YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Jacob Dexter Porter 1849–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 May 1849

Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 30 Oct 1931

Death Location: La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, USA

Father: John Porter

Mother: Martha Dexter

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Orth

Children(s): Mary Porter, Josephina Porter, Catharina Porter, Gertrude Porter, John Porter, George Porter

The story of Jacob Dexter Porter began in 1849 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1880, Jacob Dexter Porter resided in La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, USA. Jacob Dexter Porter married Elizabeth Orth, and had children including Catharina Porter, George Frances Porter, Gertrude Porter, John Porter, Josephina Porter, Mary Ellen Porter. Jacob Dexter Porter passed away in 1931 in La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, USA.

Find more search results for Jacob Porter
JP

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:
A
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 Jacob Dexter Porter began in 1849 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1880, Jacob Dexter Porter resided in La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, USA.
  • Jacob Dexter Porter married Elizabeth Orth, and had children including Catharina Porter, George Frances Porter, Gertrude Porter, John Porter, Josephina Porter, Mary Ellen Porter.
  • Jacob Dexter Porter passed away in 1931 in La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Porter's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Porter
1849–1931
Birth Place: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
John B Porter
1806–1868
Cornwallis, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Martha (Anna) Dexter
1825–1901
Granville, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Edmund Porter
1768–1854
Cornwallis, Kings, NS
Hannah Cogswell
1769–1848
Nova Scotia, Canada
George (Barber) Dexter
1779–1863
Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah (Ann) Croscup
1805–1865
Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
John Porter
1720–1786
Phebe English
1729–1768
Aaron Cogswell
1735–1869
Susanna Edgarton
1739–1778
Richard Dexter
1756–1842
Martha Hatch
1757–1816
John Croscup
1775–1875
Ann Quereau
1774–1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Porter
1700–1761
Richard English
1690–1748
Mary Hinksman
1688–1748
Hezekiah Cogswell
1706–1806
Susanna Bailey
1710–1800
John Dexter
1705–1790
Joanna Parker
1715–1783
Naylor Hatch
1731–1804
Martha Atkins
1731–1811
Ludwig Croscup
1730–1819
Mary Krous
1740–1828
Joshua Quereau
1753–1839
Sarah Travis
1755–1809

Jacob Porter's Descendants

1.
JP
Jacob (Dexter) Porter (20 May 1849–30 Oct 1931) m. Elizabeth Orth (05 Apr 1848–8 Jan 1933)
  1. 1. Mary (Ellen) Porter 1873–1958 m. John Bubel 1872–1955
    1. 1. Vincent (E) Bubel 1903–1983
    2. 2. Gertrude Bubel 1898–1942
    3. 3. Andrew Bubel 1907–1996 m. Eleanor Ahern 1910–1992
    4. 4. George Bubel 1896–1974 m. Mabel Deibert 1903–1964
      1. 1. George (Francis) Bubel 1926–1977 m. Catherine (Pearl) Garza 1926–2004
      2. 2. Dorothy Bubel 1930–2018
      3. 3. Mary Bubel 1932–1983
      4. 4. Dennis (Paul) Bubel 1940–1996
  2. 2. Josephina Porter 1877–1949
  3. 3. Catharina Porter 1879–
  4. 4. Gertrude Porter 1881–1972
  5. 5. John Porter 1885–1953
  6. 6. George (Frances) Porter 1886–1972

Jacob Porter's Timeline

3 Records

1849
20 May 1849
Birth of Jacob Dexter Porter in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1880
1880
Age 31
Jacob Dexter Porter resided here in La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, USA
La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, USA
1931
30 Oct 1931
Age 82
Death of Jacob Dexter Porter in La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, USA
La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 May 1849
    Event Place: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: La Salle, La Salle, Illinois; Roll: 223; Page: 313B; Enumeration District: 069

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1931
    Event Place: La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, 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