Irma Eveline Porter
1917 - 2001 (83 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Irma Eveline Porter was born on 18 Nov 1917 in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas (daughter of Karl Henry Porter and Greta Luella Seaver); died on 14 Sep 2001 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada; was buried in unknown. Notes:
Greta Porter and her husband Karl Porter and their 16-year-old son Karl Jr. were in the family car going for a Saturday evening visit with friends when, at 7:17 PM, they were crossing the train tracks near the train station at Wakarusa, KS. A train that was running 15 minutes late, suddenly came around the bend and crashed into their car, pushing the car about fifty feet down the track and instantly killing all three of the Porters. The older Porters were thrown about fifty feet from the car. Karl Jr. was thrown also, but less far. They were in a 1939 Plymouth automobile.
The daughter, Irma Eveline Porter, lived at Junction City, KS at the time of her parents' death. Irma was married to Ralph D. Winters. Irma was born 18 Nov 1917 in Auburn, KS. She died 14 Sep 2001 in Las Vegas, NV.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158640253/irma-eveline-wintersIrma married Ralph Dunn Winters before 1940, and was divorced before 1970. Ralph was born on 12 Feb 1915 in Rosenburg, Fort Bend County, Texas; died on 11 Dec 1970 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried in Bartley Cemetery, Bartley, Red Willow County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. Karl Henry Porter was born on 3 Apr 1894 in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas (son of William Porter and Agnes Elmira Jane "Jennie" Parker); died on 30 Nov 1940 in Wakarusa, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Shawnee Center Cemetery, Wakarusa, Shawnee County, Kansas. Notes:
Greta and husband Karl were married 24 Feb 1917 in Topeka, KS. They farmed near Auburn, KS. They were Presbyterians.
Greta and her husband and their 16-year-old son were in the family car going for a Saturday evening visit with friends when, at 7:17 PM, they were crossing the train tracks near the train station at Wakarusa, KS. A train that was running 15 minutes late, suddenly came around the bend and crashed into their car, pushing the car about fifty feet down the track and instantly killing all three of the Porters. The older Porters were thrown about fifty feet from the car. Karl Jr. was thrown also, but less far. They were in a 1939 Plymouth automobile.
They had a daughter also, Irma Eveline Porter, who lived at Junction City, KS at the time of her parents' death. Irma was married to Ralph D. Winters. Irma was born 18 Nov 1917 in Auburn, KS. She died 14 Sep 2001 in Las Vegas, NV.
Three Die in Wreck
Wakarusa, Nov. 30, (AP) Mr. and Mrs. Karl H. Porter and their 16-year-old son, Karl Jr., were killed tonight when their automobile was struck by a Santa Fe passenger train. A daughter, Mrs. Ralph D. Winter of Junction City, survives.
The Morning Chronicle, Manhattan, Kansas. Sunday, 1 December 1940, page 1.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34100114/karl-henry-porterKarl married Greta Luella Seaver. Greta was born on 21 Jun 1896 in Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; died on 30 Nov 1940 in Wakarusa, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Shawnee Center Cemetery, Wakarusa, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Greta Luella Seaver was born on 21 Jun 1896 in Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; died on 30 Nov 1940 in Wakarusa, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Shawnee Center Cemetery, Wakarusa, Shawnee County, Kansas. Notes:
Three Die in Wreck
Wakarusa, Nov. 30, (AP) Mr. and Mrs. Karl H. Porter and their 16-year-old son, Karl Jr., were killed tonight when their automobile was struck by a Santa Fe passenger train. A daughter, Mrs. Ralph D. Winter of Junction City, survives.
The Morning Chronicle, Manhattan, Kansas. Sunday, 1 December 1940, page 1.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34100217/greta-luella-porterChildren:
- 1. Irma Eveline Porter was born on 18 Nov 1917 in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died on 14 Sep 2001 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada; was buried in unknown.
- Karl Henry Porter was born on 5 Sep 1924 in Egbert, Laramie County, Wyoming; died on 30 Nov 1940 in Wakarusa, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Shawnee Center Cemetery, Wakarusa, Shawnee County, Kansas.
