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Sir Thomas Samuel Porter 1540–1614

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Full name consistent across 14 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 14 trees
Death year and location consistent across 14 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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14 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 14 independent trees

Born 14 May 1540 · Felsted, Uttlesford District, Essex, England
Died 20 Nov 1614 · Little Baddow, Chelmsford Borough, Essex, England
Father John Porter (1622–1688)
Mother Agnes Luscombe
Spouse Agnes Hillees
Children Bridget Jane John Goodale Portler, Catharine Porter, Ellen Moneta Porter, Ery Porter, Gregory Porter, John Calvert Porter, John Nicholas Porter, Nicholas John Porter, Ralph Porter, Samuel Porter, William Porter
Siblings Rev Robert Porter

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Biography

In 1540, Sir Thomas Samuel Porter entered the world in Felsted, Uttlesford District, Essex, England, born to john porter and agnes luscombe. Sir Thomas Samuel Porter married agnes hillees, anne marie calvert, and had children including bridget jane john goodale portler, catharine porter, ellen moneta porter, ery porter, gregory porter, john calvert porter, john nicholas porter, nicholas john porter, ralph porter, samuel porter, william porter. Sir Thomas Samuel Porter passed away in 1614 in Little Baddow, Chelmsford Borough, Essex, England.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1540
Birth of Sir Thomas Samuel Porter in Felsted, Uttlesford District, Essex, England
Birth
1559
Sir Thomas Samuel Porter was married in Essex, England
Marriage
1560
Sir Thomas Samuel Porter was married in Essex, England
Marriage
1562
Sir Thomas Samuel Porter was married in Of Siston Bletse, Gloucestershire, England
Marriage
1602
Sir Thomas Samuel Porter was married in Norfolk, England
Marriage
1614
Death of Sir Thomas Samuel Porter in Little Baddow, Chelmsford Borough, Essex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Porter

This ancestor line traces from Felstead, Essex, England (1495) to Felsted, Uttlesford District, Essex, England (1540) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Porter (1540–1614) was born in Felsted, Uttlesford District, Essex, England and died in Little Baddow, Chelmsford Borough, Essex, England. 14 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, 14 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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.
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Sir Porter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Thomas Samuel Porter PTP
1540–1614
Felsted, Uttlesford District, Essex, England
Parents
John Porter PTP
1622–1688
Felsted, Essex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sir Porter's Descendants

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Sir Thomas Samuel Porter PTP 1540–1614