Husband Howard Hall Porterfield 1
Born: 6 Jan 1856 - Emlenton, Venango Co, PA 2
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Father: John C. Porterfield (1828-1894) 3
Mother: Susan Allebach ( -Aft 1913) 3
Marriage: 26 Oct 1900 2
Wife Anna L. Latshaw 2
Born: 6 Jan 1870 - Punxsutawney, Jefferson Co, PA 2
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Father: Rev. David Latshaw ( - ) 2
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General Notes: Husband - Howard Hall Porterfield
He received his early education in the public schools, then entered Phillips Academy at Andover, Massachusetts, whence he was graduated in 1873. Choosing a business career he entered his father's employ as manager of the Porterfield general store at Foxburg, holding that position until the death of John C. Porterfield in 1894. He then continued in management for the estate, of which he was executor, of both the Foxburg and Emlenton stores until 1905, when he purchased the interests of the heirs and became sole owner. The Emlenton business was diversified to include four principal departments and became the largest general mercantile establishment in the county as well as the oldest. The business done was not only of a retail character, but a large wholesale trade was carried on extending beyond local limits. He was also vice-president of the Foxburg Bank, of which his father was an organizer, and was also interested in the Pennsylvania Fuel Company and other enterprises of lesser importance. He was a past master of Emlenton Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; a companion of Venango Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; a Knight of Franklin Commandery, Knights Templar; a thirty-second degree Mason of Pennsylvania Consistory, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, and a Noble of Syria Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; the two latter bodies located in Pittsburgh. [GPHAV, 339]