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Margaret Thomasine Porter 1562–1586

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13 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 8 Dec 1562 · Huyton, Lancashire, England

Died 29 Nov 1586 · Pontefract, St Giles and St Mary, Yorkshire, England

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England & Wales, Christening Index, … England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 Geneanet Community Trees Index Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, … West Yorkshire, England, Church of … Somerset, England, Church of England … New Zealand, Cemetery Records Derbyshire, England, Church of England … Gloucestershire, England, Church of England … Hungary, Select Catholic Church Records Ancestry Family Tree

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Biography

In 1562, Margaret Thomasine Porter entered the world in Huyton, Lancashire, England, born to sir knight william porter and jane butler. Margaret Thomasine Porter passed away in 1586 in Pontefract, St Giles and St Mary, Yorkshire, England.

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Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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Marriage Records West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812
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Marriage Records Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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Burial Records New Zealand, Cemetery Records
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Marriage Records Derbyshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Baptism Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms
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Church Records Hungary, Select Catholic Church Records
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Life Timeline

1562

Birth of Margaret Thomasine Porter in Huyton, Lancashire, England

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1586

Death of Margaret Thomasine Porter in Pontefract, St Giles and St Mary, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Porter

This ancestor line traces from Belton, Lincoinshire, England (1460) to Huyton, Lancashire, England (1562) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Porter (1562–1586) was born in Huyton, Lancashire, England and died in Pontefract, St Giles and St Mary, Yorkshire, England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret 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.

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Margaret Thomasine Porter PTP

1562–1586

Huyton, Lancashire, England