Andrew Porter (Revolutionary War officer)
Andrew Porter (September 24, 1743 – November 16, 1813) was an American officer during the Revolutionary War.
Andrew Porter | |
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| Born | September 24, 1743 Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 16, 1812 (aged 69) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | Continental Marines, Continental Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Trenton Battle of Princeton Battle of Brandywine Battle of Germantown Tioga Point |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth McDowell Eliza Parker |
| Children | 13, including George, David, James |
| Relations | Horace Porter (grandson) Andrew Porter (grandson) Mary Todd Lincoln (great-granddaughter) |
| Other work | Pennsylvania surveyor-general |
Pennsylvania Historical Marker | |
| Type | Roadside |
| Criteria | American Revolution, Military |
| Designated | March 11, 1949 |
| Location | W. Main & Selma Sts., Norristown |
| Marker Text | Revolutionary War officer; surveyor of western and northern State boundaries, 1784-87; Surveyor-General, 1809-13. Born near here, 1743; died at Harrisburg, 1813. His home, "Selma," is marked, a block distant. |
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