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Catherine Potter 1782 – 1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Mar 1782

Birth Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland

Death Date: 17 Mar 1872

Death Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland

Father: David Potter

Mother: Jean Henderson

Spouse(s): James Nimmo

Children(s): Jane Nimmo, ELIZABETH NIMMO, David Nimmo, Robert Nimmo, Joana Nimmo

The story of Catherine Potter began in 1782 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. In 1841, Catherine Potter resided in High Street, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. In 1871, Catherine Potter resided in 247 High Street, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotlan. Catherine Potter married James Nimmo, and had children including Jane Henderson Nimmo, ELIZABETH NIMMO, David Nimmo, Robert Nimmo, Joana Smart Nimmo. Catherine Potter passed away in 1872 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of Catherine Potter began in 1782 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
  • In 1841, Catherine Potter resided in High Street, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
  • In 1871, Catherine Potter resided in 247 High Street, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotlan.
  • Catherine Potter married James Nimmo, and had children including Jane Henderson Nimmo, ELIZABETH NIMMO, David Nimmo, Robert Nimmo, Joana Smart Nimmo.
  • Catherine Potter passed away in 1872 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Catherine Potter's Ancestors

Self
Catherine Potter
1782 – 1872
Birth Place: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Parents
David Potter
1733 –
Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Jean (Jane) Henderson
1743 –
Linlithgow, West Lothian, SCOTLAND
Grandparents
Michael Potter
Margaret Henderson
William Henderson
Janet Heart
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Catherine Potter's Descendants

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Catherine Potter (21 Mar 1782 – 17 Mar 1872) m. James Nimmo (abt 1780 – )
  1. 1. Jane (Henderson) Nimmo (26 Dec 1816 – ) m. James Hardie (abt 1816 – )
    1. 1. James Hardie (abt 1847 – )
    2. 2. David Hardie (abt 1849 – )
    3. 3. John Hardie (abt 1854 – )
  2. 2. ELIZABETH NIMMO (15 Jul 1818 – Oct 1859) m. JAMES RUSSELL (22 Apr 1823 – 18 Dec 1897)
    1. 1. Catherine (Margaret) Russell (1849 – Oct 1859)
    2. 2. John Russell (1851 – Oct 1859)
  3. 3. David Nimmo (14 Sep 1820 – ) m. Emma (abt 1832 – )
  4. 4. Robert Nimmo (17 Mar 1822 – )
  5. 5. Joana (Smart) Nimmo (11 Feb 1825 – 13 Jan 1905) m. Hugh (May) Wilson (26 Jul 1817 – 27 Jun 1894)
    1. 1. Catherine (Nimmo) Wilson (1855 – 1943)
    2. 2. Hugh (May) Wilson (1857 – )
    3. 3. Margaret (May) Wilson (1859 – 8 Nov 1896)
    4. 4. Elizabeth (Russell) Wilson (1861 – 1936)
    5. 5. John (Thomas) Wilson (1863 – 21 Apr 1922) m. Selena Robinson (1871 – 28 Jul 1952)
      1. 1. Ruth Wilson
    6. 6. Robert (Alexander) Wilson (1869 – 18 Dec 1934) m. Annie Clarke (1873 – 13 May 1952)

Catherine Potter's Timeline

4 Records

1782
21 Mar 1782
Birth of Catherine Potter in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
1841
1841
Age 59
Catherine Potter resided here in High Street, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
High Street, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 89
Catherine Potter resided here in 247 High Street, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
247 High Street, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
1872
17 Mar 1872
Age 90
Death of Catherine Potter in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1782
    Event Place: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1841 Scotland Census
    [2] 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: 247 High Street, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: High Street, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1872
    Event Place: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland

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