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Sarah Porter 1624–1696

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Porter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 8 independent trees

Born 15 Mar 1624 · Felsted, Essex, England
Died 16 Mar 1696 · Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Father John Porter (1651–1699)
Mother Anna WHITE (1600–1647)
Siblings Anna Porter, Hannah Porter, James Porter, John Porter Iii, Mary Porter, Nathaniel Porter, Rebecca Porter, Rose Porter, Samuel Porter
Records
English Origins of New England … North America, Family Histories
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Researchers connected through Sarah Porter 1624–1696

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1624, Sarah Porter entered the world in Felsted, Essex, England, born to john porter and anna rose white. Sarah Porter passed away in 1696 in Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record English Origins of New England Families, Second Series Vol. III

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1624
Birth of Sarah Porter in Felsted, Essex, England
Birth
1696
Death of Sarah Porter in Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Porter

This ancestor line traces from Little Baddow, Essex, England (1561) to Felsted, Essex County, England, United Kingdom (1624) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Porter (1624–1696) was born in Felsted, Essex, England and died in Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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 3 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.

Related Records

John Porter
1651–1699 · Father
Anna WHITE
1600–1647 · Mother
Porter US Census Records
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Sarah Porter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Porter PTP
1624–1696
Felsted, Essex, England
Parents
John Porter PTP
1651–1699
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Anna Rose WHITE PTP
1600–1647
Shalford, Essex, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Mary Stanley PTP
1631–1688
Ashford, Kent, England
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Porter's Descendants

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Sarah Porter PTP 1624–1696