Robert Porter 1697–1782 – Phineas Wolcott Cook Family Organization

Robert Porter, 1697–1782 (aged 84 years)

Robert Porter

Name: Robert Porter
Given names: Robert
Surname: Porter

Gender Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	May 16, 1697 46 34 Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Christening	May 16, 1697 46 34 (aged 0 days) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a sister	Elizabeth Porter June 1, 1699 (aged 2 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a brother	Benjamin Porter February 14, 1700 (aged 2 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Christening of a sister	Mary Porter September 28, 1701 (aged 4 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Christening of a brother	Benjamin Porter August 2, 1702 (aged 5 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death of a sister	Mary Porter May 1, 1707 (aged 9 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death of a brother	John Porter November 4, 1709 (aged 12 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death of a father	Thomas Porter December 19, 1718 (aged 21 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death of a mother	Abigail Cowles December 19, 1718 (aged 21 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Marriage	Sarah Smith — View this family October 17, 1728 (aged 31 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a daughter	Rhoda Porter July 26, 1729 (aged 32 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a son	Robert Porter September 9, 1731 (aged 34 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a son	Josiah Porter December 24, 1733 (aged 36 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a son	Noah Porter 1734 (aged 36 years)
Death of a grandmother	Abigail Stanley 1734 (aged 36 years)
Birth of a daughter	Sarah Porter October 14, 1736 (aged 39 years)
Birth of a daughter	Abigail Porter August 9, 1739 (aged 42 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a son	Robert Porter June 23, 1742 (aged 45 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death of a brother	Benjamin Porter July 4, 1750 (aged 53 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death of a brother	Nathaniel Porter May 28, 1758 (aged 61 years) Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Death of a sister	Abigail Porter February 3, 1763 (aged 65 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Marriage of a child	Noah Porter — Mercy Lewis — View this family May 10, 1764 (aged 66 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death of a brother	William Porter November 20, 1766 (aged 69 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death of a wife	Sarah Smith March 18, 1774 (aged 76 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death of a sister	Elizabeth Porter August 13, 1780 (aged 83 years)
Death	March 11, 1782 (aged 84 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
LDS baptism	December 2, 1933 (151 years after death)
LDS endowment	January 31, 1939 (156 years after death)
LDS child sealing	April 11, 1945 (163 years after death) LDS temple: Mesa, Arizona, United States Family: Thomas Porter + Abigail Cowles
LDS spouse sealing	Sarah Smith — View this family March 5, 1969 (186 years after death) LDS temple: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Unique identifier	170163B78656445DAE0D8CC7551EE5EAFF73
Last change	September 22, 2014

