John Porteous (footballer)
John Porteous may refer to: * John Porteous (soldier) (c. 1695–1736), Scottish soldier murdered during the Porteous Riots *John Alexander Porteous (1932–1995), Canadian author, columnist and broadcaster *Johnny Porteous John Robertson Porteous (5 December 1921 – 13 August 2007) was a Scottish footballer who played as a wing half. He began his career as a footballer with Motherwell F.C., but did not make a league appearance before joining Alloa Athletic in 1 ...

John Porteous (soldier)
Captain John Porteous (c. 1695 – 1736), was a Scottish soldier and Captain of the Edinburgh City or Town Guard. Early life John Porteous was born at The Glen, Quair Water, near Traquair, in the Borders, the son of Stephen Porteous, a tailor of the Canongate, Edinburgh. Little is known of his early life, except that he soon found he was not suited to his father's calling. Having served in the Scots Brigade in the United Netherlands, in 1716 he became drill master to the Edinburgh force in anticipation of a Jacobite rising, and two years later was appointed as ensign to the City Guard, and was promoted in 1726 to the rank of captain. Porteous seems to have been an overbearing official, despised by the mob and the underclasses of Edinburgh society. In 1724 he lost a wager of 20 guineas in playing a game of golf on Leith Links against Alexander Elphinstone, the brother of Lord Balmerino. The wager attracted a small crowd including the Duke of Hamilton and George Douglas. R ...
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John Alexander Porteous
John Alexander Porteous (July 22, 1932 – May 10, 1995) was a noted Canadian columnist, journalist and broadcaster. Porteous was the voice of Miramichi pulp-cutter Ernie Freshet, a humorous character who appeared regularly on CBC Radio. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, he was one of two sons of John and Gladys (Trecartin) Porteous. He began his career in the recording industry. His work for Canadian independent label, Arc Records, included the signing of Anne Murray to her first record contract for her first recording on the album '' Singalong Jubilee Volume Three'' (1965), as Murray was then a participant on the CBC television musical/comedy show. Porteous also produced the album ''Echoes of the Atlantic'' (1963) on Maple Leaf Records for Newfoundland Country music artist, Dick Nolan (musician). Returning to New Brunswick in 1974, he became known as a commentator for the CBC, published numerous articles and columns for such publications as ''The Globe and Mail'', ''TV Guide'' ...
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