David Porter 1763–1820 – Phineas Wolcott Cook Family Organization

David Porter, 1763–1820 (aged 56 years)

David Porter

Name: David Porter
Given names: David
Surname: Porter

Gender Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	December 4, 1763 39 38 Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Birth of a sister	Lucy Porter December 24, 1766 (aged 3 years) Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Death of a grandmother	Abigail Abbot 1770 (aged 6 years) East Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Marriage	Esther Burr — View this family 1788 (aged 24 years) Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA
Birth of a son	Ruel Porter January 20, 1789 (aged 25 years) Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA
Death of a father	Nathaniel Porter about 1790 (aged 26 years) Great Barrington, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Birth of a daughter	Cynthia Porter March 12, 1791 (aged 27 years) Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA
Birth of a daughter	Daughter Porter May 28, 1792 (aged 28 years) Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA
Birth of a son	David Gardiner Porter October 15, 1793 (aged 29 years) Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA
Birth of a son	Augustin Porter August 29, 1797 (aged 33 years) Pompey, Onondaga, New York, USA
Death of a mother	Abigail Joslin about 1799 (aged 35 years) Great Barrington, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Birth of a daughter	Lydia Porter March 27, 1800 (aged 36 years) Massachusetts, USA
Birth of a daughter	Lavinia Porter December 24, 1802 (aged 39 years) Massachusetts, USA
Birth of a son	Welcome Porter December 2, 1805 (aged 41 years) Massachusetts, USA
Birth of a daughter	Polly Porter July 12, 1808 (aged 44 years) Massachusetts, USA
Birth of a daughter	Mary Esther Porter May 2, 1811 (aged 47 years) Pompey, Onondaga, New York, USA
Marriage of a child	David Gardiner Porter — Charlotte Lathrop — View this family February 22, 1814 (aged 50 years)
Birth of a son	Milo Porter October 8, 1815 (aged 51 years) Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA
Death	May 26, 1820 (aged 56 years) Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA
LDS baptism	June 5, 1916 (96 years after death) LDS temple: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
LDS endowment	October 27, 1931 (111 years after death) LDS temple: St. George, Utah, United States
LDS spouse sealing	Esther Burr — View this family January 7, 1982 (161 years after death) LDS temple: Cardston, Alberta, Canada
LDS child sealing	October 9, 2007 (187 years after death) LDS temple: Bountiful, Utah, United States Family: Nathaniel Porter + Abigail Joslin
Unique identifier	99DFE4A6CBE746C18AD9CEA93D09A5B939EF
Last change	March 5, 2019

Date differences

Family with parents
father	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
mother	Links Birth: July 23, 1725 65 24 — East Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Marriage: April 16, 1746 — Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: about 1799 — Great Barrington, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: November 15, 1916 LDS child sealing: June 16, 1967 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 Nathaniel Porter Simeon Porter Abigail Porter Mary Porter Nathaniel Porter Joanna Porter Esther Porter Joseph Porter David Porter Lucy Porter Abigail Joslin 1725–1799 Birth: July 23, 1725 65 24 — East Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Death: about 1799 — Great Barrington, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage	Marriage: April 16, 1746 — Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
20 months elder brother	Links Birth: November 26, 1747 23 22 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Christening: May 15, 1748 24 22 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: June 15, 1778 — Stockbridge, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA Death: August 27, 1838 — Weybridge, Addison, Vermont, USA LDS baptism: October 18, 1943 LDS endowment: June 7, 1944 LDS child sealing: October 9, 2007 LDS spouse sealing: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Sarah Patterson Sarah Porter Abigail Porter Elizabeth Porter Simeon Porter Zerah Porter Chauncey Patterson Porter Arunah Bradley Porter Fitcha Porter Lucy Porter Simeon Porter 1747–1838 Birth: November 26, 1747 23 22 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: August 27, 1838 — Weybridge, Addison, Vermont, USA
2 years elder sister	Links Birth: January 12, 1750 25 24 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: May 4, 1917 LDS child sealing: May 3, 2009 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Abigail Porter 1750– Birth: January 12, 1750 25 24 — Bethlehem, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death:
2 years elder sister	Links Birth: March 12, 1752 28 26 — Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: May 4, 1970 LDS child sealing: October 4, 2007 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Mary Porter 1752– Birth: March 12, 1752 28 26 — Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death:
