Charles Porter (Pennsylvania politician)

Charles Porter (1756–1830) was Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1805–1806.[1]

Charles Porter
7th Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office
December 5, 1805  1806
Preceded bySimon Snyder
Succeeded bySimon Snyder
Personal details
Bornlate 17th century
unknown
Died18th century, after 1841
unknown
Political partyConstitutionalist
Spouse(s)Rachel
Professionlawyer, county judge

Charles Porter was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Fayette County in 1800 and served through 1807. He served as an associate judge in Fayette County from 1821–1841.[1]

See also

  • Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

References

  1. Schmedlen, Jean Hearn (2004). Wisdom, Vision and Diplomacy:Speakers of the Pennsylvania House. A Biographical History of the Speakers of the Provincial Assembly and the House of Representatives, 1682–2004 (2 ed.). Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania House of Representatives. pp. 101–102. ISBN 0-9667794-0-1. Born:Unknown, Died: Unknown. Member of the House, Fayette County 1800–1807.
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