John Potter

about 1671–from 1724 to 1777 (Age 53)
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America

The Life Summary of John

John Potter was born about 1671, in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. He married Martha Jewell on 4 March 1719, in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. He died from 1724 to 1777, at the age of 106.

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John Potter
1671–1777
Martha Jewell
1675–1719
Marriage: 4 March 1719

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    4 March 1719Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
  • 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 (6)

    • John Potter, "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001"
    • John Potter, "Massachusetts Marriages, 1841-1915"
    • John Potter, "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001"

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