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Potter Family History
Potter Genealogy & Family TreePotter is an English name from Hampshire, England, where the family were given a seat for their assistance in the Battle of Hastings. It comes from the Latin potus which means "to drink" and referred to someone who worked with clay. Roots for the name can also be found in Germany. The family motto is Fortis et astutus which means "Bold and crafty."
Other spellings for the name include "Pottar" and "Poter." Notable people with the surname include English author and illustrator Beatrix Potter (The Tale of Peter Rabbit), American Olympic athlete Henry Potter (golf), American actress Monica Potter (Parenthood, Patch Adams, Along Came a Spider), and fictional character Harry Potter (the Harry Potter series). The first Potter to come to America was Henry Potter in Virginia in 1619.
Potter Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- William Richard Hathaway Potter -- --, 1867 February 2, 1929
- Stephen Potter -- --, 1710 August 20, 1759 Connecticut
- John Potter -- --, 1580 December 24, 1659 Connecticut
- Thomas Potter -- --, 1532 May 15, 1576
- John Potter -- --, 1550 December 0, 1630
Potter Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Potter -- --, 1550 December 0, 1630
- John Hindley Potter -- --, 1839 November 12, 1892
- Benjamin Franklin Potter -- --, 1836 July 5, 1922 Ohio
- M E Potter -- --, 1859 September 13, 1932 Missouri
- Mildred Potter -- --, 1913 January 18, 1981 New Jersey