3 years elder brother	Links Birth: August 26, 1754 30 29 — Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: about 1779 — Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: August 3, 1827 — Hudson, Columbia, New York, USA LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: January 3, 1945 LDS child sealing: October 9, 2007 LDS spouse sealing: May 3, 2009 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mrs. Nathaniel Porter Welcome Arnold Porter Mary Porter Nathaniel Porter 1754–1827 Birth: August 26, 1754 30 29 — Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: August 3, 1827 — Hudson, Columbia, New York, USA
2 years elder sister	Links Birth: December 10, 1756 32 31 — Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: January 6, 1842 — Great Barrington, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: May 4, 1917 LDS child sealing: October 4, 2007 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Joanna Porter 1756–1842 Birth: December 10, 1756 32 31 — Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: January 6, 1842 — Great Barrington, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
3 years elder sister	Links Birth: July 11, 1759 35 33 — Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: May 4, 1917 LDS child sealing: October 4, 2007 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Esther Porter 1759– Birth: July 11, 1759 35 33 — Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death:
2 years elder brother	Links Birth: August 16, 1761 37 36 — Of Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: November 8, 1790 — Frankfort, Waldo, Maine, USA Death: Of Frankfort, Waldo, Maine, USA LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: December 20, 1944 LDS spouse sealing: October 4, 2007 LDS child sealing: October 9, 2007 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Eunice Withim David J. Porter Anna M. Porter Lucy Porter Elinor Porter Joseph Porter Nathaniel Porter Mary Porter Abigail Soule Porter Harriet Porter Harriet Porter Joseph Porter 1761– Birth: August 16, 1761 37 36 — Of Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: Of Frankfort, Waldo, Maine, USA
2 years himself	Links Birth: December 4, 1763 39 38 — Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: 1788 — Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA Death: May 26, 1820 — Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: October 27, 1931 LDS spouse sealing: January 7, 1982 LDS child sealing: October 9, 2007 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Esther Burr Ruel Porter Cynthia Porter Daughter Porter David Gardiner Porter Augustin Porter Lydia Porter Lavinia Porter Welcome Porter Polly Porter Mary Esther Porter Milo Porter David Porter 1763–1820 Birth: December 4, 1763 39 38 — Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: May 26, 1820 — Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: December 24, 1766 42 41 — Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: before May 7, 1844 — Great Barrington, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: June 1, 1917 LDS child sealing: October 4, 2007 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Lucy Porter 1766–1844 Birth: December 24, 1766 42 41 — Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: before May 7, 1844 — Great Barrington, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA

Family with Esther Burr
himself	Links Birth: December 4, 1763 39 38 — Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Marriage: 1788 — Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA Death: May 26, 1820 — Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: October 27, 1931 LDS spouse sealing: January 7, 1982 LDS child sealing: October 9, 2007 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Esther Burr Ruel Porter Cynthia Porter Daughter Porter David Gardiner Porter Augustin Porter Lydia Porter Lavinia Porter Welcome Porter Polly Porter Mary Esther Porter Milo Porter David Porter 1763–1820 Birth: December 4, 1763 39 38 — Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA Death: May 26, 1820 — Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA
wife	Links Birth: February 22, 1772 — Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA Marriage: 1788 — Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA Death: September 6, 1835 — Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA LDS spouse sealing: January 7, 1982 LDS baptism: May 3, 2009 LDS endowment: May 3, 2009 LDS child sealing: May 3, 2009 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse David Porter Ruel Porter Cynthia Porter Daughter Porter David Gardiner Porter Augustin Porter Lydia Porter Lavinia Porter Welcome Porter Polly Porter Mary Esther Porter Milo Porter Esther Burr 1772–1835 Birth: February 22, 1772 — Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA Death: September 6, 1835 — Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA
Marriage	Marriage: 1788 — Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA
13 months son	Links Birth: January 20, 1789 25 16 — Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA Death: January 1790 — Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA LDS baptism: October 18, 1943 LDS endowment: January 19, 1945 LDS child sealing: September 1, 1981 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Ruel Porter 1789–1790 Birth: January 20, 1789 25 16 — Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA Death: January 1790 — Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA
2 years daughter	Links Birth: March 12, 1791 27 19 — Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA Death: LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: June 1, 1917 LDS child sealing: September 1, 1981 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Cynthia Porter 1791– Birth: March 12, 1791 27 19 — Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA Death:
15 months daughter	Links Birth: May 28, 1792 28 20 — Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA Death: LDS baptism: May 16, 1981 LDS endowment: August 11, 1981 LDS child sealing: September 1, 1981 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Daughter Porter 1792– Birth: May 28, 1792 28 20 — Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA Death:
17 months son	Links Birth: October 15, 1793 29 21 — Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA Marriage: February 22, 1814 Death: May 24, 1872 — Michigan, USA LDS baptism: October 18, 1943 LDS endowment: January 17, 1945 LDS spouse sealing: February 11, 1947 LDS child sealing: September 1, 1981 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Charlotte Lathrop Lucy Ann Porter Daughter Porter Solomon W. Porter Harvey B. Porter Daughter Porter Thadeus P. Porter David Gardiner Porter 1793–1872 Birth: October 15, 1793 29 21 — Canaan, Columbia, New York, USA Death: May 24, 1872 — Michigan, USA
4 years son	Links Birth: August 29, 1797 33 25 — Pompey, Onondaga, New York, USA Marriage: December 28, 1823 — Manlius, Onondaga, New York, USA Death: April 10, 1880 — Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, USA LDS baptism: October 18, 1943 LDS endowment: January 11, 1945 LDS spouse sealing: February 11, 1947 LDS child sealing: September 1, 1981 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Phebe Maria Keeney Susan Sophia Porter Mariana Maria Porter Augusta Phedora Porter Mariana Maria Porter Irving Augustin Porter Elizabeth Sarah Porter Elizabeth Augusta Porter Adelaide Rosetta Porter Augustin Porter 1797–1880 Birth: August 29, 1797 33 25 — Pompey, Onondaga, New York, USA Death: April 10, 1880 — Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, USA
3 years daughter	Links Birth: March 27, 1800 36 28 — Massachusetts, USA Marriage: October 9, 1823 Death: February 9, 1868 — Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: June 1, 1917 LDS spouse sealing: April 24, 1943 LDS child sealing: September 1, 1981 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Samuel R. Shepherd Lydia Porter 1800–1868 Birth: March 27, 1800 36 28 — Massachusetts, USA Death: February 9, 1868 — Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
3 years daughter	Links Birth: December 24, 1802 39 30 — Massachusetts, USA Marriage: September 3, 1824 — Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA Death: September 17, 1840 — Brewerton, Onondaga, New York, USA LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: June 1, 1917 LDS spouse sealing: February 11, 1947 LDS child sealing: September 1, 1981 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ethel P. Kinne Lavinia Porter 1802–1840 Birth: December 24, 1802 39 30 — Massachusetts, USA Death: September 17, 1840 — Brewerton, Onondaga, New York, USA
3 years son	Links Birth: December 2, 1805 41 33 — Massachusetts, USA Marriage: October 18, 1827 — Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA Marriage: March 1836 Death: August 7, 1845 — Richmond, Jefferson, Ohio, USA LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: October 23, 1931 LDS spouse sealing: April 22, 1943 LDS spouse sealing: February 11, 1947 LDS child sealing: June 28, 1990 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Rachel Kinne Cyrus Kinne Porter Rachel Melinda Porter Family with spouse Annis B. Weaver John Archibald Porter James Alfred Porter Son Porter Catherine C. Porter Elizabeth A. Porter Welcome Porter 1805–1845 Birth: December 2, 1805 41 33 — Massachusetts, USA Death: August 7, 1845 — Richmond, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
3 years daughter	Links Birth: July 12, 1808 44 36 — Massachusetts, USA Marriage: November 9, 1828 — Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA Death: September 10, 1884 — Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: June 1, 1917 LDS spouse sealing: February 11, 1947 LDS child sealing: September 1, 1981 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Abraham Strail Polly Porter 1808–1884 Birth: July 12, 1808 44 36 — Massachusetts, USA Death: September 10, 1884 — Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA
