Hi, I am looking for a George Potter who was born sometime around 1900. He lived in or near Decatur, IL, possibly in Ft. Pulaski or Clinton. If you have any info, please contact me. Thanks, Meri Schoof Britton, MI

I would like to introduce myself and my research. I am Elsie Wilson and I live near Madison, Wisconsin, USA I am searching for the POTTER ancestors of Hannah POTTER who married John CRANMER son of John CRANMER and Sarah OSBORNE of Elizabethtown, NJ. Hannah POTTER was the daughter of Samuel POTTER and Mary LANGSTAFF . Samuel POTTER is thought to be the youngest son of Marmaduke POTTER an early settler of Woodsridge, NJ. Marmaduke POTTER married Mary BINGLEY dau. of William BINGLEY, on 25 Nov 1677. Some researchers have written that Marmaduke POTTER was from Stony Stratford, Co. Bucks, Eng. and that he came to New England with two brothers, one of which settled in Stongington, CT and the other, Thomas, came to NJ. Also, I have found a reference to a Marmaduke POTTER who married Abigail Chatfield, in Killingsworth, Middlesex, CT 18 Jan 1672. I am wondering if this is the same person who later married Mary Bingley in NJ. I would be interested in any information about any of the above people and any research suggestions that might be made. Thanks, Elsie Wilson

I am searching for John Henry Potter form Amblecote England. Please take a look at the Family below and let me know if you recognize anyone. Michael Crump . JOHN HENRY1 POTTER was born 1846 in Holloway End ( Amblecote) England, and died March 05, 1899 in Holloway End ( Amblecote) England. He married ELIZA ANN MEREDITH. She was born 1860 in Holloway End ( Amblecote), and died March 11, 1889 in Holloway End ( Amblecote). Children of JOHN POTTER and ELIZA MEREDITH are: 2. i. CLARA MARY2 POTTER, b. 1872, Stourbridge, England; d. February 04, 1938, Toronto, Ontario. 3. ii. THOMAS WILLIAM POTTER, b. 1875, Amblecote, Stourbridge, England; d. 1930, Old Church West Bromwich England. 4. iii. JOHN HARRY POTTER, b. March 02, 1876, Stourbridge, England; d. October 09, 1939, Old Church West Bromwich England. 5. iv. EDWIN POTTER, b. May 05, 1878, Stourbridge, England; d. March 13, 1918, Stourbridge, England. 6. v. ELIZA POTTER, b. November 18, 1880, Stourbridge, England; d. Bet. July - August 08, 1952, St Catherines, Ontario. 7. vi. EDITH ELLEN POTTER, b. October 03, 1882, Chapel Street, Wordsley Kingswinford County of Stafford, Stourbridge, England; d. May 10, 1952, Windsor, Ontario, Canada. 8. vii. SUSAN POTTER, b. April 09, 1884, Stourbridge, England; d. September 15, 1954, Windsor, Ontario. 9. viii. CHARLES POTTER, b. March 04, 1885, Stourbridge, England; d. 1920. 10. ix. ALFRED POTTER, b. February 20, 1889, Amblecote Stourbridge, England; d. December 06, 1942, Stourbridge, England.

Hi Listers Still looking for Information on Evelyn Mae Potter born sometime in the Late 1930's in NE. Could be NH, MA or RI. Lived in NH in 1959. Was in MA in the Early 1960's. Does anyone have Evelyn in Potter Family? Pat

Someone had asked for whom the USS Stephen Potter DD-538 was named. This U.S. Navy "Fletcher Class" destroyer was named after Ensign Stephen Potter, who was the first American naval aviator to be credited with shooting down an enemy aircraft. He was in a formation of flying boats, on long-range reconnaissance of the German coast, during the later stages of World War I, when the formation was attacked by German seaplanes. Ensign Potter shot down one of the attackers. Christopher Barttels Dayton, WA _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Interesting information...thanks, Chris. Paul Haynes in Ann Arbor, MI

