Lee PORRITT (1967- )
1 Lee Edward PORRITT1 (1967- ) [5441]. Born 21 Oct 1967, Lapeer, MI.1
Birth announcement for Lee Edward Porritt in the Lake Orion Review, October 26, 1967.
"Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Porritt of Leonard announce the birth of a son, Oct.21, at Lapeer County General Hospital. Lee Edward weighed six pounds 11 ounces and has a brother Ronald and a sister Debra Ann. The baby's grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Drum of Lake Orion and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Walker of Oxford. His great-grandmothers are Mrs. Orina Whitman of Lake Orion and Mrs. E. Porritt (Mrs, Lee Porritt {Winifred}) of Oxford.".
2 Ronald PORRITT2 (c. 1942- ) [5408]. Born c. 1942.3 Marr Karen Jean DRUM 27 Jan 1967.4
4 Harvey Wilson PORRITT5,6,7 (c. 1917- ) [4910]. Born c. 1917.5,6 Marr Marguerite HOARD bef 1937.8
Harvey Porritt and his wife were involved in a severe automobile accident on October 6, 1936, the details of which were described in an article in the Orion Weekly Review of the same date. The following follow up article also appeared in the OWR.
February 19, 1937 - "Harvey Porritt, who was in an automobile accident in September [October] in which four were killed, has undergone a second operation on his leg, which was fractured, but did not heal. He also suffered a broken pelvis, several ribs and an arm. He was again placed in a body cast in which he will have to remain for six weeks, and returned to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Porritt at Seymour Lake. Mrs. Porritt, who also suffered a broken limb in the same accident and was in Goodrich Hospital for four months, is recovering in the same home.".
8 Lee Carlton PORRITT5,7,9,10 (1888-1943) [4886]. Born 5 Aug 1888.5,6,7 Marr Winifred Pauline BAILEY 4 Jul 1907.5,11 Died 7 Jul 1943, Clarkston, MI.10,12 Buried Lake Orion, MI.12
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.".
9 Winifred Pauline BAILEY7,9,10,13 (1891-1982) [4822]. Born 24 Jan 1891.13,14 Died 30 Sep 1982, Pontiac, MI.10,14 Buried 4 Oct 1982, Evergreen Cemetery, Lake Orion, MI.10
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.".
5 Marguerite HOARD8,15 (c. 1917- ) [5383]. Born c. 1917.8 Marr Lawrence WALKER aft 1947.
From the Orion Weekly Review.
January 1, 1937 - "Mrs. Marguerite Porritt, who suffered a borken leg in an auto accident in October and has been in Goodrich Hospital since, will have to remain another month at least as the bone does not heal. Her husband, who was also injured in the same accident and has his legs and arm in a cast, spent Christmas with her, but has to return to Pontiac General Hospital for another operation on his leg."
April 16, 1937 - "Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Porritt, of Clarkston were guests Tuesday at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Monte Hoard.".
10 Monte Edward HOARD15,16 (1884-1947) [5388]. Born 23 Dec 1884, Goodrich, MI.15 Marr Bessie Louisa CURTIS 30 Sep 1915, Leonard, MI. Died 22 Mar 1947.15 Cause: Automobile accident.
From the Orion Weekly Review.
March 28, 1947 - "Montge Edward Hoard, 62, of Oxford, was killed and two Oxford men riding with him were injured, when their car, traveling south, collided with the Lapeer-Pontiac bus, 9 miles south of Lapeer on M-24, at 6:35 p.m., Saturday March 22.".
11 Bessie Louisa CURTIS15,17 (1890-1942) [5395]. Born 22 Nov 1890.17 Died 17 Dec 1942.17 Buried Lakeville Cemetery.15
3 Karen Jean DRUM4 (c. 1946- ) [5416]. Born c. 1946.18 Marr William J. BEAUCHENE bef 1965.19 Marr ? WARREN aft 1967.20
6 Lionel K. DRUM4 ( - ) [5417].
7 Ione ?3 ( - ) [5449].
Sources
| 1 | "Birth announcement for Lee Edward Porritt in the Lake Orion Review, October 26, 1967". |
| 2 | "Obituary of Linda Carol Porritt in the Lake Orion Review, March 24, 1966". |
| 3 | "Article in the "Where'd They Go" column of the Lake Orion Review, April 12, 1973". |
| 4 | "Wedding announcement of Karen Beauchene and Ronald Porritt in the Orion Weekly Review, Feb. 16, 1967". |
| 5 | "1920 Brandon Township census". |
| 6 | "1930 Brandon Township census". |
| 7 | "Information provided by Diane Curry". |
| 8 | "Article in the Orion Weekly Review, October 6, 1936". |
| 9 | "Obituary of Sarah Ellen Bailey, Pontiac Press, December 26, 1942". |
| 10 | "Obituary of Winifred Bailey Porritt in the Oakland Press, October 1, 1982". |
| 11 | "From a "Happenings of 30 Years Ago" column in the September 17, 1937 Orion Weekly Review". |
| 12 | "Obituary of Lee C. Porritt in the Pontiac Daily Press, July 8, 1943". |
| 13 | "1900 Independence Twp. census". |
| 14 | "Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996". |
| 15 | "Article in the Orion Weekly Review, March 28, 1947". |
| 16 | "Article in the Orion Weekly Review, April 16, 1937". |
| 17 | "Ancestry.com Family Data Collection". |
| 18 | "Fifth Birthday announcement of Karen Jean Drum in the Orion Weekly Review, April 20, 1951". |
| 19 | "Card of thanks from Karen Beauchene in the Orion Weekly Review, May 20, 1965". |
| 20 | "Wedding announcement for Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Odden in the Lake Orion Review, March 19, 1986". |
