He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1837, commencing practice in East Troy, Wisconsin.

In 1866, Potter returned to East Troy, Wisconsin, where he practiced law until his death there on May 18, 1899.

He was interred in Oak Ridge Cemetery in East Troy.

East Troy may refer to:

The village is located southeast of the Town of East Troy.

East Troy is a town in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States.

Alpine Valley Music Theater is a 37,000 capacity amphitheater, in East Troy, Wisconsin.

Alpine Valley Resort is a resort located in East Troy, Wisconsin.

The first annual fair and cattle show of which there is a record was held in the Village of East Troy on October 16, 1850.

On August 27, 1990, Vaughan was killed in a helicopter crash following a performance in East Troy, Wisconsin.