Porter, David Dixon (1813-1891)
- Name:
- Porter, David Dixon (1813-1891)
- Title:
- Admiral, U.S. Navy
Commander in the U.S .Navy
Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, 1865. - Born:
- 06/18/1813
- Birthplace:
- Chester, PA
- Died:
- 02/13/1891
- Death Location:
- Washington, DC
- Residence:
- Chester, PA
Fort Pickens, Penascola, FL
New Orleans, LO
Vicksburg, MS - Nationality:
- American
- Occupation:
- Naval officer
- Father:
- Dixon, David (1780-1843)
- Relations:
- Porter, William-brother
Porter, Hambleton-brother
Porter, Henry Ogden-brother
Porter, Theodoric-brother
Porter, Fitz John (1822-1901)-Union General, cousin to David.
Farragut, David G. (1801-1870)-adoptive brother, Naval officer.
Porter, David Dixon II-grandson, Marine officer, reveived Medal of Honor.
Borie, Adolph E.-sought guidance from David as Secretary of the Navy, 1869. - Spouse:
- Patterson, Georgy, married in 1839.
- Children:
- Porter, Major David Essex
Porter, Captain Theodore
Porter, Lieutenant Colonel Carlile Patterson
Porter, Elizabeth
Porter, Elena - Notes:
- Wikipedia, "David Dixon Porter", 7-22-2011.
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