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Ward E Potter 1880–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 October 1880

Birth Location: Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America

Death Date: 13 May 1952

Death Location: Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America

Father: Wilbur Potter

Mother: Celia Potter

Spouse(s): ❤️Mary Toner, Rosa Johnston

Children(s): Everett Potter, Dana Potter, Robert Johnson, Naoma Johnson, Helen Pallen, Mary Pallen

In 1880, Ward E Potter entered the world in Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America, born to Wilbur L Potter And Celia Potter. In 1899, Ward E Potter resided in New York, New York, USA. In 1910, Ward E Potter resided in Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York, USA. Ward E Potter married Ida, Mary Wa Toner, Rosa M Johnston, and had children including Dana Toner Potter, Everett Lee Potter, Helen F Pallen, Mary B Pallen, Naoma P Johnson, Robert N Johnson. Ward E Potter passed away in 1952 in Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1880, Ward E Potter entered the world in Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America, born to Wilbur L Potter And Celia Potter.
  • In 1899, Ward E Potter resided in New York, New York, USA.
  • In 1910, Ward E Potter resided in Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York, USA.
  • Ward E Potter married Ida, Mary Wa Toner, Rosa M Johnston, and had children including Dana Toner Potter, Everett Lee Potter, Helen F Pallen, Mary B Pallen, Naoma P Johnson, Robert N Johnson.
  • Ward E Potter passed away in 1952 in Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wilbur Potter
1848–1933
Birth Location: New York, United States of America
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Celia Potter
1850–1929
Birth Location: Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

❤️Mary Toner
1853–1926
Birth Location: District of Columbia
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Rosa Johnston
1887–
Birth Location: Ohio
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Children(s)

Everett Potter
1915–1997
Birth Location: Machias
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Dana Potter
1911–1987
Birth Location: Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
DP
Robert Johnson
1915–1965
Birth Location: Wisconsin
RJ
Naoma Johnson
1918–
Birth Location: Wisconsin
NJ
Helen Pallen
1907–
Birth Location: New York
HP
Mary Pallen
1908–
Birth Location: New York
MP

Ward Potter's Ancestors

Self
Ward Potter
1880–1952
Birth Place: Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
Parents
Wilbur L Potter
1848–1933
New York, United States of America
Celia Potter
1850–1929
Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ward Potter's Descendants

1.
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Ward (E) Potter (2 October 1880–13 May 1952) m. ❤️Mary (WA) Toner (abt 1853–Abt 1926) m. Rosa (M) Johnston (abt 1887–)
  1. 1. Everett (Lee) Potter 1915–1997
  2. 2. Dana (Toner) Potter 1911–1987
    1. 1. Marilyn Deet 1945–2022
  3. 3. Robert (N) Johnson 1915–1965
  4. 4. Naoma (P) Johnson 1918–
  5. 5. Helen (F) Pallen 1907–
  6. 6. Mary (B) Pallen 1908–

Ward Potter's Timeline

12 Records

1880
2 October 1880
Birth of Ward E Potter in Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
1899
10 Dec 1899
Age 19
Ward E Potter resided here in New York, New York, USA
New York, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Ward E Potter resided here in Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 35
Ward E Potter resided here in Machias, Cattaraugus, New York, United States
Machias, Cattaraugus, New York, United States
1917
1917-1918
Age 37
Ward E Potter resided here in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA
Cattaraugus County, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Ward E Potter resided here in Machias, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Machias, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1925
1925
Age 45
Ward E Potter resided here in Machias, Cattaraugus
Machias, Cattaraugus
1930
1930
Age 50
Ward E Potter resided here in Machias, Machias, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Machias, Machias, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 55
Ward E Potter resided here in Machias, Cattaraugus, New York
Machias, Cattaraugus, New York
1940
1940
Age 60
Ward E Potter resided here in Machias Town, Machias, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Machias Town, Machias, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1950
1950
Age 70
Ward E Potter resided here in Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1952
13 May 1952
Age 72
Death of Ward E Potter in Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 October 1880
    Event Place: Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of New York; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 487
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Machias, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02505; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 5-34
    [3] New York, U.S., State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Machias; County: Cattaraugus; Page: 02
    [4] New York, U.S., State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Machias; County: Cattaraugus; Page: 12
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Machias, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: T625_1088; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 71
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] Registration State: New York; Registration County: Cattaraugus County
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1037; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 1122; FHL microfilm: 1375050
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [11] New York, U.S., Death Index, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: 4230; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 5-40

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1899
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The New York Times; Publication Date: 10 Dec 1899; Publication Place: New York, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1037; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 1122; FHL microfilm: 1375050

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Machias, Cattaraugus, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Machias; County: Cattaraugus; Page: 02

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Cattaraugus County, New York, USA
    Record Source: Registration State: New York; Registration County: Cattaraugus County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Machias, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Machias, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: T625_1088; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 71

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Machias, Cattaraugus
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Machias; County: Cattaraugus; Page: 12

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Machias, Machias, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Machias, Cattaraugus, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Machias, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02505; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 5-34

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Machias Town, Machias, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Machias, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02505; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 5-34

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: 4230; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 5-40

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Machias, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of New York; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 487

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 May 1952
    Event Place: Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] New York, U.S., Death Index, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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