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William E. "W.E., Wm. E." Potter
House 1870 (District 13); House 1876 (District 1); House 1883-84 (District 1)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Houston
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1822
Birth Place:
Connecticut
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
W.E., Wm. E.
City of Residence (when first elected):
La Crescent
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1862 or 1863.
Elected:
11/7/1882
Residence:
La Crescent
Term of Office:
1/2/1883 to 1/5/1885
Oath Date:
1/2/1883
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Incorporations
-
Mines and Minerals (Chair)
-
Railroads
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/2/1875
Residence:
La Crescent
Term of Office:
1/4/1876 to 1/1/1877
Oath Date:
1/4/1876
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Manufactures (Chair)
-
State Reform School
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Elected:
11/2/1869
Residence:
La Crescent
Term of Office:
1/4/1870 to 1/2/1871
Oath Date:
1/4/1870
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Military Affairs
-
Rules and Joint Rules
-
State Prison (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.