Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of James A Porter
Add photo

James A Porter 1918 - 1985

James A Porter of Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois was born on August 9, 1918, and died at age 66 years old in January 1985.
James A Porter
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois 62703
August 9, 1918
January 1985
Male
Looking for another James Porter?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers James.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

James A Porter's History: 1918 - 1985

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 08/9
    1918

    Birthday

    August 9, 1918
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Jefferson County, Oklahoma United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 36321130 Enlisted: February 23, 1942 in Cp Grant Illinois Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen, Railroad And Carshop
  • 01/dd
    1985

    Death

    January 1985
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about James

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1918, in the year that James A Porter was born, on November 11th, an armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany, ending the fighting on the Western Front in World War I. This meant a complete defeat of Germany although Germany never formally surrendered. It took another six months of negotiations to sign an actual peace treaty between the warring parties.
Did you know?
In 1924, when he was only 6 years old, in May, wealthy college students Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb kidnapped and killed 14 year old Robert Franks "in the interest of science". Leopold and Loeb thought that they were intellectually superior and that they could commit the perfect crime and not be caught. They were brought in for questioning within 8 days and quickly confessed. Clarence Darrow was hired as their defense lawyer, getting them life imprisonment instead of a death sentence. Loeb was eventually killed in prison - Leopold was released after 33 years, dying of a heart attack at age 66.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

James Porter's Family Tree & Friends

James Porter's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

James' Friends

Friends of James Friends can be as close as family. Add James' family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Other Biographies

Other James Porter Biographies

Other Porter Family Biographies

Advertisement
Advertisement
Back to Top