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Paternal Family Tree: Portman
Around 1607 William Portman 5th Baronet was born to John Portman 1st Baronet (age 32).
In 1612 [his father] John Portman 1st Baronet (age 37) died. His son [his brother] Henry (age 15) succeeded 2nd Baronet Portman of Orchard Portman in Somerset.
In 1632 [his brother] Hugh Portman 4th Baronet (age 26) died. His brother William (age 25) succeeded 5th Baronet Portman of Orchard Portman in Somerset.
In April 1640 William Portman 5th Baronet (age 33) was elected MP Taunton.
In November 1640 William Portman 5th Baronet (age 33) was elected MP Taunton which seat he held until February 1644 when he was disabled for supporting the Royalists.
Before 5th September 1643 William Portman 5th Baronet (age 36) and Anne Colles were married.
On 5th September 1643 [his son] William Portman 6th Baronet was born to William Portman 5th Baronet (age 36) and [his wife] Anne Colles.
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In 1646 William Portman 5th Baronet (age 39) died. His son [his son] William (age 2) succeeded 6th Baronet Portman of Orchard Portman in Somerset.
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Portman
GrandFather: Henry Portman
Father: John Portman 1st Baronet