Jane Porter (1761-1842)

Died Sep 1842 in Nickelsville, Scott, VA

Jane first married in 1781 in Rockbridge Co, VA to James Green Sr (1760 - 31 Dec 1782). He was killed on a hunting trip at Pound River (Scott, VA) by a Cherokee named Chief Benge. Their son, James Green Jr was born after his death on 12 Feb 1783.

Jane married 2nd to Rev Robert (Robin) Kilgore in 1785. They built the Kilgore Fort House (Rt. 71) west of Nickelsville. It is the oldest structure in Scott County. (http://www.explorescottcountyva.org/history/kilgore-fort-house). Jane and Robin Kilgore had eight children.