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Elizabeth Potter 1608–1683

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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 Elizabeth Potter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Nov 1608 · London, Middlesex, England
Died 15 Apr 1683 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Father Elizabeth Porter Bold
Mother Sir George Potter
Siblings Elizabeth Ann Potter, Robert Immigrant Potter, Susanna Potter Dna, Thomas Potter

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Potter 1608–1683

and 1 more tree owner connected with Elizabeth Potter 1608–1683

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Elizabeth Potter was born in 1608 in London, Middlesex, England, the child of elizabeth porter bold and sir george potter. Elizabeth Potter passed away in 1683 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1608
Birth of Elizabeth Potter in London, Middlesex, England
Birth
1683
Death of Elizabeth Potter in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Potter

This ancestor line traces from Blickling, Broadland District, Norfolk, England (1501) to London, Middlesex, England (1608) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Potter (1608–1683) was born in London, Middlesex, England and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 4 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.

Elizabeth Potter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Potter PTP
1608–1683
London, Middlesex, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Elizabeth Potter's Descendants

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Elizabeth Potter PTP 1608–1683