Nathaniel Porter 1692–1758 – Phineas Wolcott Cook Family Organization

Nathaniel Porter, 1692–1758 (aged 66 years)

Nathaniel Porter

Name: Nathaniel Porter
Given names: Nathaniel
Surname: Porter

Gender Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	March 28, 1692 41 29 Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Christening	March 28, 1692 41 29 (aged 0 days) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a sister	Abigail Porter July 8, 1694 (aged 2 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Christening of a sister	Abigail Porter July 8, 1694 (aged 2 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a brother	Robert Porter May 16, 1697 (aged 5 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Christening of a brother	Robert Porter May 16, 1697 (aged 5 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a sister	Elizabeth Porter June 1, 1699 (aged 7 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a brother	Benjamin Porter February 14, 1700 (aged 7 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Christening of a sister	Mary Porter September 28, 1701 (aged 9 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Christening of a brother	Benjamin Porter August 2, 1702 (aged 10 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death of a sister	Mary Porter May 1, 1707 (aged 15 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death of a brother	John Porter November 4, 1709 (aged 17 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Marriage	Ruth Woodruff — View this family January 1, 1713 (aged 20 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Note: Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)about Nathaniel Porter (Portter) married 1 January 1712 at Farmington, Ruth Woodruff, both of Farmington. Source Information: Ancestry.com. <i>Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)</i> [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. Original data: White, Lorraine Cook, ed. <i>The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records</i>. <i>Vol. 1-55.</i> Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1994-2002.
Birth of a son	John Porter November 4, 1713 (aged 21 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death of a wife	Ruth Woodruff November 14, 1713 (aged 21 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Marriage	Joanna Smith — View this family June 1, 1715 (aged 23 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a daughter	Joanna Porter about 1716 (aged 23 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a daughter	Ruth Porter December 1, 1717 (aged 25 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death of a father	Thomas Porter December 19, 1718 (aged 26 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death of a mother	Abigail Cowles December 19, 1718 (aged 26 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a daughter	Abigail Porter November 1, 1719 (aged 27 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a daughter	Sarah Porter February 27, 1722 (aged 29 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a son	Nathaniel Porter January 20, 1724 (aged 31 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a daughter	Esther Porter March 19, 1726 (aged 33 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a son	John Porter September 6, 1728 (aged 36 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a son	Thomas Porter July 22, 1730 (aged 38 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death of a grandmother	Abigail Stanley 1734 (aged 41 years)
Marriage of a child	Peter Welton — Abigail Porter — View this family November 22, 1739 (aged 47 years) Waterbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Note: "On 22 November 1739 Abigail, dau. Nathaniel, in the North Purchase in Woodbury, m. Peter Welto… "On 22 November 1739 Abigail, dau. Nathaniel, in the North Purchase in Woodbury, m. Peter Welton, s. George, of Waterbury." Barbour Collection of Waterbury Vital Records: "On 22 November 1739 Abigail, dau. Nathaniel, in the North Purchase in Woodbury, m. Peter Welton." Peter Welton purchased land in Woodbury on June 21, 1760, a deed in which Abigail's siblings are named
Marriage of a child	Samuel Church — Sarah Porter — View this family June 2, 1740 (aged 48 years) Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Marriage of a child	James Frisbie — Joanna Porter — View this family June 16, 1743 (aged 51 years) Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Death of a wife	Joanna Smith August 20, 1744 (aged 52 years) Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Marriage	Deborah Bishop — View this family June 20, 1745 (aged 53 years) Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Marriage of a child	Nathaniel Porter — Abigail Joslin — View this family April 16, 1746 (aged 54 years) Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Marriage of a child	Jacob Frisbie — Ruth Porter — View this family November 19, 1747 (aged 55 years) Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Death of a brother	Benjamin Porter July 4, 1750 (aged 58 years) Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death of a wife	Deborah Bishop September 16, 1750 (aged 58 years) Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Marriage of a child	John Porter — Deborah Hand — View this family January 14, 1751 (aged 58 years) Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Marriage	Elizabeth Gilbert — View this family January 29, 1752 (aged 59 years) Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Marriage of a child	Thomas Porter — Elizabeth Hand — View this family December 25, 1752 (aged 60 years) Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Marriage of a child	Thomas Porter — Beulah Minor — View this family July 24, 1754 (aged 62 years) Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a son	Boy Porter about 1755 (aged 62 years) Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Death	May 28, 1758 (aged 66 years) Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
LDS baptism	May 28, 1916 (158 years after death)
LDS endowment	October 25, 1917 (159 years after death)
LDS spouse sealing	Joanna Smith — View this family June 12, 1963 (205 years after death) LDS temple: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
