William Porter 1766–1841
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Porter 1766–1841
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1766, William Porter entered the world in Guilford, North Carolina, United States, born to hugh porter and violet mackey. William Porter passed away in 1841 in Maury, Tennessee, United States.
Sources
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Porter
This ancestor line traces from Adams, Pennsylvania, USA (1678) to Guilford, North Carolina, United States (1766) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Porter (1766–1841) was born in Guilford, North Carolina, United States and died in Maury, Tennessee, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.
William Porter's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record