Hi, I am new to the POTTER list. I am looking forward to heraring form a lots of folks as Thomas Potter b. ca.1746. I am wanting to prove parents of : John POTTER b.1826, Warren Co,Ky; died bef. 1860. Married 1847 in Warren Co, Ky to Minerav Ann ELROD. They had 4 children: Mary Ellen Potter b. 1849 Warren Co, Ky.; Nancy Ann Potter b. Jul 1851 Warren Co, Ky; Eilzabeth Davis Potter b.27 May 1854 Warren Co, Ky; &Thomas William Potter b.ca. 1855[ vital stats., Warren Co, Ky] Does anyone connect to this line.???????? Also can anyone connect to these people: A.T. Potter married Lucinda E. Dick T.H. Potter married Louisa F. Dick These are Warren Co,Ky Potter's, also. Any help on these families would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Arvilla Beckham Cherry Beckham1@msn.com

Here is the history of USS Stephen Potter DD-538, from "Dictionary of American Fighting Ships" Stephen Potter (DD-538: dp. 2,050; 1. 376'5',- b. 39'7"; dr. 13'9''; s. 35.2 k.; cpl. 329; a. 5 5", 10 40mm., 2 dct., 6 dcp., 10 21" tt.; cl. Fletcher) Stephen Potter (DD-538) was laid down on 27 October 1942 by the Bethlehem Steel Co., San Francisco, Calif.; launched on 28 April 1943; sponsored by Misses Sally and Marian Potter; and commissioned on 21 October 1943, Comdr. C. H. Crichton in command. Stephen Potter held her shakedown in the San Diego area and returned to San Francisco on 8 December The ship sailed for Hawaii late in the month and arrived at Pearl Harbor on the last day of 1943. The destroyer was assigned to Task Force (TF) 58 which sortied, on 16 January 1944, to launch air strikes against the Marshall Islands. Strikes began on the 29th in preparation for the amphibious assault which began on the 31st. Stephen Potter was in the screen of the fast carriers when they made the first strike against Truk on 17 and 18 February. Intrepid (CV-11) was damaged on the 17th by an aircraft torpedo, and the DD escorted the carrier back to the Marshalls. Stephen Potter departed there on 27 February, called at Pearl Harbor, and sailed to the west coast of the United States. She arrived on 13 March and, five days later, began the voyage back to Majuro where she rejoined the fast carriers. Stephen Potter screened the carriers as they launched strikes on 21 and 22 April supporting the assault on Hollandia, New Guinea. At the end of the month, they returned again to bomb Truk. Stephen Potter, Monterey (CVL-26) and MacDonough (DD-351) were steaming south of Truk on 30 April when MacDonough made a radar contact on a submarine which soon disappeared as the enemy submerged. Sonar contact was made, and MacDonough made two depth charge attacks. Stephen Potter came to assist with an attack, and a plane from Monterey gave its support. Several deep explosions were heard, and much oil and debris came to the surface as 1-174 died. On 1 May, the destroyer participated in the bombardment of Ponape Island in the Carolines. The task force refueled and rearmed at Majuro and, on 19 and 20 May, attacked Marcus Island before bombing Wake on the 23d. The ships returned to Eniwetok for refit in preparation for the Mariana Islands campaign. Task Group (TG) 58.2 sortied on 6 June and, a week later, began strikes against Saipan. On 17 June, the task force moved into the Philippine Sea to block a strong Japanese fleet which threatened the American conquest of Saipan. The Battle of the Philippine Sea, commonly referred to as the "Marianas Turkey Shoot," began on 19 June and lasted for two days. During the battle, Stephen Potter rescued seven downed pilots. After a five-day refit period at Eniwetok, the ships attacked targets in the Bonin, Palau, and Caroline islands during July before returning to the Marshalls for replenishment. On 30 July, Stephen Potter joined TG 58.4 which, from 31 July to 8 August, provided air support for United States troops fighting on Guam. The destroyer steamed from Eniwetok on 30 August, rendezvoused with TG 38.2 on 3 September and screened the fast carriers as their aircraft pounded the Philippines from 9 to 25 September. Strikes were launched against Mindanao, Luzon, Cebu, Leyte, Anguar, and Manila Bay. The task group was at Ulithi from 1 to 6 October when it again got underway. Stephen Potter screened Admiral Bogan's carriers as they launched strikes against Okinawa on 10 October and against Formosa on the 12th, 13th, and 14th. On 13 October, Canberra (CA-70) was torpedoed below her armor belt and lost all power. She was taken in tow by Wichita (CA-45), and step/ben Potter was assigned as one of their escorts. The next day, Houston (CL-81), hit by a torpedo in the engine room, was taken in tow by Boston (CA-69) and joined the retiring Canberra group, now designated Task Unit (TU) 30.3.1. Munsee (AT-107) relieved Wichita of towing Canberra on the 15th, and Pawnee (AT-74) relieved Boston of her duties on the 16th. Houston was torpedoed again on the 16th, and all unnecessary men were removed. Stephen Potter took 83 on board. She detached to return to TG 38.2 on the 