in the militias of nearby states like Pennsylvania and New York. Whenever President Lincoln requested more troops, New Jersey responded quickly. In total, the state contributed over 88,000 soldiers (6,000 of which died).

    1863

    Age 8

    Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

    1879

    Age 24

    Thomas Edison had been seeking to create a more practical and affordable version of the lightbulb, primarily for home use. Edison had attempted several different materials, including platinum and other metals, before ultimately deciding on a carbon filament. On October 21, 1879, Edison finally carried out the first successful test of this new light bulb in Menlo Park, New Jersey.

    Name Meaning

    Probably an Americanized form of German Portsch: unexplained.

    English (Somerset): topographic name from Middle English porche, po(u)rch ‘roofed entrance’ (often for a church), probably for a person who lived near one or perhaps whose work was associated with one (see Parvis ). Compare Portch .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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