Background
Potter, William Chapman was born on October 16, 1874 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edwin Augustus and Harriet (Berry) Potter.
Potter, William Chapman was born on October 16, 1874 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edwin Augustus and Harriet (Berry) Potter.
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1897.
Formerly engineer various mining companies, also for A.,T.&San Francisco Railway. Manager Guggenheim Exploration Company. General manager American Smelting & Refining Company.
President, Chairman of the Board Guaranty Trust Company of New York. Director Anaconda Copper Company, others.
Member American Institute Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: The Links, National Golf Links, Links Golf.
Married Caroline Morton, 1902.; married second, Rose Lee Saltonstall, 1923. Children: Jean, Charlotte.