• Born: Abt 1848, Porterston, Dundonald Parish, Ayrshire, Scotland ³
• Marriage (1): Agnes SCOTLAND on 28 February 1873 in Anderston, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland ¹
• Marriage (2): Margaret Laird COCHRAN on 11 June 1897 in Kinning Park, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland ^{1 2}

  Recorded Events in His Life

• He appeared on the 1851 Census of Scotland on 30 March 1851 in Dundonald, Ayrshire, Scotland. ³
  

John Porter        Head      29   Abt 1821   Dundonald, Ayr   Farmer of 40 acres
Mary Porter        Wife      25   Abt 1825   Dundonald, Ayr  
David Porter       Son        3   Abt 1848   Dundonald, Ayr  
Infant Porter      Daughter   1 Mo    1851   Dundonald, Ayr  
Thomas Porter      Brother   10   Abt 1841   Dundonald, Ayr   Scholar
John Mine          Servant   17   Abt 1833   Dreghorn, Ayr    Farm labourer
Barbara Paton      Servant   14   Abt 1836   Dundonald, Ayr   House servant
Wilhelmina Paton   Visitor   14   Abt 1836   Dundonald, Ayr   House servant

• He appeared on the 1861 Census of Scotland on 7 April 1861 in Dundonald, Ayrshire, Scotland.
  

John Porter        Head   38   Dundonald, Ayrshire   Carter
Mary Porter        Wife   35   Dundonald, Ayrshire
David Porter       Son    13   Dundonald, Ayrshire   Scholar
Janet Porter       Dau    10   Dundonald, Ayrshire   Scholar
Alexander Porter   Son     8   Dundonald, Ayrshire   Scholar
Agnes Porter       Dau     6   Dundonald, Ayrshire   Scholar
Mary Porter        Dau     3   Dundonald, Ayrshire
John Porter        Son     3   Dundonald, Ayrshire

• He worked as an engineer on 3 April 1881 in Pollokshaws, Eastwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

• He appeared on the 1881 Census of Scotland on 3 April 1881 in Pollokshaws, Eastwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
  

David Porter      Head   32   Dundonald, Ayrshire         Engineer
Agnes Porter      Wife   28   Dunfermline, Fifeshire
Margaret Porter   Dau     7   Kinning Park, Lanarkshire   Scholar

• He worked as a steam engine maker (turner) on 5 April 1891 in Plantation, Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

• He appeared on the 1891 Census of Scotland on 5 April 1891 in Plantation, Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  

David Porter      Head   42   Dundonald, Ayrshire      Steam Engine Maker (Turner)
Agnes Porter      Wife   38   Dunfermline, Fifeshire  
Margaret Porter   Dau    17   Glasgow, Lanarkshir      Milliner

• He had a residence on 11 June 1897 in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ²

• He worked as an iron turner on 11 June 1897 in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ²

• He worked as an iron turner on 31 March 1901 in Plantation Landward, Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

• He appeared on the 1901 Census of Scotland on 31 March 1901 in Plantation Landward, Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  

David Porter      Head   50   Ayrshire, Dundonald    Iron Turner
Margaret Porter   Wife   41   Glasgow, Lanarkshire   Iron Turner's Wife
David Porter      Son     1   Govan, Lanarkshire

David married Agnes SCOTLAND, daughter of Alexander SCOTLAND and Margaret SMEATON, on 28 February 1873 in Anderston, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.¹ (Agnes SCOTLAND was born about 1852 in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland and died before 11 June 1897 in prob Lanarkshire, Scotland.)

David next married Margaret Laird COCHRAN, daughter of John COCHRAN and Margaret LAIRD, on 11 June 1897 in Kinning Park, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.^{1 2} (Margaret Laird COCHRAN was born on 18 July 1856 in Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.)

  Recorded Events about their Marriage

• Witnesses: James Irving and Agnes Cochran, 11 June 1897, Kinning Park, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^{1 2}

• Officiating: Robert Auld, Minister, 11 June 1897, Kinning Park, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. ^{1 2}

  Marriage Notes

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