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Josephus Potter 1782–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 January 1782

Birth Location: Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Death Date: 26 May 1855

Death Location: Troupsburg, Steuben County, New York, United States of America

Father: Caleb Esq

Mother: Elizabeth Potter

Spouse(s): Alis Gardner

Children(s): Caleb Potter, Olive Potter, Betsey Potter, Surrena Potter, Roxeny Potter, Charles Potter, John Potter, Truman Potter, Laura Potter, William Potter, Newell Potter, Welcome Potter, Garner Potter, Neil Potter, William Potter, Eli Potter, John Potter

In 1782, Josephus Potter entered the world in Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States, born to Caleb Potter Jr Esq Jr Esq And Elizabeth Potter. In 1820, Josephus Potter resided in Edmeston, Otsego, New York, United States. Josephus Potter married Alis Elsy Gardner, and had children including Betsey Potter, Caleb Potter, Charles T Potter, Eli L Potter, Garner Potter, John Potter, Laura Potter, Neil Potter, Newell Potter, Olive Potter, Roxeny Potter, Surrena Potter, Truman Potter, Welcome Potter, William Francis Potter, William Potter. Josephus Potter passed away in 1855 in Troupsburg, Steuben County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1782, Josephus Potter entered the world in Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States, born to Caleb Potter Jr Esq Jr Esq And Elizabeth Potter.
  • In 1820, Josephus Potter resided in Edmeston, Otsego, New York, United States.
  • Josephus Potter married Alis Elsy Gardner, and had children including Betsey Potter, Caleb Potter, Charles T Potter, Eli L Potter, Garner Potter, John Potter, Laura Potter, Neil Potter, Newell Potter, Olive Potter, Roxeny Potter, Surrena Potter, Truman Potter, Welcome Potter, William Francis Potter, William Potter.
  • Josephus Potter passed away in 1855 in Troupsburg, Steuben County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Caleb Esq
1749–1826
Birth Location: Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
CE
Elizabeth Potter
1750–1793
Birth Location: Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
EP

Spouses(s)

Alis Gardner
1790–1881
Birth Location: Pownal, Bennington, Vermont, United States
AG

Children(s)

Caleb Potter
1809–1881
Birth Location: Otsego, Otsego, New York, United States
CP
Olive Potter
1813–1828
Birth Location: Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
OP
Betsey Potter
1815–1829
Birth Location: Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
BP
Surrena Potter
1817–1832
Birth Location: Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
SP
Roxeny Potter
1819–1870
Birth Location: Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
RP
Charles Potter
1822–1856
Birth Location: Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
CP
John Potter
1824–1896
Birth Location: –
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Truman Potter
1826–1846
Birth Location: –
TP
Laura Potter
1828–1862
Birth Location: –
LP
William Potter
1830–1910
Birth Location: Edmeston, Otsego Co., New York
WP
Newell Potter
1833–1834
Birth Location: Otsego County, New York, USA
NP
Welcome Potter
1838–1857
Birth Location: New York
WP
Garner Potter
1811–1893
Birth Location: Otsego County, New York, USA
GP
Neil Potter
1834–
Birth Location: –
NP
William Potter
1804–1811
Birth Location: –
WP
Eli Potter
1807–1852
Birth Location: New York
EP
John Potter
1819–1893
Birth Location: Saratoga, Saratoga, New York, USA
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Josephus Potter's Ancestors

Self
Josephus Potter
1782–1855
Birth Place: Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Caleb Potter, Jr., Esq. Jr Esq
1749–1826
Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Elizabeth Potter
1750–1793
Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
Caleb (Potter) Sr
1725–1797
Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Welthian Holden
1733–1782
Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Israel (A) Tripp
1716–1780
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Deborah Cleveland
1720–1801
Great-Grandparents
John Jr
1680–1770
Phebe Potter
1694–1733
Jonathan Holden
1702–1800
HANNAH FRYE
1702–1790
James Tripp
1656–1730
Elizabeth Cudworth
1677–1729
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1661–1711
Jane Burlingame
1672–1718
Thomas Jr
1662–1698
Anne Greene
1662–1713
Charles Holden
1666–1717
Catherine Greene
1665–1753
Thomas RI
1666–1748
Welthian Greene
1669–1746

