United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
John B. Potter Born in Canaan, Conn._Son fo Truman Potter,_by occupation a Blacksmith,_Married,_at the age of 36 enlisted for nine months in the 46th Regiment of Infatry, Mass. Vols. Comopany D. _Mustered into service September 25th, 1862. While the regiment remained in North Carolina, he served in all movements except the 1st Trent Road reconnaissance, and the Gum Swamp Expedition._At Baltimore, Md. On the 3rd of July, 1863, Potter was detailed to assist in the Quartermaster’s department. He did not join the company in the march through Maryland, but staid at Baltimore on duty in the detailed service. Returned via Boston, with the sick and convalescents, to Chicopee, arriving July 22nd, under orders to report on arrival of the regiment. Mustered out of service July 29th 1863, at Springfield, Mass.