LDS spouse sealing	Ruth Woodruff — View this family September 4, 1964 (206 years after death) LDS temple: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
LDS child sealing	March 3, 1977 (218 years after death) LDS temple: Washington, District of Columbia, United States Family: Thomas Porter + Abigail Cowles
LDS spouse sealing	Elizabeth Gilbert — View this family October 9, 2007 (249 years after death) LDS temple: Bountiful, Utah, United States
LDS spouse sealing	Deborah Bishop — View this family October 28, 2007 (249 years after death) LDS temple: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Unique identifier	2A20DBE336714EF0B4E9E263AC3245FDEFE7
Last change	December 27, 2019

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 himself	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 younger 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 younger brother	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 Ruth Woodruff
himself	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
wife	Links Birth: February 15, 1692 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Christening: February 26, 1692 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: January 1, 1713 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: November 14, 1713 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: September 6, 1887 LDS endowment: February 10, 1888 LDS spouse sealing: September 4, 1964 LDS child sealing: March 25, 1977 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Nathaniel Porter John Porter Ruth Woodruff 1692–1713 Birth: February 15, 1692 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: November 14, 1713 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Marriage	Marriage: January 1, 1713 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
10 months son	Links Birth: November 4, 1713 21 21 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: December 1, 1713 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA LDS child sealing: March 3, 1977 LDS baptism: LDS endowment: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships John Porter 1713–1713 Birth: November 4, 1713 21 21 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: December 1, 1713 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Family with Joanna Smith
himself	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
wife	Links Birth: October 16, 1692 37 26 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: June 1, 1715 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: August 20, 1744 — Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: September 6, 1887 LDS endowment: February 10, 1888 LDS child sealing: September 29, 1956 LDS spouse sealing: June 12, 1963 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Nathaniel Porter Joanna Porter Ruth Porter Abigail Porter Sarah Porter Nathaniel Porter Esther Porter John Porter Thomas Porter Joanna Smith 1692–1744 Birth: October 16, 1692 37 26 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: August 20, 1744 — Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Marriage	Marriage: June 1, 1715 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
19 months daughter	Links Birth: about 1716 23 23 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: June 16, 1743 — Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Death: about 1770 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James Frisbie Walter or Walker Frisbie James Frisbie William Frisbie or Frisbey Jonathan Frisbie Joanna Porter 1716–1770 Birth: about 1716 23 23 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: about 1770 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
23 months daughter	Links Birth: December 1, 1717 25 25 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: November 19, 1747 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: February 1794 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: March 28, 1917 LDS child sealing: June 12, 1963 LDS spouse sealing: October 1, 1974 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jacob Frisbie Ruth Frisbie Jacob Frisbie Abigail Frisbie Solomon Frisbie Child Frisbie Ruth Porter 1717–1794 Birth: December 1, 1717 25 25 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: February 1794 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
23 months daughter	Links Birth: November 1, 1719 27 27 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: November 22, 1739 — Waterbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: August 17, 1796 — Bridgewater, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: March 28, 1917 LDS child sealing: June 12, 1963 LDS spouse sealing: October 4, 2007 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Peter Welton Samuel Welton Ruth Welton Peter Welton Job Welton Abigail Welton George Welton Abigail Welton Elizabeth Welton Dinah Welton George Welton Mary Welton Abigail Porter 1719–1796 Birth: November 1, 1719 27 27 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: August 17, 1796 — Bridgewater, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
2 years daughter	Links Birth: February 27, 1722 29 29 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: June 2, 1740 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: June 12, 1762 — Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: November 21, 1806 — Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: March 29, 1917 LDS child sealing: June 12, 1963 LDS spouse sealing: October 4, 2007 LDS spouse sealing: October 4, 2007 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Samuel Church Esther Church Phebe Church Joshua Church Samuel Church Rachel Church Jerusha Church Sarah Church Daughter Church Samuel Church Ebenezer Church Nathaniel Church Elizabeth Church Amee Church Family with spouse Daniel Bradley Sarah Porter 1722–1806 Birth: February 27, 1722 29 29 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: November 21, 1806 — Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