Josephus Potter's Descendants

1.
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Josephus Potter (1 January 1782–26 May 1855) m. Alis (Elsy) Gardner (3 Jun 1790–12 Jun 1881)
  1. 1. Caleb Potter 1809–1881 m. Mary Burgess 1814–1849
    1. 1. Eli (Henry) Potter 1834–1912 m. Caroline (Lydia) Rude 1846–1926
      1. 1. Benjamin (James) Potter 1889–
    2. 2. Huldah Potter 1871–
    3. 3. Newton Potter 1833–1883
    4. 4. Sarah Potter 1847–1865
    5. 5. Martha (Louiza) Potter 1839–1843
    6. 6. John (N) Potter 1848–1915
  2. 2. Olive Potter 1813–1828
  3. 3. Betsey Potter 1815–1829
  4. 4. Surrena Potter 1817–1832
  5. 5. Roxeny Potter 1819–1870
  6. 6. Charles (T) Potter 1822–1856
  7. 7. John Potter 1824–1896
  8. 8. Truman Potter 1826–1846
  9. 9. Laura Potter 1828–1862
  10. 10. William (Francis) Potter 1830–1910
  11. 11. Newell Potter 1833–1834
  12. 12. Welcome Potter 1838–1857
  13. 13. Garner Potter 1811–1893 m. Orrora Potter 1812–1875
    1. 1. Henry (J) Potter 1843–1909 m. Julis (E) Card 1848–1927
      1. 1. Albert (Morris "Bert") Potter 1874–1935 m. Leah (Sophia) Tanner 1877–1948
        1. 1. John (H) Potter 1912–1964 m. Mary (A) Walden 1915–2016
        2. 2. Ruth Potter 1910– m. Raymond Gill 1909–
        3. 3. Florence (Julia) Potter 1902–
        4. 4. Wesley (W) Potter 1903–1979
        5. 5. Royce (E) Potter 1906–1987
        6. 6. Pheodore (R) Potter 1922–1991 m. Rebecca (Adeline) Kendall 1934–2004
        7. 7. Albert (M.) Potter 1917–1918
      2. 2. Hiram (G) Potter 1871–1874
      3. 3. Elra ('Delos') Potter 1878–1950 m. Angia (C) Potter 1882–1928
        1. 1. Hugh (Lloyd) Potter 1913–2001
      4. 4. Jane Potter 1870–1905 m. Alonzo (W.) Lewis 1862–1934
        1. 1. Robert (W) Lewis 1890–1967
        2. 2. Julia Lewis 1887–1932
    2. 2. George (Morris) Potter 1848–1885 m. Julia (Etta) Smith 1858–1922
      1. 1. Robert ("Rob" Bailey) Potter 1884–1972
      2. 2. George (Morris Potter) Jr. 1881–1966
      3. 3. Lewis (Wesley) Potter 1877–1959
      4. 4. Addie (Gertrude) Potter 1879–1960
    3. 3. Albert (M) Potter 1845–1912
    4. 4. Helen Potter 1840–1912
  14. 14. Neil Potter 1834–
  15. 15. William Potter 1804–1811
  16. 16. Eli (L) Potter 1807–1852
  17. 17. John Potter 1819–1893

Josephus Potter's Timeline

9 Records

1782
01 Mar 1782
Birth of Josephus Potter in Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
1782
1 January 1782
Birth of Josephus Potter in Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
1820
1820
Age 38
Josephus Potter resided here in Edmeston, Otsego, New York, United States
Edmeston, Otsego, New York, United States
1820
1820
Age 38
Josephus Potter resided here in Otsego, New York, United States
Otsego, New York, United States
1830
1830
Age 48
Josephus Potter resided here in Edmeston, Otsego, New York, USA
Edmeston, Otsego, New York, USA
1840
1840
Age 58
Josephus Potter resided here in Edmeston, Otsego, New York, USA
Edmeston, Otsego, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 68
Josephus Potter resided here in Edmeston, Otsego, New York, USA
Edmeston, Otsego, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 68
Josephus Potter resided here in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA
Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA
1855
26 May 1855
Age 73
Death of Josephus Potter in Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, United States
Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Mar 1782
    Event Place: Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Edmeston, Otsego, New York; Roll: M432_580; Page: 91A; Image: 188
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 January 1782
    Event Place: Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Edmeston, Otsego, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees
    [2] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Edmeston, Otsego, New York; Page: 45; NARA Roll: M33_74; Image: 57

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Otsego, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Edmeston, Otsego, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Edmeston, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Edmeston, Otsego, New York; Roll: 327; Page: 8; Family History Library Film: 0017203

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Edmeston, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Edmeston, Otsego, New York; Roll: M432_580; Page: 91A; Image: 188

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1855
    Event Place: Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Findagrave, Josephus Potter 26 May 1855

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Troupsburg, Steuben County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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