Samuel J. Potter
American politician, Rhode Island (1753–1804) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Samuel John Potter (June 29, 1753 – October 14, 1804) was a United States senator from Rhode Island and was a prominent Country Party anti-Federalist leader.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Rhode Island, Preceded by ...
Samuel John Potter | |
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United States Senator from Rhode Island | |
In office March 4, 1803 – October 14, 1804 | |
Preceded by | Theodore Foster |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Howland |
1st Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office 1800–1803 | |
Governor | Arthur Fenner |
Preceded by | George Brown |
Succeeded by | Paul Mumford |
In office 1790–1799 | |
Governor | Arthur Fenner |
Preceded by | Daniel Owen |
Succeeded by | George Brown |
Personal details | |
Born | (1753-06-29)June 29, 1753 South Kingstown, Rhode Island |
Died | October 14, 1804(1804-10-14) (aged 51) Washington, D.C. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
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