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: October 29, 1650 38 28 — Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Christening: October 29, 1657 45 35 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: May 1678 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: December 19, 1718 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: March 28, 1916 LDS endowment: October 31, 1917 LDS child sealing: September 19, 1968 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Abigail Cowles Abigail Porter William Porter John Porter Mary Porter Nathaniel Porter Abigail Porter Robert Porter Elizabeth Porter Benjamin Porter Thomas Porter 1650–1718 Birth: October 29, 1650 38 28 — Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: December 19, 1718 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
mother	Links Birth: January 6, 1663 24 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: May 1678 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: December 19, 1718 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Thomas Porter Abigail Porter William Porter John Porter Mary Porter Nathaniel Porter Abigail Porter Robert Porter Elizabeth Porter Benjamin Porter Abigail Cowles 1663–1718 Birth: January 6, 1663 24 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: December 19, 1718 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Marriage	Marriage: May 1678 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
2 years elder sister	Links Birth: June 24, 1680 29 17 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: May 2, 1689 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: October 28, 1933 LDS endowment: November 2, 1933 LDS child sealing: April 11, 1945 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Abigail Porter 1680–1689 Birth: June 24, 1680 29 17 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: May 2, 1689 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
2 years elder brother	Links Birth: October 28, 1682 31 19 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Christening: October 29, 1682 32 19 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: June 14, 1711 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: November 20, 1766 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: December 3, 1917 LDS endowment: May 29, 1918 LDS child sealing: September 18, 1947 LDS spouse sealing: March 5, 1969 Burial: Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Smith David Porter Mary Porter Lydia Porter John Porter William Porter Hannah Porter Joseph Porter William Porter John Porter William Porter 1682–1766 Birth: October 28, 1682 31 19 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: November 20, 1766 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
4 years elder brother	Links Birth: July 18, 1686 35 23 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Christening: July 18, 1686 35 23 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: November 4, 1709 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: December 2, 1933 LDS endowment: January 26, 1939 LDS child sealing: April 11, 1945 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships John Porter 1686–1709 Birth: July 18, 1686 35 23 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: November 4, 1709 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
3 years elder sister	Links Birth: June 2, 1689 38 26 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Christening: September 28, 1701 50 38 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: May 1, 1707 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: March 23, 1917 LDS child sealing: April 11, 1945 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Mary Porter 1689–1707 Birth: June 2, 1689 38 26 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: May 1, 1707 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
3 years elder brother	Links Birth: March 28, 1692 41 29 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Christening: March 28, 1692 41 29 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: January 1, 1713 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: June 1, 1715 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: June 20, 1745 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: January 29, 1752 — Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Death: May 28, 1758 — Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: May 28, 1916 LDS endowment: October 25, 1917 LDS spouse sealing: June 12, 1963 LDS spouse sealing: September 4, 1964 LDS child sealing: March 3, 1977 LDS spouse sealing: October 9, 2007 LDS spouse sealing: October 28, 2007 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ruth Woodruff John Porter Family with spouse Joanna Smith Joanna Porter Ruth Porter Abigail Porter Sarah Porter Nathaniel Porter Esther Porter John Porter Thomas Porter Family with spouse Deborah Bishop Family with spouse Elizabeth Gilbert Boy Porter Nathaniel Porter 1692–1758 Birth: March 28, 1692 41 29 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: May 28, 1758 — Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
2 years elder sister	Links Birth: July 8, 1694 43 31 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Christening: July 8, 1694 43 31 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: December 29, 1720 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: February 3, 1763 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: March 23, 1917 LDS spouse sealing: October 25, 1929 LDS child sealing: April 11, 1945 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Stephen Andrews Abigail Porter 1694–1763 Birth: July 8, 1694 43 31 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: February 3, 1763 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
3 years himself	Links Birth: May 16, 1697 46 34 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Christening: May 16, 1697 46 34 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: October 17, 1728 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: March 11, 1782 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: December 2, 1933 LDS endowment: January 31, 1939 LDS child sealing: April 11, 1945 LDS spouse sealing: March 5, 1969 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Sarah Smith Rhoda Porter Robert Porter Josiah Porter Noah Porter Sarah Porter Abigail Porter Robert Porter Robert Porter 1697–1782 Birth: May 16, 1697 46 34 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: March 11, 1782 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
