Josephine Porterfield1

b. 28 November 1861, d. 26 February 1906
FatherJohn Wilson Porterfield2 b. 8 Mar 1828, d. 1 Jan 1888
MotherMartha Campbell2 b. 7 Jan 1828, d. 7 Jan 1888
Birth28 Nov 1861 Josephine Porterfield was born on 28 Nov 1861.1,3 
Cens-187011 Aug 1870  The 1870 census, which recorded Josephine and her family in Jackson township, Andrew County, Missouri, noted that Josephine was blind.4 
Death26 Feb 1906 Josephine died on 26 Feb 1906 at age 44.1,3 
Burial She was buried at Lower Neely Cemetery in Andrew County.1 
ChartsDescendants of James Clark and Isabella Breckenridge
Last Edited18 Nov 2010

Citations

  1. [S2530] Photograph Andrew County Tombstones (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~moacc/ : viewed Nov. 2010), Josephine Porterfield headstone (digital image), Lower Neely Cemetery: Josephine Porterfield born Nov. 28, 1861, died Feb. 26, 1906.
  2. [S9] Frank B. Porterfield, The Porterfields, p. 152-160.
  3. [S623] David B Trimble, Kincannon and McDonald, p. 196.
  4. [S966] John W. Porterfield household, 1870 U.S. census, Andrew Co., MO, pop. sched., Jackson township, p. 16 (original script), dwelling 153, family 158, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Dec. 2006, image 16 of 61. Enumeration includes: John W. Porterfield, 42, farmer, owns land val: $7,200 and pers. prop. of $1,200, b. VA; Martha, 42, b. TN; Frances, 17; Sarah B., 14; Elizabeth 8; Josephine 7, blind; James 4; John 2; Carson 5/12; all children b. MO.