23 months son	Links Birth: January 20, 1724 31 31 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: April 16, 1746 — Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: about 1790 — Great Barrington, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA LDS baptism: March 28, 1916 LDS endowment: October 27, 1931 LDS child sealing: June 12, 1963 LDS spouse sealing: October 4, 2007 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Abigail Joslin Simeon Porter Abigail Porter Mary Porter Nathaniel Porter Joanna Porter Esther Porter Joseph Porter David Porter Lucy Porter Nathaniel Porter 1724–1790 Birth: January 20, 1724 31 31 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: about 1790 — Great Barrington, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
2 years daughter	Links Birth: March 19, 1726 33 33 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: March 29, 1917 LDS child sealing: June 12, 1963 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Esther Porter 1726– Birth: March 19, 1726 33 33 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death:
3 years son	Links Birth: September 6, 1728 36 35 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: January 14, 1751 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: June 23, 1774 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: before 1793 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA LDS child sealing: October 26, 1917 LDS baptism: October 18, 1943 LDS endowment: December 20, 1944 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 Deborah Hand Nathaniel Porter Ruth Porter John Porter Elizabeth Porter Benjamin Porter Robert Porter Family with spouse Rebecca Joslin John Porter 1728–1793 Birth: September 6, 1728 36 35 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: before 1793 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
23 months son	Links Birth: July 22, 1730 38 37 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Marriage: December 25, 1752 — Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: July 24, 1754 — Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: before 1800 — Harpersfield, Delaware, New York, USA LDS baptism: October 18, 1943 LDS endowment: August 28, 1944 LDS child sealing: June 12, 1963 LDS spouse sealing: March 30, 1972 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 Elizabeth Hand Daughter Porter Family with spouse Beulah Minor Justus Porter Joanna Porter Beulah Porter Thomas Porter Elijah Porter Thomas Porter 1730–1800 Birth: July 22, 1730 38 37 — Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Death: before 1800 — Harpersfield, Delaware, New York, USA

Family with Deborah Bishop
himself	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
wife	Links Birth: February 19, 1702 47 29 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Marriage: about 1727 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Marriage: June 20, 1745 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: September 16, 1750 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: September 8, 1928 LDS endowment: October 7, 1929 LDS spouse sealing: March 12, 1958 LDS child sealing: March 3, 1961 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 Nathaniel Porter Family with spouse John Hand Elizabeth Hand John Hand Deborah Hand Submit Hand John Hand Deborah Bishop 1702–1750 Birth: February 19, 1702 47 29 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Death: September 16, 1750 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Marriage	Marriage: June 20, 1745 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA

Family with Elizabeth Gilbert
himself	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
wife	Links Christening: September 8, 1700 — Greenfield-Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: December 4, 1728 — Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: January 29, 1752 — Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Death: October 9, 1793 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: January 27, 1936 LDS endowment: March 12, 1936 LDS spouse sealing: October 13, 1953 LDS child sealing: December 5, 1958 LDS spouse sealing: October 9, 2007 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Nathaniel Porter Boy Porter Family with spouse Nathaniel Gray Elizabeth Gray Abigail Gray Ebenezer Gray Obediah Gray Elizabeth Gilbert 1700–1793 Christening: September 8, 1700 — Greenfield-Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Death: October 9, 1793 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Marriage	Marriage: January 29, 1752 — Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
4 years son	Links Birth: about 1755 62 54 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: LDS child sealing: LDS baptism: LDS endowment: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Boy Porter 1755– Birth: about 1755 62 54 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death:

John Hand + Deborah Bishop
partner’s partner	Links Birth: June 12, 1698 25 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Marriage: about 1727 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Death: April 1739 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: September 3, 1932 LDS endowment: January 20, 1933 LDS child sealing: February 2, 1956 LDS spouse sealing: March 12, 1958 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Deborah Bishop Elizabeth Hand John Hand Deborah Hand Submit Hand John Hand John Hand 1698–1739 Birth: June 12, 1698 25 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Death: April 1739 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
wife	Links Birth: February 19, 1702 47 29 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Marriage: about 1727 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Marriage: June 20, 1745 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: September 16, 1750 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: September 8, 1928 LDS endowment: October 7, 1929 LDS spouse sealing: March 12, 1958 LDS child sealing: March 3, 1961 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 Nathaniel Porter Family with spouse John Hand Elizabeth Hand John Hand Deborah Hand Submit Hand John Hand Deborah Bishop 1702–1750 Birth: February 19, 1702 47 29 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Death: September 16, 1750 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Marriage	Marriage: about 1727 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
