I have a Capt. John Potter [5th GGF] was was reported to have been a captain in the militia during the Revolution, per the Potter genealogy [Rev. Potter].
DAR does not list Capt. Potter through their online GRS.
I do not see records for this John Potter on Footnote's Revolutionary War records.
If anyone is connected to him, I would love to hear from you. Born 17 Nov 1734, died 25 Mar 1811. Buried in Capt John Potter Lot in Scituate, RI. Married to Elizabeth Fiske & Elcy Ralph. I descend through son Thomas Potter.