20th, which was en route to the Philippines to support Allied landings on Leyte which began that day. Air strikes were flown against Luzon on 22 October, and the carriers retired toward Manus the next day. On 1 November, Stephen Potter proceeded to Ulithi, via Saipan, where she rendezvoused with the fast carriers and escorted them to the Philippines. Air strikes were flown against the Visayas area, Manila, and Luzon from 11 to 25 November when the force retired. The task group had a short rest at Ulithi and, on 11 December, moved to the operating area east of Luzon to support the landings at Mindoro. Beginning on the 14th, the carriers launched strikes against Luzon for three consecutive days and, after refueling, returned to Ulithi on the 24th. Stephen Potter was underway again on 30 December 1944 to join TG 38.2 en route to a launching point for attacks against Formosa. Air strikes were launched against Formosa and Okinawa for two days and, after moving southeast, against Luzon on 6 and 7 January 1945. Stephen Potter entered the South China Sea on 9 January with the carriers which launched air strikes against Saigon and Camranh Bay, Indochina, on the 12th and Formosa on the 15th. Strikes were made against Hainan and Hong Kong on 16 January, after which American planes made a photographic reconnaissance of Okinawa before retiring to Ulithi. The destroyer sortied with TG 58.2 on 10 February and participated in the carrier strikes against the Tokyo area on 16 and 17 February. From 19 through 22 February, strikes were launched against Iwo Jima to support the landing there. Two days later, the carriers sailed towards Japan and, on the 25th, launched air strikes against targets in the Tokyo Bay area before returning to Ulithi on 1 March. The task group was at sea again on 14 March and four days later, launched attacks against airfields on Kyushu and against Japanese shipping at Kobe and Kure. The strikes continued the next day. The destroyer rescued a downed pilot on the 18th and saved another on the 19th. The task group was under enemy air attack both days. As the forces withdrew they were under constant air attack. Franklin (CV-13) was hit on the 19th and Enterprise (CV-6) on the next day. Stephen Potter was in the screen that escorted the carriers back to Ulithi. The destroyer was at sea again in 5 April with TG 58.2, in an area east of Okinawa. Strikes were flown against that island stronghold until 13 May when air raids were launched against Kyushu. On 11 May, she picked up 107 survivors from Bunker Hill (CV-17) which had been hit by a kamikaze. Strikes were launched against Okinawa again from 22 to 28 May, and the group then sailed for Leyte. Stephen Potter then sailed for the United States, via Eniwetok and Pearl Harbor, arriving at San Francisco on 9 July. She underwent overhaul at the Mare Island Navy Yard until 31 August. The war was over, and the destroyer was destined to be placed in the Pacific Reserve Fleet. After preparations were completed for placing her in "moth balls," Stephen Potter was placed out of commission, in reserve, on 21 September 1945 and berthed at Long Beach. On 29 March 1951, Stephen Potter was placed back in commission and, after a brief shakedown cruise, sailed on 23 June for the east coast of the United States and duty with the Atlantic Fleet. She arrived at Newport on 11 July and operated with the Atlantic Fleet until 1 April 1953 when she again sailed to the Pacific. Stephen Potter joined the United Nations fleet off the east coast of Korea and operated there until the cessation of hostilities. After returning to the United States, the destroyer entered the Boston Naval Shipyard and had extensive repairs and alterations performed. On 28 March 1954, she sailed for Guantanamo and refresher training. On 5 January 1955, she sailed for western Europe and made good will visits to Belgium, Germany, and Norway before arriving back in Newport on 26 May 1955. In April 1956, Stephen Potter was in Long Beach and, on 14 July, operated with Destroyer Squadron 23, out of Kobe, Japan, before returning to the United States in November 1956. In June 1958, Stephen Potter was again placed out of commission, in reserve, and berthed at Mare Island Calif. She remained there until 1 December 1972 when she was struck from the Navy list. Stephen Potter received 10 battle stars for World War II service. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Just thought I'd ask that question. Anyone know? Which Stephen Potter? Ernest Arthur Hatton 2nd. http://hattonexley.homestead.com/ History and Family letters sent home during the Civil War Board of Directors, International Council of Central Florida, Inc. http://www.ICCFvip.com Board of Directors, Seminole County Cultural Arts Council, Inc. F.S.U. Fan Club. The Noles Fan Club http://NolesHomePage.homestead.com/ Noreen Hatton Real Estate Site http://NoreenHattonRealEstate.homestead.com/ " Taking Time to be bitter about the past is a waste of the present" E.Hatton C.1977 Hatton-House Pub.

