Who was Bathsheba Porter?

Bathsheba Porter (1707–1745) was born in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Bathsheba Porter 1707–1745

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Sep 1707 · Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died BEF 11 JAN 1745 · Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father Nicholas Porter

Mother Bathsheba Reed

Siblings Abner Porter, Daniel Porter, Esther Porter, Job Porter, Nicholas Porter, Sarah Porter, Susannah Porter, William Porter

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Immediate Family

Parents

Nicholas Porter

Bathsheba Reed

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Bathsheba Porter began in 1707 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Bathsheba Porter passed away in 1745 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Bathsheba Porter in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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1745

Death of Bathsheba Porter in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Bathsheba Porter

This ancestor line traces from West Dorset District, Dorset, England (1516) to Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1707) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Bathsheba Porter (1707–1745) was born in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Bathsheba in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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