William
PORTER
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Born: 30 August 1674 in Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
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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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Recorded occupation: Deacon
Spouse & Children of William PORTER
Phebe DORMANMarriage place:
Phebe DORMAN was the child of Thomas DORMAN and Judith WOOD
Children of William PORTER and Phebe DORMAN
Benjamin PORTERDied: 28 October 1793, Wendell, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 167430 August 1674
Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
1712 Birth of ChildBenjamin PORTER was born 4 February 1712, Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA
William was 37 years old.
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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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Death — 17327 May 1732
Norton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 57.
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Last updated: 3/13/2025 12:29:27 PM
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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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