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Burton Elmer Potter 1921–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Sep 1921

Birth Location: Eastport, Antrim, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 14 Mar 1978

Death Location: Boise, Ada County, Idaho, United States of America

Father: Cyril Potter

Mother: Ada McPherson

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Randall Potter

Burton Elmer Potter was born in 1921 in Eastport, Antrim, Michigan, USA, the child of Cyril Adrian Potter And Ada Mcpherson. In 1930, Burton Elmer Potter resided in Boise, Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA. In 1942, Burton Elmer Potter resided in Boise, Spartanburg, Idaho, USA. Burton Elmer Potter married Beth M Potter, and had children including Larry B Potter, Randall Mark Potter, Ricky Potter, Rodney Potter, Sandra L Potter. Burton Elmer Potter passed away in 1978 in Boise, Ada County, Idaho, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Burton Elmer Potter was born in 1921 in Eastport, Antrim, Michigan, USA, the child of Cyril Adrian Potter And Ada Mcpherson.
  • In 1930, Burton Elmer Potter resided in Boise, Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA.
  • In 1942, Burton Elmer Potter resided in Boise, Spartanburg, Idaho, USA.
  • Burton Elmer Potter married Beth M Potter, and had children including Larry B Potter, Randall Mark Potter, Ricky Potter, Rodney Potter, Sandra L Potter.
  • Burton Elmer Potter passed away in 1978 in Boise, Ada County, Idaho, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Burton Potter's Ancestors

Self
Burton Potter
1921–1978
Birth Place: Eastport, Antrim, Michigan, USA
Parents
Cyril Adrian Potter
1895–1973
Westwood, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Ada McPherson
1902–1990
Eastport, Antrim, Michigan, USA
Grandparents
Ezra (B) Potter
1868–1939
Michigan, USA
Inez (Fern) Sweet
1874–1943
Barry County, Michigan
Great-Grandparents
Sanford Sweet
1835–1894
Calferna Youngs
1839–1899
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Noah Sweet
1802–1874
Emeline Grimman\Greenman
1809–1893
Samuel Youngs
1814–1876
Catherine Wheaton
1816–1891

Burton Potter's Descendants

1.
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Burton (Elmer) Potter (7 Sep 1921–14 Mar 1978)
  1. 1. Randall (Mark) Potter –2020

Burton Potter's Timeline

6 Records

1921
7 Sep 1921
Birth of Burton Elmer Potter in Eastport, Antrim, Michigan, USA
Eastport, Antrim, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 9
Burton Elmer Potter resided here in Boise, Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA
Boise, Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA
1942
1942
Age 21
Burton Elmer Potter resided here in Boise, Spartanburg, Idaho, USA
Boise, Spartanburg, Idaho, USA
1950
1950
Age 29
Burton Elmer Potter resided here in Boise, Idaho, USA
Boise, Idaho, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 30
Burton Elmer Potter resided here in Idaho
Idaho
1978
14 Mar 1978
Age 57
Death of Burton Elmer Potter
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1921
    Event Place: Eastport, Antrim, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Idaho, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 91
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Boise, Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Boise, Spartanburg, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Idaho, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 91

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Boise, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Idaho
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ada, Idaho
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Roseville
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Auburn Journal; Publication Date: 22 Mar 1978; Publication Place: Auburn, California, USA; ,0.25842845,0.24979657,0.48561025&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1978
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Boise, Ada County, Idaho, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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