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Eliza J Potter 1848–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 September 1848

Birth Location: Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 5 Aug 1923

Death Location: Trade, Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Drewry Wallace

Mother: Elizabeth Snyder

Spouse(s): Reuben Potter

Children(s): Polly Potter, Nancy Potter, Andrew Potter, James Potter, Enoch Potter, Louisa Potter, Daniel Potter, Daniel Potter, Louiza Potter, Alice Potter, Louise Eggers, James Potter, Drury Potter, Daniel Potter

In 1848, Eliza J Potter entered the world in Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Drewry Wallace And Elizabeth Snyder. In 1850, Eliza J Potter resided in District 3, Henderson, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Eliza J Potter resided in District 9, Johnson, Tennessee, USA. Eliza J Potter married Reuben Potter, and had children including Alice Potter, Andrew Drew Potter, Daniel B Potter, Daniel Boone Dan Potter, Daniel G Potter, Drury Potter, Enoch A Potter, James M Garfield Potter, James Potter, Louisa J Aunt Lou Potter, Louise B Eggers, Louiza B Big Lou Potter, Nancy E Potter, Polly Carolyn Potter. Eliza J Potter passed away in 1923 in Trade, Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1848, Eliza J Potter entered the world in Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Drewry Wallace And Elizabeth Snyder.
  • In 1850, Eliza J Potter resided in District 3, Henderson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Eliza J Potter resided in District 9, Johnson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Eliza J Potter married Reuben Potter, and had children including Alice Potter, Andrew Drew Potter, Daniel B Potter, Daniel Boone Dan Potter, Daniel G Potter, Drury Potter, Enoch A Potter, James M Garfield Potter, James Potter, Louisa J Aunt Lou Potter, Louise B Eggers, Louiza B Big Lou Potter, Nancy E Potter, Polly Carolyn Potter.
  • Eliza J Potter passed away in 1923 in Trade, Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Drewry Wallace
1799–1882
Birth Location: Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
DW
Elizabeth Snyder
1812–1900
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
ES

Spouses(s)

Reuben Potter
1845–1930
Birth Location: Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America
RP

Children(s)

Polly Potter
1875–1945
Birth Location: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, United States
PP
Nancy Potter
1867–1947
Birth Location: North Carolina
NP
Andrew Potter
1871–
Birth Location: North Carolina
AP
James Potter
1873–1949
Birth Location: North Carolina
JP
Enoch Potter
1879–1960
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
EP
Louisa Potter
1886–1969
Birth Location: Johnson Cty,Tennessee,USA
LP
Daniel Potter
1882–1963
Birth Location: Johnson Cty,Tennessee,USA
DP
Daniel Potter
1882–
Birth Location: Tennessee
DP
Louiza Potter
1885–1969
Birth Location: Tennessee
LP
Alice Potter
1888–1907
Birth Location: Johnson Co Tennessee, United States
AP
Louise Eggers
1886–
Birth Location: Tennessee
LE
James Potter
1872–1950
Birth Location: Watauga, Watauga, North Carolina, United States
JP
Drury Potter
1868–
Birth Location: North Carolina
DP
Daniel Potter
1882–1963
Birth Location: Tennessee
DP

Eliza Potter's Ancestors

Self
Eliza Potter
1848–1923
Birth Place: Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Drewry Wallace
1799–1882
Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Elizabeth Snyder
1812–1900
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Eliza Potter's Descendants