18 months daughter-in-law	Links Birth: July 1, 1728 30 26 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Marriage: December 25, 1752 — Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: October 9, 1753 — Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: May 9, 1957 LDS endowment: October 2, 1957 LDS child sealing: March 12, 1958 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 Thomas Porter Daughter Porter Elizabeth Hand 1728–1753 Birth: July 1, 1728 30 26 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Death: October 9, 1753 — Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
2 years step-son	Links Birth: August 25, 1730 32 28 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Death: April 6, 1734 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA LDS child sealing: March 12, 1958 LDS baptism: LDS endowment: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships John Hand 1730–1734 Birth: August 25, 1730 32 28 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Death: April 6, 1734 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
20 months daughter-in-law	Links Birth: April 2, 1732 33 30 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Marriage: January 14, 1751 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: before 1774 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: May 9, 1957 LDS endowment: October 22, 1957 LDS child sealing: November 19, 1976 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 John Porter Nathaniel Porter Ruth Porter John Porter Elizabeth Porter Benjamin Porter Robert Porter Deborah Hand 1732–1774 Birth: April 2, 1732 33 30 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Death: before 1774 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
4 years step-daughter	Links Birth: September 7, 1735 37 33 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Marriage: June 19, 1754 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: July 11, 1766 LDS spouse sealing: November 22, 1922 LDS baptism: July 9, 1976 LDS endowment: August 25, 1976 LDS child sealing: November 19, 1976 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James Munger Submit Munger Elizabeth Munger Lois Munger Julianna Munger Bela Munger Chlotilda Munger Eunice Munger Ichabod Munger Submit Hand 1735–1766 Birth: September 7, 1735 37 33 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Death: July 11, 1766
3 years step-son	Links Birth: February 12, 1738 39 35 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Death: before January 1759 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: May 9, 1957 LDS endowment: October 22, 1957 LDS child sealing: March 12, 1958 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships John Hand 1738–1759 Birth: February 12, 1738 39 35 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Death: before January 1759 — Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Nathaniel Gray + Elizabeth Gilbert
partner’s partner	Links Birth: about 1700 Marriage: December 4, 1728 — Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Death: January 2, 1742 — West Redding, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: November 28, 1942 LDS endowment: February 28, 1945 LDS spouse sealing: October 13, 1953 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Gilbert Elizabeth Gray Abigail Gray Ebenezer Gray Obediah Gray Nathaniel Gray 1700–1742 Birth: about 1700 Death: January 2, 1742 — West Redding, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
wife	Links Christening: September 8, 1700 — Greenfield-Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: December 4, 1728 — Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: January 29, 1752 — Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Death: October 9, 1793 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA LDS baptism: January 27, 1936 LDS endowment: March 12, 1936 LDS spouse sealing: October 13, 1953 LDS child sealing: December 5, 1958 LDS spouse sealing: October 9, 2007 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Nathaniel Porter Boy Porter Family with spouse Nathaniel Gray Elizabeth Gray Abigail Gray Ebenezer Gray Obediah Gray Elizabeth Gilbert 1700–1793 Christening: September 8, 1700 — Greenfield-Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Death: October 9, 1793 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Marriage	Marriage: December 4, 1728 — Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
2 months step-daughter	Links Birth: January 29, 1729 29 28 — Greenfield-Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: about 1749 — Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Death: LDS baptism: June 11, 1952 LDS endowment: January 26, 1953 LDS child sealing: October 13, 1953 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Thomas Perry Elizabeth Gray 1729– Birth: January 29, 1729 29 28 — Greenfield-Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Death:
3 years step-daughter	Links Christening: August 5, 1731 31 30 — Greenfield-Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Death: March 1744 — Greenfield-Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Abigail Gray 1731–1744 Christening: August 5, 1731 31 30 — Greenfield-Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Death: March 1744 — Greenfield-Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
4 years step-son	Links Christening: May 4, 1735 35 34 — Greenfield-Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Ebenezer Gray 1735– Christening: May 4, 1735 35 34 — Greenfield-Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Death:
5 years step-son	Links Christening: March 9, 1740 40 39 — Redding, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Death: before 1761 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Obediah Gray 1740–1761 Christening: March 9, 1740 40 39 — Redding, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Death: before 1761

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Marriage	Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)about Nathaniel Porter (Portter) married 1 January 1712 at Farmington, Ruth Woodruff, both of Farmington. Source Information: Ancestry.com. <i>Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)</i> [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. Original data: White, Lorraine Cook, ed. <i>The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records</i>. <i>Vol. 1-55.</i> Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1994-2002.
