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Jason Potter 1777–1866 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 JUL 1777

Birth Location: New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 18 FEB 1866

Death Location: Westville, New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Father: Moses Potter

Mother: Rebecca Yale

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Ray

Children(s): Ithel Potter, Ithiel Potter, Edwin Potter, James Potter, Mary Potter

The story of Jason Potter began in 1777 in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Jason Potter married Elizabeth Ray, and had children including Edwin Davis Potter, Ithel Potter, Ithiel Potter, James Potter, Mary Elizabeth Potter. Jason Potter passed away in 1866 in Westville, New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Jason Potter began in 1777 in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.
  • Jason Potter married Elizabeth Ray, and had children including Edwin Davis Potter, Ithel Potter, Ithiel Potter, James Potter, Mary Elizabeth Potter.
  • Jason Potter passed away in 1866 in Westville, New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

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Jason Potter's Ancestors

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Jason Potter
1777–1866
Birth Place: New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Moses Potter
1740–1822
New Haven, Connecticut, Colonial America
Rebecca Yale
1737–1817
Quinnipiac, New Haven, Connecticut, Colonial America
Grandparents
Aaron Potter
1715–1799
Newhaven Towne, New Haven, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America
Dorcas Munson
1720–1761
Newhaven Towne, New Haven, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America
Nathaniel Yale
1702–1746
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Thankful Bassett
1702–1787
Quinnipiac, New Haven, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America
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Jason Potter's Descendants

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Jason Potter (21 JUL 1777–18 FEB 1866) m. Elizabeth Ray (19 MAR 1786–10 APR 1857)
  1. 1. Ithel Potter 1806–1808
  2. 2. Ithiel Potter 1817–
  3. 3. Edwin (Davis) Potter 1812–1890 m. Catherine (Sophia) Candee 1815–1897
  4. 4. James Potter 1804–1868 m. Esther Ross 1820–1894
  5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Potter 1815–1893 m. Burr Frost 1815–1878
    1. 1. Emeline (Minerva) Frost 1838–1913 m. George (R Kellogg) Russell 1841–1923 m. Louis Marks 1834– m. Charles (Monteville) Hammer 1835–1902
      1. 1. Emery Russell 1872–1881
      2. 2. Casandra (A) Russell 1870–1880
      3. 3. Mabel Russell 1873–1921 m. John (B.) Sullivan 1869–
      4. 4. Margaret (Clara) Russell 1875–1943 m. George (Kissach) Murdoch 1866–1936
      5. 5. George (Montreville) Russell 1877–1963 m. Mary (F) Larsen 1882– m. Anna (Bertha "Annie") Schneider 1881–1941
        1. 1. Dorothy Russell 1906–1929 m. Grover Johnson 1905–
        2. 2. Ruth (Clementa) Russell 1913–2003 m. John Roberts 1907–1981
        3. 3. Montry (May R.) Russell 1922–1999 m. Morton (Leon) Kearl 1916–1984
        4. 4. Mabel (Beth) Russell 1915–2006 m. Ellis (Clifford) Thornton 1914–1991
        5. 5. Anna (Mildred) Russell 1908–1973 m. Angus (Dana) Porter 1901–1986
        6. 6. Beatrice (Georgia) Russell 1911–1980 m. Avery (Warren) Wixom 1894–1961
        7. 7. Vera (Lucille) Russell 1917–1986 m. Wayne (Adam) Bower 1916–1986
    2. 2. Catherine Frost 1847–1848
    3. 3. Elizabeth Frost 1836–1842
    4. 4. James Frost 1852–1855
    5. 5. William Frost 1856–1858
    6. 6. Burr Frost 1849–1880
    7. 7. George Frost 1858–1931
    8. 8. Sarah (Ann) Frost 1853–1894 m. Rufus (Bronson) Ensign 1832–1915
    9. 9. Edwin Frost 1841–1904 m. Eliza (Evans) Palmer 1844–1939
    10. 10. Henry Frost 1858–1920 m. Salina Simpson 1863–1948
    11. 11. Mary Frost 1851–1922 m. Alphonso (Morris) Palmer 1847–1909

Jason Potter's Timeline

3 Records

1777
21 JUL 1777
Birth of Jason Potter in New Haven, Connecticut, United States
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
1866
FEB 1866
Age 89
Burial of Jason Potter in Westville Cemetery, New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Westville Cemetery, New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
1866
18 FEB 1866
Age 89
Death of Jason Potter in Westville, New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Westville, New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 JUL 1777
    Event Place: New Haven, Connecticut, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: FEB 1866
    Event Place: Westville Cemetery, New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 FEB 1866
    Event Place: Westville, New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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