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Harry Harrison “Hal” Port

Birth	:	17 May 1871 Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Jan 1949 Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8367004, -96.5453033
Description	:	LAST RITES HELD FOR HAL PORT Had farmed In This Vicinity The Greater Part Of His Life Harry H. Port, familiarly known as "Hal", passed away, at his home in Akron, Iowa, on Tuesday morning, January 18, 1949, at 6:50 o'clock, after suffering a heart attack on Dec. 26. He had attained the age of 77 years, 8 months and 1 day at the time of his death. Harry Harrison Port was born May 17, 1871, in Tama City, Poweshiek county, Iowa, the son of Henry and Martha Port; who were early day residents of western Plymouth county.... Read More	LAST RITES HELD FOR HAL PORT Had farmed In This Vicinity The Greater Part Of His Life Harry H. Port, familiarly known as "Hal", passed away, at his home in Akron, Iowa, on Tuesday morning, January 18, 1949, at 6:50 o'clock, after suffering a heart attack on Dec. 26. He had attained the age of 77 years, 8 months and 1 day at the time of his death. Harry Harrison Port was born May 17, 1871, in Tama City, Poweshiek county, Iowa, the son of Henry and Martha Port; who were early day residents of western Plymouth county. On December 22, 1892, he was united in marriage with Iva Wells. To this union three sons were born, Roy, Alva and Fay. "Hal" Port spent most of his life farming around Akron. He was a kind, devoted husband, father and grandfather; an affectionate brother; a helpful, sympathetic neighbor. He was held in high esteem in a wide circle of friends, who will sincerely miss him. Besides his wife," Iva 'three sons, Roy, of Vista, Cailf; Alva and Fay, of Akron, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Flo, Folan of Plankinton, S.D.; one brother, Charles, of Hartford, S.D.; 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, as well as a number of nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. He was preceded, in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held at 2:00 o'clock Friday afternoon, January 21, at the Akron Methodist church, with Rev. Orville N, Nelson officiating. Singing was by a male quartet; comprised of H.J. Behmer, Karl Silkebakken, Harry Nelson and J.R. Shoulberg, with Mrs. Harry Nelson as accompanist, Pallbearers were John Toben, Martin Toben, Carl Toben, Jr., Max Pollock, Lester Dewey and John .Sykes. Interment was in Riverside cemetery. [Source: The Akron Register Tribune; Volume 62, Number 26, Page 1; Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA; January 27, 1949]

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Harry Harrison “Hal” Port's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA.
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Harry Harrison “Hal” Port death on 18 Jan 1949 in Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8367004
Longitude: -96.5453033

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Harrison Port

(1839 - 1916)

Martha Bettana Gooden Port

(1847 - 1914)

Spouse

Iva Myrtle Wells Port

(1871 - 1951)

Siblings

Sylvester S. Port

(1864 - 1930)

Albert Alexander “Bert” Port

(1876 - 1932)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8367004, -96.5453033

2. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8232300, -96.5374800

3. Mount Hope Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.5667038

4. Union Creek Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8911018, -96.5863037

5. Gores Bluff Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8035069, -96.6260468

6. Westfield Township Cemetery
Westfield, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7510986, -96.5914001

7. Richland Cemetery
Richland, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7682991, -96.6624985

8. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Spink, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8741000, -96.6876000

9. Big Springs Cemetery
Big Springs, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9379000, -96.6090000

10. Old Big Springs Cemetery
Big Springs, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9455986, -96.5868988

11. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ruble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8372000, -96.3799000

12. Mills Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7188460, -96.6019280

13. First Brule Creek Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7943993, -96.7069016

14. Pleasant Hill Cemetery Old
Spink, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8588462, -96.7215592

15. Brule Creek Cemetery
Spink Township, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8346510, -96.7324350

16. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7494011, -96.4005966

17. Saint Paul Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7641983, -96.7061005

18. Union County Poor Farm Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7649210, -96.7077580

19. Nora Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9314003, -96.7061005

20. Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery
Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8208760, -96.3318410

21. Ahlsborg Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8228000, -96.7612000

22. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Johnson Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7416992, -96.3707962

23. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9805984, -96.6481018

24. Saint Johns Cemetery
Craig, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8939018, -96.3225021