William D. Porter

For another person, see William Dennison Porter.
William David Porter
Born(1808-03-10)March 10, 1808
Zephyrhills, Florida, US
DiedMay 1, 1864(1864-05-01) (aged 56)
New York City, US
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1823–1855
1859–1864
RankCommodore
Commands
ConflictsAmerican Civil War
Relations

William David Porter (10 March 1808 – 1 May 1864) was a flag officer of the United States Navy. He was the son of Commodore David Porter (1780–1843) and brother of Admiral David Dixon Porter (1813–1891) as well as foster brother of Admiral David Farragut (1801–1870). His son, William David Porter, Jr. (1840-1902), served in the Confederate Navy.

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