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We remember Thomas Humphrey John Porter
We remember Thomas Humphrey John Porter
Timeline
Timeline
1857
1871
employment
Clerk at wine merchant's
Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
Source:9210534
3rd April 1871
1871
location
49 Prines Square, Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9210534
3rd April 1871
1879
marriage
Sarah Creger
Source:9210598
1879 - 1899
1880
children
Mary Ann Elizabeth Porter
Source:8926769
1880
1881
employment
Solicitor's clerk
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:9210541
4th April 1881
1881
location
12 Milford Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9210541
4th April 1881
1891
employment
Solicitor's clerk
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:9210601
6th April 1891
1891
location
Quy Villa, London Road, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9210601
6th April 1891
1891
children
Elsie Florence Porter
Source:8926769
1891
1893
children
Thomas Francis Porter
Source:8926769
1893
1894
children
Gladys Almena Porter
Source:8926769
1894
1896
children
Doris Miriam Porter
Source:8926769
1896
1901
employment
Solicitor's managing clerk
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:9210654
1st April 1901
1901
location
Quy Villa, Cambridge Road, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9210654
1st April 1901
1901
marriage
Emily Holmes
Source:9210663
1901
1911
employment
Solicitor's Managing Clerk
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:8926769
3rd April 1911
1911
location
Quy Villa, Cambridge Road, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8926769
3rd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Volunteer
Trumpington Volunteer Training Corps
Source:8920521
1915
1936
death
Unknown
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:9210510
26th July 1936
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Humphrey John |
| Initials | THJ |
| Last Name | Porter |
| Source | 8926769 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Milford Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th April 1881 | |
| 49 Prines Square, Lambeth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1871 | |
| Quy Villa, Cambridge Road, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| Quy Villa, Cambridge Road, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd April 1911 | |
| Quy Villa, London Road, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th April 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Trumpington Volunteer Training Corps | Volunteer |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Francis Porter | son | 1893 | |
| Mary Ann Elizabeth Porter | daughter | 1880 | |
| Elsie Florence Porter | daughter | 1891 | |
| Gladys Almena Porter | daughter | 1894 | |
| Doris Miriam Porter | daughter | 1896 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Anne Porter | mother | ||
| Thomas Humphrey Porter | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Creger | wife | 1879 | |
| Emily Holmes | wife | 1901 |
Media
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Trumpington Voluntary Training Corps, 1915T.H.J. Porter - 2nd from right, back row. Members of Trumpington Voluntary Training Corps outside Anstey Hall, Trumpington. Photograph taken by Stearn of Cambridge and reproduced in Cambridge Chronicle 10 November 1915, p.6.
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Trumpington V.T.C. on DutyItem published in Cambridge Chronicle 17 November 1915, p.7, under the heading ‘Trumpington V.T.C. on Duty’ with the caption: “Pictures showing members of the Trumpington V.T.C., Patrol No.3, on duty guarding a railway bridge “Somewhere in Cambs.” Left to right: W.R. Haslop, T.H.J. Porter, P.J. Collins, Sergt. P.R. Robinson, F.W. Lander, I. Parker, and R. Haslop.”
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Trumpington V.T.C. on DutyItem published in Cambridge Chronicle 17 November 1915, p.7, under the heading ‘Trumpington V.T.C. on Duty’ with the caption: “Pictures showing members of the Trumpington V.T.C., Patrol No.3, on duty guarding a railway bridge “Somewhere in Cambs.” Left to right: P.J. Collins (sentry), P.R. Robinson (sergeant), T.H.J. Porter and W.R. Haslop (patrol).”Contributed by:
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Thomas H. J. Porter, Headstone, TrumpingtonPhotograph of the headstone of Thomas Humphrey John Porter and his first wife, Sarah (Minnie), at Trumpington Churchyard Extension. T. H. J. Porter died 26 July 1936 and Sarah, born 29 September 1857, died 5 February 1899. The churchyard extension is located at the junction of Hauxton Road and Shelford Road, Trumpington. Photo: Wendy Roberts, 28 Nov 2017Contributed by:
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Thomas H. J. Porter, Headstone locn., TrumpingtonPhotograph to indicate the position of the grave of Thomas Humphrey John Porter and his first wife, Sarah (Minnie) in Trumpington Churchyard Extension. Grave with the horizontal cross. Photograph: Wendy Roberts, 28 Nov 2017Contributed by:
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Memorial in Trumpington Parish ChurchTablet of clunch on the east wall of the north transept. 'In Memorium. Thomas Humphrey John Porter. 1857-1936. For sixteen years Churchwarden of this Parish. For sixty-five years Servant of one Firm.' Source: Trumpington Magazine, August 1937Contributed by:
Wendy54828
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Evidence
Evidence
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External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Trumpington V.T.C | Fife3190 | |
| Census 1911 England, Cambridgeshire, Trumpington, District 20 | Wendy54828 | |
| England & Wales National Probate Calendar, 1936 | Wendy54828 | |
| England, Select Births and Christenings, 1858 | Wendy54828 | |
| Census 1871 England, London, Lambeth, Kennington First, District 5 | Wendy54828 | |
| Census 1881 England, Cambridgeshire, St Andrew the Less, District 14 | Wendy54828 | |
| Free BMD Database - Marriage - 1879 | Wendy54828 | |
| Census 1891 England, Cambridgeshire, Trumpington, District 3 | Wendy54828 | |
| Census 1901 England, Cambridgeshire, Trumpington, District 3 | Wendy54828 | |
| Free BMD Database - Marriage - 1905 | Wendy54828 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Trumpington Voluntary Training Corps, 1915 | Wendy54828 | |
| Trumpington V.T.C. on Duty | Wendy54828 | |
| Trumpington V.T.C. on Duty | Wendy54828 | |
| Thomas H. J. Porter, Headstone, Trumpington | Wendy54828 | |
| Thomas H. J. Porter, Headstone locn., Trumpington | Wendy54828 | |
| Memorial in Trumpington Parish Church | Wendy54828 |
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