Nathan PORTER

Born

20 February 1763 , Greenbush, Albany, Crown Colony of New York

Died

10 December 1823 , Jericho, Vermont, USA

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Born: 20 February 1763 in Greenbush, Albany, Crown Colony of New York

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Mother: Unknown

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Nathan married Avisa SALISBURY abt. 1793 . The couple had (at least) 9 children.
Avisa SALISBURY was born abt. 1770 in Scituate, Rhode Island, USA (North Scituate). Avisa died 23 March 1814 in Danby, Vermont, USA (Danby Four Corners) (Scottsville). Avisa was the child of Ephraim SALISBURY and Martha COLE.

Nathan PORTER died 10 December 1823 in Jericho, Vermont, USA.
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Avisa SALISBURY
Marriage date: abt. 1793
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Avisa SALISBURY was the child of Ephraim SALISBURY and Martha COLE

Children of Nathan PORTER and Avisa SALISBURY

Felix PORTER

Born: 23 December 1793, Pittstown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Died: 30 May 1843, Milan, Erie, Ohio, USA

Ruth PORTER

Born: abt. 1796, , New York, USA
Died: July 1816, Black River, Jefferson, New York, USA

Merrick PORTER

Born: 24 August 1798, , New York, USA
Died: 2 December 1832, Wallingford, Vermont, USA

Martha PORTER

Born: 11 May 1800, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Died: 8 December 1878, Dewittville, Chautauqua, New York, USA

Isaac PORTER

Born: abt. 1803, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Died: ,

Aaron PORTER

Born: abt. 1804, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Died: abt. 1892,

Clarissa PORTER

Born: abt. 1808, Danby, Vermont, USA
Died: 17 August 1867, Mayville, Chautauqua, New York, USA

Augustus O PORTER

Born: 23 May 1810, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Died: 9 February 1859, Franklin, New York, USA

Jared PORTER

Born: 23 March 1812, Danby, Vermont, USA
Died: 2 January 1891, Escalante, Garfield, Utah Territory

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Birth — 1763
20 February 1763
Greenbush, Albany, Crown Colony of New York

1775 - Paul Revere's famous ride (April 18)

1775 - First shots of Revolutionary War fired in Lexington and Concord. (April 19)

1776 - American Declaration of Independence (July 4)

1776 - Congress renames the nation 'United States of America' (September 9)

1777 - The Articles of Confederation Were Adopted (November 15)

1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)

1784 - The Continental Congress Ratified the Treaty of Paris Ending the Revolutionary War (January 14)

1787 - U.S. Constitution ratified (September 17)

1789 - George Washington becomes the 1st President of the United States

George Washington Genealogy

1791 - The Bill of Rights takes effect (December 15)

1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)

1793 Birth of Child
Felix PORTER was born 23 December 1793, Pittstown, Rensselaer, New York, USA

Nathan was 30 years old.

1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

John Adams Genealogy

1798 Birth of Child
Merrick PORTER was born 24 August 1798, , New York, USA

Nathan was 35 years old.

1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)

1800 Birth of Child
Martha PORTER was born 11 May 1800, Rutland, Vermont, USA

Nathan was 37 years old.

1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

Thomas Jefferson Genealogy

1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)

1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)

1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States

1810 Birth of Child
Augustus O PORTER was born 23 May 1810, Rutland, Vermont, USA

Nathan was 47 years old.

The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.

1812 Birth of Child
Jared PORTER was born 23 March 1812, Danby, Vermont, USA (Danby Four Corners) (Scottsville)

Nathan was 49 years old.

1814 Death of Spouse/Partner
Avisa SALISBURY died 23 March 1814, Danby, Vermont, USA (Danby Four Corners) (Scottsville)

1816 Death of Child
Ruth PORTER died July 1816, Black River, Jefferson, New York, USA

Nathan was 53 years old.

1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)

1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States

Death — 1823
10 December 1823
Jericho, Vermont, USA
He died at the age of 60.

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Last updated: 8/14/2026 11:55:23 AM

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Prior to 1664 - New Amsterdam
1664 - 1687 - New York Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1788 - Crown Colony of New York
July 26, 1788 - Virginia becomes 11th U.S. state

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