U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records, 1875-1940
Name: Louise Wilhelmine Porth
Event Type: Baptism
Birth Date: 6 Dec 1879
Baptism Date: 25 Jan 1880
Baptism Place: Benson, Illinois
Father: August Porth
Mother: Marie Narr
Church Name: St Peter's; Benson, Illinois
Her father was born in Germany, immigrated in 1873 and was a farmer. Her mother was born in Illinois, but her maternal grandparents were born in Germany.
1920 United States Federal Census
Birth Year: abt 1880 [abt 1875] in Illinois
Home in 1920: Greene, Woodford, Illinois
Marital Status: Married to Edd Boston
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Able to Speak English: Yes; Read and Write: Yes
Household Members:
Edd Boston 49 and Louise Boston 40
Florence Boston 18
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Edward Boston and Louisa Porth, both highly respected people of Greene Township, were united in marriage in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Porth, on Wednesday at 11 o'clock. Mr. Henry Boston, brother of the groom, acted as best man, and Miss Marie Porth, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. Rev. Nanerth, pastor of the German Evangelical Church, performed the service, after which an excellent wedding dinner was held. No one but immediate relatives was present.
Source: Minonk Register
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*Note: Louisa was married to Edward Boston. Her sister, Marie, was married to Edward's brother, Henry Boston. That made her sister her sister-in-law also!
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The funeral for Mrs. Louisa W. Boston, 91, who died Saturday (July 10) will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Vincent Memorial Home. Rev. Michael Kovalelk will officiate, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 o'clock tonight.
She was born Dec. 6, 1879 near Benson, a daughter of August and Marie (Narr) Porth.
She married Edward Boston on Feb. 22, 1899 at Benson. He died Feb. 5, 1959.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Florence Bohlander, El Paso; two granddaughters, and three great grandchildren. A sister (Marie) preceded her in death.
She was a member of El Paso United Methodist Church.
Source obtained at "The Fort" in Lexington, IL
https://www.newspapers.com/browse/us/illinois/bloomington/the-pantagraph_3152
*Note: She and Ed had cared for her mother, living with her in the country, until her death.
Name: Louise Wilhelmine Porth
Event Type: Baptism
Birth Date: 6 Dec 1879
Baptism Date: 25 Jan 1880
Baptism Place: Benson, Illinois
Father: August Porth
Mother: Marie Narr
Church Name: St Peter's; Benson, Illinois
Her father was born in Germany, immigrated in 1873 and was a farmer. Her mother was born in Illinois, but her maternal grandparents were born in Germany.
1920 United States Federal Census
Birth Year: abt 1880 [abt 1875] in Illinois
Home in 1920: Greene, Woodford, Illinois
Marital Status: Married to Edd Boston
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Able to Speak English: Yes; Read and Write: Yes
Household Members:
Edd Boston 49 and Louise Boston 40
Florence Boston 18
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Edward Boston and Louisa Porth, both highly respected people of Greene Township, were united in marriage in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Porth, on Wednesday at 11 o'clock. Mr. Henry Boston, brother of the groom, acted as best man, and Miss Marie Porth, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. Rev. Nanerth, pastor of the German Evangelical Church, performed the service, after which an excellent wedding dinner was held. No one but immediate relatives was present.
Source: Minonk Register
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*Note: Louisa was married to Edward Boston. Her sister, Marie, was married to Edward's brother, Henry Boston. That made her sister her sister-in-law also!
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The funeral for Mrs. Louisa W. Boston, 91, who died Saturday (July 10) will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Vincent Memorial Home. Rev. Michael Kovalelk will officiate, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 o'clock tonight.
She was born Dec. 6, 1879 near Benson, a daughter of August and Marie (Narr) Porth.
She married Edward Boston on Feb. 22, 1899 at Benson. He died Feb. 5, 1959.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Florence Bohlander, El Paso; two granddaughters, and three great grandchildren. A sister (Marie) preceded her in death.
She was a member of El Paso United Methodist Church.
Source obtained at "The Fort" in Lexington, IL
https://www.newspapers.com/browse/us/illinois/bloomington/the-pantagraph_3152
*Note: She and Ed had cared for her mother, living with her in the country, until her death.
