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Charles Thomas Porter 1892–1971

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles Porter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 07 May 1892 · Lawrence Co., Tennessee, USA
Died 03 May 1971 · Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
Father Josie Smith (1874–1930)
Children Dora Charlyn Porter
Siblings Mamie Mabel Porter

Researchers connected through Charles Porter 1892–1971

and 1 more tree owner connected with Charles Porter 1892–1971

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

Charles Thomas Porter was born in 1892 in Lawrence Co., Tennessee, USA, the child of josie e smith. Charles Thomas Porter had children including dora charlyn porter. Charles Thomas Porter passed away in 1971 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA.

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Life Timeline

1892
Birth of Charles Thomas Porter in Lawrence Co., Tennessee, USA
Birth
1971
Death of Charles Thomas Porter in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Porter

This ancestor line traces from Ufford, Nrthmp, England, United Kingdom (1444) to Lawrence Co., Tennessee, USA (1892) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Charles Porter (1892–1971) was born in Lawrence Co., Tennessee, USA and died in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, Tennessee, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles 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 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Charles Porter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Charles Thomas Porter PTP
1892–1971
Lawrence Co., Tennessee, USA
Parents
Josie E Smith PTP
1874–1930
Tennessee
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Charles Porter's Descendants

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Charles Thomas Porter PTP 1892–1971