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Potter Family History

Potter Genealogy & Family Tree

Potter 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.

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  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • Jeffrey Potter -- --, 1575 August 4, 1638 England
  • William Jones Potter -- --, 1650 March 0, 1682
  • Hannah Potter -- --, 1722 December 30, 1750 Rhode Island
  • Susannah Potter -- --, 1687 January 3, 1756
  • Nathaniel Potter -- --, 1700 April 11, 1739 Rhode Island
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