Who was Peter Winston?

Peter Winston (1760–1831) was born in Porto Judeu, Teceira Island, Azores, Portugal and died in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Peter Winston 1760–1831

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 Jul 1760 · Porto Judeu, Teceira Island, Azores, Portugal

Died 16 Jan 1831 · Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA

Father Anthony Winston

Mother Alice Thornton Taylor

Siblings Abigail Winston, Alice Bickerton Barbour, Alice Bickerton Winston, Ann Winston, Anthony Winston, Barbara Winston, Elizabeth Winston, Isaac W Winston, James Winston, Jesse Winston, John Winston, Joseph Winston, Martha Bickerton Winston, Martha Taylor Winston, Martha Winston, Mary Winston, Peter Francisco, Sarah Ann Winston, Sarah Winston, William Overton Winston, William Winston

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Immediate Family

Parents

Anthony Winston

Alice Thornton Taylor

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Peter Winston was born in 1760 in Porto Judeu, Teceira Island, Azores, Portugal, the child of anthony winston and alice thornton taylor. Peter Winston passed away in 1831 in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA.

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1760

Birth of Peter Winston in Porto Judeu, Teceira Island, Azores, Portugal

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1831

Death of Peter Winston in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Winston

This ancestor line traces from Rothbury, Northumberland, ENGLAND (1510) to Porto Judeu, Azores, Portugal (1760) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Peter Winston (1760–1831) was born in Porto Judeu, Teceira Island, Azores, Portugal and died in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, 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 Peter 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Anthony Winston

Father

Alice Thornton Taylor

Mother

Peter Winston's Ancestors

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Peter Winston PTP

1760–1831

Porto Judeu, Teceira Island, Azores, Portugal