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Samuel Potter 1675–1748

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 Samuel Potter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 16 Jan 1675 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 17 Aug 1748 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father Nathaniel 9Th Great Grandfather Potter
Mother Elizabeth 9Th Great Grandmother Stokes
Siblings Benjamin Potter, Daniel Potter, Elizabeth Potter, Ellizabeth Potter, Ichabod Potter, John Potter, Katherine Potter, Martha Potter, Mary Potter, Nathaniel 1 8Th Great Grandfather Potter, Rebecca Potter, Ruth Potter, Stokes Potter, William Potter

Researchers connected through Samuel Potter 1675–1748

and 1 more tree owner connected with Samuel Potter 1675–1748

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Samuel Potter was born in 1675 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, the child of nathaniel 9th great grandfather potter and elizabeth 9th great grandmother stokes. Samuel Potter passed away in 1748 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1675
Birth of Samuel Potter in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1748
Death of Samuel Potter in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Potter

This ancestor line traces from Royston, Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England (1482) to Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1675) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Potter (1675–1748) was born in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Samuel 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.
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.

Samuel Potter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Potter PTP
1675–1748
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Potter's Descendants

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Samuel Potter PTP 1675–1748