Peter Buell Porter
American politician (1773–1844) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Peter Buell Porter (August 14, 1773 – March 20, 1844) was an American lawyer, soldier and politician who served as United States Secretary of War from 1828 to 1829.
Quick Facts 12th United States Secretary of War, President ...
Peter Porter | |
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12th United States Secretary of War | |
In office May 23, 1828 – March 9, 1829 | |
President | John Quincy Adams Andrew Jackson |
Preceded by | James Barbour |
Succeeded by | John Henry Eaton |
11th Secretary of State of New York | |
In office February 16, 1815 – February 12, 1816 | |
Governor | Daniel D. Tompkins |
Preceded by | Jacob R. Van Rensselaer |
Succeeded by | Robert L. Tillotson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office March 4, 1815 – January 23, 1816 | |
Preceded by | Nathaniel W. Howell |
Succeeded by | Archibald S. Clarke |
Constituency | 21st district |
In office March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1813 | |
Preceded by | William Kirkpatrick |
Succeeded by | Joel Thompson |
Constituency | 15th district |
Personal details | |
Born | Peter Buell Porter (1773-08-14)August 14, 1773 Salisbury, Connecticut Colony, British America |
Died | March 20, 1844(1844-03-20) (aged 70) Niagara Falls, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic-Republican (Before 1825) National Republican (1825–1834) Whig (1834–1844) |
Spouse | Letitia Breckinridge |
Children | 2, including Peter |
Relatives | Augustus Porter (Brother) |
Education | Yale University (BA) Litchfield Law School |
Awards | Congressional Gold Medal |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States New York |
Branch/service | New York State Militia |
Years of service | 1812–1815 |
Rank | Major General |
Battles/wars | War of 1812: • Raid on Black Rock • Battle of Chippawa • Battle of Niagara • Siege of Fort Erie |
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