George Bryan Porter
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George Bryan Porter (February 9, 1791 – July 6, 1834) was an American statesman in Pennsylvania and Territorial governor of Michigan from August 6, 1831, until his death on July 6, 1834.
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George Bryan Porter | |
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3rd Territorial Governor of Michigan | |
In office August 6, 1831 – July 6, 1834 | |
President | Andrew Jackson |
Preceded by | Lewis Cass |
Succeeded by | Stevens T. Mason |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
In office 1827–1827 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1791-02-09)February 9, 1791 Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | July 6, 1834(1834-07-06) (aged 43) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Resting place | Elmwood Cemetery Detroit, Michigan |
Political party | Democratic party |
Spouse | Sarah Humes Porter |
Relations | David Rittenhouse Porter (b) James Madison Porter (b) Horace Porter (n) |
Children | Andrew Porter |
Parent(s) | Andrew Porter Elizabeth Parker Porter |
Occupation | Attorney Politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1812 |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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