Peter B. Porter Jr.
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Peter Buell Porter (May 7, 1806 – 1871) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was Assemblyman and Speaker of the New York State Assembly in 1841.
Quick Facts Speaker of the House New York Assembly, Preceded by ...
Peter B. Porter Jr. | |
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Speaker of the House New York Assembly | |
In office January l, 1841 – December 31, 1841 | |
Preceded by | George Washington Patterson |
Succeeded by | Levi S. Chatfield |
Assemblyman New York Assembly | |
In office January l, 1838 – December 31, 1841 | |
Preceded by | Hiram McNeil |
Succeeded by | Thomas T. Flagler |
Personal details | |
Born | (1806-05-07)May 7, 1806 Salisbury Litchfield County, Connecticut |
Died | 1871 |
Political party | Whig |
Relations | Peter Buell Porter (uncle) |
Parent(s) | Augustus Porter Jane Howell |
Alma mater | Hamilton College |
Profession | Lawyer, politician |
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