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    by Janet McNeilly  © 2002

28 September 2008

Porritt

Joseph Porritt was my 6 X Great Grandfather.

He fathered at least 6 children-

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George - born c1761. The IGI shows the christening of George Porritt on 30 Aug 1761 at Monk Hesledon, Durham, father Joseph. George died on January 21, 1830 and was buried at St Agatha's Church, Gilling West, Yorkshire.

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Henry - born c1764. IGI shows christening of Henry Porritt on 5 January 1764 in Monk Hesledon, father Joseph.
In 1830 was living at Togston, Nmbland according to will of brother George.

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Rebecca - born c1767. IGI shows christening of Rebecca Porritt on 18 January 1767 at Monk Hesledon, Durham, father Joseph. Married Mr Elliott and had children Christopher and Jane.

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Ann - According to brother George's will  Ann had married a Mr Stradforth. The IGI shows the marriage of Ann Porrett and Henry  Stratford on the 7 May 1778 at Monk Hesledon, Durham, England . Had children Margaret, Joseph, Rebecca + Hannah.

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Mary - Married Mr Bulmer and had children Christopher and Jane.

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Jane - My 5 X Great Grandmother. Married Ralph Atkinson. The IGI shows the marriage on the 20 Jan 1774 at Monk Hesledon, Durham, England. 

For details on Porritt Wills and Probate view Dave Kings site HERE.

 

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