Augustus Porter
Businessperson, Deceased Person
1773 – 1849
Who was Augustus Porter?
Augustus Porter, along with his brother Peter Buell Porter, purchased the land near Niagara Falls, United States at a public auction in order to open a grist mill and tannery around 1805. Later, around 1847, the brothers attempted to interest investors to develop power from the water drop of the falls by developing a "hydraulic raceway" for both power and transportation.
Augustus was the first Judge in Niagara County, first Postmaster of Niagara Falls, and a surveyor for the Holland Land Company.
The First Presbyterian Manse was built by or for his daughter Lavinia. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.
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- Born
- 1773
- Siblings
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- 1849
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on July 23, 2013
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