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Catherine Pottorf 1809–1899

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine Pottorf in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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

Born 1 Jan 1809 · Pennsylvania, United States
Died 19 Jun 1899 · Attica, Seneca, Ohio, USA
Spouse George Ringle
Children Mary Jane Ringle

Researchers connected through Catherine Pottorf 1809–1899

and 1 more tree owner connected with Catherine Pottorf 1809–1899

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
George Ringle

Biography

The story of Catherine Pottorf began in 1809 in Pennsylvania, United States. Catherine Pottorf married george ringle, and had children including mary jane ringle. Catherine Pottorf passed away in 1899 in Attica, Seneca, Ohio, USA.

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Life Timeline

1809
Birth of Catherine Pottorf in Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1899
Death of Catherine Pottorf in Attica, Seneca, Ohio, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Catherine Pottorf

This ancestor line traces from Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (1742) to Pennsylvania, USA (1809) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Catherine Pottorf (1809–1899) was born in Pennsylvania, United States and died in Attica, Seneca, Ohio, USA. 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 Catherine 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 3 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Catherine Pottorf's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Catherine Pottorf PTP
1809–1899
Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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Unknown

Catherine Pottorf's Descendants

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Catherine Pottorf PTP 1809–1899