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Melvin Perry Potter 1875–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 May 1875

Birth Location: Milton, Weber Utah

Death Date: 14 Jun 1945

Death Location: Plymouth, Box Elder County, Utah, USA

Father: Melvin Potter

Mother: Asenith Potter

Spouse(s): Annie Potter

Children(s): Sumner Potter, Asneth Potter, Nelson Potter, Vera Potter, Ruby Potter, Andrew Potter, Effie Potter

The story of Melvin Perry Potter began in 1875 in Milton, Weber Utah. In 1880, Melvin Perry Potter resided in Farmington, Davis, Utah, United States. In 1900, Melvin Perry Potter resided in Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah. Melvin Perry Potter married Annie R Potter, and had children including Andrew W Potter, Asneth L Potter, Effie Potter, Nelson Potter, Ruby Potter, Sumner A Potter, Vera Lorena Potter. Melvin Perry Potter passed away in 1945 in Plymouth, Box Elder County, Utah, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin Perry Potter began in 1875 in Milton, Weber Utah.
  • In 1880, Melvin Perry Potter resided in Farmington, Davis, Utah, United States.
  • In 1900, Melvin Perry Potter resided in Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah.
  • Melvin Perry Potter married Annie R Potter, and had children including Andrew W Potter, Asneth L Potter, Effie Potter, Nelson Potter, Ruby Potter, Sumner A Potter, Vera Lorena Potter.
  • Melvin Perry Potter passed away in 1945 in Plymouth, Box Elder County, Utah, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Melvin Potter
1850–1924
Birth Location: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
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Asenith Potter
1854–1934
Birth Location: Utah
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Spouses(s)

Annie Potter
1883–1942
Birth Location: Utah
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Children(s)

Sumner Potter
1911–1963
Birth Location: Lewiston, Cache, Utah, United States
SP
Asneth Potter
1905–1970
Birth Location: Utah
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Nelson Potter
1921–1929
Birth Location: Plymouth,Box Elder,Utah
NP
Vera Potter
1909–1909
Birth Location: Plymouth,Box Elder,Utah
VP
Ruby Potter
1919–2000
Birth Location: Utah
RP
Andrew Potter
1915–1965
Birth Location: Utah
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Effie Potter
1917–1997
Birth Location: Utah
EP

Melvin Potter's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Potter
1875–1945
Birth Place: Milton, Weber Utah
Parents
Melvin Lyman Potter
1850–1924
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
Asenith Potter
1854–1934
Utah
Grandparents
Gardner (Godfrey) Potter
1811–1857
Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
Evelina (Maria) Hinman
1825–1903
West Stockbridge, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Lyman Hinman
1794–1864
Aurelia Lewis
1795–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Potter's Descendants

1.
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Melvin (Perry) Potter (1 May 1875–14 Jun 1945) m. Annie (R) Potter (abt 1883–24 Sep 1942)
  1. 1. Sumner (A) Potter 1911–1963 m. Hazel (G) Potter 1913–1988
  2. 2. Asneth (L) Potter 1905–1970
  3. 3. Nelson Potter 1921–1929
  4. 4. Vera (Lorena) Potter 1909–1909
  5. 5. Ruby Potter 1919–2000
  6. 6. Andrew (W) Potter 1915–1965
  7. 7. Effie Potter 1917–1997

Melvin Potter's Timeline

6 Records

1875
1 May 1875
Birth of Melvin Perry Potter in Milton, Weber Utah
Milton, Weber Utah
1880
1880
Age 5
Melvin Perry Potter resided here in Farmington, Davis, Utah, United States
Farmington, Davis, Utah, United States
1900
1900
Age 25
Melvin Perry Potter resided here in Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah
Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah
1920
1920
Age 45
Melvin Perry Potter resided here in Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah
Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah
1930
1930
Age 55
Melvin Perry Potter resided here in Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah
Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah
1945
14 Jun 1945
Age 70
Death of Melvin Perry Potter in Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah, USA
Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1875
    Event Place: Milton, Weber Utah
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah; Roll: T625_1861; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 348
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah; Roll: 2414; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 449.0; FHL microfilm: 2342148
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Utah; Registration County: Box Elder; Roll: 1983881
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Farmington, Davis, Utah; Roll: 1336; Family History Film: 1255336; Page: 292B; Enumeration District: 015
    [5] Utah Death Registers, Utah State Archives and Records Service; Salt Lake City, UT; Utah State Archives and Records Service; File Number #: 1945002262
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah; Roll: 1682; Enumeration District: 0207; FHL microfilm: 1241682
    [7] Web: Utah, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Farmington, Davis, Utah, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Farmington, Davis, Utah; Roll: 1336; Family History Film: 1255336; Page: 292B; Enumeration District: 015

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah; Roll: 1682; Enumeration District: 0207; FHL microfilm: 1241682

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah; Roll: T625_1861; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 348

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah; Roll: 2414; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 449.0; FHL microfilm: 2342148

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Box Elder, Utah
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Utah; Registration County: Box Elder; Roll: 1983881

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Utah, United States
    Record Source: Utah Death Registers, Utah State Archives and Records Service; Salt Lake City, UT; Utah State Archives and Records Service; File Number #: 1945002262

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1945
    Event Place: Plymouth, Box Elder, Utah, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Utah Death Registers, Utah State Archives and Records Service; Salt Lake City, UT; Utah State Archives and Records Service; File Number #: 1945002262
    [2] Web: Utah, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2011

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Plymouth, Box Elder County, Utah, USA
    Record Source: Web: Utah, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2011
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