John PORCH * Mary Ann WARD

John Porch was born on 27 October 1833 in Georgia, probably Meriwether County. He married in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Mary Ann Ward on 25 October 1849. Mary was born about 1830 in Georgia also, possibly the daughter of Nathan and Martha Canada Ward. They lived for over twenty years in Tallapoosa County before moving to Texas and settling in Runnels County. Several of his siblings also moved to this area as well as other kin. John died on 26 June 1906 and is buried in the Midway Cemetery in northwestern Coleman County.  Mary died in 1912. It is not known where Mary Ann was laid to rest but is undoubtedly resting in the Midway Cemetery beside John.

Known children:

• Sherrod R. PORCH, born 1850, married Mary Gray

• Paul PORCH, born 1851, married Nancy E. Gray (Pace)

• Thenie PORCH, probably born about 1854, died childhood, probably buried Red Ridge Cemetery(see note below)

• Georgia Ann PORCH, born 1856, married William M. Vinyard

• William M. PORCH, born 1858, married Narcissus Gray

Note: Information comes from family history done by Charles R. Porch.

Parents:

• Sherrod PORCH * Celia BUCE
• (Possibly) Nathan WARD * Martha CANADA

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