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Elisha Reynolds POTTER, Congress, RI (1764-1835)

POTTER Elisha Reynolds , a Representative from Rhode Island; born in Little Rest (now Kingston), R.I., November 5, 1764; learned the blacksmith's trade and also engaged in agricultural pursuits…

POTTER, Elisha Reynolds, Congress, RI (1764-1835)

POTTER, Elisha Reynolds, (father of Elisha Reynolds Potter [1811-1882]), a Representative from Rhode Island; born in Little Rest (now Kingston), R.I., November 5, 1764; learned the blacksmith’s…

Emery Davis POTTER, Congress, OH (1804-1896)

POTTER Emery Davis , a Representative from Ohio; born in Providence, R.I., October 7, 1804; attended the district school and the academy in Herkimer County, N.Y.; studied law in Cooperstown, N.Y…

John Fox POTTER, Congress, WI (1817-1899)

POTTER John Fox , a Representative from Wisconsin; born in Augusta, Maine, May 11, 1817; attended the common schools and Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, N.H.; studied law; was admitted to the…

Orlando Brunson POTTER, Congress, NY (1823-1894)

POTTER Orlando Brunson , a Representative from New York; born in Charlemont, Franklin County, Mass., March 10, 1823; attended the district school, Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., and the…

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

Senate Years of Service: 1803-1804 Party: Democratic Republican POTTER Samuel John , a Senator from Rhode Island; born in South Kingston Township, R.I., June 29, 1753; completed preparatory…

William Wilson POTTER, Congress, PA (1792-1839)

POTTER William Wilson , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born at Potters Mills, Pa., December 18, 1792; completed preparatory studies in Bellefonte, Centre County, Pa., and was graduated from…