Lee PORRITT (1888-1943)
1 Lee Carlton PORRITT1,2,3,4 (1888-1943) [4886]. Born 5 Aug 1888.3,4,5 Marr Winifred Pauline BAILEY 4 Jul 1907.3,6 Died 7 Jul 1943, Clarkston, MI.2,7 Buried Lake Orion, MI.7
From the Clarkston Community News.
May 21, 1921 - "Fire from embers from burning brush carried to straw stacks, but for the assistance of neighbors, would have completely destroyed the large barns on the Porritt Farm, Seymour Lake, Friday the 6th. The water tanks for cattle and a large cistern provided sufficient water."
June 4, 1921 - "Glenn Boice, of Elsie, spent the week end with his cousin, Lee Porritt."
From the Lake Orion Review.
September 19, 1969 - "In 1921 Lee Porritt started what was to become one of the finest dairys in our area. From a small herd of 12 cows and horse-drawn vehicle he bottled and delivered milk throughout the near by lake area. Because of poor health, in 1933 he sold his business to his son Edward who continued to service the area and to expand to neighboring communities. As sales increased the milk production of several nearby farms was needed. In 1939 Porritt moved to the present location at 1758 Clarkston Rd. Even though a fire completely destroyed the original wood frame building and all the delivery equipment, Porritt did not miss one delivery after the fire. The Porritt Dairy has continued to expand, and several other dairies were purchased in the nearby area. Milk is procured from various farmers in Oakland, Lapeer and Macomb counties and employment has been provided for 35 persons in the area. William "Bill" Porritt, Edward's son, grew up helping his Dad in the dairy. After serving in the Army during World War II, he took a course at Michigan State in dairying. Upon his return to the business, Bill was appointed business manager and made a partner in the concern. The Porritt family owes a great deal of their success to the fact that they have always given their customers the best that can be had in pure milk, cream and other dairy products.".
2 James Edward PORRITT4,8 ( - ) [5376]. Marr Mary Elizabeth SHURTER 27 Mar 1888, Oxford, MI.8
3 Mary Elizabeth SHURTER4,8 ( - ) [5377].
Sources
| 1 | "Obituary of Sarah Ellen Bailey, Pontiac Press, December 26, 1942". |
| 2 | "Obituary of Winifred Bailey Porritt in the Oakland Press, October 1, 1982". |
| 3 | "1920 Brandon Township census". |
| 4 | "Information provided by Diane Curry". |
| 5 | "1930 Brandon Township census". |
| 6 | "From a "Happenings of 30 Years Ago" column in the September 17, 1937 Orion Weekly Review". |
| 7 | "Obituary of Lee C. Porritt in the Pontiac Daily Press, July 8, 1943". |
| 8 | "Wedding announcement of James Edward Porritt and Miss Mary Elizabeth Shurter in the Orion Weekly Review, March, 1888". |
