Mary Jane McDerby

Brief Life History of Mary Jane

When Mary Jane McDerby was born on 8 March 1869, in Barry, Michigan, United States, her father, Luther McDerby, was 29 and her mother, Emma F. Luscomb, was 24. She married Alexander Potter on 7 March 1886, in Allegan, Allegan, Michigan, United States. She lived in Fennville, Allegan, Michigan, United States in 1900 and Emmett Township, Calhoun, Michigan, United States in 1910. She died on 2 June 1949, in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, United States, at the age of 80.

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Family Time Line

Alexander Francisco Potter
1859–1949
Mary Jane McDerby
1869–1949
Marriage: 7 March 1886
Ray Alexander Potter
1887–1948
Clair F. Potter
1890–1952
Perry Edgell Potter
1892–1958
Lloyd D Potter
1894–1976
Paul C. Potter
1896–1966
Carman Potter
1899–1899
Leo Joseph Potter
1900–1900
Lavern A Potter
1902–1990
Donald D Potter
1906–1970
Ernest Elmer Potter
1912–1913

Sources (52)

  • Mary Mc Dorby in household of Luther Mc Dorby, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Mary W. Mcderby, "Michigan, Births, 1867-1902"
  • Mary J Mcduffy, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"

World Events (8)

1870 · The Fifteenth Amendment

Prohibits the federal government and each state from denying a citizen the right to vote based on that citizen's race, color, or previous condition of servitude. It was the last of the Reconstruction Amendments.

1879 · New State Capitol Building Dedicated

After the second state capitol had been destroyed, Michigan Governor Henry P. Baldwin initiated the passing of a bill that would cover the costs for a new building. The bill was adopted and raised over $1 million by a six year state income tax. Architect Elijah E. Myers' design named Tuebor, or I will defend, was selected and he was commissioned to design the new capitol building. The renaissance revival brick and sandstone building soared 267 feet from the ground and was dedicated on January 1, 1879.

1890 · The Sherman Antitrust Act

This Act tried to prevent the raising of prices by restricting trade. The purpose of the Act was to preserve a competitive marketplace to protect consumers from abuse.

Name Meaning

From Hebrew. See Maria and Mary .

Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.

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