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Delbert Potter 1875–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Nov 1875

Birth Location: Iowa

Death Date: 18 July 1942

Death Location: Emeline, Jackson County, Iowa

Father: Jeremiah Potter

Mother: Martha Smithson

Spouse(s): Myrtle Long

Children(s): Donald Potter, Melvin Potter, Vera Potter

In 1875, Delbert Potter entered the world in Iowa, born to Jeremiah Potter And Martha Ann Smithson. In 1880, Delbert Potter resided in Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA. In 1900, Delbert Potter resided in Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA. Delbert Potter married Myrtle B Long, and had children including Donald Potter, Melvin Potter, Vera Potter. Delbert Potter passed away in 1942 in Emeline, Jackson County, Iowa.

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Biography

  • In 1875, Delbert Potter entered the world in Iowa, born to Jeremiah Potter And Martha Ann Smithson.
  • In 1880, Delbert Potter resided in Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1900, Delbert Potter resided in Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA.
  • Delbert Potter married Myrtle B Long, and had children including Donald Potter, Melvin Potter, Vera Potter.
  • Delbert Potter passed away in 1942 in Emeline, Jackson County, Iowa.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jeremiah Potter
1852–1916
Birth Location: Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
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Martha Smithson
1858–1913
Birth Location: Clinton, Clinton Co, Iowa
MS

Spouses(s)

Myrtle Long
1884–1974
Birth Location: Wisconsin
ML

Children(s)

Donald Potter
1907–1983
Birth Location: Browntown, Green, Wisconsin, USA
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Melvin Potter
1909–1965
Birth Location: Jackson, Iowa, USA
MP
Vera Potter
1912–2001
Birth Location: Monmouth, Iowa
VP

Delbert Potter's Ancestors

Self
Delbert Potter
1875–1942
Birth Place: Iowa
Parents
Jeremiah Potter
1852–1916
Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
Martha (Ann) Smithson
1858–1913
Clinton, Clinton Co, Iowa
Grandparents
William Potter
1828–1898
Ohio
Elizabeth Sinkey
1833–1912
Hartford, Licking, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Matthew Sinkey
1808–1894
Nancy Houston
1817–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sinkey
1765–1850
Mary McCartney
1770–1850
Andrew Huston
1776–1848
Elizabeth Green
1780–1844

Delbert Potter's Descendants

1.
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Delbert Potter (02 Nov 1875–18 July 1942) m. Myrtle (B.) Long (08 Jan 1884–5 July 1974)
  1. 1. Donald Potter 1907–1983 m. Loretta (Ava) Hammond 1915–1985
    1. 1. Glenn (J.) Potter 1939–1995 m. Joyce (Shirley) Schmieder 1928–2001
  2. 2. Melvin Potter 1909–1965 m. Esther (Emma) Smith 1914–1977
    1. 1. Robert (Louis) Potter 1931–1984
    2. 2. Arnold (Melvin) Potter 1932–2005
  3. 3. Vera Potter 1912–2001

Delbert Potter's Timeline

10 Records

1875
02 Nov 1875
Birth of Delbert Potter in Iowa
Iowa
1880
1880
Age 5
Delbert Potter resided here in Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 25
Delbert Potter resided here in Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
Delbert Potter resided here in Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
Delbert Potter resided here in Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 50
Delbert Potter resided here in Jackson, Iowa
Jackson, Iowa
1930
1930
Age 55
Delbert Potter resided here in Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 60
Delbert Potter resided here in Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 65
Delbert Potter resided here in Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1942
18 July 1942
Age 67
Death of Delbert Potter
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Nov 1875
    Event Place: Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: T627_1168; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 49-3
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: T625_495; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 68
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: 660; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 149.0; FHL microfilm: 2340395
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: 345; Family History Film: 1254345; Page: 397A; Enumeration District: 312; Image: 0657
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: 438; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1240438
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: T624_407; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1374420
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: 345; Family History Film: 1254345; Page: 397A; Enumeration District: 312; Image: 0657

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: 438; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1240438

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: T624_407; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1374420

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: T625_495; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 68

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Jackson, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: 660; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 149.0; FHL microfilm: 2340395

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: T627_1168; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 49-3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: T627_1168; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 49-3

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 July 1942
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Emeline, Jackson County, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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