Kate (Cole) Porter (1862-1952)

Mrs Kate (Cole) Porter

She was strong-willed, indulged daughter of "the wealthiest man in Indiana" and the mother of the singer/songwriter Cole Porter who she encouraged him to be musical from an early age.

Parents (2)

James Omar Cole

J.O. Cole, of Peru, Miami County, Indiana

1828-1923

Rachel Henton

Mrs Rachel (Henton) Cole

1837-1890

Spouse (1)

Samuel Fenwick Porter

Samuel F. Porter, Druggist, of Peru, Miami County, Indiana

1858-1927

Children (1)

Cole Porter

Cole Albert Porter, Composer & Songwriter

1891-1964

Associated Houses (1)

Westleigh Farms

Peru, Indiana