Augustus Porter
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For his son and the Michigan politician, see Augustus Seymour Porter.
Augustus S. Porter (January 18, 1769 – June 10, 1849) was an American businessman, judge, farmer, and politician who served as an Assemblyman for the state of New York.
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Augustus S. Porter | |
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Member of the New York Assembly | |
In office July 1, 1802 – June 30, 1803 | |
Preceded by | Peter Buell Porter |
Succeeded by | Nathaniel W. Howell |
Personal details | |
Born | (1769-01-18)January 18, 1769 Salisbury Litchfield County, Connecticut |
Died | June 10, 1849(1849-06-10) (aged 80) Niagara Falls, New York |
Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouses | Lavinia Steele
(m. 1796, died)Jane Howell
(m. 1801; died 1841) |
Relations | Peter Buell Porter (brother) |
Children | 5 |
Profession | Surveyor, farmer, businessman, politician |
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