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
Signature
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
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.
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