Education
Born in South Kingston Township, Potter completed preparatory studies, studied law, and was admitted to the bar and practiced.
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Career
He was deputy governor of Rhode Island from 1790 to 1799 (during which time the office was renamed lieutenant Governor) and again from 1800 to 1803. He was also a presidential elector in 1792 and 1796. Potter was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the United States. Senate and served from March 4, 1803, until his death in Washington, District of Columbia on October 14, 1804.
Interment was in the family burial ground, Kingston (formerly Little Rest), Washington County, Rhode Island.
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Political Party
Democratic-Republican Party