This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7508/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John W. Porter filed for Rev War pension in 1833 in Floyd Co KY. He was b. 19 Apr 1759 in Guilford Co NC. He said he came to what was then Washington Co VA in Oct 1772. He m. Martha (or Patsy) Hutcheson at "Rye Cove". The marriage bond was signed by John Porter & Edm'd Pendleton, the license dated 31 Jan 1789. He states he lived in what became Scott Co before moving to KY , and another statement says he lived at Hunters Ford. He d. 23 Nov 1842 in Floyd Co KY. His wife filed for widow's pension in 1853 at which time she gave her age as 85. Her sister was Susannah Wells who lived on Daniel's Creek in Johnson Co KY. One daughter was mentioned - Martha (Patsy) who m. Robert George & they were living in Floyd CO KY. Martha lived on John's Creek in Floyd Co when she filed in 1853. Images at Footnote Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.