Edward E. Potter

Edward Elmer Potter
Edward Elmer Potter
Born	June 21, 1823; New York City, New York
Died	June 1, 1889 (aged 65); New York City, New York
Place of burial	New York City Marble Cemetery, New York City, New York
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Army
Years of service	1862–1865
Rank	Brigadier General; Brevet Major General
Unit	1st North Carolina Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars	American Civil War Battle of Roanoke Island; Battle of New Bern; Battle of Washington; Battle of Honey Hill; Battle of Bean's Station; Battle of Honey Hill; Battle of Dingle's Mill;
Other work	farmer

Edward Elmer Potter (June 21, 1823 – June 1, 1889) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War. Potter was primarily associated with operations conducted in North Carolina throughout the war.

Edward Elmer Potter

Born	(1823-06-21)June 21, 1823 New York City, New York
Died	June 1, 1889(1889-06-01) (aged 65) New York City, New York
Place of burial	New York City Marble Cemetery, New York City, New York
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Army
Years of service	1862–1865
Rank	Brigadier General Brevet Major General
Unit	1st North Carolina Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars	American Civil War Battle of Roanoke Island Battle of New Bern Battle of Washington Battle of Honey Hill Battle of Bean's Station Battle of Honey Hill Battle of Dingle's Mill
Other work	farmer