Agnes Thorns (Moring) Porter (1884 - 1941)

Born 1 Mar 1884 in Asheboro, Randolph, North Carolina, United States

Wife of John Milton Porter — married 14 Jan 1913 in Randolph, North Carolina

Died 27 Jun 1941 at age 57 in Georgia

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Biography

Agnes Thorns Moring Porter, (1 Mar 1884 - 27 Jun 1941) Age 57

Birth & Parents

Eldest daughter of William Henry Moring Jr., (13 April 1857 - 8 April 1943), and Mary Harriet Thorns Moring, (10 June 1861 - 21 Aug 1937).

Marriage to John Milton Porter

On Tuesday afternoon. 14 Jan 1913 in Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, Agnes Thorns Moring married John Milton Porter, son of Robert Erwin Porter and Martha Hoyle.

5 Children: 3 sons; 2 daughters

Together Agnes and Milton Porter had 5 known children, 3 sons and 2 daughters. In chronological order the known children are:

• 1. William Moring Porter, (11 Oct 1913 -15 Feb 2008) Age 94
• 2. Infant son Porter, (20 May 1916 - 20 May 1916)
• 3. Agnes Nicholson Porter Lewis, (2 June 1917 - 4 May 1973) Age 55
• 4. Robert Erwin Porter, (14 March 1920 - 15 June 2008) Age 88
• 5. Elizabeth (Bee) Hoyle Porter Campbell, (11 Mar 1923 - 18 July 2016) Age 93

Killed in Automobile Accident

On Friday 27 June 1941 outside of Augusta, Georgia, Agnes Thorns Moring Porter was killed in an automobile accident. Her husband, John Milton Porter, was driving the family home after attending the wedding of their son. Two daughters also passengers in the car suffered severe injuries but survived the accident.

Burial

Agnes M. Porter's remains were transported back to Charlotte and laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina. A description of the cemetery and grave site, with photos, is available to read; if you want to you may access it here Find A Grave: Memorial #59897619;

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