Rosette E (Abbott) Porter (1863 - 1913)

Born 8 Sep 1863 in Mount Auburn, Benton, Iowa, United States

Wife of Addison Porter — married 1883 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co, Iowa

Descendants

Died 22 Feb 1913 at age 49 in Osage Township, St. Clair, Missouri, United States

Biography

Rosette E “Rose” Abbott Porter BIRTH 8 Sep 1864 Benton County, Iowa, USA DEATH 22 Feb 1913 (aged 48) Appleton City, St. Clair County, Missouri, USA BURIAL Mount Auburn Cemetery Mount Auburn, Benton County, Iowa, USA

Parents Loyal Chauncey Abbott 1827–1897 / Elizabeth Cooper Abbott 1835–1897

Spouse Addison Porter 1847–1910

• The burial of Mrs. Addison Porter whose death occurred in Appleton City, Missouri on the 23rd of February took place yesterday in the Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Rev. C. I. Fisher conducted the services at the grave. Mrs. Porter was a former resident of this county and had many friends and relatives here who sincerely mourn her death.
• Rose E. Abbott Porter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Abbott was born in Benton County, September 6, 1864. She lived with her parents until eighteen years of age. In February 1881 she was married to Addison Porter in Cedar Rapids. They moved with their family in 1883 to Huron, South Dakota; moved back to Benton County, Iowa in 1891; lived in Benton County until the fall of 1909, when the husband and family moved to Appleton City, Missouri. The husband preceded her in death November 27, 1910.
• She was one of a family of fourteen children, seven brothers and six sisters, and is survived by the following brothers, James and Egbert of Mt. Auburn, Iowa, Grant of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Albert of Des Moines and George of Maynard, Iowa. She also leaves to mourn her death the following children: Lizzie Westcott of Mt. Auburn, Lulu, Harry, Myrtle, Marshall, and Chester at home. Also seven grandchildren.
• She was a member of the Christian Church.

Sources

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60661712/rosette-e-porter : accessed 10 June 2022), memorial page for Rosette E “Rose” Abbott Porter (8 Sep 1864–22 Feb 1913), Find a Grave Memorial ID 60661712, citing Mount Auburn Cemetery, Mount Auburn, Benton County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by Marty & Harley (contributor 47240226) .