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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
- John John Porter\porter -- --, 1767 December 0, 1805 Virginia
- William William Porter\porter -- --, 1771 August 21, 1852 Virginia
- Agnes Porter -- --, 1765 August 21, 1852 Virginia
- Mary Jane Porter -- --, 1773 January 19, 1859 Virginia
- Martha Porter -- --, 1755 January 11, 1819
Porter Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Thomas Porter -- --, 1683 August 7, 1752 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Samuell Porter -- --, 1606 December 0, 1669 England
- William Porter -- --, 1609 December 0, 1680 England
- Willia Porter -- --, 1629 May 30, 1631 England
- Alice Porter -- --, 1510 July 15, 1547 Hampshire
