About John Porter
Lived 1760 – 1833 (aged 73). John Porter was an American politician.
John Porter was an American politician who served as a U.S. representative from Pennsylvania from December 8, 1806, to March 3, 1811. He was born in Pennsylvania, but his birth date is unknown. He was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Ninth United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Michael Leib. He was then re-elected to the Tenth and Eleventh Congresses before losing re-election in 1810.
He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1801 to 1805.
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Who was John Porter?
American politician in Pennsylvania (1760-1833)
When was John Porter born?
John Porter was born on 18 June 1760 in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
When did John Porter die?
John Porter died on 1 August 1833 in Liverpool.
What was John Porter's occupation?
John Porter was a politician.
What nationality was John Porter?
John Porter was American.
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· DBpedia: John Porter (Pennsylvania politician)
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