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George M. Potter 1861–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Nov 1861

Birth Location: Concord, Erie, New York

Death Date: 11 Jul 1914

Death Location: Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA

Father: GJ Potter

Mother: GJ Hiliker

Spouse(s): Sallie Hymer, Della Cox

Children(s): Harry Potter

In 1861, George M. Potter entered the world in Concord, Erie, New York, born to Gj Dewitt Clinton Potter And Gj Amelia Lovina Hiliker. In 1870, George M. Potter resided in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA. In 1880, George M. Potter resided in Lysander, Onondaga, New York, USA. George M. Potter married Della May Cox, Sallie Ann Hymer, and had children including Harry B Potter. George M. Potter passed away in 1914 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1861, George M. Potter entered the world in Concord, Erie, New York, born to Gj Dewitt Clinton Potter And Gj Amelia Lovina Hiliker.
  • In 1870, George M. Potter resided in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1880, George M. Potter resided in Lysander, Onondaga, New York, USA.
  • George M. Potter married Della May Cox, Sallie Ann Hymer, and had children including Harry B Potter.
  • George M. Potter passed away in 1914 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Potter's Ancestors

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George Potter
1861–1914
Birth Place: Concord, Erie, New York
Parents
GJ Dewitt Clinton Potter
1830–1889
New York, USA
GJ (Amelia Lovina) Hiliker
1836–1933
Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Grandparents
GJ (William) Potter
1794–1871
New York, USA
GJ (Mary (Polly)) Janes
1798–1864
Argyle, Washington, New York, USA
GJ (Lovina) Thayer
1823–1845
Erie County, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
GJ Potter
1733–1800
GJ Sherman
1749–1841
GJ Janes
1764–1848
GJ Brace
1777–1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
GJ Potter
1680–1770
GJ Arnold
1695–1740
GJ Sherman
1723–1807
GJ Austin
1727–1757
GJ Janes
1736–1810
GJ Vose
1739–1808
GJ Jr
1749–1820
GJ Mills
1733–1792

George Potter's Descendants

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George (M.) Potter (Nov 1861–11 Jul 1914) m. Sallie (Ann) Hymer (2 Jan 1858–23 Nov 1923) m. Della (May) Cox (1863–)
  1. 1. Harry (B.) Potter 1897–1978

George Potter's Timeline

6 Records

1861
Nov 1861
Birth of George M. Potter in Concord, Erie, New York
Concord, Erie, New York
1870
1870
Age 9
George M. Potter resided here in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
George M. Potter resided here in Lysander, Onondaga, New York, USA
Lysander, Onondaga, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
George M. Potter resided here in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
George M. Potter resided here in Danville, Illinois, USA
Danville, Illinois, USA
1914
11 Jul 1914
Age 53
Death of George M. Potter in Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Vermilion County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 1861
    Event Place: Concord, Erie, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lysander, Onondaga, New York; Roll: 905; Page: 306d; Enumeration District: 177
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: M593_285; Page: 173B; Family History Library Film: 545784
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1240348
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: M593_285; Page: 173B; Family History Library Film: 545784

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lysander, Onondaga, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lysander, Onondaga, New York; Roll: 905; Page: 306d; Enumeration District: 177

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1240348

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Danville, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1914
    Event Place: Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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