Captain John Potter b. 12 Sep 1746 Brookfield, MA., d. 20 Oct 1818 West Boylston, MA., was said to be in the Albany County Militia in New York State. He was the son of Daniel Potter and Abigail Wedlock. His tenure with Albany Militia would be prior to
April 1777, since he was chosen for Captain Ebenzer Newell's 7th Brookfield Co., Colonel James Converse's 4th Worcester Regiment of Massachusetts Militia.
Commissioned 1st Lieutenant, June 7, 1777. Engaged June 1, 1778 into Captain Joel Green's Company, Colonel Ezra Wood's Regiment, hence as regimental pay master. Anyone with information in regard to John Potter & Albany County Militia or link furthering my journey is appreciated.