Eli Porter (1772–1832) was born in Culpepper, Virginia and died in Arlington, Kentucky. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Eli Porter 1772–1832

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

Born 20 Jun 1772 · Culpepper, Virginia

Died 24 Oct 1832 · Arlington, Kentucky

Father Thomas Porter

Mother Ann Nancy Shropshire

Siblings Ann Porter, Charles Porter, Edwin Porter, Elizabeth Porter, John Porter, Sarah Porter, Thomas Porter, William Porter

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Porter

Ann Nancy Shropshire

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Children

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Biography

In 1772, Eli Porter entered the world in Culpepper, Virginia, born to thomas porter and ann nancy shropshire. Eli Porter passed away in 1832 in Arlington, Kentucky.

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1772

Birth of Eli Porter in Culpepper, Virginia

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1832

Death of Eli Porter in Arlington, Kentucky

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Eli Porter

This ancestor line traces from Ettington, Warwickshire, England (1365) to Culpepper, Virginia, United States (1772) across 13 generations.

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: Eli Porter (1772–1832) was born in Culpepper, Virginia and died in Arlington, Kentucky. 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 Eli 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.
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