Who was Esther Porter?

Esther Porter (1716–1801) was born in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Esther Porter 1716–1801

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

Born 20 JUN 1716 · Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 10 JUN 1801 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father Nicholas Porter

Mother Bathsheba Reed

Spouse Joshua Fobes

Children Abigail Fobes, Azariah Fobes, Caleb Fobes, Daniel Fobes, Joshua Fobes, Orpha Fobes, Robert Fobes, Ruth Fobes, Solomon Fobes

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

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In 1716, Esther Porter entered the world in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to nicholas porter and bathsheba reed. Esther Porter married joshua fobes, and had children including abigail fobes, azariah fobes, caleb fobes, daniel fobes, joshua fobes, orpha fobes, robert fobes, ruth fobes, solomon fobes. Esther Porter passed away in 1801 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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

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Death of Esther Porter in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Esther Porter

This ancestor line traces from Gainfpark Hall, Essex, England (1440) to Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1716) across 7 generations.

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: Esther Porter (1716–1801) was born in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bridgewater, 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 Esther 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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