Cyrus Kinne Porter

Cyrus Kinne Porter (August 27, 1828 – January 30, 1910) was a prominent architect in Buffalo, New York, during the Victorian era, known for the many churches he designed throughout the city of Buffalo.

Early life Porter was born in Cicero, New York, on August 27, 1828, to Welcome Porter (1805–1845) and Rachel Kinne. He was orphaned at age 17 when he learned the trade of a joiner. He studied architectural drawing, and became an accomplished draftsman.

Porter was a descendant of Robert Porter, who emigrated from England to the American Colonies and became one of the founders of Farmington, Connecticut, where he settled in 1640. Robert's son, Thomas, was the father of Nathaniel, who was the father of David, who purchased a farm in Cicero, NY, about 1812 or 1813, and resided there till his death. Cyrus Porter's grandfather, David, who married Esther, the daughter of Gideon and Hannah (née Messenger) Burr, were the parents of Cyrus' father, Welcome Porter. The Church of the Holy Name (1904) St. Patrick's Church The Disciples of Christ Church Richmond Avenue Church of Christ (1886) The William Hengerer Company store (1904 with 2 story addition in 1910)

Personal life On December 4, 1854, Porter married Edna Marie Smith (d. 1857), the daughter of Stafford and Lucy Smith of Waterford, Ontario. Before her early death, they had one child, a son who died in infancy.

Edna M. Porter (1860- ) Jesse R. Porter (1861-1929)