Elisha Reynolds Potter

For the son (1811–1882), see Elisha R. Potter.

Elisha Reynolds Potter
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Rhode Island's at-large district
In office
November 15, 1796 – 1797
Preceded byBenjamin Bourne
Succeeded byChristopher G. Champlin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Rhode Island's at-large district
In office
March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1815
Preceded byIsaac Wilbour
Succeeded byJames Brown Mason
Personal details
Born(1764-11-05)November 5, 1764
Little Rest, Rhode Island Colony, British America
DiedSeptember 26, 1835(1835-09-26) (aged 70)
South Kingstown, Rhode Island, U.S.
Resting placeColonel Thomas Potter Cemetery
PartyFederalist
SpouseMary Potter
ChildrenElisha R. Potter
OccupationLawyer
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Elisha Reynolds Potter (November 5, 1764 – September 26, 1835) was a statesman in the Federalist Party from Kingston, Rhode Island, who served several times as the Speaker in the Rhode Island State Assembly.

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