George Bryan Porter
George Bryan Porter | |
|---|---|
| 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 | February 9, 1791 Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 6, 1834 (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 |
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.