Porter family genealogy
Of Waterford
Arms: Sa. three church bells ar. a canton erm. Crest: A cubit arm, habited az. cuffed ar. grasping in the hand ppr. a battle axe also ppr.
1. James Porter of Waterford, of the House of … in Gloucestershire, England.
2. Thomas: his son.
3. John of Waterford: his son; twice married: first, to Anne, dau. of Richard Lucas of Waterford, who died s. p.; secondly, to Ellen, dau. of Edward Butler of Waterford. This John d. 14th February, 1636.
4. Thomas Porter: his son; m. Ellen, dau. of Richard Geraldin, of Waterford, merchant. This Thomas had three brothers and four sisters: the brothers were—1. Mathew, 2. James, 3. Lawrence. The sisters were—1. Mary, married to Patrick Comerford, of Waterford; 2. Kathleen, married to Mathew Grant, of Waterford; 3. Bele, m. to Nicholas Giraldin, of Waterford; 4. Anne.