YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Abel Potter 1638–1692 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1638

Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Death Date: 14 Jan 1692

Death Location: Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States

Father: George Potter

Mother: Francis Coale

Spouse(s): Rachel Warner

Children(s): John Potter

In 1638, Abel Potter entered the world in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, born to George Potter And Francis Coale. Abel Potter married Rachel Warner, and had children including John Potter. Abel Potter passed away in 1692 in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States.

Find more search results for Abel Potter
AP

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1638, Abel Potter entered the world in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, born to George Potter And Francis Coale.
  • Abel Potter married Rachel Warner, and had children including John Potter.
  • Abel Potter passed away in 1692 in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Potter
1618–1644
Birth Location: London, Middlesex, England
GP
Francis Coale
1620–1645
Birth Location: Buckish, Devonshire, England
FC

Spouses(s)

Rachel Warner
1652–1724
Birth Location: Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
RW

Children(s)

John Potter
1680–1770
Birth Location: Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island
JP

Abel Potter's Ancestors

Self
Abel Potter
1638–1692
Birth Place: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
George Potter
1618–1644
London, Middlesex, England
Francis Coale
1620–1645
Buckish, Devonshire, England
Grandparents
George Potter
1584–1640
Rhode Island
Matha Coleman
1585–1645
Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
Gregory (Coale) Esquire
1588–1660
Petersham, Surrey, England
Jane Bligh
1593–1643
Botternell, Cornwall, England
Great-Grandparents
Ralph Potter
1566–1631
George Coles
1550–1624
Frances Preston
1554–1633
William III
1567–1627
Mary Cary
1571–1670
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Coles
1525–1571
Mary Evelyn
1528–1575
Thomas Preston
1528–1559
William II
1533–1602
Jone Trevanyan
1550–1583
George Cary
1543–1601
Christiana Strechleigh
1525–

Abel Potter's Descendants

1.
AP
Abel Potter (1638–14 Jan 1692) m. Rachel Warner (16 Nov 1652–8 Nov 1724)
  1. 1. John Potter 1680–1770 m. Phebe (Sue) Greene 1694–1730
    1. 1. Joseph Potter 1720–1778 m. Freelove Bennett 1727–1824
      1. 1. Ephraim Potter 1760–1832 m. Elizabeth Parker 1764–1830
        1. 1. Cynthia Potter 1788–1867 m. Nathan (Daniel) Draper 1781–1836

Abel Potter's Timeline

2 Records

1638
1638
Birth of Abel Potter in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
1692
14 Jan 1692
Age 54
Death of Abel Potter in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1638
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1692
    Event Place: Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
Find more search results for Abel Potter

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE