Potter, George F. "Geo. F."
Senate 1868-69 (District 13); House 1887-88 (District 1)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Houston
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1827 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
England
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Geo. F.
City of Residence (when first elected):
La Crescent
Occupation (when first elected):
Lawyer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1857.
Elected: 11/2/1886
Residence: La Crescent
Term of Office: 1/4/1887 to 1/7/1889
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation: Attorney
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
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Claims
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Judiciary
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Reapportionment Special
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Roads, Bridges and Navigable Streams (Chair)
Body: Senate
District: 13
Elected: 11/5/1867
Residence: La Crescent
Term of Office: 2/7/1868 to 1/3/1870
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation: Lawyer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Corporations (Chair)
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Enrollment
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Indian Affairs (Chair)
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Judiciary
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State Charitable Institutions
Session Notes:
David L. Buell won the 1867 election but George F. Potter contested his win. George F. Potter was determined to be entitled to the seat.
Body: Senate
District: 13
Elected: 11/5/1867
Residence: La Crescent
Term of Office: 2/7/1868 to 1/3/1870
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation: Lawyer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Enrollment
-
Indian Affairs
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Internal Improvements
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Public Buildings
Session Notes:
David L. Buell won the 1867 election but George F. Potter contested his win. George F. Potter was determined to be entitled to the seat.
Articles & Books About
Potter v. Buell, Contested Election. Minnesota Journal of the Senate, January 14,15, ?, and 23, February 7, 1868, p. 16-17, 20-21, 38, 44-46, 98-100.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.