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There's a website about the USS Stephen Potter at http://www.plateau.net/usndd/dd538/. It gives this information about the ship: Builder: Federal Shipbuilding Company Laid Down: November 14, 1942 Launched: March 28, 1943 Commissioned: May 31, 1943 Fate: Stricken October 1, 1972 DOL is seeking information on the USS Stephen Potter and her crews. Files and photos may be emailed and DOL will incorporate them into this page. The Fletcher Class as Constructed Displacement: 2,325 tons (2,924 tons Full load) Length: 376 feet 5 inches Beam: 39 feet 7 inches Draught: 13 feet 9 inches Machinery: four Babcock & Wilcox boilers 2-shaft G.E.C. geared turbines Performance: 60,000 shp for 38 knots Bunkerage: 492 tons Range: 6,500 nautical miles at 15 knots Guns: five 5 inch; four 1.1 inch; four 20 mm Torpedoes: ten 21 inch ================================ There is also a link to the history of the ship which I assume would tell who it was named for, but it doesn't seem to be working. : ( You might try contacting the "Destroyers Online" folks. Information about contacting them is on this page http://www.plateau.net/usndd/ddsemail.html ----- Original Message ----- From: <GRice88600@aol.com> To: <POTTER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 12:39 AM Subject: POTTER, Nancy Adeline: b. 1831in Indiana>MO>IA>WA It is an interesting coincidence that my > father and one of his brothers served in the Navy in W.W.II aboard a > destroyer called "The Stephen Potter." I am also, trying to find out if > there is a connection!? Who was Stephen Potter?! Thanks for reading this!! > Glenna Rice > >

Well, I sincerely doubt that a ship was named after him, but there was a Civil War era Stephen Potter in my branch of the Potter family, son of Benjamin Potter. The family was from Alabama.

Hello to the "POTTERS"! I am new to this most intoxicating hobby. I have been "lurking" and decided it was time to join the fun. My great grandmother was Nancy Adeline POTTER (b. June 16, 1831, in Indiana). She married William Alonzo WILSON (b. Dec. 25, 1833 in MA.) and they became the parents of 13 children. Most of the children were born in Missouri and Iowa. They moved to Snohomish WA. after 1875. The 1900 Washington census lists William as a policeman in the city of Snohomish. The census also indicates Nancy's parents were from Virginia. I do not know the names of her parents. Nancy died Dec. 2, 1905 (or 1908) and is buried with William in the G.A.R. Cemetery near Everett, WA. Nancy and William's youngest child, Rosa Belle WILSON was my Grandmother. If any one has information about Nancy Adeline POTTER, please contact me. I will share what I can. It is an interesting coincidence that my father and one of his brothers served in the Navy in W.W.II aboard a destroyer called "The Stephen Potter." I am also, trying to find out if there is a connection!? Who was Stephen Potter?! Thanks for reading this!! Glenna Rice

Hello Everyone, I am looking for any information on John M. Potter. ( s/o Isaac "Shooter Iky" and Elizabeth Anderson Potter ) He was born on 10 Feb 1884 in Letcher Co., KY. and died on 19 Apr 1936 in Lawrence Co., KY. John M. Potter married Lizzie Reedy Son : Columbus Potter, Would appreciate any help. Louise Vanover Vore

