Who was Sarah Potter?

Sarah Potter (1783–1850) was born in Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States and died in Hopkinton, Washington, RI. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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Sarah Potter 1783–1850

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 8 May 1783 · Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

Died 26 Dec 1850 · Hopkinton, Washington, RI

Father Caleb Potter

Mother Catherine Ney Nye

Spouse Barton Saunders

Siblings Caleb Potter, Catherine Potter, Clarke Potter, Elizabeth Potter, Judith Potter, Polly Potter, Thomas Potter

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Immediate Family

Parents

Caleb Potter

Catherine Ney Nye

Spouse(s)

Barton Saunders

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1783, Sarah Potter entered the world in Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States, born to caleb potter and catherine ney nye. Sarah Potter married barton saunders. Sarah Potter passed away in 1850 in Hopkinton, Washington, RI.

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Life Timeline

1783

Birth of Sarah Potter in Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

Birth

1850

Death of Sarah Potter in Hopkinton, Washington, RI

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Potter

This ancestor line traces from South Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA (1696) to Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States (1783) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Potter (1783–1850) was born in Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States and died in Hopkinton, Washington, RI. 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 Sarah 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 3 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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