YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Alpha Porter 1852–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 May 1852

Birth Location: Russell, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 18 December 1916

Death Location: MT Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA

Father: John Porter

Mother: Sarah Shew

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

Alpha Porter was born in 1852 in Russell, Virginia, USA, the child of John Henry Porter And Sarah Sally Shew. Alpha Porter passed away in 1916 in MT Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA.

Find more search results for Alpha Porter
AP

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Alpha Porter was born in 1852 in Russell, Virginia, USA, the child of John Henry Porter And Sarah Sally Shew.
  • Alpha Porter passed away in 1916 in MT Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alpha Porter's Ancestors

Self
Alpha Porter
1852–1916
Birth Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Henry Porter
1803–1872
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Sarah ("Sally") Shew
1810–1854
Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Francis (Joseph Porter) Sr
1775–1839
Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Malinda ("Mellindey") Johnston
1785–1860
Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
John (Phillip SHEW) Mm
1793–1873
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah ("Salley") York
1793–1835
Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr
1730–1820
Sarah Reynolds
1746–1820
Thomas Jr.
1776–1828
Martha Clay
1774–1832
John Sr
1750–1832
Susannah York
1753–1832
Henry York
1732–1817
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Porter(Pourter)
1694–1753

Alpha Porter's Timeline

2 Records

1852
13 May 1852
Birth of Alpha Porter in Russell, Virginia, USA
Russell, Virginia, USA
1916
18 December 1916
Age 64
Death of Alpha Porter in MT Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA
MT Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 May 1852
    Event Place: Russell, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 December 1916
    Event Place: MT Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE