William
PORTER
(b.
30 August 1674
,
Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
d.
7 May 1732
,
Norton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
)
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William PORTER was born 30 August 1674 in Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
William PORTER was the child of Joseph PORTER and Anna HATHORNE and the grandchild of: (paternal) John PORTER and Mary ENDICOTT (maternal) William HATHORNE and Anne JOHNSON?Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William married Phebe DORMAN . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Phebe DORMAN was born 9 December 1680 in Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA. Phebe died 21 June 1736 in Braintree, Massachusetts, USA. Phebe was the child of Thomas DORMAN and Judith WOOD.
William PORTER died 7 May 1732 in Norton, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
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Occupation
William PORTER was a Deacon.
William PORTER was a Deacon.
Family and Children of William PORTER
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Phebe DORMAN-- Place:
Phebe DORMAN was the child of Thomas DORMAN and Judith WOOD
Children of William PORTER and Phebe DORMAN:
Benjamin PORTER (b.4 February 1712, Topsfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 28 October 1793, Wendell, Massachusetts, USA)
m. Mercy DORMAN
Phebe DORMAN-- Place: Phebe DORMAN was the child of Thomas DORMAN and Judith WOOD
Children of William PORTER and Phebe DORMAN:
Benjamin PORTER (b.4 February 1712, Topsfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 28 October 1793, Wendell, Massachusetts, USA)m. Mercy DORMAN
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1674 Birth 30 August 1674
Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
1712 Birth of ChildBenjamin PORTER was born 4 February 1712, Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA
William was 37 years old.
Grave
Here lyes buried the body of
Mr. William Porter aged 59 years
Dyed May Ye 7th 1732
Chestnut Tree Cemetery Sharon Norfolk County Massachusetts, USA
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1732 Death 7 May 1732
Norton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 57.
William is buried at: Chestnut Tree Cemetery Sharon Norfolk County Massachusetts, USA
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The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
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