JC Porter interview with FLORENCE WILLIAMS, daughter of John C. Porter, son of Andrew J. Porter

May 15, 1980  Wheelersburg, Ohio 

Transcribed by JC Porter Jan 2007

Tape 19  side 2

 

JC:  How old are you now?

Florence:  Oh, about 77.  What was your grandfather’s name?

JC:  My grandpa is Everett Porter who lives in Globe, KY.  His dad was Jasper Porter.  He would be your first cousin.  You’ve heard of Jasper?

F: Ya, I’ve heard of him.  I’ve got away from all of them.

JC: Could I ask you some questions about your family?

F: If I know anything to tell you.

JC: Well let’s see.  Were you born in Carter county?

F: Ya.

JC: And when were you married?

F: Oh, about 1920, I believe.

JC: In Carter county?

F: Yes.

JC: Well, why don’t you tell me about your family.

F: Well, there’s not to much.  Have you talked to my brother Jim?  It’s just me and him living now.  I’m the smallest {youngest}one, and I don’t know too much to tell you.  My sister’s boy MOODY [NICKLES] from Illinois sent me the pictures.  Did you see those little old pictures?  Old fashioned.

JC: Of the family?

F; No, It was of a woman and a man.  Had on real old time little old hats, you know

JC: Who were they?
F: I don’t know.  I don’t know where he got them at.

JC: Were they related?

F: He said they was.  He said they was Porters, but he didn’t know what their names were.  Did you get in touch with, now I have some sister’s children out in Illinois.