John Addison Porter

John Addison Porter (March 15, 1822 – August 25, 1866) was an American professor of chemistry and physician. He is the namesake of the John Addison Porter Prize and was a founder of the Scroll and Key senior society of Yale University.

John Addison Porter
Carbon print of John Addison Porter
Born(1822-03-15)March 15, 1822
Catskill, New York, United States
DiedAugust 25, 1866(1866-08-25) (aged 44)
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Alma materYale College
University of Giessen
Occupation(s)Professor, Physician
SpouseJosephine Earl Sheffield
ChildrenJohn Addison Porter, Jr.
Edgar Sheffield Porter
Parent(s)Addison Porter
Anne Hogeboom
RelativesJoseph Earl Sheffield (father-in-law)
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