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Mary Ann Potter 1799 – 1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jul 1799

Birth Location: Durham, County Durham, England

Death Date: 02 Nov 1882

Death Location: Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, USA

Father: Thomas Potter

Mother: Mary Watson

Spouse(s): John Vest

Children(s): Isabella Vest

Early life: Mary Ann Potter arrived in Durham, County Durham, England in 1799, born to Thomas Potter and Mary Watson. Over time, Mary Ann Potter formed a family with John Vest, which included Isabella Vest. Mary Ann Potter concluded life in Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, USA in 1882.

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Parents

Thomas Potter
1772 – 1876
Birth Location: Elwick, Sunderland, County Durham, England
TP
Mary Watson
1768 – 1845
Birth Location: Dalton-le-Dale, County Durham, England
MW

Spouses(s)

John Vest
1798 – 1887
Birth Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
JV

Children(s)

Isabella Vest
1821 – 1856
Birth Location: Plawsworth, County Durham, England
IV

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 21 Jul 1799
    Event Place: Durham, County Durham, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 02 Nov 1882
    Event Place: Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, USA
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