Elisha R. Potter

Elisha Reynolds Potter (June 20, 1811 – April 10, 1882) was a politician, jurist and historian from Kingston, Rhode Island. He was a justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, and served one term in the United States House of Representatives.

Elisha Reynolds Potter Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Rhode Island's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1843  March 3, 1845
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byLemuel H. Arnold
Member of the Rhode Island Senate
In office
1847–1852
1861–1863
Personal details
Born(1811-06-20)June 20, 1811
Kingston, Rhode Island, US
DiedApril 10, 1882(1882-04-10) (aged 70)
Kingston, Rhode Island, US
Resting placeColonel Thomas Potter Cemetery in South Kingstown
Political partyLaw and Order
ParentElisha Reynolds Potter
ResidenceKingston, Rhode Island
OccupationLawyer
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