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William Potter 1715–1746 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1715

Birth Location: Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 09 Mar 1746

Death Location: Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA

Father: David Potter

Mother: Mary Merriam

Spouse(s): Catherine Mustard

Children(s): William Potter, Samuel Potter, Mathew Potter, David Potter, Elder 2nd, Joseph Potter, Alexander Potter, John Potter

The story of William Potter began in 1715 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. William Potter married Catherine Mustard, and had children including Alexander Potter, David Potter, Elder James Potter 2Nd, John Potter, Joseph Potter, Mathew Potter, Samuel Potter, William Potter. William Potter passed away in 1746 in Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Potter began in 1715 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • William Potter married Catherine Mustard, and had children including Alexander Potter, David Potter, Elder James Potter 2Nd, John Potter, Joseph Potter, Mathew Potter, Samuel Potter, William Potter.
  • William Potter passed away in 1746 in Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Potter's Ancestors

Self
William Potter
1715–1746
Birth Place: Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
David Potter
1719–1714
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Merriam
1689–1733
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Samuel Potter
1657–1714
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Joanna Wood
1661–1692
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Joseph Merriam
1650–1702
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Jenkins
1653–1692
Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Anthony Sr
1628–1690
Elizabeth Stone
1628–1712
Isaiah Wood
1627–1710
Mercy Thompson
1630–1684
William Merriam
1628–1689
Elizabeth Breed
1634–1691
Joel Jenkins
1624–1688
Sarah Gilbert
1624–1687
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Potter
1608–1653
Isabel Tripp
1608–1644
Gregory Stone
1592–1672
Lydia Fiske-Cooper
1595–1674

William Potter's Descendants

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William Potter (1715–09 Mar 1746) m. Catherine Mustard (1710–)
  1. 1. William Potter 1744–
  2. 2. Samuel Potter 1742–
  3. 3. Mathew Potter 1740–
  4. 4. David Potter 1737–
  5. 5. Elder (James Potter) 2nd 1734–1815
  6. 6. Joseph Potter 1745–
  7. 7. Alexander Potter 1740–
  8. 8. John Potter 1736–1793 m. Sarah Snipe 1736–1818
    1. 1. William Potter 1765–1831 m. Mary Pattee 1767–1832
      1. 1. John Potter 1811–
      2. 2. Jeremiah Potter 1810–1819
      3. 3. Woodbury (Hastings) Potter 1807–1883
      4. 4. William Potter 1805–1879
      5. 5. Jane Potter 1803–1828
      6. 6. Susanna (Stewart) Potter 1801–1802
      7. 7. Catherine Potter 1799–1800
      8. 8. Elizabeth Potter 1793–1832
      9. 9. John Potter 1791–1865
      10. 10. Charles Potter 1789–1859
      11. 11. Margaret Potter 1787–1809
      12. 12. David Potter 1786–1847
      13. 13. Ebenezer Potter 1784–
      14. 14. Nancy Potter 1797–1845
      15. 15. Mary Potter 1795–1854
    2. 2. George (Potter) Sr 1770– m. Judith Staples 1769–
      1. 1. George (Potter) Jr 1800–1864 m. Martha Connor 1810–
        1. 1. Albert Potter 1828–
        2. 2. Martha (E) Potter 1830–
        3. 3. Pamelia (A) Potter 1831–
        4. 4. Cynthia (H) Potter 1835–
        5. 5. George (Potter) III 1839–
        6. 6. Elijah Potter 1843–
        7. 7. Alden Potter 1845–
        8. 8. Emery (F) Potter 1846–
        9. 9. Mary (E) Potter 1849–
        10. 10. William (C) Potter 1832–1907 m. Ellen (Bedora) Lester 1845–1905

William Potter's Timeline

2 Records

1715
1715
Birth of William Potter in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1746
09 Mar 1746
Age 31
Death of William Potter in Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1715
    Event Place: Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [5] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [6] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Mar 1746
    Event Place: Topsham, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [5] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [6] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

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