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Walter Robert Potter 1898–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jun 1898

Birth Location: Vernon, Washington, Florida, USA

Death Date: 28 Sep 1979

Death Location: Panama City, Bay, Florida, USA

Father: Alexander Potter

Mother: Mary Gainer

Spouse(s): Malvina Creamer

Children(s):

In 1898, Walter Robert Potter entered the world in Vernon, Washington, Florida, USA, born to Alexander Wilson Alex Potter And Mary Emma Gainer. In 1920, Walter Robert Potter established residence. Walter Robert Potter married Malvina Alvina Creamer, and had children including C Potter. Walter Robert Potter passed away in 1979 in Panama City, Bay, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Walter Robert Potter entered the world in Vernon, Washington, Florida, USA, born to Alexander Wilson Alex Potter And Mary Emma Gainer.
  • In 1920, Walter Robert Potter established residence.
  • Walter Robert Potter married Malvina Alvina Creamer, and had children including C Potter.
  • Walter Robert Potter passed away in 1979 in Panama City, Bay, Florida, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Potter's Ancestors

Self
Walter Potter
1898–1979
Birth Place: Vernon, Washington, Florida, USA
Parents
Alexander Wilson "Alex" Potter
1860–1929
Florida, USA
Mary (Emma) Gainer
1864–1956
Bainbridge, Decatur, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Walter (Raleigh "Railey") Gainer
1836–1920
Econfina Creek, Washington County, Florida, USA
Sarah (Elizabeth) Martin
1840–1881
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
William Gainer
1786–1886
Jane Watts
1797–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
1754–1803
Tabitha Evans
1777–1841

Walter Potter's Timeline

3 Records

1898
20 Jun 1898
Birth of Walter Robert Potter in Vernon, Washington, Florida, USA
Vernon, Washington, Florida, USA
1920
Feb 1920
Age 22
Walter Robert Potter resided here
None
1979
28 Sep 1979
Age 81
Death of Walter Robert Potter in Panama City, Bay, Florida, USA
Panama City, Bay, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1898
    Event Place: Vernon, Washington, Florida, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Feb 1920
    Record Source: U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls, The National Archives at Washington, DC. USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Sep 1979
    Event Place: Panama City, Bay County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Walter Robert Potter Sep 1979

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls, The National Archives at Washington, DC. USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1979
    Event Place: Panama City, Bay, Florida, USA

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