Thomas Porter
- Born: 7 Nov 1800, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts
- Marriage (1): Rhoda Sutton on 15 Nov 1821 in Washington County, Ohio
- Marriage (2): Mary Still on 5 Dec 1830 in Salem, Washington County, Ohio
- Died: 17 Mar 1891, Washington County Infirmary at age 90
 General Notes:
research of J. Benson on www.rootsweb.com - m. 1821 1) Rhoda Sutton and m. 1830 2) Mary Still
Had 6 children total by both wives
GedCom of R. Kerr (sent June 2006)
He had six children, by which wife it is unclear.
He was living in Belpre and has been a man of remarkable
physical strength and activity,and was a noted conductor
on the "Underground Railway" in years gone bye.
He built a horse-mill to meet community needs until the
first steam-mill ws built in 1831.
(from History of Washington County,OH)
History of Marietta,Washington OH 1700-1900,Martin R.Andrews,
1902,pg121, also mentions Thomas Porter as being involved
with the Underground Railroad.
Thomas married Rhoda Sutton, daughter of Unknown Sutton and Sally Perkins, on 15 Nov 1821 in Washington County, Ohio. (Rhoda Sutton was born on 7 Oct 1801 and died on 29 May 1876.)
Thomas next married Mary Still on 5 Dec 1830 in Salem, Washington County, Ohio. (Mary Still was born on 5 Dec 1800 in Ohio and died on 30 Mar 1876 in Washington County, Ohio.)
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