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Robert Potter 1608–1653

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 Robert Potter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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, with linked records

Born 17 Jan 1608 · Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Died 17 Jun 1653 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father George Richard Potter B 1584 London M 1607 Martha Marshall Or Middleton
Mother Martha Marshall 3 3
Spouse Isabel Anthony Tripp
Children Anthony Potter, Deliverance Potter, Elizabeth Potter, Ichabod Potter, Isabel Potter, John Potter, Nicholas Potter, Thomas Potter
Siblings Nathaniell Potter, Susanna Potter

Researchers connected through Robert Potter 1608–1653

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Biography

Robert Potter was born in 1608 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, the child of george richard potter b 1584 london m 1607 martha marshall or middleton and martha marshall 3 3. Robert Potter married isabel anthony tripp, and had children including anthony potter, deliverance potter, elizabeth potter, ichabod potter, isabel potter, john potter, nicholas potter, thomas potter. Robert Potter passed away in 1653 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

1608
Birth of Robert Potter in Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Birth
1653
Death of Robert Potter in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Potter

This ancestor line traces from Catesby Abbey, Catesby, Northamptonshire, England (1463) to Coventry, Warwickshire, England (1608) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Potter (1608–1653) was born in Coventry, Warwickshire, England and died in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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.
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.

Robert Potter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Potter PTP
1608–1653
Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Potter's Descendants

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Robert Potter PTP 1608–1653