George F. Potter (1884 - 1956)

Born 26 Jun 1884 in Sanilac Township, Sanilac, Michigan, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Ruth (Friends) Potter — married 1911 in Sanilac, Michigan, United States

Died 1956 at about age 71 in Sanilac Township, Sanilac, Michigan, United States

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Biography

George was born in 1884. He was the son of George Wellington and Margaret (Kennedy) Potter. He married Ruth Friends. Obituary transcription: George Potter Carsonville funeral services were held for George F. Potter. 72, lifetime resident of Sanilac county, who died on Monday in his farm home near Carsonville at 2 PM Thursday in the Jewell Funeral home. Rev. Janices Iacos, pastor of the Carsonville Methodist Church officiated. Burial was made in Washington Cemetery. Mr. Potter was born in Watertown township, June 26, 1884. He married Miss Ruth Friends, August 21. 1911 in Sandusky. Survivors in addition to his widow are three sons, Daniel, at home, Grant, Marlette and specialist 2c James Potter, with the US Navy in Germany; three daughters, Mrs. Lulu Williams, Applegate; Mrs. Louise Ferrier. Carsonville, and Mrs. Ida Ferrier. Sandusky, 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and 7 sisters; Mrs. Sarah Lossing, Deckerville; Mrs. Elizabeth Rickett, Goodells, Mrs. Velma Tyrell, Flint; Mrs. Tina Berry, and Almeada Pike, both of Snover, and Mrs. Pearl Korsdale and Mrs. Winifred Navarre, both of Detroit. (this can be found on the internet at the Sandusky library under the tab Genealogy then a search of his name will bring up his obituary.)

Sources

Find A Grave: Memorial #167219256 Washington Township Cemetery, Carsonville, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA

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