Orlando B. Potter

Orlando Brunson Potter
Illustration of Orlando B. Potter from his first run for Congress in 1878
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 11th district
In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885
Preceded by	Roswell P. Flower
Succeeded by	Truman A. Merriman
Personal details
Born	(1823-03-10)March 10, 1823 Charlemont, Massachusetts
Died	January 2, 1894(1894-01-02) (aged 70) New York City
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Martha Green (Wiley) Potter (1822–1879)
Children	Martha Potter (1854–1907) Frederick Potter (1856–1923) Mary Wiley Geer (1857–1931) Ervine Potter (1859–1861) Emma Potter (1860–1867) Blanche Potter (1864–1942)
Alma mater	Williams College Harvard Law School
Occupation	Businessman, banker, politician
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Orlando Brunson Potter (March 10, 1823 – January 2, 1894) was a businessman and member of the United States House of Representatives from New York City. From 1883 to 1885, he served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is primarily recognized for his work to establish the National Banking Act in the United States.