Andrew Porter (Revolutionary War officer)
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Andrew Porter (September 24, 1743 ā November 16, 1813) was an American officer during the Revolutionary War.[1]
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Andrew Porter | |
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Born | (1743-09-24)September 24, 1743 Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | November 16, 1812(1812-11-16) (aged 69) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Continental Marines, Continental Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | Battle of Trenton Battle of Princeton Battle of Brandywine Battle of Germantown Tioga Point |
Spouse(s) | Elizabeth McDowell Eliza Parker |
Children | 13, including George, David, James |
Relations | Horace Porter (grandson) Andrew Porter (grandson) Mary Todd Lincoln (great-granddaughter) |
Other work | Pennsylvania surveyor-general |
Type | Roadside |
Criteria | American Revolution, Military |
Designated | March 11, 1949 |
Location | W. Main & Selma Sts., Norristown |
Marker Text | Revolutionary War officer; surveyor of western and northern State boundaries, 1784-87; Surveyor-General, 1809-13. Born near here, 1743; died at Harrisburg, 1813. His home, "Selma," is marked, a block distant. |
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