Samuel Porter
Alternate Birthdate
9/20/1850
Samuel arrived, with his mother and siblings, in San Pedro, California via the ship Julia Ann on 12 June 1854. Shortly after arrival, his mother married a fellow passenger, Thomas Parkinson. They moved to San Bernardino, and remained there until they continued on to Utah in 1859. Further research is needed to determine which company they traveled with.
Born in Maitland, New South Wales
1851 December 8
Mother
Mary Ann Bryant
Father
John Porter
Date Details
Occurred On 1851 December 8
Baptized by Elder Robt Kersham
No dates given
Traveled in Company Unknown (1859)
1859 (Age 7) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Occurred Circa 1859
Joined Company
Circa 1859
Company Arrived
Served in Southern States Mission
1880 October 7 – 1882 October 10 (Age 28) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Manti, Sanpete County, United States
Set Apart By
John H Smith
Location Served
Virginia Conference
Date Details
Started On 1880 October 7
Called
On 1880 October 11
Set Apart
Ended On 1882 October 10
Released
On 1882 October 19
Arrived at Home
Died
1927 December 17 (Age 76)