Who was Susannah Porter?

Susannah Porter (1716–1788) was born in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Susannah in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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Susannah Porter 1716–1788

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 26 Apr 1716 · Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Died 1 Mar 1788 · Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

Father Rev Aaron Porter

Mother Susanah Sewall

Siblings Jane Porter, Joanna Porter, Reverend Aaron Waters Cleveland Iii, Samuel Porter

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Global, Find a Grave® Index … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and … Massachusetts, Town Birth Records Massachusetts, Town Marriage Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Rev Aaron Porter

Susanah Sewall

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1716, Susannah Porter entered the world in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, born to rev aaron porter and susanah sewall. Susannah Porter passed away in 1788 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Town Birth Records
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Town Marriage Records

Life Timeline

1716

Birth of Susannah Porter in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1788

Death of Susannah Porter in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Susannah Porter

This ancestor line traces from Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells Borough, Kent, England (1477) to Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1716) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Susannah Porter (1716–1788) was born in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Susannah 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 9 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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