William D. Porter

United States Navy officer (1808-1864) · United States · On the map · Died at 56

William David Porter was a flag officer of the United States Navy. He was the son of Commodore David Porter (1780-1843) and brother of Admiral David Dixon Porter (1813-1891) as well as foster brother of Admiral David Farragut (1801-1870). His son, William David Porter, Jr. (1840-1902), served in the Confederate Navy.

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