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In 1826, James Porter was born in Charleston, South Carolina, of free parents. At an early age, his parents dedicated him for a missionary. Because of an accident which left him crippled, he was unable to carry out this task. Therefore, he concentrated on receiving the best education available which consisted of ancient and modern languages. In addition to those studies, James also studied vocal and instrumental music under George 0. Robinson of Charleston.1 The remarkable talents Porter exhibited in music would eventually become the catalyst for his migration to Savannah, Georgia.
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Fall 1992
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Baker, Adriane Yvette, "James Porter" (1992). Savannah Biographies. 158.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sav-bios-lane/158
