Elisha Reynolds Potter Jr. | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Lemuel H. Arnold |
Member of the Rhode Island Senate | |
In office 1847–1852 1861–1863 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Kingston, Rhode Island, US | June 20, 1811
Died | April 10, 1882 Kingston, Rhode Island, US | (aged 70)
Resting place | Colonel Thomas Potter Cemetery in South Kingstown |
Political party | Law and Order |
Parent | Elisha Reynolds Potter |
Residence | Kingston, Rhode Island |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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.