Note	BIRTH: Barbour Collection of Farmington Vital Records, Family History Library book 974.6 V2w1, Vol 12, p. 313, citing Land Records 2:112, Family History Library film 4215, item 2. "Nathaniel son of Thomas Porter b. 28 March 1692." Noted to have been his baptism date in New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Ancestry.com database. Nathaniel Porter - birth: 28 March 1692; Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (The Descendants of John Porter of Windsor, Connecticut, Henry Porter Andrews, G. W. Ball, Book and Job Printers, Saratoga Springs, 1893, Goodwin-Bird Family Association, Inc., 1005 East 200 South, American Fork, UT, 84003, 801-756-4775, Page number: Vol. 1, page 6.) BAPTISM New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Ancestry.com database. Register, Vol. 12, Farmington Congregational Church Records, p. 150, Family History Library book 974 B2ne Vol. 12. The date 28 March 1692" was noted to have been his baptism date, Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920: Nathaniel, son of Thomas Porter baptized 28 March 1691 at Farmington, Connecticut. (Vol. 034, Farmington. Source Information: Ancestry.com. <i>Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920</i> [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: 2013. Original data: Connecticut. Church Records Index. Connecticut State Library, Hartford, Connecticut. FARMINGTON Land Records: Family History Library film 4218, item 1, Vol. 6, p. 410: Know all men by these presents that we, Nathaniel Porter and his wife Joana Porter of the town of Woodbury in the county of Fairfield (later Litchfield) and Colony of Connecticut in New England for and in consideration of the sum of 36 pounds money to us in hand paid or secured to be paid by Samuel Gridley Jun. of the town of Farmington in the County of Hartford and Colony aforesaid and other lawful causes thereunto moving, have given and granted and do by these presents fully, freely, and absolutely give, grant, bargain, sell, convey, and confirm to him, the said Samuel Gridley, his heirs and assigns forever, one certain piece or parcel of land FAMILY HISTORY "Nathaniel Porter, b. in 1692, brother of the great-grandfather of Rev. William S. Porter, of Farmington, was in Woodbury in 1735. He m. in 1713, Ruth Woodruff, who d. the same year with her infant son John, and he mar. in 1715, Johanna Smith." (History of Ancient Woodbury, Conn. 1659 to 1854, by William Cothren, 1854. Family History Library book 974.6 H2cw, p. 669.) "Nathanial Sr., son of Thomas and Abigail Cowles," A deacon, he removed to Woodbury in 1735. ("Some Descendants of Robert Porter, Farmington Connecticut 1640," compiled by Margaret Porter Miller, Gateway Press, 1986. Family History Library book 929.273, P835m, p. 4.) WOODBURY "Nathaniel Porter Senior removed with his family to Woodbury (Bethlehem Society) Conn., about 1735 and died there Sep. 1758. He may have been a minister." ("Porter Family Record: Some Twigs from a Branch.." New England Historic Genealogical Register CS/71 P839.) Nathaniel and Joanna were in Woodbury 1735 (History of Ancient Woodbury, Family History Library book 974.6 H2cw p. 668.) They are on a list of persons in the church in 1740 "Nathaniel and Hannah Porter of Southbury." (Congregational Church Records of Bethlehem, 1738-1850, Family History Library film 3803, p. 2.) This family is noted to have come from Farmington and includes the names Nathaniel and Johanna Porter, Joanna, Ruth, Sary. (250 Years of The First Church of Bethlehem, 974.61/B2 K2t, p. 19); Nathaniel Porter of Farmington also included on a list of the first settlers in 1734, (p. 81). Nathaniel Porter, Jr. and his wife Hannah (Johanna) were among the original Church members when the church was formed in 1740." (Bethlehem, A Primer...Family History Library book 974.61/B2 N2b BETHLEHEM Listed as one of the founding families from Woodbury. "Bethlehem, A Primer of Local History," Family History Library book 974.61/B2 N2b. "Nathaniel Porter, Jr. and his wife Hannah were among the original Church members when the Church was formed in 1740." (Bethlehem Congregational Church Records, 1738-1850, Family History Library film 3803, Vol. 1, p. 2.) "The names of persons once members of neighboring churches of which the church in Bethlehem was formed:" Nathaniel Porter and one female in 1740. Their three daughters were listed among additional females in 1740: Joanna Porter "from Woodbury Church," Ruth Porter and Sarry Porter also from the Woodbury church. (Bethlehem