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Martin Potter 1661–1716 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 Dec 1661

Birth Location: South Shields, Durham, England

Death Date: 12 Apr 1716

Death Location: South Shields, Durham, England

Father: John Potter

Mother: Sarah Collins

Spouse(s): Ann Reid

Children(s): John Potter

In 1661, Martin Potter entered the world in South Shields, Durham, England, born to John Potter And Sarah Collins. Martin Potter married Ann Reid, and had children including John Potter. Martin Potter passed away in 1716 in South Shields, Durham, England.

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Biography

  • In 1661, Martin Potter entered the world in South Shields, Durham, England, born to John Potter And Sarah Collins.
  • Martin Potter married Ann Reid, and had children including John Potter.
  • Martin Potter passed away in 1716 in South Shields, Durham, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Potter
1629–
Birth Location: South Shields, Durham, England
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Sarah Collins
1629–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Ann Reid
1679–1765
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

John Potter
1701–1770
Birth Location: South Shields, Durham, England
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Martin Potter's Ancestors

Self
Martin Potter
1661–1716
Birth Place: South Shields, Durham, England
Parents
John Potter
1629–
South Shields, Durham, England
Sarah Collins
1629–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martin Potter's Descendants

1.
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Martin Potter (03 Dec 1661–12 Apr 1716) m. Ann Reid (1679–1765)
  1. 1. John Potter 1701–1770 m. Eleanor Wilkinson 1705–1763
    1. 1. William Potter 1724–1763 m. Susannah Hall 1726–1779
      1. 1. Thomas Potter 1759–1814 m. Mary Dorling 1758–1801
        1. 1. Mary Potter 1781–1837 m. Samuel Langham 1781–1867
      2. 2. James (Potter) ❌ 1762–1806 m. Martha Derisley 1768–1845
        1. 1. George (Simpson Derisley) Potter 1790–1837
        2. 2. Frederick (John) Potter 1795–1825
      3. 3. William (Potter) ❌ 1755–1804
      4. 4. John (Henry) Potter 1759–1810
    2. 2. Jane Potter 1723–
    3. 3. Martin Potter 1723–

Martin Potter's Timeline

2 Records

1661
03 Dec 1661
Birth of Martin Potter in South Shields, Durham, England
South Shields, Durham, England
1716
12 Apr 1716
Age 55
Death of Martin Potter in South Shields, Durham, England
South Shields, Durham, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Dec 1661
    Event Place: South Shields, Durham, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1716
    Event Place: South Shields, Durham, England
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