Background
POTTINGER, David was born on October 7, 1843 in Pictou, Nova Scotia, October 7.
POTTINGER, David was born on October 7, 1843 in Pictou, Nova Scotia, October 7.
Pictou Academy.
Entered the Government Railway Service at Halifax, Nova Scotia, as clerk, 1863. Since which he has been consecutively cashier, 1871, station master, 1872, general storekeeper, 1874, chief superintendent, 1879. Imperial Service Order.
General Manager, Canadian Government Railways since 1892.
Club: Rideau, Ottawa.
Spouse 1907, Mary Louise,daughter of late William Fisher, and widow of F. P. Reid.