Rash's Surname Index
Notes for George W. PORTER
Per Biographical Encyclopedia of Dauphin County, published 1896:
"George W Porter, M.D. was the son of David R and Josephine (McDermott) Porter. He was reared and educated in his native place up to his fouteenth year, and subsequently took a regular college course, graduating from Lafayette College in the class of 1846. His preceptor in the study of medicine was Dr. Robb, the resident physician of the Eastern Penitentiary, and subsequently he attended lectures of the University of Penn., from which he was graduated in 1850. He at once began the practice of medicine at Harrisuburg, in which he continued over twenty years and then retired. James Buchanan appointed him postmaster in 1857. Dr. Porter is a Republican in politics, but up to the time of the war had been a Democrat. He was a warm personal friend of General Grant, and was active in promoting his election to the Presidency. Dr. Porter was drafted for service in the Army, but was rejected on account of impaired health. He took an active part in the freeing of the slaves. Since 1877 he has been identified with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, being a prominent and active representative of the Pennsylvania branch of that society. The Doctor is largely interested in farming. Before incorporation of this city he served as school director, he has been in the city since 1839 but has held no city office. Dr. Porter was married in 1854 to Miss Emily Reily, daughter of Dr. Luther Reily, of Harrisburg. She died September 1, 1889. They reared six children: Geroge W., paymaster of New York Central railroad, resides at New York, Rebecca R., wife of Dr. W. Trout, of Spring Lake Beach, N.J.; Caroline Reily, wife of Melancthon s. Holwell, Harrisburg; Josephine, wife of William B. Hammond, of Harrisburg; Emma, wife of Lt. John M. payer, of navy yard, Washington, D.C. and Elizabeth Reily, unmarried. Dr. Porter attends the Presbyterian church and was formerly a trustee, and has retired from active church work.
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