John Porter (1622–1688) was born in , Essex, , England and died in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Porter 1622–1688

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 9 Feb 1622 · , Essex, , England

Died 2 Aug 1688 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut

Father John Porter Jr

Mother Anna Rosanna White

Siblings Anna Porter, Anne Porter, Hannah Porter, James Porter, Joanna Porter, Mary Porter, Rebecca Porter, Robert Porter, Rose Porter, Samuel Porter, Samuell Porter Sr, Sarah Porter, Thomas Porter

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Immediate Family

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John Porter Jr

Anna Rosanna White

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Biography

In 1622, John Porter entered the world in, Essex, England, born to john porter jr and anna rosanna white. John Porter passed away in 1688 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut.

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Birth of John Porter in, Essex, England

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Death of John Porter in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Porter

This ancestor line traces from England (1116) to , Essex, , England (1622) across 19 generations.

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: John Porter (1622–1688) was born in , Essex, , England and died in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut. 4 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, 4 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 19 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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