William Henry Pottinger 1878–1926
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Pottinger in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Henry Pottinger was born in 1878 in Lycippus, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of william h pottinger and jane miller. In 1880, William Henry Pottinger resided in Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United. William Henry Pottinger married ethel luella ludwick, and had children including elsie meredith pottinger, frances pottinger, leona a pottinger, mildred caroline pottinger, myrtle l pottinger. William Henry Pottinger passed away in 1926 in East McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States.
Sources
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1Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1891 England Census
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3Census 1901 England Census
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4Record McCrone Web Site
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Pottinger
This ancestor line traces from Papa Westray, Orkney, Scotland (1694) to Lycippus, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (1878) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Pottinger (1878–1926) was born in Lycippus, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States and died in East McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, 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.
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William Pottinger's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record