About John M. Potter
Lived 1924 – 1999 (aged 75). John M. Potter was an American lawyer and politician.
John M. Potter (1924–1993) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
Biography Potter was born on August 16, 1924, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. He attended school in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, and De Pere, Wisconsin, as well as the University of Michigan and what is now the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Potter lived in Port Edwards, Wisconsin, and died September 23, 1993.
Career Potter was a member of the Senate from the 24th District from 1961 to 1964. He succeeded William Walter Clark and was succeeded by William C. Hansen. From 1950 to 1957, he had been District Attorney of Wood County, Wisconsin. Additionally, he was a delegate to the 1964 Republican National Convention.
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Who was John M. Potter?
former member of the Wisconsin State Senate (1924-1999)
When was John M. Potter born?
John M. Potter was born on 16 August 1924.
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John M. Potter died on 23 September 1999 in Wood.
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John M. Potter was a lawyer and politician.
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John M. Potter was American.
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