Who was Henry Pottenger?

Henry Pottenger (1595–1676) was born in Lambourne, Berkshire, England and died in Lambourne, Berkshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Henry Pottenger 1595–1676

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 14 Mar 1595 · Lambourne, Berkshire, England

Died 22 Oct 1676 · Lambourne, Berkshire, England

Father Henry Pottenger

Mother Elizabeth Absolon

Spouse Susan Anne Wood

Children Jane Mills Pottenger

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Henry Pottenger was born in 1595 in Lambourne, Berkshire, England, the child of henry pottenger and elizabeth absolon. Henry Pottenger married susan anne wood, and had children including jane mills pottenger. Henry Pottenger passed away in 1676 in Lambourne, Berkshire, England.

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Birth of Henry Pottenger in Lambourne, Berkshire, England

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Death of Henry Pottenger in Lambourne, Berkshire, England

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This ancestor line traces from England (1470) to Lambourne, Berkshire, England (1595) across 5 generations.

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: Henry Pottenger (1595–1676) was born in Lambourne, Berkshire, England and died in Lambourne, Berkshire, England. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Henry 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 5 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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Henry Pottenger PTP

1595–1676

Lambourne, Berkshire, England