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David Potter 1719–1714 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 Jul 1719

Birth Location: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 1714

Death Location: Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA

Father: Samuel Potter

Mother: Joanna Wood

Spouse(s): Mary Merriam

Children(s): James Potter, Lydia Potter, Jerusha Potter, David Potter, Elizabeth Potter, Alexander Potter, William Potter

In 1719, David Potter entered the world in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to Samuel Potter And Joanna Wood. David Potter married Mary Merriam, and had children including Alexander Potter, David Potter, Elizabeth Potter, James Potter, Jerusha Potter, Lydia Potter, William Potter. David Potter passed away in 1714 in Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1719, David Potter entered the world in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to Samuel Potter And Joanna Wood.
  • David Potter married Mary Merriam, and had children including Alexander Potter, David Potter, Elizabeth Potter, James Potter, Jerusha Potter, Lydia Potter, William Potter.
  • David Potter passed away in 1714 in Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Potter's Ancestors

Self
David Potter
1719–1714
Birth Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Samuel Potter
1657–1714
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Joanna Wood
1661–1692
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Anthony (Potter) Sr
1628–1690
Gillingham, Kent, England
Elizabeth Stone
1628–1712
Nayland, Suffolk, England
Isaiah Wood
1627–1710
Dover, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Mercy Thompson
1630–1684
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Potter
1608–1653
Isabel Tripp
1608–1644
Gregory Stone
1592–1672
Lydia Fiske-Cooper
1595–1674
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Potter
1584–1640
Martha Marshall
1585–1646
John Tripp
1580–1678
Isabel Moses
1579–1654

David Potter's Descendants

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David Potter (07 Jul 1719–1714) m. Mary Merriam (1689–1733)
  1. 1. James Potter 1713–1768
  2. 2. Lydia Potter 1731–1736
  3. 3. Jerusha Potter 1725–
  4. 4. David Potter 1719–
  5. 5. Elizabeth Potter 1716–1760
  6. 6. Alexander Potter 1711–1800
  7. 7. William Potter 1715–1746 m. Catherine Mustard 1710–
    1. 1. William Potter 1744–
    2. 2. Samuel Potter 1742–
    3. 3. Mathew Potter 1740–
    4. 4. David Potter 1737–
    5. 5. Elder (James Potter) 2nd 1734–1815
    6. 6. Joseph Potter 1745–
    7. 7. Alexander Potter 1740–
    8. 8. John Potter 1736–1793 m. Sarah Snipe 1736–1818
      1. 1. William Potter 1765–1831 m. Mary Pattee 1767–1832
        1. 1. John Potter 1811–
        2. 2. Jeremiah Potter 1810–1819
        3. 3. Woodbury (Hastings) Potter 1807–1883
        4. 4. William Potter 1805–1879
        5. 5. Jane Potter 1803–1828
        6. 6. Susanna (Stewart) Potter 1801–1802
        7. 7. Catherine Potter 1799–1800
        8. 8. Elizabeth Potter 1793–1832
        9. 9. John Potter 1791–1865
        10. 10. Charles Potter 1789–1859
        11. 11. Margaret Potter 1787–1809
        12. 12. David Potter 1786–1847
        13. 13. Ebenezer Potter 1784–
        14. 14. Nancy Potter 1797–1845
        15. 15. Mary Potter 1795–1854
      2. 2. George (Potter) Sr 1770– m. Judith Staples 1769–
        1. 1. George (Potter) Jr 1800–1864 m. Martha Connor 1810–

David Potter's Timeline

3 Records

1714
1714
Death of David Potter in Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
1719
07 Jul 1719
Birth of David Potter in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1733
1733
Age 14
Death of David Potter in Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Jul 1719
    Event Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [5] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1733
    Event Place: Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1714
    Event Place: Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

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