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Porter Family History
Porter Genealogy & Family TreePorter is a Scottish surname from Kyle, Scotland, from the 12th Century. It comes from the Old French word portier meaning “doorman” and referred to a watchman or gatekeeper. Alternately, it may come from the Old French word porteour which means “to carry.” Roots for this name can also be found in England and France. In recent years, it is sometimes used as a given name. The family motto is Data fata secutus which means “Following my destiny.”
Other spellings include “Portar,” “Poreter,” and “Pawter.” Notable people with the surname include American composer Cole Porter, American writer William Sydney Porter (better known as O. Henry), and American actress Alisan Porter (Curly Sue, Stella, Parenthood). The first Porter to come to America was Abraham Porter in Virginia in 1624.
Porter Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- William Porter -- --, 1853 December 0, 1914 New York
- Susan Porter -- --, 1820 December 0, 1847 Illinois
- Jane Elizabeth Porter -- --, 1825 December 0, 1894 North Carolina
- Vessie Elizabeth Porter -- --, 1906 February 22, 1998
- Minnie Ethel Porter -- --, 1880 July 30, 1971 Ohio
Porter Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- David Charles Porter -- --, 1844 December 0, 1923 Georgia
- John President Porter -- --, 1847 May 14, 1928 Wyoming
- Amos Porter -- --, 1901 September 15, 1979 Texas
- Eppy Nedious Guion Porter -- --, 1831 December 0, 1869 Tennessee
- John Porter -- --, 1791 March 28, 1825 New Hampshire
