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George F. "Geo. F." Potter
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
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1857.
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:
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Claims
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Judiciary
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Reapportionment Special
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Roads, Bridges and Navigable Streams (Chair)
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:
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Corporations (Chair)
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Enrollment
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Indian Affairs (Chair)
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Judiciary
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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.
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
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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.
Articles & Books About
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Potter v. Buell, Contested Election. Minnesota Journal of the Senate, January 14,15, ?, and 23, February 7, 1868, p. 16-17, 20-21, 38, 44-46, 98-100.