Henry Martyn Porter (April 25, 1835 – February 6, 1907) was an American Civil War Union Army Officer who served as a colonel and commander of the 7th Vermont Infantry. He graduated in 1857 from Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont.[1] He then became a teacher; first in Sutherland Falls, Vermont in 1857, then in Rupert, Vermont, from 1858 to 1859, then in New York City, also in 1859.[2] He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1861 as a private in the New York National Guard.[3] He later became a captain with the Vermont Infantry and achieved the rank of colonel.
Henry Martyn Porter | |
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 Henry Martyn Porter | |
| Born | April 25, 1835 |
| Died | February 6, 1907 (aged 71) |
| Place of burial | West Cemetery, Middlebury, Vermont |
| Allegiance |  United States of AmericaUnion |
| Service |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Unit |  7th Vermont Infantry |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
From 1863 to 1864, he was the provost marshal for the city of New Orleans.[3] He served for five years until 1865.[1][4]
After his military career, he headed a department for the American Bank Note Company for over 22 years.[3] he was a member of the Loyal Legion, Lotus Club, Lawyer's Club, and the Union League Club.[1] He died at the age of 71, and is interred at West Cemetery in Middlebury, Vermont.[5]
References
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- Boyce, Thomas Emerson (1890). "Catalogue of the Officers and Alumni of Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont". The Register Co. ASIN B002FQR7WQ.
- Chi Psi, Chi Psi (1902). "The Sixth Decennial Catalogue". Harvard University.
- University of Michigan (1901). "Companions of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States". L. R. Hamersly Co.
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