Background
Potter, William W. was born on August 1, 1869 in Maple Grove Township, Barry Company, Michigan, United States. Son of Lucien B. and Clarinda L. (Trimmer) Potter.
Potter, William W. was born on August 1, 1869 in Maple Grove Township, Barry Company, Michigan, United States. Son of Lucien B. and Clarinda L. (Trimmer) Potter.
Graduated from the high school, Nashville, Michigan, 1891. Student Summer School, Ypsilanti State Normal College. Bachelor of Laws, University of Michigan, 1895.
Doctor of Laws, University of Detroit, 1930.
Superintendent of schools, Harrison, Michigan, 1891-1894. Admitted to Michigan bar, 1894, and began practice at Hastings. Member of firm of Barrell & Potter, 1895-1896, Colgrove & Potter, 1896-1919.
Served as city attorney Hastings. Prosecuting attorney Barry Company, 2 terms. Member Michigan State Senate, 1899-1900.
Member Michigan Public Utilities Commission, 1919-1927. Attorney general of Michigan, term 1927-1928 inclusive. Appointed justice Supreme Court of Michigan, and elected to same office, term beginning January 1, 1928, reelected 1935 for term beginning January 1, 1936.
Member of firm of Barrell & Potter, 1895-1896, Colgrove & Potter, 1896-1919. Member Michigan State Senate, 1899-1900. Member Michigan Public Utilities Commission, 1919-1927.
Member American and Michigan State bar associations. Mason (K.T.), Odd.
Married Margaret D. Richardson, of Harrison, Michigan, April 5, 1894. Children: Louise, Doreen (Mistress J. E. Hanna), Philip R., Charles W., Marguerite, Elizabeth (Mistress E. C. Starr).