At his home in Albion, Wis., January 10, 1907, George Washington Potter, in the 89th year of his age.
Mr. Potter, the second in a family of nine children, was born February 18, 1818, at Grafton, Rensselaer Co., N. Y. On May 29, 1842, he was married to Mariah Louisa Smith. They came to Albion on the anniversary of their wedding, May 29, 1845. Here he was one of the pioneers in settling and subduing this part of the state, taking an active part in the development of the religious and educational interests of Albion. He was one of the early members of the Seventh-day Baptist Church, where he retained his membership until death. He was a man fearless, frank and outspoken in his convictions of duty, simple and unpretending in his manner of life. His daughter, Mrs. Frank Walters, preceded him to the other world, a year ago last October. His only son, William, of Beloit, his brother Stephen, the Senior deacon of the Albion Church, and a sister, Mrs. Seraphina Head survive him. The funeral was conducted from the old home, on Sunday afternoon, by his pastor, a large circle of relatives and friends being in attendance.
T. J. V.