2 years younger sister	Links Birth: June 1, 1699 48 36 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: April 21, 1734 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: April 23, 1761 — Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: August 13, 1780 LDS spouse sealing: August 8, 1969 LDS baptism: July 17, 1975 LDS endowment: October 11, 1975 LDS child sealing: October 23, 1975 LDS spouse sealing: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Hezekiah North Family with spouse Stephen Sedgewick Elizabeth Porter 1699–1780 Birth: June 1, 1699 48 36 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: August 13, 1780
9 months younger brother	Links Birth: February 14, 1700 49 37 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Christening: August 2, 1702 51 39 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: November 25, 1726 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: July 4, 1750 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: December 2, 1933 LDS endowment: June 5, 1934 LDS spouse sealing: June 30, 1962 LDS child sealing: November 13, 1975 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Esther Thompson Elizabeth Porter Mercy Porter Thomas Porter Esther Porter Zuba Porter Zuba Porter Levi Porter Asahel Porter Ashbel Porter Wells Porter Zuba Porter Benjamin Porter 1700–1750 Birth: February 14, 1700 49 37 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: July 4, 1750 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Family with Sarah Smith
himself	Links Birth: May 16, 1697 46 34 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Christening: May 16, 1697 46 34 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: October 17, 1728 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: March 11, 1782 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: December 2, 1933 LDS endowment: January 31, 1939 LDS child sealing: April 11, 1945 LDS spouse sealing: March 5, 1969 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Sarah Smith Rhoda Porter Robert Porter Josiah Porter Noah Porter Sarah Porter Abigail Porter Robert Porter Robert Porter 1697–1782 Birth: May 16, 1697 46 34 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: March 11, 1782 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
wife	Links Birth: August 6, 1700 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: October 17, 1728 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: March 18, 1774 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: October 21, 1939 LDS endowment: November 29, 1939 LDS spouse sealing: March 5, 1969 LDS child sealing: January 21, 1974 Burial: Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Robert Porter Rhoda Porter Robert Porter Josiah Porter Noah Porter Sarah Porter Abigail Porter Robert Porter Sarah Smith 1700–1774 Birth: August 6, 1700 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: March 18, 1774 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Marriage	Marriage: October 17, 1728 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
9 months daughter	Links Birth: July 26, 1729 32 28 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: Death: LDS baptism: May 10, 1932 LDS endowment: May 27, 1932 LDS child sealing: March 5, 1969 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse … Root James Root Rhoda Porter 1729– Birth: July 26, 1729 32 28 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death:
2 years son	Links Birth: September 9, 1731 34 31 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: November 14, 1736 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA LDS child sealing: December 16, 1975 LDS baptism: LDS endowment: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Robert Porter 1731–1736 Birth: September 9, 1731 34 31 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: November 14, 1736 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
2 years son	Links Birth: December 24, 1733 36 33 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Josiah Porter 1733– Birth: December 24, 1733 36 33 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death:
12 months son	Links Birth: 1734 36 33 Marriage: May 10, 1764 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: Death: January 5, 1818 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: February 28, 1939 LDS endowment: March 1, 1939 LDS spouse sealing: February 3, 1944 LDS child sealing: March 5, 1969 Burial: Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mercy Lewis Edward Porter Robert Porter Family with spouse Rachel Merrill Noah Porter Sophia Porter Noah Porter 1734–1818 Birth: 1734 36 33 Death: January 5, 1818 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
3 years daughter	Links Birth: October 14, 1736 39 36 Marriage: Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse David Newell Sarah Porter 1736– Birth: October 14, 1736 39 36 Death:
3 years daughter	Links Birth: August 9, 1739 42 39 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: LDS baptism: June 19, 1968 LDS endowment: June 25, 1968 LDS child sealing: September 30, 1975 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Abigail Porter 1739– Birth: August 9, 1739 42 39 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death:
3 years son	Links Birth: June 23, 1742 45 41 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: June 15, 1767 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: June 19, 1968 LDS endowment: June 27, 1968 LDS child sealing: March 5, 1969 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Robert Porter 1742–1767 Birth: June 23, 1742 45 41 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: June 15, 1767 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Note	BIRTH: Barbour Collection of Farmington Vital Records, F.H.L. book 974.6 V2w1, Vol 12, p. 313. BAPTISM: N.E.H.G.R, Vol. 12, Congregational Church Records, p. 149, FHL book 974 B2ne Vol. 12. WILL: Nov. 12, 1778, (Farmington Ct. Probate Records, Vol 2, p. 247, FHL film 4207.) Son Noah gets houses and land, and is executor. Son? Robert Porter, deceased, is mentioned. Daughters Rhoda Root widow, Sarah Newell, wife of David Newell, and Abigail Porter. Land "that was--lely my brothers' Benjamin Smith..." Grandson is Robert. Will exhibited at court 22 April, 1782 after Robert's death.
Note	Barbour Collection of Farmington Vital Records, F.H.L. book 974.6 V2w1, Vol 12, p. 313.