James C Potter

8 May 1837–14 October 1913 (Age 76)
Warren, Kentucky, United States

The Life Summary of James C

When James C Potter was born on 8 May 1837, in Warren, Kentucky, United States, his father, David Potter, was 25 and his mother, Deborah Hagerman, was 21. He married Margaret Holland on 19 March 1867, in Warren, Kentucky, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in Rich Pond, Warren, Kentucky, United States in 1880. He died on 14 October 1913, in Warren, Kentucky, United States, at the age of 76, and was buried in Bowling Green, Warren, Kentucky, United States.

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Family Time Line

James C Potter
1837–1913
Margaret Holland
1845–1921
Marriage: 19 March 1867
Infant Potter
1874–1874
Herschel E Potter
1875–1951
Bettie Potter
1879–1966
George Grundy Potter
1880–1953

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    19 March 1867Warren, Kentucky, United States
    • Children

    (4)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings

    (14)

    +9 More Children

    World Events (8)

    1846
    Age 9
    U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
    1850 · 8th Most Populated State
    Age 13
    According to the 1850 census Kentucky was the 8th most populated state with 982,405 people.
    1861
    Age 24
    Kentucky sided with the Union during the Civil War, even though it is a southern state.

    Name Meaning

    English, Dutch, and North German (Pötter): occupational name for a maker of drinking and storage vessels, from an agent derivative of Middle English, Middle Low German pot. In the Middle Ages the term covered workers in metal as well as earthenware and clay.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Peotter
    Potters

    Sources (14)

    • Jas C Potter in household of David Potter, "United States Census, 1860"
    • James C Potter in household of David Potter, "United States Census, 1850"
    • James C Potter, "United States Census, 1880"

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