Thomas J. Potter

Thomas J. Potter
Born(1840-08-16)August 16, 1840
DiedMarch 9, 1888(1888-03-09) (aged 47)
Resting placeOttumwa Cemetery
Ottumwa, Iowa, U.S.
OccupationRailroad executive
EmployerUnion Pacific Railroad
Spouse
Urdillia Jane Wood
(m. 1863)
Military career
Allegiance United States
BranchUnion Army
Service years1863–1866
RankCaptain
Unit7th Iowa Cavalry Regiment
ConflictsAmerican Civil War

Thomas J. Potter (August 16, 1840 – March 9, 1888) was vice-president and general manager of the Union Pacific Railroad.