Edward R Porter was a judge.
His father was Robert Porter, born in 1773, died August 20, 1847 in Prattsburg, New York, and buried at Pioneer Cemetery, Prattsburg.
His mother was Roxanna Root, born August 10, 1774 in Farmington, CT, daughter of Timothy Root, who was born October 16, 1740 in Farmington, CT, and Mary Langdon, who was born July 25, 1746 in Farmington, CT.