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Prudence Potter 1788–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1788

Birth Location: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1853

Death Location: Houlka, Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: Stephen Potter

Mother: Jemima Green

Spouse(s): Joshua Samuel, Joshua Franks

Children(s): Ethalinda Franks

In 1788, Prudence Potter entered the world in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States, born to Stephen Potter And Jemima Green. In 1790, Prudence Potter resided in Laurens, South Carolina, United States. In 1800, Prudence Potter resided in Laurens District, South Carolina. Prudence Potter married Joshua Franks, Joshua Samuel, and had children including Ethalinda Franks. Prudence Potter passed away in 1853 in Houlka, Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1788, Prudence Potter entered the world in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States, born to Stephen Potter And Jemima Green.
  • In 1790, Prudence Potter resided in Laurens, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, Prudence Potter resided in Laurens District, South Carolina.
  • Prudence Potter married Joshua Franks, Joshua Samuel, and had children including Ethalinda Franks.
  • Prudence Potter passed away in 1853 in Houlka, Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Potter
1744–1797
Birth Location: Brunswick County, Virginia, American Colony
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Jemima Green
1749–1820
Birth Location: Virginia, American Colony
JG

Spouses(s)

Joshua Samuel
1788–1857
Birth Location: –
JS
Joshua Franks
1788–1848
Birth Location: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
JF

Children(s)

Ethalinda Franks
1813–1841
Birth Location: S.C?
EF

Prudence Potter's Ancestors

Self
Prudence Potter
1788–1853
Birth Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Stephen Potter
1744–1797
Brunswick County, Virginia, American Colony
Jemima Green
1749–1820
Virginia, American Colony
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Prudence Potter's Descendants

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Prudence Potter (1788–1853) m. Joshua Samuel (1788–1857) m. Joshua Franks (29 Oct 1788–21 Jan 1848)
  1. 1. Ethalinda Franks 1813–1841 m. Pleasant Saxon 1802–1841
    1. 1. Thomas (Lewis) Saxon 1841–1882 m. Eliza Millerman 1845–1901
      1. 1. Samuel (S) Saxon 1877–1967 m. Addie Lee 1879–1927 m. #2 (Jessie Bryan) Tucker 1888–1950
        1. 1. Blanche (Lee) Saxon 1918–
      2. 2. John (P) Saxon 1869–1948 m. Lida Saxon 1874–1958
      3. 3. Blanch (Aliston) Saxon 1873–1956 m. Wilbur (Randall) Steede 1871–1900 m. Charles (Washington) Jennings 1856–1916
        1. 1. Ola Steede 1893–1900
        2. 2. Margaret (Olive) Steede 1897–
        3. 3. Joseph (Weldon) Steede 1899–1992
        4. 4. Jessie (Walter) Jennings –1988 m. Guy (Douglas) Gates 1896–1988
        5. 5. Thomas (Saxon) Jennings 1904–1967 m. Avis (Aliston) Webster 1914–1996
        6. 6. Jane (Hudson) Jennings 1906–1923
        7. 7. Loyce Jennings 1909– m. LeRoy McLennan 1908–2000

Prudence Potter's Timeline

9 Records

1788
1788
Birth of Prudence Potter in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 2
Prudence Potter resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 12
Prudence Potter resided here in Laurens District, South Carolina
Laurens District, South Carolina
1810
1810
Age 22
Prudence Potter resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 32
Prudence Potter resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 42
Prudence Potter resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 52
Prudence Potter resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 62
Prudence Potter resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1853
1853
Age 65
Death of Prudence Potter in Houlka, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA
Houlka, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1788
    Event Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 434; Image: 260; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Laurens District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Laurens District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 17; Image: 40; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 279; Image: 00098; Family History Library Film: 0181420

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 17; NARA Roll: M33_121; Image: 42

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 169; Page: 230; Family History Library Film: 0022503

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 513; Page: 29; Family History Library Film: 0022510

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 855; Page: 281b

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: Houlka, Chickasaw, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Houlka, Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Laurens County); Probate Place: Laurens, South Carolina
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