In 1850 he was living in Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire910.
In March 1851 he was living in Inton Field, Bournheath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire907.
In December 1851 he was living in Barley Lands, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire912.
In 1861 he was living in Worcester Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire898.
In 1862 he was living in Worcester Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire899.
In 1871 he was living in Church Lane, Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire895.
In 1881 he was living in Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire896.
In 1891 he was living in Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire908.
In 1901 he was living in 6 Bromsgrove Road, Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. His grandson Thomas Porter age 4 was living with him. His daughter Susan Biddle nee Porter was living next door and his son Richard Porter was living 2 houses away897.

William Porter, a bachelor of full age whose occupation was nailor, married Ann Gossage, a spinster minor whose occupation was also nailor. The bride and groom were both residing in Catshill. The groom's father was Richard Porter and his occupation was nailor. The bride's father was William Gossage and his occupation was nailor. The marriage was performed at the St. John the Baptist Parish Church, Bromsgrove according to the rites of the Established Church after banns. The bride and groom both made their marks. The marriage was witnessed by Richard Porter (signed) and Rebecca Porter (signed)910.