Robert Brown Potter

Robert Brown Potter Historical Figure Nationality: United States Year of Birth: 1829 Year of Death: 1887 Religion: Episcopalianism Occupation: Lawyer, soldier Parents: Alonzo Potter, Sarah Nott Spouse: Abby Stevens Military Branch: Union Army Fictional Appearances: The Guns of the South POD: January 17, 1864 Type of Appearance: Contemporary reference Military Branch: Army of the Potomac (Second American Revolution)

Robert Brown Potter (July 16, 1829 – February 19, 1887) was an American lawyer, and a United States Army general in the American Civil War.

Robert Brown Potter in The Guns of the South

Robert Brown Potter commanded the Army of the Potomac IX Corps at the devastating Battle of Bealeton. Henry Pleasants, one of his lieutenant colonels, was captured by the Confederates during the battle.