Hugh Porter (politician)
Hugh Porter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Crawford district | |
| In office January 2, 1899 – January 7, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | James O. Davidson |
| Succeeded by | John A. Haggerty |
| In office January 3, 1887 – January 5, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Curley |
| Succeeded by | Ambrose Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 23, 1843 Morgan County, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | August 1, 1936 (aged 92) Viroqua, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Viroqua Cemetery, Viroqua, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Mary Alice Cron (died 1934) |
| Children |
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| Occupation | Farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1865 |
| Rank | Corporal, USV |
| Unit | 49th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Hugh Porter (September 23, 1843 – August 1, 1936) was an American farmer and Republican politician from the U.S. state of Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for three terms, representing Crawford County.