Ruth Bassett Porter

1872 - 1940  (67 years)

• Name	Ruth Bassett Porter
  Born	1 Dec 1872	Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri
  Gender	Female
  Died	17 Jun 1940	Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
  Notes	Boston Journal, Massachusetts, Thursday, April 4, 1895 April Brides Miss Ruth Porter and Mr. Murdock Johnson Married in Dorchester At the First Parish Church of Dorchester, Wednesday night, Miss Ruth Bassett Porter and Mr. Murdock Matheson Johnson were married. Rev. Dr. Shepley performed the wedding ceremony. Mr. W.F. Stowe acted as best man. Miss Porter was attired in white satin, trimmed with white pearls and chiffon. The maid of honor wore black satin, trimmed with black jets and pointed lace. Messrs. Herbert Lane, Frederick Cochran, W.W. Stowe, F.H. Leman, H.B. Lent and James Hilton were the ushers. A reception was given to their friends at the bride?s home on Stanley Street after leaving the church. Many presents were received by Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, who are well known young people of Dorchester.
  Person ID	I33806	1A William Bassett of Plymouth
  Last Modified	1 Aug 2017

  
  

  Father	Henry Sumner Porter
  Mother	Frances Louisa Ives,   b. 1851
  Family ID	F12262	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Murdock Matheson Johnson,   b. 1869,   d. 1944  (Age 75 years)
  Children	1. Murdock Porter Johnson,   b. 7 Aug 1897, Middlesex County, Massachusetts ,   d. 20 Mar 1948, Natick, Massachusetts  (Age 50 years)   2. Dorothy Damon Johnson,   b. 1 Dec 1900, Suffolk County, Massachusetts ,   d. 6 Nov 1922, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts  (Age 21 years)
  Last Modified	1 Aug 2017
  Family ID	F12263	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart