Frank L. Potts
Frank L. Potts | |
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49th Mayor of Saint John, New Brunswick | |
In office 1925–1926 | |
Preceded by | G. Frederick Fisher |
Succeeded by | Walter W. White |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick | |
In office 1925–1926 Serving with John Babington Macaulay Baxter | |
Succeeded by | H. Colby Smith |
Constituency | Saint John County |
In office 1917–1920 Serving with John R. Campbell, Leonard Percy de Wolfe Tilley and William Francis Roberts | |
Constituency | Saint John City |
Personal details | |
Born | Frank Leslie Potts May 20, 1867 Saint John, New Brunswick |
Died | January 7, 1926 Saint John, New Brunswick | (aged 58)
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Dorothy 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
- ^ "Frank L. Potts, M. L. A., Mayor Of Saint John, Dead". Telegraph-Journal. January 7, 1926. p. 1. Retrieved September 25, 2024.