Who was David Porter?

David Porter (1685–1767) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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David Porter 1685–1767

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 3 Oct 1685 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Died 24 Jan 1767 · Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

Father John Porter

Mother Joanna Gaylord

Siblings Daniel Porter, Esther Porter, Isaac Porter, Joanna Porter, John Porter, Lydia Porter, Martha Porter, Mary Porter, Sarah Porter

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Porter

Joanna Gaylord

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1685, David Porter entered the world in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA, born to john porter and joanna gaylord. David Porter passed away in 1767 in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, USA.

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1685

Birth of David Porter in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1767

Death of David Porter in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Porter

This ancestor line traces from Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1651) to Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1685) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: David Porter (1685–1767) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have David 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 2 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.
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