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John Porter 1660 – 1727 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan/Feb 1660

Birth Location: Garstang, Lancashire, England

Death Date: 26 June 1727

Death Location: Kirkland, Lancashire, England

Father: Michael Porter

Mother: Margaret Thornton

Spouse(s): Margery Toppin

Children(s): Elizabeth Porter

The story of John Porter began in 1660 in Garstang, Lancashire, England, with parents Michael Porter and Margaret Thornton. As an adult, John Porter wed Margery Toppin. Their household included Elizabeth Porter. John Porter's life came to an end in 1727 in Kirkland, Lancashire, England.

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Parents

Michael Porter
1631 – 1691
Birth Location: Garstang, Lancashire, England
MP
Margaret Thornton
1630 – 1692
Birth Location: England
MT

Spouses(s)

Margery Toppin
1665 – 1703
Birth Location: Don't Know
MT

Children(s)

Elizabeth Porter
1698 – 1778
Birth Location: Garstang, Lancashire, England
EP

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: Jan/Feb 1660
    Event Place: Garstang, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Year: 24 May 1686
    Event Place: Garstang, Lancashire, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Year: 24 MAY 1786
    Event Place: Garstang, Lancashire, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 26 June 1727
    Event Place: Kirkland, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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