The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Porter, William Ninnis
Porter, William Ninnis, C.I.E. (1904). I.C.S., (retired); s. of William Porter of Indian Marine; b. 1849; educ: privately and at Caines College, Cambridge; joined I.C.S. 1879; appointed as Assistant District Superintendent, 1879; District Superintendent, 1S80; Assistant Commissioner, 1886; Deputy Commissioner, 1890; Commissioner, 1903; retired, 1903; served during Burma War, 1885-93. Address: Northcott House, 46, Willbery Road, Hove. Club, East India United Service.