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Mitchell Alexander Porter 1759–1836 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Apr 1759

Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 3 Apr 1836

Death Location: Sevierville, Tennessee, United States

Father: John Porter

Mother: Elizabeth Mitchell

Spouse(s): Penelope West

Children(s): William Porter, Elizabeth Porter, Ester Porter, John Porter, Mary Porter, Mitchell Jr, Joshua Porter, Sarah Porter, James Porter, McKindree Porter, Alexander Porter, Nancy Porter

In 1759, Mitchell Alexander Porter entered the world in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, born to John Porter And Elizabeth Mitchell. In 1777, Mitchell Alexander Porter resided in Winchester, Virginia, USA. In 1779, Mitchell Alexander Porter resided in Rapho, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Mitchell Alexander Porter married Penelope West, and had children including Alexander Porter, Elizabeth Christina Porter, Ester V Porter, James Douthett Porter, John W Porter, Joshua Porter, Mary Carolina Porter, Mckindree Porter, Mitchell Alexander Porter Jr, Nancy L Porter, Sarah R Porter, William Porter. Mitchell Alexander Porter passed away in 1836 in Sevierville, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1759, Mitchell Alexander Porter entered the world in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, born to John Porter And Elizabeth Mitchell.
  • In 1777, Mitchell Alexander Porter resided in Winchester, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1779, Mitchell Alexander Porter resided in Rapho, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
  • Mitchell Alexander Porter married Penelope West, and had children including Alexander Porter, Elizabeth Christina Porter, Ester V Porter, James Douthett Porter, John W Porter, Joshua Porter, Mary Carolina Porter, Mckindree Porter, Mitchell Alexander Porter Jr, Nancy L Porter, Sarah R Porter, William Porter.
  • Mitchell Alexander Porter passed away in 1836 in Sevierville, Tennessee, United States.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mitchell Porter's Ancestors

Self
Mitchell Porter
1759–1836
Birth Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
John Porter
1731–
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Elizabeth Mitchell
1744–1840
Saint Barnabas Church, Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
James Porter
1696–1759
Hartford, Hartford, CT, USA
Mabell (Pitkin) II,
1700–1773
East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
David MITCHELL
1723–1800
Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland, USA
Mary Davidson
1725–1813
Queen Ann, Prince George, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Hezekiah Stanley)
1665–1752
Roger Capt.
1662–1748
Hannah Pitkin
1666–1703
John Mitchell
1689–1752
Elizabeth Burgess
1695–1752
John Davidson
1694–1746
Elizabeth Marberry
1695–1746
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Col. Sr
1635–1689
Hannah
1635–1708
William III
1635–1694
Caleb Sr.⭐
1642–1718
John I*
1666–1712
Sarah Mitchell
1662–1700
Captain Sr.
1651–1722
Sarah Chew
1660–1740
William Davidson
1670–1723
Elizabeth Gaugh
1672–1723
Francis (Marbury)
1676–1733

Mitchell Porter's Descendants

1.
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Mitchell (Alexander) Porter (7 Apr 1759–3 Apr 1836) m. Penelope West (1765–March 1841)
  1. 1. William Porter 1787–
  2. 2. Elizabeth (Christina) Porter 1790–
  3. 3. Ester (V.) Porter 1791–
  4. 4. John (W) Porter 1793–
  5. 5. Mary (Carolina) Porter 1795–
  6. 6. Mitchell (Alexander Porter) Jr 1796–
  7. 7. Joshua Porter 1797–1803
  8. 8. Sarah (R) Porter 1802–
  9. 9. James (Douthett) Porter 1805–
  10. 10. McKindree Porter 1807–
  11. 11. Alexander Porter 1786–1867 m. Deborah Massengill 1798–1868
    1. 1. Susan (S) Porter 1815– m. David Lindsey 1805–1860
      1. 1. Alexander (Washington) Lindsey 1842– m. pickens 1827– m. Minerva Lindsay 1843–
        1. 1. Sarah (Melissa) LINDSEY 1852–
        2. 2. Melissa Lindsey 1856–
        3. 3. Martha Lindsey 1858–
        4. 4. Jane (G) Lindsey 1860–
        5. 5. Casper Lindsey 1866–1935 m. Ophelia Taylor 1866–1944
        6. 6. Nancy Lindsey 1868–
        7. 7. Amu Lindsey 1868–
        8. 8. Charles Lindsey 1870–
        9. 9. Annie Lindsey 1871–1911
      2. 2. elbert Lindsey 1839–
      3. 3. Henry (M) Lindsey 1847–
      4. 4. William (e) Lindsey 1847–
      5. 5. mary Lindsey 1845–
      6. 6. Robert (W.) Lindsey 1853–1925 m. Ella (Ellen Emma) Callaway 1856–1939 m. Emma Lindsey 1857– m. Emma Lindsey 1857–
        1. 1. Ellen Lindsey 1875–
        2. 2. David (Allen) Lindsey 1877–1950
        3. 3. Tessa Lindsey 1880–
        4. 4. Della (Mattie) Lindsey 1885–1966
        5. 5. Effie (Gertrude) Lindsey 1888–
        6. 6. Joseph (R.) Lindsey 1893–
        7. 7. Florence Lindsey 1894–
        8. 8. Florence 1897–
        9. 9. Ellan Lindsey 1875–
        10. 10. D. (A.) Lindsey 1877–
        11. 11. Tessa Lindsey 1880–
        12. 12. Maggie (D) Lindsey 1872–
        13. 13. Emma (S) Lindsey 1882–
        14. 14. Della (M) Lindsey 1885–
        15. 15. Effie (G) Lindsey 1888–
        16. 16. Joseph (R) Lindsey 1893–
        17. 17. Florenc Lindsey 1894–
        18. 18. Effey Lindsey 1888–
        19. 19. Maggie Lindsey 1891–
        20. 20. Florence Lindsey 1897–
      7. 7. Amanda Lindsey 1830–
      8. 8. Penelope Lindsey 1835–
      9. 9. Newton Lindsey 1836–
      10. 10. Jane Lindsey 1842–
    2. 2. martha (e.) Porter 1822–
  12. 12. Nancy (L.) Porter 1801–1883

