Samuel J. Potter, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Samuel J. Potter

American politician

Date of Birth: 29-Jun-1753

Place of Birth: South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States

Date of Death: 14-Oct-1804

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Samuel John Potter (June 29, 1753 – October 14, 1804) was a United States Senator from Rhode Island and was a prominent Country Party anti-Federalist leader. Born in South Kingstown, Potter completed preparatory studies, studied law, and was admitted to the bar and practiced.
He was deputy governor of Rhode Island from 1790 to 1799 (during which time the office was renamed lieutenant Governor) and again from 1800 to 1803.
He was also a presidential elector in 1792 and 1796. Potter was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the U.S.
Senate and served from March 4, 1803, until his death in Washington, D.C.
on October 14, 1804.
Interment was in the family burial ground, Kingston (formerly Little Rest), Washington County, Rhode Island.