Who was Isaac Porter?

Isaac Porter (1687–1717) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Isaac Porter 1687–1717

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 23 Sep 1687 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Died 10 Oct 1717 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Father Sergeant John Porter

Mother Joanna Gaylord

Siblings Anna Porter, Daniel Porter, David Porter, Esther Porter, Joanna Gaylord Porter, John Jr Porter Jr, Lydia Lidy Porter, Martha Porter, Martha Rowley, Mary Porter Loomis, Sarah Porter Skinner

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sergeant John Porter

Joanna Gaylord

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of Isaac Porter began in 1687 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Isaac Porter passed away in 1717 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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1687

Birth of Isaac Porter in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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1717

Death of Isaac Porter in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Isaac Porter

This ancestor line traces from Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1651) to Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1687) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Isaac Porter (1687–1717) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 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 Isaac 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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