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Clarissa Electa Jordan 1825–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1825

Birth Location: Bethel, New York

Death Date: 25 Dec 1899

Death Location: Bethel, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

Father: Simeon Jordan

Mother: Almira Abbott

Spouse(s): James Potts

Children(s): George Potts, Kattie Potts, William Potts, Elmira Potts, Emily Potts, Clara Potts, James Potts, Nettie Potts

In 1825, Clarissa Electa Jordan entered the world in Bethel, New York, born to Simeon M Jordan And Almira P Abbott. In 1850, Clarissa Electa Jordan resided in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA. In 1855, Clarissa Electa Jordan resided in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA. Clarissa Electa Jordan married James Nelson Potts, and had children including Clara Potts, Elmira Potts, Emily Potts, George Potts, James Potts, Kattie Potts, Nettie Katie Potts, William Potts. Clarissa Electa Jordan passed away in 1899 in Bethel, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1825, Clarissa Electa Jordan entered the world in Bethel, New York, born to Simeon M Jordan And Almira P Abbott.
  • In 1850, Clarissa Electa Jordan resided in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA.
  • In 1855, Clarissa Electa Jordan resided in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA.
  • Clarissa Electa Jordan married James Nelson Potts, and had children including Clara Potts, Elmira Potts, Emily Potts, George Potts, James Potts, Kattie Potts, Nettie Katie Potts, William Potts.
  • Clarissa Electa Jordan passed away in 1899 in Bethel, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Simeon Jordan
1792–1870
Birth Location: New York
SJ
Almira Abbott
1794–1879
Birth Location: New York
AA

Spouses(s)

James Potts
1814–1885
Birth Location: New York
JP

Children(s)

George Potts
1850–1894
Birth Location: New York, USA
GP
Kattie Potts
1864–
Birth Location: New York
KP
William Potts
1866–1918
Birth Location: New York
WP
Elmira Potts
1845–1864
Birth Location: Bethel, Sullivan co., NY
EP
Emily Potts
1848–
Birth Location: Bethel, Sullivan co., NY
EP
Clara Potts
1853–1933
Birth Location: Bethel, Sullivan Co., NY
CP
James Potts
1855–
Birth Location: Bethel, Sullivan Co., NY
JP
Nettie Potts
1863–1946
Birth Location: New York
NP

Clarissa Jordan's Ancestors

Self
Clarissa Jordan
1825–1899
Birth Place: Bethel, New York
Parents
Simeon M Jordan
1792–1870
New York
Almira (P) Abbott
1794–1879
New York
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Clarissa Jordan's Descendants

1.
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Clarissa (Electa) Jordan (12 May 1825–25 Dec 1899) m. James (Nelson) Potts (15 Jan 1814–22 May 1885)
  1. 1. George Potts 1850–1894 m. Helen (C) Potts 1858–1925
    1. 1. Minnie (S) Potts 1879–1967 m. Joseph (T) Baumann 1879–1943
      1. 1. Frank (Potts) Bowman 1902–1973 m. Leona (B.) Viette 1904–1986
        1. 1. James (Joseph) Bowman 1926–1971 m. Marjorie ((Mary) Elizabeth) Bussiere 1923–1989
        2. 2. Frank (Richard) Bowman 1923–1983
        3. 3. Nora (Lee) Bowman 1927–2018
        4. 4. Dorothy (Mae) Bowman 1929–2003 m. William (L) Kelley 1924–
        5. 5. Alice (Lucille) Bowman 1930–2000
        6. 6. Helen (J) Bowman 1925– m. Irvin (B. Barton) Sr 1924–1962
      2. 2. Helen (Marie) Bowman 1907– m. Robert (A) Hawes 1908–1982
      3. 3. Walter Bouman 1908–
    2. 2. Frank (Watson) Potts 1881–
    3. 3. Jessie (A.) Potts 1883–
    4. 4. Clara (S.) Potts 1885– m. William Hamilton 1874–1948
      1. 1. Robert (Elwin) Hamilton 1912–2002
    5. 5. Lillie (N) Potts 1886–
    6. 6. Ella (S.) Potts 1888–
    7. 7. Georgia Potts 1890–
    8. 8. Curtis Potts 1892–
  2. 2. Kattie Potts 1864–
  3. 3. William Potts 1866–1918
  4. 4. Elmira Potts 1845–1864
  5. 5. Emily Potts 1848–
  6. 6. Clara Potts 1853–1933
  7. 7. James Potts 1855–
  8. 8. Nettie (Katie) Potts 1863–1946

Clarissa Jordan's Timeline

8 Records

1825
12 May 1825
Birth of Clarissa Electa Jordan in Bethel, New York
Bethel, New York
1850
1850
Age 25
Clarissa Electa Jordan resided here in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 30
Clarissa Electa Jordan resided here in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 35
Clarissa Electa Jordan resided here in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 50
Clarissa Electa Jordan resided here in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 55
Clarissa Electa Jordan resided here in Delaware, Sullivan, New York, USA
Delaware, Sullivan, New York, USA
1894
1894
Age 69
Clarissa Electa Jordan resided here in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
1899
25 Dec 1899
Age 74
Death of Clarissa Electa Jordan in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1825
    Event Place: Bethel, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 016001-019360
    [3] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 053001-056000
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Delaware, Sullivan, New York; Roll: 936; Page: 92A; Enumeration District: 091
    [5] New York, U.S., State Census, 1855
    [6] New York, U.S., State Census, 1875
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bethel, Sullivan, New York; Roll: M653_866; Page: 732; Family History Library Film: 803866
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Bethel, Sullivan, New York; Roll: 603; Page: 87a
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Bethel, Sullivan, New York; Roll: 603; Page: 87a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bethel, Sullivan, New York; Roll: M653_866; Page: 732; Family History Library Film: 803866

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Delaware, Sullivan, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Delaware, Sullivan, New York; Roll: 936; Page: 92A; Enumeration District: 091

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1894
    Event Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1899
    Event Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bethel, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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