Mitchell Porter's Timeline

15 Records

1759
7 Apr 1759
Birth of Mitchell Alexander Porter in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
1777
1777
Age 18
Mitchell Alexander Porter resided here in Winchester, Virginia, USA
Winchester, Virginia, USA
1779
1779
Age 20
Mitchell Alexander Porter resided here in Rapho, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Rapho, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1785
25 January 1785
Age 26
Mitchell Alexander Porter was married in Greenbriar County, VA
Greenbriar County, VA
1800
1800
Age 41
Mitchell Alexander Porter resided here in Somerset, Washington, Pennsylvania
Somerset, Washington, Pennsylvania
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 51
Mitchell Alexander Porter resided here in Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1812
10 Aug 1812
Age 53
Mitchell Alexander Porter resided here in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
1818
11 Apr 1818
Age 59
Mitchell Alexander Porter resided here in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 61
Mitchell Alexander Porter resided here in Richland, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Richland, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1830
1830
Age 71
Mitchell Alexander Porter resided here in Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Sevier, Tennessee, United States
1831
4 Mar 1831
Age 72
Mitchell Alexander Porter resided here in Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1833
1833;1840
Age 74
Mitchell Alexander Porter resided here in Tennessee;Tennessee
Tennessee;Tennessee
1836
3 Apr 1836
Age 77
Death of Mitchell Alexander Porter in Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Sevier, Tennessee, United States
1837
1837
Age 78
Mitchell Alexander Porter resided here in Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Sevier, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 81
Mitchell Alexander Porter resided here in Paint, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Paint, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1759
    Event Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1765; Birth city: Rockingham Co; Birth state: VA.
    [4] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Passenger and Immigration Lists, 1800-1850
    [5] Pennsylvania, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1798-1962, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the United States Customs Service, 1745-1997; Record Group Number: 36; Series: M425
    [6] U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 January 1785
    Event Place: Greenbriar County, VA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1765; Birth city: Rockingham Co; Birth state: VA.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833;1840
    Event Place: Tennessee;Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Winchester, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Rapho, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 328
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Somerset, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Somerset, Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 44; Page: 914,915; Image: 124; Family History Library Film: 363347

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Irwin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: 53; Page: 503; Image: Pam252_53-0195; FHL Roll: 0193679

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1812
    Event Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Wilson's Knoxville Gazette; Publication Date: 10 Aug 1812; Publication Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1818
    Event Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Lancaster Intelligencer and Journal; Publication Date: 11 Apr 1818; Publication Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Richland, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Richland, Venango, Pennsylvania; Page: 14; NARA Roll: M33_114; Image: 36

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Aug 17, 1820
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Passenger and Immigration Lists, 1800-1850
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1798-1962, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the United States Customs Service, 1745-1997; Record Group Number: 36; Series: M425

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1831
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Paint, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Paint, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: 497; Page: 26; Family History Library Film: 0020559

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: St Johns, Newfoundland
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1798-1962, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the United States Customs Service, 1745-1997; Record Group Number: 36; Series: M425

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: St. Johns
    Record Source: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Passenger and Immigration Lists, 1800-1850

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia Militia in the Revolutionary War

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1836
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1765; Birth city: Rockingham Co; Birth state: VA.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sevierville, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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