This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PORTER, TRUE, TUTTLE Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/820 Message Board Post: Samuel Porter, deceased, was one of the old and respected pioneers of Wayne County. He was a native of Chenango County, New York, born May 4, 1808. In 1815 he removed with his parents to Athens County, Ohio, where he lived till 1850. December 1, 1831, he was married to Lydia True, of Athens County, daughter of Josiah and Almira(Tuttle)True. Six children were born to this union-John T., Sarah Ann, Isaac R., William A., Charles M. and Daniel B. The sons, William A. and Charles M., were members of Company M, Third Iowa Cavalry, and both died in service of their country. In 1850 Mr.Porter removed with his family to Fulton County, Illinois, remaining in that county till 1855. The family then came to Wayne County, Iowa, making the journey by team, locating in Clinton Township, on the farm where Mrs. Porter still resides. Here Mr. Porter entered 120 acres of land from the Government, and built a house 18x24 feet, of hewed logs, which at that time was the best house in the to! wnship. Game was in abundance, and wild animals were numerous, their cattle being frequently followed home by wolves. The nearest mill was fifty miles distant, and many were the hardships and privations endured by this pioneer family. Mr. Porter died January 7, 1875, well respected by all who knew him. Biographical and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties P-313 Interstate Publishing Co. Chicago 1886