Orlando Brunson Potter | |
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 Illustration of Orlando B. Potter from his first run for Congress in 1878 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 11th district | |
| In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | Roswell P. Flower |
| Succeeded by | Truman A. Merriman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 10, 1823 Charlemont, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 2, 1894 (aged 70) New York City |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Martha Green (Wiley) Potter (1822–1879) |
| Children | Martha Potter (1854–1907) Frederick Potter (1856–1923) Mary Wiley Geer (1857–1931) Ervine Potter (1859–1861) Emma Potter (1860–1867) Blanche Potter (1864–1942) |
| Alma mater | Williams College Harvard Law School |
| Occupation | Businessman, banker, politician |
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Orlando Brunson Potter (March 10, 1823 – January 2, 1894) was a businessman and member of the United States House of Representatives from New York City. From 1883 to 1885, he served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is primarily recognized for his work to establish the National Banking Act in the United States.