Elisha Reynolds Potter

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Elisha Reynolds Potter (1764-1835) was a statesman from Kingston, Rhode Island, who served several times as the Speaker in the Rhode Island State Assembly. Potter ran against Peleg Arnold in a special election in 1796 caused by Benjamin Bourne's resignation, and Potter won the election. He served as a United States Representative from 1796 to 1797 and 1809 to 1815.

His son, also Elisha Reynolds Potter, was also a Congressman.

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Elisha Reynolds Potter at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

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Categories: Rhode Island politician stubs | 1764 births | 1835 deaths | Members of the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island

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