Owen Lincoln Potter (1865 - 1934)

Born 21 Jun 1865 in Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York

Died 11 May 1934 at age 68 in Albany, Albany Co., New York

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Biography

Owen Lincoln Potter, a founder of the Delta Chi Fraternity, was born in Ithaca, New York, on 21 June 1865.

After attending the public schools in his home town, he earned an LL.B. degree from Cornell in 1889 and the LL.M. from the same institution in 1890. While a student, he and others formed Delta Chi. Potter was the first “A” (chapter president) and the first “AA” (international president).

In 1895 Potter married Anneka Parcells (1862-1946). They had no children.

After graduation he was admitted to the New York Bar. Relocating to Albany, New York, he worked for the commission on the revision of New York state law for five years before going into private practice. In 1901 Potter began a long series of jobs for the New York state attorney general and the governor. These positions capitalized on Potter’s knowledge of state law. He went on to serve as counsel to several governors. In 1927 he accepted an appointment to the New York Court of Claims where he served until his death.

After a long illness Owen Lincoln Potter died in Albany on 11 May 1934; he was sixty-eight years of age. His death was reported on the front page of the local newspaper. He was buried in Lot 28 Section 116 of the Rural Cemetery of Albany, Route 32/Broadway, Albany, NY.

Potter’s youngest brother Horace was also initiated by the Cornell Chapter of Delta Chi.

memorial

Burial:

Albany Rural Cemetery,

Menands, Albany County, New York

Plot: Section 116, Lot 28

Find A Grave: Memorial #114435586

Sources

See also:

• Find A Grave memorial #114435586