| Children |
| | 1. Elizabeth Porteous, b. 1836, Peeblesshire, Scotland d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 2. Christian Porteous, b. 1838, Peeblesshire, Scotland d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 3. Margaret Porteous, b. 23 Apr 1840, South Leith, Edinburgh City, Midlothian County, Scotland d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 4. Robert Porteous, b. 1 Jul 1851, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian County, Scotland d. 5 Jan 1928, South Leith, Edinburgh City, Midlothian County, Scotland (Age 76 years) |
| | 5. James Porteous, b. 11 Nov 1853, Edinburgh, Midlothian County, Scotland d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 6. Isabella Porteous, b. 1857, Edinburgh, Midlothian County, Scotland d. 5 Oct 1892, Queensland, Australia (Age 35 years) |
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