# James Porter

James Porter (3 MAR 1835 – 28 AUG 1912); born in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland; married Margaret Marshall Davidson; parent of 8 children; died in North Branch, Queensland, Australia.

**Lifespan:** 3 MAR 1835 – 28 AUG 1912

## Spouses
- [Margaret Marshall Davidson](/p/margaret-marshall-davidson-36734.md) — m. 31 JUL 1865

## Children
- [Alexander Elgin Porter](/p/alexander-elgin-porter-36741.md)
- [William Porter](/p/william-porter-36742.md)
- [John Porter](/p/john-porter-36737.md)
- [Hugh Porter](/p/hugh-porter-36744.md)
- [Henry Porter](/p/henry-porter-36726.md)
- [George James Porter](/p/george-james-porter-36740.md)
- [Albert Victor Porter](/p/albert-victor-porter-36743.md)
- [Charles Edward Porter](/p/charles-edward-porter-26537.md)

## Timeline
- 3 MAR 1835 — **Born** at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland — As listed in cemetary records
- 9 JUL 1849 — **Arrival** at Port Jackson, New South Wales — sailed on ship 'Scotia'
- 1903 — **Residence** at Pittsworth, Queensland, Australia — Roseneath; grazier
- 1905 — **Residence** at Pittsworth, Queensland, Australia
- 1908 — **Residence** at Pittsworth, Queensland, Australia
- 28 AUG 1912 — **Died** at North Branch, Queensland, Australia — North Branch Cemetary, Queensland
- **Origin** at Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

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