Who was Rachel Porter?

Rachel Porter (1658–1743) was born in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Kensington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Rachel Porter 1658–1743

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Reliability Score: A

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 26 Dec 1658 · Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Died 4 Oct 1743 · Kensington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Father Thomas Porter

Mother Sarah Hart

Siblings Daniel Porter, Dorothy Porter, Mary Porter, Sarah Porter, Thomas Porter

Records

U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Porter

Sarah Hart

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Rachel Porter began in 1658 in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Rachel Porter passed away in 1743 in Kensington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

Life Timeline

1658

Birth of Rachel Porter in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1685

Rachel Porter was married in CT

Marriage

1743

Death of Rachel Porter in Kensington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Porter

This ancestor line traces from , Essex, , England (1510) to Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1658) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rachel Porter (1658–1743) was born in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Kensington, Hartford, Connecticut, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel 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 6 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.