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Porter Sheldon

Photograph of Porter Sheldon Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Porter
Surname
Sheldon
Occupation
Hon.

The Name Porter

Origin
English, French
Meaning
A name derived from an occupational term for someone who carried goods or guarded a gate.
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Library of Congress

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