Congregational Church Records, 1738-1850, Family History Library film 3803, Vol. 1, p. 3.) "Names of persons who have owed their baptismal covenant: Nathaniel Porter, May, 1748." (Bethlehem Ct. Congregational Church Records, 1738-1850, Family History Library film 3803, item 1, p. 10.) There were several Porters who lived in Bethlehem and Porter Hill is named after this family. The old Porter house is south of town at the top of Porter Hill." (250 Years of the First Church of Bethlehem, Family History Library book 974.61/B2 K2t, p. 83) It should be noted Nathaniel Porter is the ancestor of all Porters who lived in Bethlehem at least until 1800. Nathaniel and Deborah listed in 1740 in "Names of persons once members of neighboring churches of which the town of Bethlehem was formed." He was noted to have been from Southbury. (250 Years of the First Church of Bethlehem, Family History Library book 974.61/B2 K2t, p. 19) Nathaniel and Deborah were noted to have come from the town of Woodbury (Bethlehem, Primer of Local History, Family History Library 974.61/B2 N2b, Founding Families.) WOODBURY LAND RECORDS Listed in Woodbury land records in 1734/5, 1738, 1739, 1740, 1742, 1743, 1748 and 1752. DEATH An unusual little note written at the bottom of a page in the deed book): “Woodbury, May the 30th, 1758. It appears by record that Sergt. Nathanial Porter hath peaceably enjoyed the land adjoining to his house and also his house and barn Eber (Sined or since Buell?). That is to say his land from the 22nd day of March 1734/5 until within about 2 days of this date above mentioned, said house and barn standing on the highway.” Woodbury Land Records Vol. 11, p. 153 Note: Nathaniel’s will was proved September of the same year. It is possible to conclude from this note in the deed book that his death date may have been May 28, 1758. In "History of Ancient Woodbury, Connecticut," (Family History Library. book 974.6 H2cw, p. 669.) it states he died September 1758, "leaving a will, a wife and a son. Bethlehem Congregational Church Records, 1738-1850, Family History Library film 3803, p. 24. It records here he died in 1758. It is Sept 1758 in Porter Family Record: Some Twigs from a Branch.." New England Historic Genealogical Register CS/71 P839. PROBATE John Porter, son of Nathaniel, "late of Woodbury," was appointed Administrator Sept 11, 1758. It was noted that Mrs. Porter, widow, and Thomas Petty of Danbury appeared at the court "and exhibited the last will and testament of said deceased..and observing that there is nothing in said will given to his wife or now widow, save only during life, which is wholly inconsistent with law, this court therefore determine said will be set aside and be void. Whereupon this court proceeded to appoint an administrator on the above estate; and appoint John Porter, son of the above deceased, administrator therein, and have the date above granted to him, said John Porter letter of administration." On p. 100 it was ordered that several inventoried household items listed be returned to the widow and removed from the inventory. They had been received by Nathaniel Porter Jan. 29, 1752. Probated May 6, 1760. (Woodbury Probate Records, Vol. 4 p. 52, 100 and 148 (reference to Nathaniel Porter not found on or near page 148), Family History Library film 6172.) MARRIAGE (1) Nathaniel Porter married at Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, Ruth Woodruff 1 January 1713. She was the daughter of Samuel and Rebecca Clark Woodruff, born 15 February 1692 at Farmington. She had one son John Porter born 4 November 1713. She died ten days later on November 14. Her son died 1 December 1713. MARRIAGE DOCUMENTATION (1) Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection) about Nathaniel Porter (Portter) married 1 January 1712 at Farmington, Ruth Woodruff, both of Farmington. Source Information: Ancestry.com. <i>Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)</i> [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. Original data: White, Lorraine Cook, ed. <i>The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records</i>. <i>Vol. 1-55.