PORTER, John, of Taunton, Som.

Little has been discovered about Porter, yet he appears to have been an important figure in the affairs of the borough of Taunton, and was elected portreeve on three occasions and as parliamentary representative on three more. He was holding office when returned to the Parliament of January 1390.Hants RO, bp. Winchester’s pipe rolls, 159392, 159396, 159401.