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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
- Matthew Porter -- --, 1755 December 0, 1831 Massachusetts
- Eurith Pearl Porter -- --, 1900 August 23, 1960 Missouri
- Stephen Porter -- --, 1864 August 7, 1891 Texas
Porter Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Samuel Houston Porter -- --, 1850 August 29, 1891 Texas
- Adrian Lee Porter -- --, 1854 August 9, 1894 Texas
- Covey Lynn Porter -- --, 1903 June 1, 1971 Tennessee
- William Porter -- --, 1848 January 9, 1905
- Muriel Phyllis Porter -- --, 1924 April 28, 2016 Victoria
