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Robert Potter 1814–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1814

Birth Location: Canada

Death Date: 17 Sept 1880

Death Location: Worth, Sanilac, Michigan

Father:

Mother:

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hayes

Children(s): Cynthia Potter, Catherine Potter, William Potter, George Potter, Orina Potter

In 1814, Robert Potter entered the world in Canada, born to Luke Potter And Lydia. In 1850, Robert Potter resided in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan. In 1860, Robert Potter resided in Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, United States. Robert Potter married Elizabeth Hayes, and had children including Catherine Potter, Cynthia Potter, George Potter, Orina Potter, William Potter. Robert Potter passed away in 1880 in Worth, Sanilac, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1814, Robert Potter entered the world in Canada, born to Luke Potter And Lydia.
  • In 1850, Robert Potter resided in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan.
  • In 1860, Robert Potter resided in Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, United States.
  • Robert Potter married Elizabeth Hayes, and had children including Catherine Potter, Cynthia Potter, George Potter, Orina Potter, William Potter.
  • Robert Potter passed away in 1880 in Worth, Sanilac, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Hayes
1815–1891
Birth Location: Upper Canada
EH

Children(s)

Cynthia Potter
1840–1891
Birth Location: Ontario, Canada
CP
Catherine Potter
1846–
Birth Location: Canada
CP
William Potter
1852–
Birth Location: Canada
WP
George Potter
1838–
Birth Location: Canada
GP
Orina Potter
1842–
Birth Location: Canada
OP

Robert Potter's Ancestors

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Robert Potter
1814–1880
Birth Place: Canada
Parents
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Potter's Descendants

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Robert Potter (abt 1814–17 Sept 1880) m. Elizabeth Hayes (bef 22 Oct 1815–28 June 1891)
  1. 1. Cynthia Potter 1840–1891 m. David Reese 1824–1874 m. Charles Weston 1824–1899
    1. 1. Elizabeth Reese 1857–
    2. 2. Calista (Ellen) Reese 1858–1926 m. Nelson Woodruff 1850–1922
      1. 1. Mabel (Ella) Woodruff 1883–
      2. 2. Anna Woodruff 1879–1900
      3. 3. George (Edward) Woodruff 1875–
      4. 4. Effie (T) Woodruff 1898–
      5. 5. Elgin Woodruff 1900–1929 m. E Jane 1882–
      6. 6. Russel (J) Woodruff 1893–1961 m. Minnie (L) Knott 1893–1969
        1. 1. William (W) Woodruff 1913–
        2. 2. Walter (G L) Woodruff 1916–
        3. 3. Anna (Louise) Woodruff 1919–
        4. 4. Robert Woodruff 1924–
      7. 7. Bertha (L (Birdie)) Woodruff 1891–1985 m. George (W.) Hisscock 1889–1970
        1. 1. George (Ephrain.) Hisscock 1912–1941
        2. 2. Guy Hisscock 1898–1973
        3. 3. Eleanor (V.) Hisscock 1917–1996
        4. 4. Clarence (Gerald Hisscock) Sr. 1922–1972
        5. 5. Arthur (C.) Hisscock 1905–
      8. 8. Muril (Meryl) Woodruff 1895–
      9. 9. Hiram (David) Woodruff 1885–1943 m. Vera (G.) Graves 1892–1955
        1. 1. Vernon (Herman) Woodruff 1915–1916
        2. 2. Eva (Margaret) Woodruff 1910–
        3. 3. Charles (William) Woodruff 1923–1999
        4. 4. Almira (Lucille) Woodruff 1911–1912
        5. 5. Jennie (C) Woodruff 1914–
      10. 10. Roy Woodruff 1889–1968 m. Mable Harker 1893–
        1. 1. Greta (B.) Woodruff 1918–2009
        2. 2. M (Helen) Woodruff 1911–
        3. 3. Roy Woodruff 1909–1909
      11. 11. Eva Woodruff 1888–
    3. 3. Eleanor Reese 1860–
    4. 4. George (Emerson) Reese 1862–1898
    5. 5. Anna Reese 1864–
    6. 6. Matilda Reese 1865–
    7. 7. William (S) Reese 1869–1903
    8. 8. Robert Weston 1877–
    9. 9. Thomas (E) Weston 1878–1970 m. Minnie H 1879–
      1. 1. Ina (B) Weston 1915–1987
    10. 10. Frederick (G) Weston 1885–
    11. 11. Harriet (Elpha) Weston 1882–1883
    12. 12. Elly (Emma) Weston 1880–1881
  2. 2. Catherine Potter 1846–
  3. 3. William Potter 1852–
  4. 4. George Potter 1838–
  5. 5. Orina Potter 1842–

Robert Potter's Timeline

6 Records

1814
abt 1814
Birth of Robert Potter in Canada
Canada
1850
1850
Age 36
Robert Potter resided here in Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
1860
1860
Age 46
Robert Potter resided here in Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
1870
1870
Age 56
Robert Potter resided here in Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
1880
1 Jun 1880
Age 66
Robert Potter resided here in Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
1880
17 Sept 1880
Age 66
Death of Robert Potter in Worth Twp, Sanilac County, Michigan
Worth Twp, Sanilac County, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1814
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Worth, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 606; Family History Film: 1254606; Page: 268C; Enumeration District: 345; Image: 0118
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Worth, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: M593_703; Page: 179B; Image: 362; Family History Library Film: 552202
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Worth, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: M653_558; Page: 842; Image: 338; Family History Library Film: 803558
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: M432_363; Page: 5B; Image: 15

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: M432_363; Page: 5B; Image: 15

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Worth, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: M653_558; Page: 842; Image: 338; Family History Library Film: 803558

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Worth, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: M593_703; Page: 179B; Image: 362; Family History Library Film: 552202

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Worth, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 606; Family History Film: 1254606; Page: 268C; Enumeration District: 345; Image: 0118

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Sept 1880
    Event Place: Worth Twp, Sanilac County, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Worth, Sanilac, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
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