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Robert Potter 1748–1825

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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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Potter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 2 independent trees

Born 9 May 1748 · Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Died 12 Sep 1825 · Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Father William Potter
Mother Elizabeth Mosher
Spouse Abigail Gardner
Children Margaret Potter, Martha Potter, Mary Potter, Robert Potter, Robert Potter
Siblings Alice Potter, Daniel Potter, Isabel Potter, Jonathan Potter, Mary Potter, Thankful Potter

Researchers connected through Robert Potter 1748–1825

and 1 more tree owner connected with Robert Potter 1748–1825

Biography

The story of Robert Potter began in 1748 in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. Robert Potter married abigail gardner, miriam tefft, and had children including margaret potter, martha potter, mary potter, robert potter, robert potter. Robert Potter passed away in 1825 in Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Life Timeline

1748
Birth of Robert Potter in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1825
Death of Robert Potter in Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Potter

This ancestor line traces from Kingstone, Kent, , England (1370) to Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA (1748) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Potter (1748–1825) was born in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA and died in Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 12 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
1748–1825
Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Robert Potter's Descendants

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Robert Potter PTP 1748–1825