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Gideon Potter 1700–1758

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 Gideon Potter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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, with linked records

Born 03 Jun 1700 · New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Died 30 Dec 1758 · East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Spouse Mary Wheadon
Records
U.S. and International Marriage Records, …
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Researchers connected through Gideon Potter 1700–1758

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Mary Wheadon
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Gideon Potter began in 1700 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA. Gideon Potter married mary wheadon. Gideon Potter passed away in 1758 in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1700
Birth of Gideon Potter in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1758
Death of Gideon Potter in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gideon Potter

This ancestor line traces from New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1674) to New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1700) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gideon Potter (1700–1758) was born in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA and died in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gideon 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 2 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.

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Gideon Potter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Gideon Potter PTP
1700–1758
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Gideon Potter's Descendants

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Gideon Potter PTP 1700–1758