Samuel John POTTER, Congress, RI (1753-1804)

POTTER Samuel John , a Senator from Rhode Island; born in South Kingston Township, R.I., June 29, 1753; completed preparatory studies; studied law; admitted to the bar and practiced; deputy governor of Rhode Island 1790-1803; presidential elector in 1792 and 1796; elected as a Democratic Republican to the United States Senate and served from March 4, 1803, until his death in Washington, D.C., October 14, 1804; interment in the family burial ground, Kingston (formerly Little Rest), Washington County, R.I.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present