Who was ELIZABETH Potter?

ELIZABETH Potter (1727–1808) was born in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA and died in Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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ELIZABETH Potter 1727–1808

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Born 29 Jan 1727 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Died 21 Apr 1808 · Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Spouse Isaac Saunders

Children Caleb Saunders

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Isaac Saunders

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Caleb Saunders

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In 1727, ELIZABETH Potter entered the world in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. ELIZABETH Potter married isaac saunders, and had children including caleb saunders. ELIZABETH Potter passed away in 1808 in Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

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Birth of ELIZABETH Potter in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

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: ELIZABETH Potter (1727–1808) was born in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA and died in Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, 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.
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ELIZABETH Potter PTP

1727–1808

Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA