Elisha Potter (1787 - 1865)

Born 8 Mar 1787 in Rhode Island, United States

Husband of Polly (Steele) Potter — married 3 Oct 1813 in Le Ray, Jefferson, New York, United States

Descendants

Died 16 Mar 1865 at age 78 in Le Ray, Jefferson, New York, United States

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Biography

Elisha Potter was born on 8 March 1787 in Rhode Island, United States, son of Anthony Potter and Betsey Straight.

His siblings included...    (w/FamilySearch ID when available)
Note: List may not be complete or in correct birth order.

1. Freelove Potter (1779–Deceased • K8PR-BW4)
2. Betsey Potter (1783–Deceased • K8GW-2RD)
3. Rachel Potter (1785–Deceased • KZ23-DG9)
4. Elisha Potter (1787–1865 • KZS9-WSC)
5. Lydia Potter (1792–Deceased • KG13-312)
6. James Potter (1793–Deceased • K8CR-3BX)
7. Eunice Potter (1794–Deceased • GNTM-6T7)
8. Zilpha Potter (1795–1846 • K4GP-3MM)
9. Anthony Potter (1797–1891 • KJH4-DV8)
10. John Potter (1798–1854 • KC93-8QV)
11. Levi Warren Potter (1800–Deceased • KC7N-KD5)
12. Henry Potter (1806–Deceased • KHXJ-59K)

Elisha married Polly Steele on 3 October 1813 in Le Ray, Jefferson, New York, United States.

Their children include...  (w/FamilySearchID when available)

1. Sophia Almira Potter (1816–1875 • KZRS-4XG)
2. William S Potter (1818–1864 • KJCV-JTS)
3. Margery Potter (1822–1822 • MWCN-JPV)
4. Samuel Treat Potter (1823–1899 • KJCV-JTT)
5. Mary Elizabeth Potter (1827–1921 • M8J3-YK6)
6. Amelia Marjorie Potter (1830–1911 • 9KGV-SF8)
7. Rosetta Finanda Potter (1833–1907 • MWCN-JYQ)
8. Emily Jenette Potter (1836–1865 • KCZ2-WT7)

Elisha died on 16 March 1865 in Le Ray, Jefferson, New York, United States.

Sources

• 1820 Census: "United States Census, 1820", citing Page: 421; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M33; Digital film/folder number: 005157019; FHL microfilm: 0193727; Image number: 230, (FamilySearch Record: XHLV-VVZ : accessed 4 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YY1-V2D, Elisha Potter in Henderson, Jefferson, New York, United States.
• 1830 Census: "United States Census, 1830", citing Page: 330; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M19; Digital film/folder number: 005155914; FHL microfilm: 0017152; Image number: 616, (FamilySearch Record: XHP3-P32 : accessed 4 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBQ-9MTV, Elisha Potter in Le Ray, Jefferson, New York, United States.
• 1840 Census: "United States Census, 1840", citing Page: 16; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M704; Digital film/folder number: 005154598; FHL microfilm: 0017190; Image number: 546, (FamilySearch Record: XHYH-F7C : accessed 4 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBW-1SJ, Elisha Potter in Le Ray, Jefferson, New York, United States.
• 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 10; Digital film/folder number: 004197488; FHL microfilm: 17091; Image number: 225; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01118-4, (FamilySearch Record: MCYK-6SN : accessed 4 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DWP9-DD6, Elisha Potter (63) in Orleans, Jefferson, New York, United States. Born in Rhode Island.
• 1855 Census: "New York State Census, 1855", citing Line: 25; Digital film/folder number: 005207151; FHL microfilm: 895242; Image number: 221, (FamilySearch Record: K6Q1-FWL : accessed 4 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BLJ-85N, Elisha Potter (68) head of household in Le Raysville, Le Ray, Jefferson, New York, United States.
• 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860", citing Page: 52; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005170353; FHL microfilm: 803761; Image number: 335; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01766-7, (FamilySearch Record: MC7F-WTD : accessed 4 May 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GBSZ-971Q, Elisha Potter (72) in Town of Le Ray, Jefferson, New York, United States. Born in Maine.
• Burial: "Find a Grave Index", (FamilySearch Record: QVG7-ZT9Y : accessed 4 May 2024) Find A Grave: Memorial #114110151, Elisha Potter burial (died on 16 Mar 1865) in Evans Mills, Jefferson, New York, United States of America. Born on 8 Mar 1787.
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114110151/elisha-potter: accessed May 4, 2024), memorial page for Elisha Potter (8 Mar 1787–16 Mar 1865), Find A Grave: Memorial #114110151, citing Old Evans Mills Cemetery, Evans Mills, Jefferson County, New York, USA; Maintained by J Delity (contributor 47704710).

See also:

• Elisha Potter: FamilySearch Person: KZS9-WSC