U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records, 1875-1940
Name: Louise Wilhelmine Porth
Event Type: Baptism
Birth Date: 6 Dec 1879
Baptism Date: 25 Jan 1880
Baptism Place: Benson, Illinois
Father: August Porth
Mother: Marie Narr
Church Name: St Peter's; Benson, Illinois
Her father was born in Germany, immigrated in 1873 and was a farmer. Her mother was born in Illinois, but her maternal grandparents were born in Germany.
1920 United States Federal Census
Birth Year: abt 1880 [abt 1875] in Illinois
Home in 1920: Greene, Woodford, Illinois
Marital Status: Married to Edd Boston
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Able to Speak English: Yes; Read and Write: Yes
Household Members:
Edd Boston 49 and Louise Boston 40
Florence Boston 18
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Edward Boston and Louisa Porth, both highly respected people of Greene Township, were united in marriage in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Porth, on Wednesday at 11 o'clock. Mr. Henry Boston, brother of the groom, acted as best man, and Miss Marie Porth, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. Rev. Nanerth, pastor of the German Evangelical Church, performed the service, after which an excellent wedding dinner was held. No one but immediate relatives was present.
Source: Minonk Register
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*Note: Louisa was married to Edward Boston. Her sister, Marie, was married to Edward's brother, Henry Boston. That made her sister her sister-in-law also!
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The funeral for Mrs. Louisa W. Boston, 91, who died Saturday (July 10) will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Vincent Memorial Home. Rev. Michael Kovalelk will officiate, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 o'clock tonight.
She was born Dec. 6, 1879 near Benson, a daughter of August and Marie (Narr) Porth.
She married Edward Boston on Feb. 22, 1899 at Benson. He died Feb. 5, 1959.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Florence Bohlander, El Paso; two granddaughters, and three great grandchildren. A sister (Marie) preceded her in death.
She was a member of El Paso United Methodist Church.
Source obtained at "The Fort" in Lexington, IL
https://www.newspapers.com/browse/us/illinois/bloomington/the-pantagraph_3152
*Note: She and Ed had cared for her mother, living with her in the country, until her death.
Name: Louise Wilhelmine Porth
Event Type: Baptism
Birth Date: 6 Dec 1879
Baptism Date: 25 Jan 1880
Baptism Place: Benson, Illinois
Father: August Porth
Mother: Marie Narr
Church Name: St Peter's; Benson, Illinois
Her father was born in Germany, immigrated in 1873 and was a farmer. Her mother was born in Illinois, but her maternal grandparents were born in Germany.
1920 United States Federal Census
Birth Year: abt 1880 [abt 1875] in Illinois
Home in 1920: Greene, Woodford, Illinois
Marital Status: Married to Edd Boston
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Able to Speak English: Yes; Read and Write: Yes
Household Members:
Edd Boston 49 and Louise Boston 40
Florence Boston 18
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Edward Boston and Louisa Porth, both highly respected people of Greene Township, were united in marriage in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Porth, on Wednesday at 11 o'clock. Mr. Henry Boston, brother of the groom, acted as best man, and Miss Marie Porth, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. Rev. Nanerth, pastor of the German Evangelical Church, performed the service, after which an excellent wedding dinner was held. No one but immediate relatives was present.
Source: Minonk Register
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*Note: Louisa was married to Edward Boston. Her sister, Marie, was married to Edward's brother, Henry Boston. That made her sister her sister-in-law also!
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The funeral for Mrs. Louisa W. Boston, 91, who died Saturday (July 10) will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Vincent Memorial Home. Rev. Michael Kovalelk will officiate, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 o'clock tonight.
She was born Dec. 6, 1879 near Benson, a daughter of August and Marie (Narr) Porth.
She married Edward Boston on Feb. 22, 1899 at Benson. He died Feb. 5, 1959.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Florence Bohlander, El Paso; two granddaughters, and three great grandchildren. A sister (Marie) preceded her in death.
She was a member of El Paso United Methodist Church.
Source obtained at "The Fort" in Lexington, IL
https://www.newspapers.com/browse/us/illinois/bloomington/the-pantagraph_3152
*Note: She and Ed had cared for her mother, living with her in the country, until her death.
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