Church History Biographical Database
John President Porter
The Porter family traveled to the Salt Lake Valley with the Charles C. Rich Company in 1847. Their family included John President and Nancy Rich, and their children Joseph Rich, Sanford Colson, and John President, Jr., who was born en route.
John President’s parents, Sanford and Nancy Warriner, and his siblings Nathan Tanner, Nancy Areta and family, and Lyman Wight were also in the company.
Born
1818 July 28
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Occurred On 1818 July 28
Traveled in Charles C. Rich Company (1847)
1847 June 21 – October 2 (Age 28) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
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Started On 1847 June 21
Joined Company
Ended On 1847 October 2
Company Arrived
Married Mary Palmer Graves
1853 March 27 (Age 34)
Died
1895 May 28 (Age 76)
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John President Porter (1818 - 1895) Profile