Who was Elizabeth Porter?

Elizabeth Porter (1733–1807) was born in , Orange, Virginia, USA and died in , Rockbridge, Virginia, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Porter 1733–1807

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 27 Feb 1733 · , Orange, Virginia, USA

Died 7 Oct 1807 · , Rockbridge, Virginia, USA

Father Captain Benjamin Porter 11 Dna Matches

Mother Mary Ann Campbell 5 Dna Matches Porter

Siblings Abner Porter, Ambrose Porter, Anne Porter, Benjamin Porter, Betty Porter, Charles Porter, Elizabeth Porter, Frances Porter, Jane Porter, June Porter, Mary Porter, Nicholas Porter, Patrick Porter, Samuel Porter, Thomas Porter, William Alexander Porter, William Alexander Porter 8 Dna Matches

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Immediate Family

Parents

Captain Benjamin Porter 11 Dna Matches

Mary Ann Campbell 5 Dna Matches Porter

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Children

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Biography

In 1733, Elizabeth Porter entered the world in, Orange, Virginia, USA, born to captain benjamin porter 11 dna matches and mary ann campbell 5 dna matches porter. Elizabeth Porter passed away in 1807 in, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA.

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1733

Birth of Elizabeth Porter in, Orange, Virginia, USA

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1807

Death of Elizabeth Porter in, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Porter

This ancestor line traces from Ettington, Warwickshire, England (1365) to , Orange, Virginia, USA (1733) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Porter (1733–1807) was born in , Orange, Virginia, USA and died in , Rockbridge, Virginia, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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