Elisha Reynolds Potter

Elisha Reynolds Potter (November 5, 1764 – September 26, 1835) was a statesman in the Federalist Party from Kingston, Rhode Island, who served several times as the Speaker in the Rhode Island State Assembly.

For the son (1811–1882), see Elisha R. Potter.

Elisha Reynolds Potter
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Rhode Island's at-large district
In office
November 15, 1796 – 1797
Preceded byBenjamin Bourne
Succeeded byChristopher G. Champlin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Rhode Island's at-large district
In office
March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1815
Preceded byIsaac Wilbour
Succeeded byJames Brown Mason
Personal details
Born(1764-11-05)November 5, 1764
Little Rest, Rhode Island Colony, British America
DiedSeptember 26, 1835(1835-09-26) (aged 70)
South Kingstown, Rhode Island, U.S.
Resting placeColonel Thomas Potter Cemetery
Political partyFederalist
SpouseMary Potter
ChildrenElisha R. Potter
ResidenceKingston, Rhode Island
OccupationLawyer
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