Legislator Details
Edward Kent Potter
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/19/1840
City: Marlborough, Quebec
County:
Country: Canada East
Death
Date: 5/8/1901
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/10/1901
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodmere Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Susan E. or G. Mooney, 2/9/1861 in Alpena, MI; children: 6, Charles Edward, William H., Carrie M. or P. (Manwaring), Elizabeth D. (Clugston) and 2 others.
Number of Children: 6
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lumberman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Of Irish ancestry. Son of Thomas and Margaret (Duncan) Potter. He was supervisor, member of the school board and postmaster at Alpena from 1861-63.
Notable Facts:
Died as a result of diabetes and gangrene
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Private Corporations , Upper Peninsula Prison , Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Alpena
County of Residence Alpena
District: Alpena
District Description: Counties of Alpena, Otsego and Montmorency
Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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