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John Porter 1696–1770

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Porter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 Nov 1696 · Brenchley, Kent, England
Died 6 Jul 1770 · Brenchley, Kent, England
Father William Porter (1666–1727)
Mother Dorothy Mercer
Siblings Dorothy Porter, Sara Porter, William Porter

Researchers connected through John Porter 1696–1770

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Porter 1696–1770

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Porter began in 1696 in Brenchley, Kent, England. John Porter passed away in 1770 in Brenchley, Kent, England.

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Life Timeline

1696
Birth of John Porter in Brenchley, Kent, England
Birth
1770
Death of John Porter in Brenchley, Kent, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Porter

This ancestor line traces from Sandwich, Kent, , England (1587) to Brenchley, Kent, England (1696) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Porter (1696–1770) was born in Brenchley, Kent, England and died in Brenchley, Kent, England. 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 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 4 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
1696–1770
Brenchley, Kent, England
Parents
William Porter PTP
1666–1727
Brenchley, Kent, England
Unknown
Grandparents
William Porter PTP
1666–1727
Brenchley, Kent, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Porter's Descendants

1.
JP
John Porter PTP 1696–1770