Porter, Rufus, 1792-1884
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Captain R.K. Porter, according to records at the Society of California Pioneers, was born on May 1, 1792 in West Boxford, Mass., and died on Aug. 12th, 1884. We have no further information on him other than this reminiscence which does not refer to his personal life. A Rufus K. Porter, which the same birth and death dates, is also known for his book Aerial Navigation: the practibility of traveling pleasantly and safely from New York to California in three days (New York: H. Smith, 1849). This may be the same person.
From the description of Autobiography and Reminiscence of Captain R.K. Porter, (Deceased), 1901. (The Society of California Pioneers). WorldCat record id: 55979185
Scientist; New York, N.Y.
Founded the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN in 1845.
From the description of Rufus Porter writings, 1825-1846. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86122749
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