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Potter, George F. "Geo. F."

Sessions Served    Other Information

Senate 1868-69 (District 13); House 1887-88 (District 1)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Houston

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1827 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: England
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Geo. F.
City of Residence (when first elected): La Crescent
Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer

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FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1857.

Total Days Served: 1432

SESSIONS SERVED

25th Legislative Session (1887-1888)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1887
Body: House
District: 01
Elected: 11/2/1886
Residence: La Crescent
Term of Office: 1/3/1887 to 1/6/1889
Oath Date: 1/4/1887
Counties Represented: Houston
Occupation: Attorney
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Judiciary
  • Reapportionment Special
  • Roads, Bridges and Navigable Streams (Chair)

11th Legislative Session (1869)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1869
Body: Senate
District: 13
Elected: 11/5/1867
Residence: La Crescent
Term of Office: 2/7/1868 to 1/3/1870
Oath Date: 2/7/1868
Counties Represented: Houston
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Corporations (Chair)
  • Enrollment
  • Indian Affairs (Chair)
  • Judiciary
  • State Charitable Institutions
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. David L. Buell won the 1867 election but George F. Potter contested his win. George F. Potter was determined to be entitled to the seat.

10th Legislative Session (1868)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1868
Body: Senate
District: 13
Elected: 11/5/1867
Residence: La Crescent
Term of Office: 2/7/1868 to 1/3/1870
Oath Date: 2/7/1868
Counties Represented: Houston
Occupation: Lawyer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Enrollment
  • Indian Affairs
  • Internal Improvements
  • Public Buildings
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. David L. Buell won the 1867 election but George F. Potter contested his win. George F. Potter was determined to be entitled to the seat.

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