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Nicholas Porter 1672–1770

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 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
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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 Nicholas Porter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 11 Apr 1672 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 31 DEC 1770 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Bathsheba Reed
Children Abner Porter, Bathsheba Porter, Daniel Porter, Esther Porter, Job Porter, Nicholas Porter, Sarah Porter, Susannah Porter, William Porter

Researchers connected through Nicholas Porter 1672–1770

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Biography

The story of Nicholas Porter began in 1672 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Nicholas Porter married bathsheba reed, and had children including abner porter, bathsheba porter, daniel porter, esther porter, job porter, nicholas porter, sarah porter, susannah porter, william porter. Nicholas Porter passed away in 1770 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1672
Birth of Nicholas Porter in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1770
Death of Nicholas Porter in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nicholas Porter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nicholas Porter (1672–1770) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Nicholas 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 1 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.

Nicholas Porter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nicholas Porter PTP
1672–1770
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Nicholas Porter's Descendants

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Nicholas Porter PTP 1672–1770