Individual Details
Nelson Thomas Potter
(20 Oct 1830 - 2 Apr 1907)
Thomas Williams and Agnes Long listed Potter's given name as George, but Harry Kable and Harriet Fletcher listed it as Nelson.
Nelson Potter came to Illinois in 1849. In 1852 he went west seeking gold, but returned to Illinois. After marrying, he again sought gold in 1864, but again returned to make his living as a farmer.
Nelson Potter came to Illinois in 1849. In 1852 he went west seeking gold, but returned to Illinois. After marrying, he again sought gold in 1864, but again returned to make his living as a farmer.
Events
| Birth | 20 Oct 1830 | Hagerstown, Washington, MD | |||
| Marriage | 19 Nov 1863 | Mount Morris, Ogle, IL - Barbara Heistand |  | ||
| Death | 2 Apr 1907 | , Ogle, IL | |||
| Burial | Oakwood Cemetery, Mount Morris, Ogle, IL | |
Families
| Spouse | Barbara Heistand (1839 - 1915) |
| Child | Edward E. Potter (1867 - 1924) |
| Child | Alvernon "Vernie" Potter (1868 - ) |
| Child | Irving Henry Potter (1870 - 1950) |
| Child | Grace Potter (1874 - 1931) |
| Child | Robert Potter (1876 - ) |
| Child | Luella Potter (1878 - 1904) |
| Father | James Potter (1804 - 1863) |
| Mother | Rebecca Donaldson (1813 - 1887) |
| Sibling | Calvin A. Potter (1836 - 1888) |
| Sibling | Charles R. Potter (1843 - 1877) |
| Sibling | Luther David Potter (1848 - 1934) |
Endnotes
1. Mabry Benson (Email: benson@acm.org).
2. Cramer, Roger. Peoria, Arizona. Web site: www.members.aol.com/rogercubs/index.html.
3. Cramer, Roger. Peoria, Arizona. Web site: www.members.aol.com/rogercubs/index.html.