Porter, Benjamin, 1771-1818
Dates
- Existence: 1771 - 1818
Benjamin Porter was born on July 13, 1771. He was admitted to the bar, and succeeded to Hon Daniel Farrand's practice, when the latter left Newbury in 1800. Some years before his death, he removed to South Newbury. He was widely known as a lawyer and man of business, and was considered by Daniel Webster, who knew him well, as the most attractive social companion he had ever known. Benjamin Porter was town representative in 1811, 1812 and 1816. He introduced the grass generally called "witch grass" into this part of the country, in the idea that it would be of great benefit to farmers. It was formerly called "Porter grass." He visited Saratoga for his health in the summer of 1818, and died at the house of his brother-in-law, Mills Olcott, at Hanover NH.
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Benjamin Porter letter
Webster Mss 806268.1
Collection
Identifier: Mss 806268.1
Overview
In English.
Benjamin Porter letter
Webster Mss 806611.1
Collection
Identifier: Mss 806611.1
Overview
In English.
Benjamin Porter papers
MS-52
Collection
Identifier: MS-52
Overview
Benjamin Porter (1771-1818), lawyer. The collection contains correspondence, deeds, bills, receipts, and other papers.
George Clinton letter
Mss 799266
Collection
Identifier: Mss 799266
Scope and Contents
Letter from George Clinton with a power of attorney for sale of property in the town of Newbury, Vermont to Benjamin Porter. Ms witnesed by George W. Clinton and John M. Kesson before John B. Coles, Justice of the Peace, City of New York. Recorded by F. Bayley, Town Clerk, Orange County, Town of Newbury, 1799 November 25.
George Clinton letter
Mss 799662
Collection
Identifier: Mss 799662
Scope and Contents
Three page letter from George Clinton of Greenwich [N.Y] to Benjamin Porter of Newbury, Vt. about terms and sale of land to Jacob Bayley. Enclosure on same sheet: Copy of letter, 1799 October 25, from Jacob Bayley, Newbury Vt., to George Clinton and copy of letter 1799 December 10, from George Clinton, Greenwich, to Jacob Bayley.
George Clinton letter
Mss 800116
Collection
Identifier: Mss 800116
Scope and Contents
Three page letter from George Clinton of Greenwich [N.Y.] to Benjamin Porter, Newbury, Vt. about sale of lands to Jacob Bayley. Enclosure on same sheet: Copy of letter, 1800 January 2, from Jacob Bayley, Newbury, Vt., to George Clinton and copy of letter, 1800 January 16, from George Clinton, Greenwich, to Jacob Bayley.