Edward PORRITT (1908-1977)
1 Edward Lee PORRITT1,2 (1908-1977) [4908]. Born 19 Apr 1908, Seymour Lake, MI.2,3 Marr Gladys Belle JONES 7 Jul 1926, At the home of the brides parents.4,5 Died 15 Apr 1977, Independence Twp, Oakland, Co., MI.3 Buried 18 Apr 1977, Lakeview Cemetery, Clarkston.6
From a "Remember When - 40 Years Ago" column in the Orion Weekly Review, April 30, 1948.
"Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Porritt of Seymour Lake, on Easter morning, a son."
From a "Thirty Years Ago" column in the Orion Weekly review, July 8, 1949.
"Edward, the 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Porritt of Seymour Lake, was severely injured Friday afternoon when he fell from a wagon in which he was riding and the rear wheel passed over the body. A doctor was summoned and it was found no bones were broken although it was feared he might be injured internally"
From the Orion Weekly Review, August 8, 1947.
"The Middleton Dairy has been purchased by Edward Porritt of Clarkston and the milk processing machinery is to be moved to the present Porritt Dairy on the Orion-Clarkston road, near the Grand Trunk R.R. Cleon Middleton, who has operated the Dairy during the past 17 years, is retaining the Ice Cream Manufacturing end of the business and will devote his entire time to this product. Mr. Middleton has contributed much to the dairy business over the past several years, erecting the building which houses the plant in 1938 and enlarging the facilities. The Porritt Dairy has been in continuous operation since 1921 when it was founded by Lee Porritt, father of the present owner. The son, Edward, purchased the business from his father in 1933 and has operated it continuously ever since. Mr. Porritt advises that machinery for making pressed paper milk bottles is being installed and will be in operation about January 1st, 1948. Both parties agreed that the recent tendency of a business of this character toward specialization made the new arrangements advisable."
Information from Diane Curry.
"Edward Lee Porritt's nickname was "Dud". Everyone knew him by this and very rarely referred to him by his given name. This nickname was given to him as a young boy by the workhands on his parent's farm. For some reason they started calling him "Dudley". It was eventually shortened to "Dud" and stuck with him the rest of his life.".
2 Lee Carlton PORRITT1,2,7,8 (1888-1943) [4886]. Born 5 Aug 1888.2,8,9 Marr Winifred Pauline BAILEY 4 Jul 1907.2,10 Died 7 Jul 1943, Clarkston, MI.1,11 Buried Lake Orion, MI.11
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.".
4 James Edward PORRITT8,12 ( - ) [5376]. Marr Mary Elizabeth SHURTER 27 Mar 1888, Oxford, MI.12
5 Mary Elizabeth SHURTER8,12 ( - ) [5377].
3 Winifred Pauline BAILEY1,7,8,13 (1891-1982) [4822]. Born 24 Jan 1891.3,13 Died 30 Sep 1982, Pontiac, MI.1,3 Buried 4 Oct 1982, Evergreen Cemetery, Lake Orion, MI.1
Winifred was co-founder of the Porritt Dairy, Lake Orion.
From the Clarkston Community News.
June 4, 1921 - "Mesdames Sam Sherwood, LaVerne Miller, Harry Miller and L. C. Porritt were in Pontiac Wednesday."
From a "Happenings of 30 Years Ago" column in the September 17, 1937 Orion Weekly Review.
"The news has but recently become known of the marriage of Lee Porrit and Miss Winifred Bailey, the Fourth of July. Mr. Porrit is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Porrit, of Seymour Lake, and who formerly lived here in Orion. Mrs. Porrit is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Bailey, of Brandon. Both young people are well and popularly known. Everyone extends congratulations and best wishes.".
6 Winfield Scott BAILEY8,14,15 (1852-1924) [4625]. Born 26 Mar 1852.14,16 Marr Sarah Ellen SUTTON 17 Nov 1875.15 Died 25 Jun 1924, Oxford, MI.16,17 Buried 29 Jun 1924, Seymour Lake Cemetery.17
From a Pontiac, MI newspaper.
1875-03-24 - "Winfield Bailey suffers the loss of a valuable horse, that recently was kicked by another horse while standing in the stable together."
1875-03-24 - "Winfield Bailey suffers the loss of a valuable horse, that recently was kicked by another horse while standing in the stable together."
1876-03-15 - "A span of horses, the property of Winfield Bailey, ran away recently. Damage slight."
1880-03-17 - "The agent of the Watertown, (N.Y.) Fire Insurance Company only paid Winfield S. Bailey $10 on a $50 loss he sustained by fire a few weeks ago. Mr. Bailey, feeling a great injustice had been done him, withdrew his insurance from that company, and insured in the Oakland County Mutual."
From the Clarkston Community News.
June 4, 1921 - "Mrs. Harvey Bailey, of Detroit, spent Decoration Day at W. S. Bailey's.".
12 Wilson BAILEY18 (1816-1862) [4585]. Born 17 Mar 1816, Sullivan Twp., Tioga County, PA.18 Marr Rachel RIKER 18 Jan 1840.19 Died 26 May 1862, Orion Twp., MI.18,20 Buried Sashabaw Cemetery.21
13 Rachel RIKER14,19,20 (1817-1894) [4620]. Born 31 Dec 1817, Big Flats, Chemung Co., NY.14,20,21 Died 18 Apr 1894, Independence Twp, Oakland, Co., MI.21 Cause: Heart failure. Buried Sashabaw Cemetery.21
From a Pontiac, MI newspaper.
