Who was Nathaniel Porter?

Nathaniel Porter (1640–1680) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 18 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Nathaniel Porter 1640–1680

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 18 independent trees

Born 19 JUL 1640 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Died 14 JAN 1680 · Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Father John Porter

Mother Anna Roseanna White

Siblings Ann Porter, Anna Porter, Hannah Porter, James Porter, Joseph Porter, Mary Porter, Rebecca Porter, Rose Porter, Samuel Porter, Sarah Porter, Thomas Porter

Records

U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Porter

Anna Roseanna White

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Nathaniel Porter was born in 1640 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, the child of john porter and anna roseanna white. Nathaniel Porter passed away in 1680 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)

Life Timeline

1640

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

Birth

1680

Death of Nathaniel Porter in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Porter

This ancestor line traces from Felsted, Uttlesford District, Essex, England (1594) to Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1640) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nathaniel Porter (1640–1680) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 18 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, 18 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel 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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