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Eliza (J) Potter (4 September 1848–5 Aug 1923) m. Reuben Potter (22 February 1845–14 Sep 1930)
  1. 1. Polly (Carolyn) Potter 1875–1945 m. George (S) Johnson 1875–1919
    1. 1. Ollie (Marie) Johnson 1918–1987 m. Roscoe (Ray) Hubbard 1908–1971
      1. 1. Gary (Milton) Hubbard 1939–2004 m. Rebecca (Whitt) Hubbard 1942–2010
      2. 2. Kary (McArthur) Hubbard 1942–2022
    2. 2. Alex (I) Johnson 1897–1942 m. Pearl (Ann Hess) Johnson 1903–1987
      1. 1. Luther Johnson 1919–
      2. 2. Junior (Garrett) Johnson 1922–1998
      3. 3. Ruth Johnson 1925–
      4. 4. Bruce Johnson 1917–1917
      5. 5. Ruby (Jane) Johnson 1936–1992
      6. 6. Ralph Johnson 1927–1995
      7. 7. Ross (Eugene) Johnson 1927–2004
      8. 8. Delbert (Franklin) Johnson 1934–2003
      9. 9. Ruth (Jeanette) Johnson 1924–1997
      10. 10. Luther (Garnet) Johnson 1918–1991
      11. 11. Claude (Douglas) Johnson 1931–1977
    3. 3. Gladys (A Johnson) King 1916–1987 m. Sidney (King) Jr 1916–1987
      1. 1. Eugene (Douglas) King 1942–2010
      2. 2. Leroy (Melvin) King 1935–2017
    4. 4. Carly Johnson 1900–1974
    5. 5. Elizabeth (Mae Johnson) Blanton 1908–1975 m. Bert Blanton 1909–1973
      1. 1. Erskine (E. Blanton) Sr 1932–2013
      2. 2. William (Ray) Blanton 1937–1999
      3. 3. Russell (Lee) Blanton 1946–1967
      4. 4. Bertha (Mae) Banks 1929–2010
    6. 6. Hollie (V) Johnson 1918–1919
    7. 7. Julia (Irene) Wood 1907–1968 m. Ferd (E) Hess 1907–1930 m. Freeland (H) Cooper 1887–1952 m. James (Hollis) Wood 1908–1986
      1. 1. Lee (Roy) Hess 1922–1977
    8. 8. Garrett (Daniel) Johnson 1904–1960 m. Mary (Ellen) Hess 1902–1984
      1. 1. Clyde (Eugene) Johnson 1931–1973 m. Ruby (Viola) Gibson 1935–2008
      2. 2. Edsel (Franklin) Johnson 1934–2013
      3. 3. Harvey (Everet) Johnson 1926–1926
    9. 9. Coy Johnson 1894–1984 m. Dock Hess 1891–1978
      1. 1. Walter (Lee) Hess 1925–1982
      2. 2. Elizabeth Hess 1911–1988
      3. 3. George Hess 1913–1979
      4. 4. Carolyn (Virginia) Hess 1922–1943
    10. 10. Ruben Johnson 1910–1979 m. Mary (S) Johnson 1917–
    11. 11. Virgie (Ellen Johnson) Brown 1913–1995
    12. 12. Alexandria (L) Johnson 1896–1942
    13. 13. Dolly (Daul B) Johnson 1898–1930 m. Nettie (Taylor) Johnson 1893–1977
      1. 1. Vivian Johnson 1920–2003
      2. 2. Arvilla (Mae Johnson Bales) Parsons 1924–2003 m. Daniel (Burton) Bales 1920–1997 m. Andrew Parsons 1921–
        1. 1. Curtis (Gordon) Bales 1943–1944
  2. 2. Nancy (E) Potter 1867–1947
  3. 3. Andrew (Drew) Potter 1871–
  4. 4. James Potter 1873–1949
  5. 5. Enoch (A.) Potter 1879–1960 m. Hannah (Anna) Stout 1818–1880
    1. 1. Reuben Potter 1845–1930 m. Eliza (J) Potter 1848–1923 m. Susannah (Elizabeth) Howard 1837–1910
      1. 1. Alice Potter 1888–1907
      2. 2. Andrew (Jackson) Potter 1854–1934
      3. 3. Mary Potter 1855–1911
    2. 2. Abraham (Lincoln) Potter 1849–1922
    3. 3. Elizabeth Potter 1839–1910
    4. 4. Julia Potter 1870–
    5. 5. John (O) Potter 1843–1875
    6. 6. Daniel (Boone) Potter 1848–1930
  6. 6. Louisa (J "Aunt Lou") Potter 1886–1969
  7. 7. Daniel (B) Potter 1882–1963
  8. 8. Daniel (G) Potter 1882–
  9. 9. Louiza (B "Big Lou") Potter 1885–1969
  10. 10. Alice Potter 1888–1907
  11. 11. Louise (B) Eggers 1886–
  12. 12. James (M Garfield) Potter 1872–1950
  13. 13. Drury Potter 1868– m. Clarinda (Alice) Heck 1866–1920
  14. 14. Daniel (Boone "Dan") Potter 1882–1963

Eliza Potter's Timeline

10 Records

1848
4 September 1848
Birth of Eliza J Potter in Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 2
Eliza J Potter resided here in District 3, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 3, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 12
Eliza J Potter resided here in District 9, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 22
Eliza J Potter resided here in Bald Mountain, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Bald Mountain, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 32
Eliza J Potter resided here in District 9, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 52
Eliza J Potter resided here in Civil District 9, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 62
Eliza J Potter resided here in Civil District 9, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 72
Eliza J Potter resided here in Civil District 9, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
1923
2 August 1923
Age 75
Death of Eliza J Potter in Trade, Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Trade, Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
1923
5 Aug 1923
Age 75
Burial of Eliza J Potter in Trade, Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Trade, Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 September 1848
    Event Place: Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 155
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] Tennessee, City Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: M-24
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 9, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1748; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 134
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: 1265; Page: 40A; Enumeration District: 003
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Van Buren, Arkansas; Roll: M593_66; Page: 69B; Family History Library Film: 545565
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bald Mountain, Watauga, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1164; Page: 777A; Family History Library Film: 552663
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Johnson, Tennessee; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1241581
    [9] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 9, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1259; Page: 60; Family History Library Film: 805259
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1507; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1375520
    [11] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 3, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_883; Image: 260
    [12] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_886; Page: 20B; Image: 45
    [13] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 3, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 3, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_883; Image: 260
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_886; Page: 20B; Image: 45

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 9, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 9, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1259; Page: 60; Family History Library Film: 805259

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Bald Mountain, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Van Buren, Arkansas; Roll: M593_66; Page: 69B; Family History Library Film: 545565
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bald Mountain, Watauga, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1164; Page: 777A; Family History Library Film: 552663

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 9, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: 1265; Page: 40A; Enumeration District: 003

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Johnson, Tennessee; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1241581

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1507; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1375520

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 9, Johnson, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1748; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 134

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 August 1923
    Event Place: Trade, Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 155
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1923
    Event Place: Trade, Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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