Thomas R. Potts, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American mayor
Date of Birth: 10-Feb-1810
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 06-Oct-1874
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Thomas R. Potts
- Thomas Reed Potts (February 10, 1810 – October 6, 1874) was an American physician, civic leader and the first Mayor of St.
- Paul, Minnesota.
- After graduating from medical school, Potts moved across the country and eventually found his way to the young settlement of St.
- Paul.
- Active in civic life and popular in his medical practice, he was elected as the first President of the Town Board.
- Despite a successful tenure, he tired of politics and retired after one term to continue his practice; however he did hold several key health-related positions.
- By the time of his death, he was the oldest doctor in the city and one of its most respected.
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