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Henry Ford Potter 1922–2005

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
C
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 Henry Potter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Apr 1922 · Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Died 7 Oct 2005 · Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Father Samuel Elisha Potter
Mother Nora L Barry
Siblings Elizabeth Ann Potter, Francis Marie Potter

Researchers connected through Henry Potter 1922–2005

and 1 more tree owner connected with Henry Potter 1922–2005

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Henry Ford Potter was born in 1922 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA, the child of samuel elisha potter and nora l barry. Henry Ford Potter passed away in 2005 in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA.

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Life Timeline

1922
Birth of Henry Ford Potter in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birth
2005
Death of Henry Ford Potter in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Death
2005
Burial of Henry Ford Potter in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Potter

This ancestor line traces from Gombitelli, Lucca, Toscana, Italy (1664) to Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA (1922) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry Potter (1922–2005) was born in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA and died in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama, 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 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 8 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.

Henry Potter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Henry Ford Potter PTP
1922–2005
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Henry Potter's Descendants

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Henry Ford Potter PTP 1922–2005