Frank L. Potts

Frank L. Potts
49th Mayor of Saint John, New Brunswick
In office
1925–1926
Preceded byG. Frederick Fisher
Succeeded byWalter W. White
Member of the
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
In office
1925–1926
Succeeded byH. Colby Smith
ConstituencySaint John County
In office
1917–1920
Serving with John R. Campbell, Leonard Percy de Wolfe Tilley and William Francis Roberts
ConstituencySaint John City
Personal details
Born
Frank Leslie Potts

(1867-05-20)May 20, 1867
Saint John, New Brunswick
DiedJanuary 7, 1926(1926-01-07) (aged 58)
Saint John, New Brunswick
Political partyConservative
SpouseDorothy Ann MacDonald

Frank Leslie Potts (May 20, 1867 - January 7, 1926) was a Canadian politician. He died after being re-elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for the riding of Saint John County, and was previously a member for the riding of Saint John City.

Personal life

Potts was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada to Joseph William Potts and Eunice Louise Battle. He was married to Elizabeth May Flemming and they had two children, Roy Flewelling Potts (1887-1974) and Gladys Leslie Potts (1888-1888). He was also the brother-in-law of the John A Monroe, who was tried and convicted of the murder of his mistress, Sarah "Maggie" Vail and their daughter, Ella May Monroe.

Career

Potts was elected mayor of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada in 1924 but was unable to finish his term as he died in 1926 at the age of 58.[1] He is buried in Fernhill Cemetery in Saint John.

References

  1. ^ "Frank L. Potts, M. L. A., Mayor Of Saint John, Dead". Telegraph-Journal. January 7, 1926. p. 1. Retrieved September 25, 2024.