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Nathaniel Potter 1709–1782 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jan 1709

Birth Location: Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 1782

Death Location: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Stokes Potter

Mother: Elizabeth Sherman

Spouse(s): Mary Devol

Children(s): Stephen Potter, Cornelius Potter, Joseph Potter, Joseph Potter, Elizabeth Potter, Stoak Potter, Stokes Potter, Desire Potter, Lydia Potter, Bethsheba Potter

In 1709, Nathaniel Potter entered the world in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, born to Stokes Potter And Elizabeth Sherman. In 1778, Nathaniel Potter resided in Caroline County, MD. Nathaniel Potter married Mary Devol, and had children including Bethsheba Potter, Cornelius Potter, Desire Potter, Elizabeth Potter, Joseph Potter, Lydia Potter, Stephen Potter, Stoak Potter, Stokes Potter. Nathaniel Potter passed away in 1782 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1709, Nathaniel Potter entered the world in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, born to Stokes Potter And Elizabeth Sherman.
  • In 1778, Nathaniel Potter resided in Caroline County, MD.
  • Nathaniel Potter married Mary Devol, and had children including Bethsheba Potter, Cornelius Potter, Desire Potter, Elizabeth Potter, Joseph Potter, Lydia Potter, Stephen Potter, Stoak Potter, Stokes Potter.
  • Nathaniel Potter passed away in 1782 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nathaniel Potter's Ancestors

Self
Nathaniel Potter
1709–1782
Birth Place: Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Stokes Potter
1665–1718
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Sherman
1670–1718
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
Nathaniel Potter
1637–1704
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Elizabeth Stokes
1638–1704
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Peleg Sherman
1638–1719
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Elizabeth Lawton
1637–1720
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Potter
1616–1644
Dorothy Wilbur
1617–1696
William Stokes
1618–
Ann Nottingham
1618–
Philip Sherman
1610–1687
Sarah Odding
1609–1681
Thomas Lawton
1614–1681
Elizabeth Salisbury
1616–1654
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nathaniel Potter's Descendants

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Nathaniel Potter (7 Jan 1709–1782) m. Mary Devol (14 Jul 1705–9 Oct 1754)
  1. 1. Stephen Potter 1741–1778
  2. 2. Cornelius Potter 1739–1800
  3. 3. Joseph Potter 1735–1832
  4. 4. Joseph Potter 1735–1790
  5. 5. Elizabeth Potter 1731–1794
  6. 6. Stoak Potter 1731–
  7. 7. Stokes Potter 1731–
  8. 8. Desire Potter 1729–1762
  9. 9. Lydia Potter 1727–1773
  10. 10. Bethsheba Potter 1737–1815 m. Benjamin Wing 1732–1806
    1. 1. Daniel Wing 1757–1832
    2. 2. Benjamin Wing 1756–1836
    3. 3. Content Wing 1759–1831
      1. 1. Ann Hendrick 1774–
      2. 2. Benjamin Hendrick 1776–
      3. 3. Stephen (Hendrick) Jr. 1778–
      4. 4. Joseph Hendrick 1779–
      5. 5. William Hendrick 1781–
    4. 4. Joseph Wing 1752–
    5. 5. Edward Wing 1754–1804 m. Mary Lowery 1755–1836
      1. 1. John Wing 1780–1848 m. Frances Taylor 1784–1860 m. Mary Tullis 1807–1877
        1. 1. Nancy Wing 1806–1887
        2. 2. Melinda Wing 1857–
        3. 3. Mary Wing 1811–
        4. 4. Boy Wing 1815–
        5. 5. Elizabeth (Clark) Wing 1825–1898
        6. 6. JeHo (Lowery) Wing 1823–1877 m. Mary (Rebecca) Johnson 1829–1882
        7. 7. Fanny Wing 1817–
        8. 8. Boy Wing 1815–
        9. 9. Elizabeth (Clark) Wing 1825–1898
        10. 10. Girl Wing 1810–1830
        11. 11. Mary Wing 1815–
        12. 12. Elizabeth Wing 1808–1840
        13. 13. John Wing 1820–1899 m. Mary (Adlyne) Gurley 1830–1896
        14. 14. Elizabeth (Clark) Wing 1825–1898
        15. 15. Mary Wing 1811–
      2. 2. Edward Wing 1794–1862

Nathaniel Potter's Timeline

3 Records

1709
7 Jan 1709
Birth of Nathaniel Potter in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1778
1778
Age 69
Nathaniel Potter resided here in Caroline County, MD
Caroline County, MD
1782
1782
Age 73
Death of Nathaniel Potter in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1709
    Event Place: Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [4] Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: Caroline County, MD
    Record Source: Maryland Census, 1772-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

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