I am searching for any information on Benjamin William Potter (birth and death dates unknown). He married Felicia Anne Mcintire. They were the parents of Charley Andrew Potter (b. 1888 in Kansas). Charley married Eva Lena Tuel (b. 1891 in Sumner, WA). Anything you can share will be appreciated. Thank you very much, Lise'

I am having a hard time with this family. Charles W. is my great grandfather. I am looking for a descendent who may have info. 1. Charles William1 Richardson was born Sep 1860 in Canada. He married Elizabeth Buell, daughter of Buell. She was born Oct 1860 in Germany. Children of Charles Richardson and Elizabeth Buell are: 2 i. (Harriette/Charlotte)2 Richardson, born Jul 1893. She married Potter. 3 ii. Helen Richardson, born 04 Apr 1886; died 23 Jan 1967. 4 iii. Charles Samuel Richardson, born 05 Aug 1890 in Minnesota; died 09 Apr 1948 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. He married Jewell Isabelle Crowley 07 May 1919 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK; born 07 Oct 1903 in Rayville, Ray Co. MO.; died Mar 1977 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. 5 iv. (Charlotte/Harriette) Richardson, born Jul 1896 in MN; died 21 Dec 1973 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. She married Ross. 6 v. Richard Davis Richardson, born 01 Jan 1901 in MN; died 16 Sep 1958 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. 7 vi. Clyde Richardson, born Jul 1892; died Abt. 1953 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. Maybe there was Jean or Jane who married Mr. Martin.

HANNAH POTTER, daughter of SAMUEL AND ABIGAIL (CUMMINGS) POTTER was born 11 Sep 1743, Topsfield, MA, died 20 Aug 1781, Topsfield, MA and married STEPHEN PERKINS on 23 Nov 1769, Topsfield, MA. STEPHEN married second DEBORAH HOGKINS on 19 Feb 1786, Topsfield, MA.. Stephen was born 17 May 1745 in Topsfield, MA and died 26 Oct 1796, Topsfield, MA. He was the son of JEMIMA TOWNE. Does anyone know who Stephen Perkins' father was? Does anyone know who Deborah Hogkins' parents were? Thank you in advance, Shari Kelley Worrell

Hello! I've recently discovered a missing link in my family tree. Turns out...we're Potters! Now, I've run into another brickwall. I'm interested in any information on Potters in Dover Township, Ocean County (formally Monmouth County), NJ. Specifically, looking for any information on: Asenath B. Potter b.1792 NJ m. 18?? to Daniel Rogers (not Daniel H.Rogers) d. 1870 Dover Twsp, Ocean Co., NJ buried: Good Luck Cemetery, Lanoka Harbor, Ocean Co, NJ Children: William Jesse Forman Margaret Althea Asenath Olivia Elvira Lucinda Rebecca Thanks for any help! Susan

Hi Listers On that Last Email I wanted to know if Concord is near Lancaster and if anyone has this person in their Tree? Palmer, Henry E 26 Lawrence St, Concord, NH 03301-5313 Pat

This appeared on a list about 4 years ago and I thought it so good I kept it. It is great to review and try to remember as getting forwarded mail with tons of previous addressees taking up lots of room clogs our mail as well as the lines they are transmitted on. I delete all that stuff and cut and paste. Also I hate getting a message without something in subject line. If its on a family list then name of family, approx. year and State should be in subject, not all the other stuff so it can be easily deleted. WE must all be considerate of all others. And above all please do not -this should be a Commandment- send out VIRUS messages at random but check out to see if truly a virus. There are lots of places this can be done. These things go round and round. Lets all be considerate of each other Sarah Browder The 10 Commandments of Email Thou shalt include a clear and specific subject line. Thou shalt edit any quoted text down to the minimum thou needest. Thou shalt read thine own message thrice before thou sendest it. Thou shalt ponder how thy recipient might react to thy message. Thou shalt check thy spelling and thy grammar. Thou shalt not curse, flame, spam or USE ALL CAPS> Thou shalt not forward any chain letters,nor foward with all previous addresses included, but clean up thy forwards first. Thou shalt not use email for any illegal or unethical purpose. Thou shalt not rely on the privacy of email, especially from work. When in doubt, save thy message overnight and reread it in the light of dawn. And "Golden Rule" of E-mail: That which thou findest hateful to recive, sendest thou not unto others.