Event Date : Sunday, January 20, 1907
Event Type : Death

Description : Dr. W.H. Porter, L.D.S. Born on February 27th, 1837, in Dublin, Ireland. Came to Canada when he was an infant. In 1868 was granted a license by the Dental Board of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons. Practiced in Bradford for over 40 years. In 1866, he married Mary, daughter of Capt. R.B.C. Playter, Holland Landing, Ont. She survives him. Father of Dr. Fred Porter, of Orillia, who graduated from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario and Toronto University. Also survived by three brothers, Rev. G.H. Porter, of Little Metis, Quebec, Samuel, of Lindsay, and one living near Rochester, N.Y. Interred at Holland Landing cemetery.