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Leopold Wilhelm Porr Sr.

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Birth	:	10 Jun 1811 Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Death	:	21 Mar 1879 Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Jacksonville Cemetery, Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.2773340, -84.3675810
Description	:	Leopold Wilhelm Porr Sr. was born in Duchroth, Germany in June, 1811, and he was killed in a runaway in 1879. He grew up in his native land, married there and on March 7, 1857, he left his native land for America, and settled in Andrews county, Missouri, but three months later came to Richardson county, pre-empting one hundred and sixty acres, the present home of the Port family. The family made their first trip to this farm from Missouri on foot, selected their future home, and moved their household effects here with an ox-team, which they also used to break up the... Read More	Leopold Wilhelm Porr Sr. was born in Duchroth, Germany in June, 1811, and he was killed in a runaway in 1879. He grew up in his native land, married there and on March 7, 1857, he left his native land for America, and settled in Andrews county, Missouri, but three months later came to Richardson county, pre-empting one hundred and sixty acres, the present home of the Port family. The family made their first trip to this farm from Missouri on foot, selected their future home, and moved their household effects here with an ox-team, which they also used to break up the prairie sod. They started in the usual pioneer manner, built a small log cabin, twelve by fourteen feet, with a dirt floor, which the family lived in for two years, then the father built a larger one, which still stands. They worked hard and in due course of time had a good farm and a comfortable home. Their nearest markets were St. Joseph, Missouri, and Brownville, Nebraska, whither they hauled wheat, bacon and other products of the farm, which were usually exchanged for wearing apparel. They received very low prices for their grain and meat and there was often no market for butter at any price, so they sometimes gave it away or dumped it into the Missouri river. On June 1, 1857, Leopold Porr, Sr., took out his first naturalization papers and in 1862 received his second papers. He worked hard, lived frugally and endured the hardships of frontier life as well as his neighbors. For some time he herded cattle on the plains. He did his farm work with oxen, having no horses. The nearest grist-mill was at Salem. He came near losing his life by drowning in the river, which had become swollen by rains while he was at the mill at Salem, accompanied by his brother.

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Where is Leopold Wilhelm Porr Sr.'s memorial?
Leopold Wilhelm Porr Sr.'s memorial is located at: Jacksonville Cemetery, Paris, Bourbon County, USA.
When did Leopold Wilhelm Porr Sr. death?
Leopold Wilhelm Porr Sr. death on 21 Mar 1879 in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Leopold Wilhelm Porr Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 38.2773340
Longitude: -84.3675810

Family Members:

Spouse

Elisabeth Hoffman Porr

(1804 - 1897)

Children

Leopold Wilhelm Porr Jr.

(1835 - 1925)

Karl M “Charles” Porr

(1839 - 1916)

Elizabeth Porr Lueck

(1843 - 1907)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Jacksonville Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2773340, -84.3675810

2. Silas Baptist Church Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2786500, -84.3838200

3. Smith Family Burying Ground #1
Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2705994, -84.3522034

4. Leesburg A.M.E. Church Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2908000, -84.4250000

5. Shawhan Cemetery
Shawhan, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2991000, -84.3056500

6. Garrard Family Cemetery
Ruddles Mills, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2745900, -84.2982000

7. Samuel Ewalt Family Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2733600, -84.2975800

8. Pugh Cemetery
Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3046210, -84.3033740

9. Joseph Helm Clay Family Burying Grounds
Centerville, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2199100, -84.3509300

10. Walnut Lea Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2213700, -84.3301000

11. Smith Cemetery
Lees Lick, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3369942, -84.4172058

12. Bailey Family Cemetery
Cynthiana, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3585110, -84.3738850

13. Cook Road Cemetery
Cynthiana, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3146168, -84.2700799

14. Old Union Christian Church Cemetery
Loradale, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1933850, -84.3984600

15. Lair Family Vault
Cynthiana, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3342400, -84.2771100

16. David Graveyard
Shawhan, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3193700, -84.2644070

17. Old Historic Cemetery
Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3003006, -84.2416992

18. Stonermouth Presbyterian Cemetery
Ruddles Mills, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3002200, -84.2414200

19. Elkhorn Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1758950, -84.4073400

20. County Infirmary Cemetery
Cynthiana, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3625060, -84.2866280

21. Eli Kennedy Graveyard
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1812690, -84.3087680

22. Cedar Heights Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2031000, -84.2689000

23. Ruddles Mills Cemetery
Ruddles Mills, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3041440, -84.2336800

24. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1996994, -84.2694016