3 years daughter	Links Birth: May 2, 1811 47 39 — Pompey, Onondaga, New York, USA Marriage: October 6, 1840 — Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA Death: April 8, 1864 — Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA LDS baptism: June 5, 1916 LDS endowment: June 15, 1917 LDS spouse sealing: October 31, 1952 LDS child sealing: September 1, 1981 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ebenezer Robbins Mary Esther Porter 1811–1864 Birth: May 2, 1811 47 39 — Pompey, Onondaga, New York, USA Death: April 8, 1864 — Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
5 years son	Links Birth: October 8, 1815 51 43 — Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA Death: February 7, 1890 — Lombard, Du Page, Illinois, USA LDS baptism: October 18, 1943 LDS endowment: January 11, 1945 LDS child sealing: February 9, 1948 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Milo Porter 1815–1890 Birth: October 8, 1815 51 43 — Cicero, Onondaga, New York, USA Death: February 7, 1890 — Lombard, Du Page, Illinois, USA

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Note	BIRTH: Salisbury Town Clerk: Record of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Town Meetings, 1740-1848, FHL film 1509740 item 1, p. 184. Also recorded Barbour Collection of Salisbury Vital Records, F.H.L. book 974.6 V2w1 Vol 53, p. 243. GREAT BARRINGTON, MA: "They (Nathaniel II) lived at Woodbury until 1750-52 when they removed to Salisbury. In 1771 they moved with their younger children to Great Barrington, Mass." ("Some Descendants of Robert Porter, Farmington Connecticut 1640," compiled by Margaret Porter Miller, Gateway Press, 1986. F.H.L. book 929.273, P835m, p. 6) There is no evidence David ever lived in Berkshire County. In town records of Gt. Bar. David Porter was assessed one poll tax in 1786 (Tax Bill quoted in A Porter Family Record by Cyrus Kinne Porter, p. 6,) so he may have lived there for a short time. However, it could also be for David and Esther Porter found in in Great Barrington, Berkshire County Land Records, Middle District (19:242) in 1784. They are the David and Esther Porter of Waterbury, "land that belongs to us as our share of the estate of our honoured father Timothy Hopkins, late of said Great Barrington, deceased." If he ever lived there, the present David moved from Berkshire County without leaving much of a trace. 1790 CENSUS: Only one David Porter, living alone at Hillsdale, Columbia, N.Y. He would be 27 years old and is listed as a male over age 16. He is the only David Porter listed for New York State. Since the present David was married by then, he more likely was living with his wife's family. (see below) More probably living with Gideon Burr at Cicero, Columbia, New York. There are three males over 16 in the household, 2 under 16. and four females. This census could include Gideon's daughter Esther and her husband David Porter who had no living children by then, since David doesn't appear in the census. Gideon is not on the index, but is on p. 222 of the Canaan Census, line 18. 1800 CENSUS: Esther's father (or brother) Gideon Burr is still in Canaan, but there is no one in the household either David's or Esther's age. There is no Gideon Jun. on the census as there was in 1790, so this is possibly Esther's brother. (One male under ten, one male 16-25, and one male over 45. (David would be 37). One female under ten, one 10-15, four 16-25 (Esther would be 27) and one over 45.) Somehow David and Esther were missed on this census. A David Porter in Fabius, Onondaga, New York, but Fabius is consistently another family. Males are unreadable. Two females, one is under ten, the other is 16-25. (Esther would have been 28.) Neighbors are Joseph Strong, Abijah Webster, Isaac Chauncey, Thomas and Jesse Kenney. Other men named David Porter in New York are in Chenango, Delaware, and Albany Counties. There is a David Porter living in Williamstown, Berkshire, Mass. However, it is not the present David (age 37) because both the Williamtown David Porter and his wife are 16-25. There is another David Porter living at Lee, Berkshire, MA. He has three males in the family, Two are 16-25 and one is over 45. (David would be 37). There are four females. Two are 10-16 and one is over 45. Also in town are Samuel and Ebenezer Porter. None of the dates are correct for David. 