Generation: 3
4. William Porter was born in 1864 in Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, Merseyside, England; died on 26 Dec 1942 in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas
- Census: 1920, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas
- Census: 1930, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13114986/william-porterWilliam married Agnes Elmira Jane "Jennie" Parker. Agnes (daughter of Rev William Parker and Agnes D. Warner) was born on 16 Jul 1868 in Panola, Woodford County, Illinois; died on 25 Jul 1938 in Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida; was buried in Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Agnes Elmira Jane "Jennie" Parker was born on 16 Jul 1868 in Panola, Woodford County, Illinois (daughter of Rev William Parker and Agnes D. Warner); died on 25 Jul 1938 in Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida; was buried in Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13114997/agnes-elmira_jane-porterChildren:
- Agnes Porter was born on 15 Sep 1888 in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died on 16 Mar 1895 in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- Edna Porter was born on 25 Nov 1890 in Kansas; died on 21 May 1929; was buried in Yocum Cemetery, Wakarusa, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- Emory William Porter was born on 25 Feb 1892 in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died on 26 Oct 1966 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 2. Karl Henry Porter was born on 3 Apr 1894 in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died on 30 Nov 1940 in Wakarusa, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Shawnee Center Cemetery, Wakarusa, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- Richard Sylvester Porter was born on 7 Jan 1896 in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died on 8 Sep 1979 in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- Lawrence Walter Porter was born on 26 Mar 1898 in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died on 10 Mar 1972 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- Gladys Eleta Porter was born on 10 Sep 1900 in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died on 15 Mar 1998 in Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida; was cremated in location of ashes unknown.
- Beulah Esther Porter was born on 12 Jun 1903 in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died on 18 Sep 1986 in Osceola County, Florida; was buried in burial details unknown.
- Millard Porter was born on 28 Oct 1906 in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died on 26 Jun 1909 in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- Letha Agnes Porter was born on 1 Mar 1911 in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas; died on 13 Nov 1987 in Osceola County, Florida; was buried in Osceola Memory Gardens, Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida.
Generation: 4
10. Rev William Parker was born on 12 Jul 1821 in Ireland (son of John Parker and Margarett McBride); died on 26 Jan 1905 in Valley Center, Sedgwick County, Kansas; was buried in Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer, minister
- Census: 1856, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1880, London, Sumner County, Kansas
- Census: 1900, Grant, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Notes:
A Pioneer Preacher
Rev. William Parker is dead.
He was one of the best known Baptist preachers in Kansas.
Coming to the state long years ago he gave his life to the upbuilding of the church of his choice.
He was a missionary and founded many churches in the Ninnescah Valley [Kansas] and ministered to many of them.
Rev. Parker died at his home in Valley Center Wednesday night and will be buried today at Clearwater. He was a man 83 years of age, but still active in the preaching of the gospel.
A service was held at Valley Center and one will be held today at Clearwater.
A good man has gone to a great reward and "his works do follow him."
Rev. Wm. Parker and Moses Parker, both members of the Baptist church, the one from Iowa and the other from Illinois, have purchases places near Clearwater. The Lacon Journal speaks very highly of Elder Wm. Parker and notices the fact that eh started two cars loaded with find cattle and sheep, fruit trees and implements for Wichita, and speaks with regret of the loss to the schools of Miss Nettie, his daughter. We welcome the gentlemen to our valley.
The Weekly Eagle, Wichita, Kansas. Thursday, 6 April 1876.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20548770/william-parker
Section 2, Lot 63, Grave 3William married Agnes D. Warner in 1862 in Knox County, Illinois. Agnes was born on 24 Dec 1845 in Iowa; died on 27 Jun 1914; was buried in Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater, Sedgwick County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Agnes D. Warner was born on 24 Dec 1845 in Iowa; died on 27 Jun 1914; was buried in Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Notes:
Mrs. Wm. Ducoin ha been critically ill. Her two daughters, Mrs. Emma Carter of Harveyville, and Jennie Porter of Auburn, are at the bedside.
Valley Center Index, Valley Center, Kansas. Thursday, 25 June 1914.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23875133/agnes-m_-ducoin
Section 1, Lot 115, Grave 3
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/129880268/agnes-d-parkerChildren:
- Sylvester Warner Parker was born on 17 Nov 1863 in Illinois; died on 14 Sep 1943 in Alameda County, California; was buried in unknown.
- Emily Samantha Parker was born on 16 Aug 1865 in Green Valley, Tazewell County, Illinois; died on 8 Feb 1960 in Eskridge, Wabaunsee County, Kansas; was buried in Eskridge Cemetery, Eskridge, Wabaunsee County, Kansas.
- 5. Agnes Elmira Jane "Jennie" Parker was born on 16 Jul 1868 in Panola, Woodford County, Illinois; died on 25 Jul 1938 in Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida; was buried in Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas.