I wrote my cousin back east asking about this man William Wood Porter, and I did receive a reply.
"William W. Porter born 1822. That might be him but I don't know how to connect him to the Wood family.
He was the son of Henry Hamilton Porter and Sarah Cristy.??? They seem to have Texas connections."
Is this the same William Wood Porter of the CSA who is buried in California?
Any thoughts?
Thanks-
Linda