James Davis Porter (December 7, 1828 – May 18, 1912) was an American attorney, politician, educator, and officer of the Confederate Army. He served as Governor of Tennessee from 1875 to 1879. He was subsequently appointed as Assistant Secretary of State during President Grover Cleveland's first administration, and Minister to Chile in Cleveland's second administration.
Born |
7 December 1828 Paris, Tennessee
|
Died |
18 May 1912 (aged 83) Paris, Tennessee
|
Zodiac | Sagittarius |
Tags | Add tag |