Charles Porter (Pennsylvania politician)

Charles Porter (1756–1830) was Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1805–1806.[1]

Charles Porter
5th Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office
December 5, 1805 – 1806
Preceded bySimon Snyder
Succeeded bySimon Snyder
Personal details
Bornlate 17th century
unknown
Died18th century, after 1841
unknown
Political partyConstitutionalist
SpouseRachel
Professionlawyer, county judge

Charles Porter was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Fayette County in 1800 and served through 1807. He served as an associate judge in Fayette County from 1821–1841.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Schmedlen, Jean Hearn (2004). Wisdom, Vision and Diplomacy:Speakers of the Pennsylvania House (2 ed.). Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania House of Representatives. pp. 101–102. ISBN 0-9667794-0-1. Born:Unknown, Died: Unknown. Member of the House, Fayette County 1800–1807. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)