Porter, James D. (James Davis), 1828-1912

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Birth 1828-12-07
Death 1912-05-18

Biographical notes:

James D. Porter (1828-1912) received bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Nashville and earned a law degree from Cumberland University in 1884. He was a trustee of the Peabody Education Fund in 1883, President of the Tennessee Historical Society, and an author.

From the description of James D. Porter Papers, 1902. (Vanderbilt University Library). WorldCat record id: 262478713

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Subjects:

  • Judges
  • National Museum
  • Natural history
  • Presidential candidates
  • Surveys And Explorations, General

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Places:

  • Columbia (Tenn.) (as recorded)
  • Tennessee--Columbia (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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