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George L Potter 1870–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Mar 1870

Birth Location: Chenoa, McLean, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 27 Apr 1945

Death Location: Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois

Father: George Potter

Mother: Harriet Ball

Spouse(s): Jessie Snyder

Children(s): Flora Potter

In 1870, George L Potter entered the world in Chenoa, McLean, Illinois, USA, born to George Washington Potter And Harriet Agnes Hattie Ball. In 1920, George L Potter resided in Rooks Creek, Livingston, Illinois, USA. In 1930, George L Potter resided in Rooks Creek, Livingston, Illinois, USA. George L Potter married Jessie E Snyder, and had children including Flora E Potter. George L Potter passed away in 1945 in Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois.

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Biography

  • In 1870, George L Potter entered the world in Chenoa, McLean, Illinois, USA, born to George Washington Potter And Harriet Agnes Hattie Ball.
  • In 1920, George L Potter resided in Rooks Creek, Livingston, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, George L Potter resided in Rooks Creek, Livingston, Illinois, USA.
  • George L Potter married Jessie E Snyder, and had children including Flora E Potter.
  • George L Potter passed away in 1945 in Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois.

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Spouses(s)

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George Potter's Ancestors

Self
George Potter
1870–1945
Birth Place: Chenoa, McLean, Illinois, USA
Parents
George Washington Potter
1840–1920
Clinton, De Witt, Illinois, United States
Harriet (Agnes Hattie) Ball
1846–1920
Warrenton, Fauquier Co, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Potter's Descendants

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George (L) Potter (18 Mar 1870–27 Apr 1945) m. Jessie (E) Snyder (29 Dec 1873–19 Sep 1955)
  1. 1. Flora (E.) Potter 1914–1993 m. Gilbert (C.) Brown 1910–1996 m. John (C) Brown 1915–
    1. 1. James (E Jim) Brown 1935–2012

George Potter's Timeline

4 Records

1870
18 Mar 1870
Birth of George L Potter in Chenoa, McLean, Illinois, USA
Chenoa, McLean, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
George L Potter resided here in Rooks Creek, Livingston, Illinois, USA
Rooks Creek, Livingston, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 60
George L Potter resided here in Rooks Creek, Livingston, Illinois, USA
Rooks Creek, Livingston, Illinois, USA
1945
27 Apr 1945
Age 75
Death of George L Potter in Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois
Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1870
    Event Place: Chenoa, McLean, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rooks Creek, Livingston, Illinois; Roll: T625_383; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 46
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rooks Creek, Livingston, Illinois; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2340269
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pantagraph; Publication Date: 28 Apr 1945; Publication Place: Bloomington, Illinois, USA; ,0.15497646,0.26874098,0.41560507&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rooks Creek, Livingston, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rooks Creek, Livingston, Illinois; Roll: T625_383; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 46

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rooks Creek, Livingston, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rooks Creek, Livingston, Illinois; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2340269

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1945
    Event Place: Bloomington, Illinois
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Pantagraph - 28 Apr 1945 - Page 2, Obituary for L. George Potter (Aged 75) 28 Apr 1945

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pontiac
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pantagraph; Publication Date: 28 Apr 1945; Publication Place: Bloomington, Illinois, USA; ,0.15497646,0.26874098,0.41560507&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1945
    Event Place: Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pantagraph; Publication Date: 28 Apr 1945; Publication Place: Bloomington, Illinois, USA; ,0.15497646,0.26874098,0.41560507&xid=2378

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