YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

Capt. John Marion Porter 1839 – 1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 September 1839

Birth Location: Sugar Grove, Butler County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 22 June 1884

Death Location: Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Rev. Porter

Mother: Sarah Helm

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Capt. John Marion Porter began in 1839 in Sugar Grove, Butler County, Kentucky, United States of America. Capt. John Marion Porter passed away in 1884 in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Find more search results for Capt. Porter
CP

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:
C
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

  • The story of Capt. John Marion Porter began in 1839 in Sugar Grove, Butler County, Kentucky, United States of America.
  • Capt. John Marion Porter passed away in 1884 in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Capt. Porter's Ancestors

Self
Capt. Porter
1839 – 1884
Birth Place: Sugar Grove, Butler County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Rev. Nathaniel Porter
1797 – 1871
Prince Edward County, Virginia, United States of America
Sarah (Elizabeth) Helm
1818 – 1872
Butler, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Moses Helm
1779 – 1844
Campbell, Bedford, Virginia, USA
Nancy Owen
1771 – 1864
Bedford Co., VA., Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Lt. Helm
1741 – 1826
Mary Helm
1749 – 1824
James Owen
1745 – 1827
Elizabeth Russell
1750 – 1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Moses Helm
1710 – 1772
Sarah Jameson
1711 – 1812
Daughter Calmes
1733 – 1826
Barnett Owen
1735 – 1782
Mary Walker
1735 – 1759
John Russell
1700 – 1766
Martha Baugh
1721 – 1770

Capt. Porter's Timeline

2 Records

1839
14 September 1839
Birth of Capt. John Marion Porter in Sugar Grove, Butler County, Kentucky, United States of America
Sugar Grove, Butler County, Kentucky, United States of America
1884
22 June 1884
Age 45
Death of Capt. John Marion Porter in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America
Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 September 1839
    Event Place: Sugar Grove, Butler County, Kentucky, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 June 1884
    Event Place: Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America

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