Legislator Details
Lewis Porter
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/4/1823
City:
County:
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/10/1882
City:
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Fulton Street Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Hannah; children: George E., Henry L., Sarah N.,
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: merchant, businessman, capitalist
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
He came to Michigan in 1838. He was engaged in the clothing trade in Grand Rapids. He served as assistant postmaster in Washington, DC and the first Clerk of the US District Court of Western Michigan. He was one of the men who 'organized' the First National Bank in Kent Co. in 1864
Notable Facts:
Born in New York.
Served in both chambers.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Militia, State Prison , Incorporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 29
District Description: Kent County
Date Elected: 11/2/1858
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1859
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means , Banks and Incorporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 20th session.