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John Porter 1594–1648

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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13 researchers on YourRoots have John Porter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 13 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 Jun 1594 · Felsted, Essex, England
Died 22 Apr 1648 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
Father John Porter
Mother Sibyl Vessey
Spouse Anna Rosanna White
Children Anna Porter, James Porter, John Porter, Joseph Porter, Mary Porter, Nathaniel Porter, Rebecca Porter, Rose Porter, Samuel Porter, Sarah Porter
Siblings Francis Porter, Rose Porter, William Porter

Researchers connected through John Porter 1594–1648

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Biography

The story of John Porter began in 1594 in Felsted, Essex, England. John Porter married anna rosanna white, and had children including anna porter, james porter, john porter, joseph porter, mary porter, nathaniel porter, rebecca porter, rose porter, samuel porter, sarah porter. John Porter passed away in 1648 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  4. 4
    Record Millennium File

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  7. 7
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1594
Birth of John Porter in Felsted, Essex, England
Birth
1594
John Porter was baptized in Felsted, Essex, England
Baptism
1648
Death of John Porter in South Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
Death
1648
Burial of John Porter in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Porter

This ancestor line traces from Little Baddow, Chelmsford Borough, Essex, England (1530) to Felsted, Essex, England (1594) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Porter (1594–1648) was born in Felsted, Essex, England and died in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut. 13 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 13 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 3 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Porter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Porter PTP
1594–1648
Felsted, Essex, England
Parents
John Porter PTP
1594–1648
Felsted, Essex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
John Porter PTP
1594–1648
Felsted, Essex, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Porter's Descendants

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John Porter PTP 1594–1648