</i> Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1994-2002. MARRIAGE (2) After his first wife's death, Nathaniel married, Joanna Smith, daughter of Joseph and Joanna (Loomis) Smith, in Farmington on June 1, 1715. She was the mother of all of his surviving children. They were all born in Farmington. Their children are: Ruth, Abigail, Sarah, Nathaniel, Esther, John, and Thomas. MARRIAGE DOCUMENTATION (2) Connecticut Vital Records: Barbour Collection Hartford, Conn., 1918-1928. "Porter, Nathan, m. Johannah Smith, b. of Farmington, June 1, 1715." MARRIAGE (3) Nathaniel Porter married Mrs. Deborah (Bishop) Hand, widow of John Hand, 20 June 1745 at Woodbury. She had recently moved to Woodbury. Deborah brought her family into this marriage and the household was composed of the Porter children and the Hand children. Subsequently, Nathaniel's son John married her daughter Deborah and his son Thomas married her daughter Elizabeth. Deborah died 16 September 1750 after only five years of marriage. MARRIAGE DOCUMENTATION (3) Barbour Collection of Woodbury Vital Records, Family History Library book 974.6 V2wL, vol 53, p. 213. "Nathan of Woodbury m. Deborah Hand of Guilford, June 20, 1745." Congregational Church Records of Bethlehem, 1738-1850 record "Nathaniel Porter Mar. Deborah Hand June 20, 1745." Vol. 1, p. 28, (Family History Library film 3803) The Barbour Collection of Guilford Vital Records recorded the marriage also: "Deborah Hand of Guilford mar. Nathan Porter of Woodbury June 13, 1745," citing Woodbury Vital Records LR7:3. Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920: Nathaniel Porter and Deborah Hand married June 20, 1745 at Bethlehem, Connecticut. Source Information: Vol. 006, Bethlehem, (Ancestry.com. <i>Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920</i> [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: 2013. Original data: Connecticut. Church Records Index. Connecticut State Library, Hartford, Connecticut.) MARRIAGE (4) Nathaniel married Elizabeth (Gilbert) Gray, widow of Nathaniel Gray of Danbury. The marriage date is assumed to be 29 January 1752 at Danbury, Connecticut, as recorded in Nathaniel's probate in 1758. MARRIAGE DOCUMENTATION (4) NATHANIEL PORTER PROBATE: John Porter, son of Nathaniel, "late of Woodbury," was appointed Administrator Sept 11, 1758. It was noted that Mrs. Porter, widow, and Thomas Perry of Danbury (son-in-law and heir of Elizabeth Porter of Woodbury)appeared at the court "and exhibited the last will and testament of said deceased..and observing that there is nothing in said will given to his wife or now widow, save only during life, which is wholly inconsistent with law, this court therefore determine said will be set aside and be void. Whereupon this court proceeded to appoint an administrator on the above estate; and appoint John Porter, son of the above deceased, administrator therein, and have the date above granted to him, said John Porter letter of administration." (Woodbury Probate Records, Vol. 4 p. 52, 100 and 148, Family History Library film 6172. Nathaniel Porter probate. On p. 100 it was ordered that several inventoried household items listed be returned to the widow and removed from the inventory. They had been received by Nathaniel Porter Jan. 29, 1752. Probated May 6, 1760. (Woodbury Probate Records, Vol. 4 p. 52, 100 and 148 (reference to Nathaniel Porter not found on or near this page), Family History Library film 6172.) Because the court believed he received her property on Jan. 29, 1752 that would likely be the day they married. It is known Elizabeth Gilbert, widow of Nathaniel Gray was the fourth wife of Nathaniel Porter because of Gray's probate: "We Thomas Perry and Elizabeth his wife both of Danbury...in consideration of the love, duty, affection and regard which we have for our honored mother Elizabeth Porter of said Danbury...all that part of our late honored father, Nathaniel Gray's estate as was set out." Note Gray's Probate refers to Elizabeth as "Elizabeth Porter." (New England Historic Genealogical Register; Vol. 115, p. 279, 280, 281; 1961)
Note	Barbour Collection of Farmington Vital Records, Family History Library book 974.6 V2w1, Vol 12, p. 313. "Nathaniel Porter m. Ruth Woodruff, b. of Farmington, Jan. 1, 1712/13." SEALING: FHL film 457972
Note	Barbour Collection of Farmington Vital Records, Family History Library book 974.6 V2w1, Vol 12, p. 313. In this record he is called Nathan. "Nathan Porter and Joanna Smith married 1 June 1715." Nathaniel Porter named as husband of Joanna Smith in Farmington Deed 6:220, Family History Library 4218, item 1, dated 21 Dec. 1739. Nathanial Porter named as one of the seven heirs of Joseph Smith, father of his wife Joanna, in Farmington Deeds, 6:221, dated 1 Dec. 1739. Joanna Porter is named as daughter of Joseph Smith of Farmington in Farmington Deeds, Family History Library film 4218, item 1, Vol. 6, p. 221, dated 1 Dec. 1739.
