William Dennison Porter
William Dennison Porter | |
|---|---|
| 52nd Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office November 30, 1865 – July 6, 1868 | |
| Governor | James Lawrence Orr |
| Preceded by | Robert McCaw |
| Succeeded by | Lemuel Boozer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 24, 1810 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | January 4, 1883 (aged 72) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
William Dennison Porter (November 24, 1810 – January 4, 1883) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 52nd lieutenant governor of South Carolina. Earlier in his political career he served in the South Carolina House of Representatives and South Carolina Senate. A Democrat, he supported slavery and succession. He opposed voting rights for African Americans after the Civil War.