Robert L. D. Potter | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Wisconsin Senate | |
| In office January 12, 1876 – January 10, 1877 | |
| Preceded by | Henry D. Barron |
| Succeeded by | William Hiner |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office January 6, 1873 – January 1, 1877 | |
| Preceded by | Waldo Flint |
| Succeeded by | George B. Burrows |
| District Attorney of Waushara County, Wisconsin | |
| In office January 7, 1867 – January 2, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas H. Walker |
| Succeeded by | Levi L. Soule |
| In office January 7, 1861 – January 5, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Levi L. Soule |
| Succeeded by | R. S. D. Patton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1833 Hillsdale, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 2, 1893 (aged 60) Berlin, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Wautoma Union Cemetery, Wautoma, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Emeline Bingham
(m. 1861–1893) |
| Children | 7 |
| Education | Union Law School |
| Profession | lawyer |
Robert Lewis Dorr Potter (February 5, 1833 – November 2, 1893) was an American lawyer, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served four years as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Waushara County and central Wisconsin. He is the namesake of the "Potter Law"—a railroad reform law from 1874 which established state regulation of Wisconsin railroads.