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John H Potter 1912–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 May 1912

Birth Location: Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA

Death Date: 1964

Death Location: Rose Hill Cemetery, Camanche, Clinton County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Albert Potter

Mother: Leah Tanner

Spouse(s): Mary Walden

Children(s): Marilee Potter, Ruth Potter, Royce Potter, Maurice Potter

The story of John H Potter began in 1912 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA. In 1915, John H Potter resided in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, United States. In 1920, John H Potter resided in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA. John H Potter married Mary A Walden, and had children including Marilee Juanita Potter, Maurice Alan Potter, Philip David Potter, Rebecca Elizabeth Potter, Royce E Potter, Ruth Alice Potter. John H Potter passed away in 1964 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Camanche, Clinton County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John H Potter began in 1912 in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA.
  • In 1915, John H Potter resided in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, United States.
  • In 1920, John H Potter resided in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA.
  • John H Potter married Mary A Walden, and had children including Marilee Juanita Potter, Maurice Alan Potter, Philip David Potter, Rebecca Elizabeth Potter, Royce E Potter, Ruth Alice Potter.
  • John H Potter passed away in 1964 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Camanche, Clinton County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Potter's Ancestors

Self
John Potter
1912–1964
Birth Place: Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA
Parents
Albert Morris "Bert" Potter
1874–1935
Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA
Leah (Sophia) Tanner
1877–1948
Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA
Grandparents
Henry (J) Potter
1843–1909
United States
Julis (E) Card
1848–1927
Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA
John (Henry Tanner) Sr
1851–1924
of Canisteo, Steuben, N.Y.
Mary (E) Benton
1853–1886
Troupsburg, New York
Great-Grandparents
Garner Potter
1811–1893
Orrora Potter
1812–1875
Hiram Card
1825–1899
Jane Holmes
1827–1916
Amos Tanner
1804–1877
Cornelia Schoonmacker
1809–1863
Chester Benton
1829–1903
Phebe Benton
1831–1893
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josephus Potter
1782–1855
Alis Gardner
1790–1881
Nathaniel Bennett
1792–1871
Huldah Potter
1795–1853
William Card
1785–1853
Celinda Potter
1792–1855
Ephraim Holmes
1800–
Hannah Peasow
1805–
John Tanner
1768–1814
Vinnie Edgett
1780–1859
Elijah Benton
1792–1849
Eliza Freeman
1792–1876
Gideon II
1802–1874
Nancy Stevens
1806–1885

John Potter's Descendants

1.
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John (H) Potter (3 May 1912–1964) m. Mary (A) Walden (03 Jun 1915–2016)
  1. 1. Marilee (Juanita) Potter 1936–1937
  2. 2. Ruth (Alice) Potter 1938–2021
  3. 3. Royce (E) Potter 1941–2005 m. Carolyn (Jean) Rummel 1942–2006
  4. 4. Maurice (Alan) Potter 1939–2024

John Potter's Timeline

13 Records

1912
3 May 1912
Birth of John H Potter in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA
Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 3
John H Potter resided here in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, United States
Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 8
John H Potter resided here in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA
Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA
1925
1925
Age 13
John H Potter resided here in Troupsburg, Steuben
Troupsburg, Steuben
1929
1929
Age 17
John H Potter graduated in Troupsburg High School, Troupsburg, NY
Troupsburg High School, Troupsburg, NY
1930
1930
Age 18
John H Potter resided here in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA
Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA
1931
8 Sep 1931
Age 19
John H Potter - Education in State Normal School, Geneseo, Livingston, New York, USA
State Normal School, Geneseo, Livingston, New York, USA
1936
7 Aug 1936
Age 24
John H Potter graduated in State Normal School, Geneseo, Livingston, New York, USA
State Normal School, Geneseo, Livingston, New York, USA
1940
10 Sep 1940
Age 28
John H Potter - Education
None
1940
16 Oct 1940
Age 28
John H Potter resided here in 215 W Elm st, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
215 W Elm st, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 38
John H Potter resided here in Camanche, Clinton, Iowa, USA
Camanche, Clinton, Iowa, USA
1964
30 Jul 1964
Age 52
Death of John H Potter in Clarinda, Page, Iowa, USA
Clarinda, Page, Iowa, USA
1964
1964
Age 52
Burial of John H Potter in Rose Hill Cemetery, Camanche, Clinton County, Iowa, United States of America
Rose Hill Cemetery, Camanche, Clinton County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 May 1912
    Event Place: Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1436
    [2] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 02; City: Troupsburg; County: Steuben; Page: 01
    [3] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 02; City: Troupsburg; County: Steuben; Page: 13
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Troupsburg, Steuben, New York; Roll: T625_1267; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 136
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Troupsburg, Steuben, New York; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 2341383
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Camanche, Clinton, I
    [8] Transcripts, Record of

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 02; City: Troupsburg; County: Steuben; Page: 01

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Troupsburg, Steuben, New York; Roll: T625_1267; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 136

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Troupsburg, Steuben
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 02; City: Troupsburg; County: Steuben; Page: 13

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Graduation
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Troupsburg High School, Troupsburg, NY
    Record Source: Transcripts, Preparatory Record

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Troupsburg, Steuben, New York; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 2341383

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Education
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1931
    Event Place: State Normal School, Geneseo, Livingston, New York, USA
    Record Source: Transcripts, Advanced Standing

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Graduation
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1936
    Event Place: State Normal School, Geneseo, Livingston, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Education
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1940
    Record Source: Transcripts

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Multiple Registrations, Page 1 - Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Multiple Registrations 16 Oct 1940

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Multiple Registrations, Page 2 - Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Multiple Registrations 16 Oct 1940

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: 215 W Elm st, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1436

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Camanche, Clinton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Camanche, Clinton, I

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Title
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1964
    Event Place: Clarinda, Page, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1964
    Event Place: Rose Hill Cemetery, Camanche, Clinton County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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