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