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James Potter 1825 – 1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 MAY 1825

Birth Location: Battle, Sussex, England

Death Date: 1900

Death Location: Battle, Sussex, England

Father: Thomas Potter

Mother: Elizabeth Hobden

Spouse(s): Mahala Selmes, Francis Potter

Children(s):

Early life: James Potter arrived in Battle, Sussex, England in 1825, born to Thomas Potter and Elizabeth Hobden. Over time, James Potter formed a family with Mahala Selmes and Francis Potter. James Potter concluded life in Battle, Sussex, England in 1900.

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Parents

Thomas Potter
1785 – 1842
Birth Location: Battle, Sussex, England
TP
Elizabeth Hobden
1785 – 1837
Birth Location: Penhurst, Sussex, England
EH

Spouses(s)

Mahala Selmes
1828 –
Birth Location: Mountfield, Sussex, England
MS
Francis Potter
1833 –
Birth Location: Wadhurst, Sussex, England
FP

Children(s)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 10 MAY 1825
    Event Place: Battle, Sussex, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 1900
    Event Place: Battle, Sussex, England
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