Note	Barbour Collection of Woodbury Vital Records, Family History Library book 974.6 V2wL, vol 53, p. 213. "Nathan of Woodbury m. Deborah Hand of Guilford, June 20, 1745." Congregational Church Records of Bethlehem, 1738-1850 record "Nathaniel Porter Mar. Deborah Hand June 20, 1745." Vol. 1, p. 28, (Family History Library film 3803) The Barbour Collection of Guilford Vital Records recorded the marriage also: "Deborah Hand of Guilford mar. Nathan Porter of Woodbury June 13, 1745," citing Woodbury Vital Records LR7:3. Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920: Nathaniel Porter and Deborah Hand married June 20, 1745 at Bethlehem, Connecticut. Source Information: Vol. 006, Bethlehem, (Ancestry.com. <i>Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920</i> [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: 2013. Original data: Connecticut. Church Records Index. Connecticut State Library, Hartford, Connecticut.) PROBATE of John Hand of Guilford (difficult to read)“Nathaniel Porter of Woodbury and Deborah his wife, (the said Deborah being late widow and relict of John Hand, late of Guilford, dec’d, administratrix of the estate of said Hand) exhibited an ---y of debt, deed, h--- of said estate on file, £38.14.2 and charges in ---inghing and repak-g of house. £20-0-0 is allowed for the support of the youngest child £30--for charges of administration above, show for pa--, and to church £12-7 and all which makes £101:1:2 to be a bals- form of inventory and the remainder of the char---estate of £91:17:8. (Vol. 4, p. 257, FHL 4354), Guilford, June 26, 1745 Nathaniel Porter in behalf of his wife Deborah, administratrix of the estate of John Hand, late of Guilford, moved for distribution of the personal estate of £91:17:8 to the widow and children. “Widow is now wife of Nathaniel Porter…” Distribution itemized to the children but only the eldest son John is named. Dated 14 January 1745/6. (Guilford Probates, Vol. 4, pp. 270-271) In the Talcott Genealogies (Family History Library film 4352) the Hand family of Guilford is listed in detail. The marriage of Deborah to Nathaniel and her daughter Deborah to John Porter were noted. RESEARCH: There have been many mistakes made about this marriage: 1. "The family came to Woodbury in 1735. History of Ancient Woodbury, Conn. 1659 to 1854, by William Cothren, 1854. Family History Library book 974.6 H2cw, p. 669. Deborah Hand is listed both as the wife of Nathan (June 20, 1745) and John (Jan 14, 1751). However, they were actually mother and daughter with the same name. The records didn't designate which was mother and which was daughter, but we know it was really two separate women. "The History of Ancient Woodbury incorrectly gives her name Hurd, probably because there were many Hurd families in town but no Hand family. (See attached document) 2. John Hand (Benjamin (2), Joseph (1) of East Guilford, Married Deborah ______. After his death she married June 13, 1745, Nathaniel Porter of Bethlehem, Conn., but died in the same year." ("Genealogy of the John Porter Family", online NEHGS, Vol 55, p. 23.) She did not die the same year.
Note	Marriage date is assumed to be 29 January 1752. See below: NATHANIEL PORTER PROBATE John Porter, son of Nathaniel, "late of Woodbury," was appointed Administrator Sept 11, 1758. It was noted that Mrs. Porter, widow, and Thomas Perry of Danbury (son-in-law and heir of Elizabeth Porter of Woodbury)appeared at the court "and exhibited the last will and testament of said deceased..and observing that there is nothing in said will given to his wife or now widow, save only during life, which is wholly inconsistent with law, this court therefore determine said will be set aside and be void. Whereupon this court proceeded to appoint an administrator on the above estate; and appoint John Porter, son of the above deceased, administrator therein, and have the date above granted to him, said John Porter letter of administration." (Woodbury Probate Records, Vol. 4 p. 52, 100 and 148, Family History Library film 6172. Nathaniel Porter probate. On p. 100 it was ordered that several inventoried household items listed be returned to the widow and removed from the inventory. They had been received by Nathaniel Porter Jan. 29, 1752. Probated May 6, 1760. (Woodbury Probate Records, Vol. 4 p. 52, 100 and 148 (reference to Nathaniel Porter not found on or near this page), Family History Library film 6172.) Because the court believed he received her property on Jan. 29, 1752 that would likely be the day they married. It is known Elizabeth Gilbert, widow of Nathaniel Gray was the fourth wife of Nathaniel Porter because of Gray's probate: "We Thomas Perry and Elizabeth his wife both of Danbury...in consideration of the love, duty, affection and regard which we have for our honored mother Elizabeth Porter of said Danbury...all that part of our late honored father, Nathaniel Gray's estate as was set out." Note Gray's Probate refers to Elizabeth as "Elizabeth Porter." (New England Historic Genealogical Register; Vol. 115, p. 279, 280, 281; 1961)