Mary Potter (1726–1774) was born in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA and died in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Potter 1726–1774

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

Born 22 Aug 1726 · Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Died 22 Sep 1774 · Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Father William Potter

Mother Mary Brownell

Spouse David Kenyon

Children Lydia Kenyon

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The story of Mary Potter began in 1726 in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. Mary Potter married david kenyon, and had children including lydia kenyon. Mary Potter passed away in 1774 in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

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Birth of Mary Potter in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

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Death of Mary Potter in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Potter

This ancestor line traces from Bentley, Yorkshire, England (1559) to Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA (1726) across 6 generations.

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: Mary Potter (1726–1774) was born in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA and died in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 6 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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