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Nicholas Potter 1604–1677

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Nicholas Potter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 3 independent trees

Born 1 APR 1604 · Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England
Died 18 AUG 1677 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Robert Ralph Potter
Mother Elizabeth Marshall (1570–1628)
Siblings Alice Rose Potter, Ann Potter, Elizabeth Potter, George Potter, Joan Potter, John Potter, Luke Potter, Marie Potter, Mary Potter, Nathaniel Potter, Robert Potter, Susannah Potter, Thomas Potter, William Porter

Researchers connected through Nicholas Potter 1604–1677

and 2 more tree owners connected with Nicholas Potter 1604–1677

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Nicholas Potter was born in 1604 in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England, the child of robert ralph potter and elizabeth martha marshall. Nicholas Potter passed away in 1677 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Church Records Buckinghamshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

  4. 4
    Record Adams Web Site

Life Timeline

1604
Birth of Nicholas Potter in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England
Birth
1604
Nicholas Potter was baptized in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Baptism
1604
Nicholas Potter was christened in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England
Christening
1677
Death of Nicholas Potter in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nicholas Potter

This ancestor line traces from Chard, Somerset, England (1500) to Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England (1604) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Nicholas Potter (1604–1677) was born in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Nicholas 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 4 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.

Nicholas Potter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nicholas Potter PTP
1604–1677
Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Martha Marshall PTP
1570–1628
Abbotts Ann, Hampshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Mary Cotton PTP
1553–1625
Abbotts Ann, Hampshire, England

Nicholas Potter's Descendants

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Nicholas Potter PTP 1604–1677