Peter Buell Porter-Niagara Falls,NY.
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Andy Too
N 43° 05.790 W 079° 02.899
17T E 658831 N 4773379
An early notable resident of Niagara Falls and Patriarch of the Porter Family.
Waymark Code: WM3CT9
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rangerroad
Views: 17

Located in Oakwood Cemetery, this tomb is in the Porter Family plot.
Description:
Peter B. Porter was a lawyer , politician, and soldier. He served in the NY State Assembly, the US Congress and as Pres. John Adams' Secretary of War. He also served with distinction in the War of 1812.


Date of birth: 08/14/1773

Date of death: 03/20/1844

Area of notoriety: Politics

Marker Type: Tomb (above ground)

Setting: Outdoor

Visiting Hours/Restrictions: dawn to dusk

Fee required?: No

Web site: [Web Link]

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