1810 CENSUS: He is the David Porter in Hudson, Columbia, N.Y. where his brother Nathaniel lives. Since they were both Carpenters, they may have been working together. There are two males under ten in the household and one male 26-44 (David would be 47.) There is one female under ten, one 16-25 and one 26-44 (Esther would be 37.) Prob. his son is the David Porter in Canaan, Columbia, New York, living with other "free persons." Other men named David Porter are in Green and Seneca Counties in New York. 1820 CENSUS: Since he died in May of 1820, he may not be on any census. Since there is no Esther Porter listed, the following are of interest: Probably the David Porter in Cicero, Onondaga, N.Y.: Two males under 5, and one 26-45. One female under five, one 5-10, one 26-45. (Esther would be 47) (I don't think David was here.) Could be David Jr. Fabius, Onondaga, NY: 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 16-18, 2 males 18-26 and one over 45. Females, two under 5, one 5-10, one 10-16, one 16-26. Next door is Stephen Porter. Probably not the present David because this is consistently another family. OCCUPATION: He was a "carpenter, joiner, mechanic." Miller, "Some Descendants of Robert Porter," p.6. See also "A Few Twigs from a Branch," by Cyrus Kinne Porter, Buffalo, 1896, FHL fiche 6010383; NEGHS CS/71/P839: "a family tradition that he learned the trade of carpenter and joiner with his eldest brother Simeon." COLUMBIA, NY CANAAN: He was married and had children in Canaan from 1788 to 1808. ("Porter Family Record: Some Twigs from a Branch," NEGHS CS/71/P839.) Children are named with full birth dates. His wife's family was from Canaan and were there on the census for many years. Although David and Esther don't appear in Canaan until the 1810 census, they may have been living with her parents, Gideon and Hannah Burr who are on the 1790 census. Unfortunately, a search of records reveals neither family is found in vital or church records in Canaan. (JSP 2008) HUDSON: "It is a family tradition that he learned the trade of carpenter and joiner with his eldest brother Simeon, and was thus employed in or near Hudson, N.Y., when about eighteen years of age." (Cyrus Kinne Porter, p. 6.) ONONDAGA COUNTY, NY "David Porter was a first-class mechanic, and it is presumed that he devoted the most of his time to the building business until he purchased a farm on the shores of the Oneida Lake in the Town of Cicero, about 1812 or 1813, where he resided till his death." (Cyrus Kinne Porter, p. 6.) Land Records show David and Esther were in Lysander and Cicero, both listed in Onondaga County at that time: David Porter of Lysander bought land in Lysander 4 June 1813, Vol. N:265-266, FHL 860,934.) David Porter of Cicero bought land in Cicero 20 July 1816. (Vol. S:53, FHL 860,938) David Porter and Esther his wife of Cicero sold land in Cicero 30 Nov. 1818, (Vol. V:438-440, FHL 860,940) Witnesses were David G. Porter and Lydia Porter, children of David and Esther. CICERO, ONONDAGA, NY: Land records show they were there by 1816, however they may have been there much earlier. A man named David Porter is appointed one of the overseers of Highways 5 April 1796 in Cicero, the same meeting at which land in Cicero was proposed to be divided away from Onondaga County. ("Reunion of the Sons and Daughters of Pompey," FHL 982,255, item 3, p. 237.) DEATH: "Revolutionary War Soldiers Resident or Dying in Onondaga Co.," The Onondaga Historical Assoc.: "In memory of David Porter, who died May 26, 1820, aged 57 years." Stone Arabia Cemetery ("Revolutionary Soldiers Resident Or Dying in Onondaga County, N. Y," p. 20 by Chase: "Esther Burr, of Canaan, N. Y., '88, who was born there Feb. 22, 1772." (Found on http://books.google.com/books?id=-3sPAAAAYAAJ&dq=%22David+Porter%22+Pompey,+Onondaga&lr=&source=gbs_summary_s&cad=0) In this source the following is stated: "Mr. Porter was born in Salisbury, Ct., December 4, 1763, and was too young for Conn. records. He married Esther Burr, of Canaan, N. Y., '88, who was born there Feb. 22, 1772. He was a carpenter, and after living in Pompey and De Ruyter, he bought a farm in Cicero, on Oneida Lake, in 1812 or '13. He may have been in Capt. McClure's Co., Vt., '81, but more probably was enrolled in 7th Regiment, Westchester Co., N. Y. The name appears in several Conn. companies, but he was too young for these." Descendants were in New York, many in Indiana, Ohio. RESEARCH: David Porter is such a common name, several must be dismissed to understand the present David: 1. Captain David Porter listed among Revolutionary War soldiers from Woodbury, History of Ancient Woodbury, FHL book 974.6 H2cw, p. 778-787. The present David never lived in Woodbury. 2. Another David and Esther Porter lived in Waterbury, CT and bought land in Berkshire County, but David is from a different family. (Barbour Collection of Waterbury Vital Records, F.H.L. book 974.6 V2w1 Vol 50, p. 273. "David, son James, m. Esther Hopkins dau Dea. Timothy.") In 1784 they bought land in Great Barrington. (Berkshire County Land Records, Middle District (19:242 ) 3. A David Porter lived in Columbia County at the same time David and Esther lived there. That David was a Reverend and lived in Catskill, N.Y. before 1800. (See The History of columbia County, NYH, FHL 974.739 H2co, p. 107.) 4. There is another David Porter in Fabius, Onondaga, New York, the son of Dea. Porter "a native of Pompey Hill." ("Reunion of the Sons and Daughters of Pompey..." FHL 982,255, item 3, p. 132.) That David was probably the one named Overseer of Highways 5 April 1796. (p. 237) The present David was still in Columbia County in 1796.
Note	A Few Twigs From a Branch of the Porter Family, by Cyrus Kinne, p. 6