07 Jul 1875 - "Mrs. Rachel Bailey is having her residence renovated from cellar to garret."
04 Jun 1879 - "The widow Bailey is also on the sick list."
28 May 1884 - "Mrs. widow Wilson Bailey and daughter, the former a forty-nine year resident of this place [Seymour Lake] has purchased the Ezra King property in Pontiac. Our loss is Pontiac's gain."
16 Sep 1892 - "Mrs. R. Bailey is spending a few days with her son, Wilson Bailey."
11 Nov 1892 - "Winfield Bailey and wife, of Seymour Lake, visited at Wilson Bailey's Sunday."
Obituary from the Oakland County Post, April 27, 1894.
"Death of Mrs. Wilson Bailey. Mrs. Rachel Riker Bailey, widow of Wilson Bailey, deceased, died Wednesday, April 18, of heart failure, aged 76 years, at the home of her son, Winfield Bailey, on the old homestead in northeast Independence. The deceased was the daughter of John Riker and was born in Big Flats, Chemung county, N.Y., Dec. 31, 1817, came to Michigan and Independence in 1837 and settled on Sashabaw Plains. She married Wilson Bailey in 1840. Associated with Fred Myrick, her husband purchased and cleared up what is now known as Mohopac. They built a saw mill, cutting the timber into lumber much of which was used in Pontiac. The C.A. Palmer house was built by Mr. Myrick, who just after its completion, died of small pox in New York City. Mr. Bailey lived at Mohopac only a few years before his last illness.
After her husband's death Mrs. Bailey lived in Pontiac a few years and then returned to the scenes of her pioneer life, the old home with its sacred recollections, to pass the remainder of her days. Here she died respected by her neighbors and beloved by her children.
Mrs. Bailey leaves three sons and one daughter, Wilson, Winfield and Morris. The late Wallace Bailey was her son. One brother, George Riker of Cass City and Mrs. Wormley, the mother of Mrs. George Alexander, survive her.
The funeral was held at the home and the remains interred by the side of her husband in Sashabaw cemetery. A large concourse of neighbors and friends followed the remains to their last resting place.".
7 Sarah Ellen SUTTON7,15,22 (1857-1942) [4818]. Born 2 Oct 1857, Orion Twp., MI.7,16,22 Died 25 Dec 1942, Oxford, MI.7,16 Buried 27 Dec 1942, Seymour Lake Cemetery.
From the Pontiac Daily Press, December 26, 1942.
"A pioneer of Oakland county, Mrs Sarah Ellen Bailey, 85, died at her Oxford home Friday night. She had lived on the Bailey homestead south of Seymour Lake for 48 years, moving to Oxford in November, 1923, where her husband died. She was born in Orion township Oct. 2, 1857, and was married to Winfield S. Bailey Nov. 17, 1875. Surviving are her son Warren of Lake Orion and three daughters, Mrs. Winifred Porritt of Seymour Lake; Mrs. Mildred Whims of Midland and Mrs. Dorothy Alleman of Oxford, 17 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held from the Whitcomb-Mabley chapel in Oxford Sunday at 2 p.m. and burial will be made in the Seymour Lake cemetery.".
Sources
| 1 | "Obituary of Winifred Bailey Porritt in the Oakland Press, October 1, 1982". |
| 2 | "1920 Brandon Township census". |
| 3 | "Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996". |
| 4 | "Obituary of Gladys Belle Porritt in the Nov. 5, 2003 Gaylord Herald Times and the Nov. 2, 2003 Oakland Press". |
| 5 | "From a "Happenings of 10 Years Ago" column in the July 17, 1936 Orion Weekly Review.". |
| 6 | "Obituary of Edward Lee Porritt in the Oakland Press, April 16, 1977". |
| 7 | "Obituary of Sarah Ellen Bailey, Pontiac Press, December 26, 1942". |
| 8 | "Information provided by Diane Curry". |
| 9 | "1930 Brandon Township census". |
| 10 | "From a "Happenings of 30 Years Ago" column in the September 17, 1937 Orion Weekly Review". |
| 11 | "Obituary of Lee C. Porritt in the Pontiac Daily Press, July 8, 1943". |
| 12 | "Wedding announcement of James Edward Porritt and Miss Mary Elizabeth Shurter in the Orion Weekly Review, March, 1888". |
| 13 | "1900 Independence Twp. census". |
| 14 | "1850 - 1860 Independence Twp. census". |
| 15 | "International Genealogical Index". |
| 16 | "Small Cemeteries in Brandon and Groveland Township, Oakland County, Michigan". |
| 17 | "Obituary of Winfield Bailey in the Pontiac Daily Press, June 27, 1924". |
| 18 | "Sullivan-Rutland Genealogy Project by Joyce M. Tice". |
| 19 | "Oakland County, Michigan Dibean Marriage Index". |
| 20 | "Portrait and Biographical Album of Oakland County, MIchigan, 1891". |
| 21 | "Obituary of Mrs. Rachel Riker Bailey, Oakland County Post, April 27, 1894". |
| 22 | "1870 Independence Twp. census". |
