James Potter (Pennsylvania politician)

James Potter
4th Vice-President of Pennsylvania
In office
15 November 1781 – 7 November 1782
Preceded byWilliam Moore
Succeeded byJames Ewing
Personal details
Born1729
County Tyrone, Ireland
Died1789
Centre County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeBrown's Mill, near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Spouse(s)Elizabeth Cathcart
Mary Patterson Chambers
Professionsoldier, land developer, politician
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/servicePennsylvania Militia
RankBrigadier general
Battles/wars

James Potter (1729–1789) was a soldier, farmer, and politician from Colonial- and Revolutionary-era Pennsylvania. He rose to the rank of brigadier general of Pennsylvania militia during the Revolutionary War, and served as Vice-President of Pennsylvania, 1781–1782.