Hugh Porter (politician)

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.

Hugh Porter
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Crawford district
In office
January 2, 1899 – January 7, 1901
Preceded byJames O. Davidson
Succeeded byJohn A. Haggerty
In office
January 3, 1887 – January 5, 1891
Preceded byThomas Curley
Succeeded byAmbrose Thompson
Personal details
Born(1843-09-23)September 23, 1843
Morgan County, Ohio, U.S.
DiedAugust 1, 1936(1936-08-01) (aged 92)
Viroqua, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeViroqua Cemetery, Viroqua, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Mary Alice Cron
​
(died 1934)​
Children
  • Justin Adelbert Porter
  • (b. 1870; died 1932)
  • Adelaide "Addie" (McIntosh)
  • (b. 1870; died 1932)
  • John Porter
  • (died after 1936)
OccupationFarmer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1865
RankCorporal, USV
Unit49th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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