Orlando B. Potter

Orlando Brunson Potter
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 byRoswell P. Flower
Succeeded byTruman A. Merriman
Personal details
Born(1823-03-10)March 10, 1823
Charlemont, Massachusetts
DiedJanuary 2, 1894(1894-01-02) (aged 70)
New York City
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMartha Green (Wiley) Potter (1822–1879)
ChildrenMartha 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 materWilliams College
Harvard Law School
OccupationBusinessman, 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.