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William L Potter 1902–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1902

Birth Location: Missouri, USA

Death Date: 24 Sep 1969

Death Location: Jackson, Greene, Missouri, USA

Father: Benjamine Potter

Mother: Hannah Potter

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1902, William L Potter entered the world in Missouri, USA, born to Benjamine F Potter And Hannah Potter. William L Potter passed away in 1969 in Jackson, Greene, Missouri, USA.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1902, William L Potter entered the world in Missouri, USA, born to Benjamine F Potter And Hannah Potter.
  • William L Potter passed away in 1969 in Jackson, Greene, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Potter's Ancestors

Self
William Potter
1902–1969
Birth Place: Missouri, USA
Parents
Benjamine F Potter
1852–1922
Missouri, USA
Hannah Potter
1872–1949
Missouri, USA
Grandparents
B. (F.) Potter
1820–1891
New York, USA
Sarah
1820–1874
Kentucky, USA
La (Fayette) Icenhower
1847–1917
Nancy Jane
1839–1919
Great-Grandparents
William Potter
1784–1857
Ruth MACKEY
1787–1850
John Adams
–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr.
1760–1840
Elias MACKEY
1755–1817
Lousie Mackey
1755–1831

William Potter's Timeline

7 Records

1900
20 May 1900
Birth of William L Potter in Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA
1901
1901
Birth of William L Potter in Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA
1902
1902
Birth of William L Potter in Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
William L Potter resided here in Sheridan, Dallas, Missouri
Sheridan, Dallas, Missouri
1920
1920
Age 18
William L Potter resided here in Sheridan, Dallas, Missouri
Sheridan, Dallas, Missouri
1930
1930
Age 28
William L Potter resided here in Sheridan, Dallas, Missouri
Sheridan, Dallas, Missouri
1969
24 Sep 1969
Age 67
Death of William L Potter in Buffalo, Dallas, Missouri, USA
Buffalo, Dallas, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 May 1900
    Event Place: Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [3] Missouri, Find a Grave Index, Database online.
    [4] Register Report for Benjamin Thomas Potter
    [5] Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Grave Markers, William Clay Potter Headstone. Photo by Wes Potter

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1920; Census Place: Sheridan, Dallas, Missouri; Roll: T625_912; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 1043.
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1910; Census Place: Sheridan, Dallas, Missouri; Roll: T624_778; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0018; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374791.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1902
    Event Place: Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1930; Census Place: Sheridan, Dallas, Missouri; Roll: 1185; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 655.0; FHL microfilm: 2340920.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sheridan, Dallas, Missouri
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1910; Census Place: Sheridan, Dallas, Missouri; Roll: T624_778; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0018; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374791.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sheridan, Dallas, Missouri
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1920; Census Place: Sheridan, Dallas, Missouri; Roll: T625_912; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 1043.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sheridan, Dallas, Missouri
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1930; Census Place: Sheridan, Dallas, Missouri; Roll: 1185; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 655.0; FHL microfilm: 2340920.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Dallas, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Not Stated, Dallas, Missouri
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1969
    Event Place: Buffalo, Dallas, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] Missouri, Find a Grave Index, Database online.
    [3] Greene County Missouri Cemeteries (CHC), Volume IV, Townships of Franklin and Jackson, p 96
    [4] Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Grave Markers, William Clay Potter Headstone. Photo by Wes Potter

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jackson, Greene, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, Find a Grave Index, Database online.
    [2] Greene County Missouri Cemeteries (CHC), Volume IV, Townships of Franklin and Jackson, p 96
    [3] Pleasant Ridge Cemetery (Section 15, Township 31, Range 20, Jackson Township), Grave Markers

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