David Potts Jr.
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American politician
For other people named David Potts, see David Potts (disambiguation).
David Potts Jr. (November 27, 1794 – June 1, 1863) was an
U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania
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Biography
Potts was born at Warwick Furnace, Pennsylvania, about eight miles from Pottstown, Pennsylvania. He became an ironmaster, and owner and manager of Warwick Furnace. He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1824 to 1826.
He was elected as an Anti-Masonic candidate to the
1838
. Potts resumed his former business pursuits, and died at Warwick Furnace. Interment in Coventry Cemetery near Warwick.
Sources
- United States Congress. "David Potts Jr. (id: P000472)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
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Preceded by George G. Leiper |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district 1831–1839 1831–1833 alongside: William Hiester and Joshua Evans Jr. Edward Davies
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Succeeded by Edward Davies |
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