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Surnames: CHAFFIN, Porter
Classification: Query
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Am Looking for family info on a MARTHA CHAFFIN of BURKE CO, NC. Martha married William
Porter in 1782 in Burke Co, NC, but I cannot find paper proof of this. William Porter was
born ca 1760 in PA or VA, Martha born unknown date and place. Assume she born ca 1760-65.
They had 5 known sons and prob a daughter. Sons were William Porter Jr., b 1784; John
R. Porter, b 1791; Alexander Porter, b 1792; William M Porter b 1794, and Thomas Porter b.
1800 (married Mary Pendergrass 1821 Burke Co, NC)
Apparently there is a will of William Porter naming all the above plus a son-in-law,
but it is so old that NC officials will not let it be copied. This information came from
another Porter-Chaffin researcher who was seen the will.
Would love to find parents of many times gr -grandma Martha. Thanks for all help and
pointers in the right direction.