Alexander Potter 1880–1960
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander Potter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Alexander Potter 1880–1960
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Immediate Family
Biography
Alexander Potter was born in 1880 in West Herrington, Durham, England. Alexander Potter married maud jones potter, and had children including beatrice ellen potter gabrielson, doris potter gagne, eileen fern potter lawrence, george alexander potter alex, james jim potter, joey potter, may potter mitchell, robert arthur bob potter. Alexander Potter passed away in 1960 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Sources
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1Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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2Newspaper/Obituary Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Potter
Frequently Asked Questions
- Alexander Potter (1880–1960) was born in West Herrington, Durham, England and died in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Related Records
Alexander Potter's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record