Clarkson Nott Potter
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Clarkson Nott Potter (April 25, 1825 – January 23, 1882) was a New York attorney and politician who served four terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1869 to 1875, then again from 1877 to 1879.[1]
Quick Facts Member of theU.S. House of Representatives from New York, Preceded by ...
Clarkson Nott Potter | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1875 | |
Preceded by | William H. Robertson |
Succeeded by | Benjamin A. Willis |
Constituency | 10th district (1869–1873) 11th district (1873–1875) |
In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1879 | |
Preceded by | Nathaniel H. Odell |
Succeeded by | Waldo Hutchins |
Constituency | 12th district |
Personal details | |
Born | Clarkson Nott Potter (1825-04-25)April 25, 1825 Schenectady, New York, U.S. |
Died | January 23, 1882(1882-01-23) (aged 56) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Virginia Mitchell (m. 1851) |
Relations | Howard Potter (brother) Robert B. Potter (brother) Edward T. Potter (brother) Henry C. Potter (brother) William A. Potter (brother) |
Children | 5 |
Parent(s) | Alonzo Potter Sarah Nott Potter |
Alma mater | Union College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
Occupation | Civil engineer, lawyer |
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