Owen Lincoln Potter
Born: June 21, 1865
Died: May 11, 1934
Owen Lincoln Potter, a founder of the Delta Chi Fraternity, was born in Ithaca, New York, on 21 June 1865. After attending the public schools in his home town, he earned an LL.B. degree from Cornell in 1889 and the LL.M. from the same institution in 1890. While a student, he and others formed Delta Chi. Potter was the first "A" (chapter presiding officer) and the first "AA" (international presiding officer).
After graduation he was admitted to the New York Bar. Relocating to Albany, New York, he worked for the commission on the revision of New York state law for five years before going into private practice. In 1901 Potter began a long series of jobs for the New York state Attorney General and the Governor. These positions capitalized on Potter's knowledge of state law. In 1927 he accepted an appointment to the New York Court of Claims where he served until his death.
In 1895 Potter married Ameka Parcell. They had no children. After a long illness Owen Lincoln Potter died in Albany on 11 May 1934; he ws sixty-eight years of age. His death was reported on the front page of the local newspaper.
Potter's brother Horace was also initiated by the Cornell chapter.