Who was Patrick Porter?

Patrick Porter (1737–1795) was born in , Orange, Virginia, USA and died in Falling Creek, Scott, Virginia, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Patrick Porter 1737–1795

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 May 1737 · , Orange, Virginia, USA

Died 28 Apr 1795 · Falling Creek, Scott, Virginia, USA

Father Benjamin Porter

Mother Ann Campbell

Spouse Susanna Walker

Children Alexander Porter, Ann Porter, Anne Porter, Catherine Porter, Jane Porter, John Porter, John Walker Porter, Katherine Porter, Mary Porter, Patrick Porter, Samuel Porter, Shenandoah Porter, Susanna Elizabeth Montgomery, Watson Porter, William Porter

Siblings Abner Porter, Ambrose Porter, Anne Porter, Charles Porter, Elizabeth Porter, Nicholas Porter, Thhomas Porter

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U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.

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Immediate Family

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Susanna Elizabeth Montgomery

Watson Porter

William Porter

Biography

In 1737, Patrick Porter entered the world in, Orange, Virginia, USA, born to benjamin porter and ann campbell. Patrick Porter married susanna walker, and had children including alexander porter, ann porter, anne porter, catherine porter, jane porter, john porter, john walker porter, katherine porter, mary porter, patrick porter, samuel porter, shenandoah porter, susanna elizabeth montgomery, watson porter, william porter. Patrick Porter passed away in 1795 in Falling Creek, Scott, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1737

Birth of Patrick Porter in, Orange, Virginia, USA

Birth

1795

Death of Patrick Porter in Falling Creek, Scott, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Patrick Porter

This ancestor line traces from Drumboden, Kilmachrenan, Donegalabama, Ireland (1645) to Orange, Virginia, United States (1737) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Patrick Porter (1737–1795) was born in , Orange, Virginia, USA and died in Falling Creek, Scott, Virginia, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Patrick 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.
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