Eliza A (Downing) Potter (1872 - 1907)

Born Jan 1872 in Going Snake District, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, United States

Ancestors

Descendants

Died 26 Jul 1907 at age 35 in Delaware District, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, United States

Biography

Eliza A Downing was born in January, 1872 in Goingsnake Dist, Cherokee Nation, Ok, daughter of Edwin Edward Downing (1850–1877) and Elizabeth Still (~1849–1917).

Eliza married Cornelius Potter (born about 1868 in Missouri, United States). Their children were:

• Edward Potter (1891–1990)
• Joel Potter (1894–1950)
• Laura Elizabeth Potter (1896–1980)
• Susan May Potter (1898–1916)
• Green Potter (1900–1917)
• Mary Rose Potter (1905–1991)

In 1900, Eliza Potter (28), was a wife, in the household of Neal Potter (33) in Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, United States. ^[1]

In 1910, Eliza Potter in Row, Delaware, Oklahoma, United States. ^[2]

In 1970, Eliza Potter head of household in Row, Delaware, Oklahoma, United States. ^[3]

Eliza died on July 26, 1907 in Delaware District, Cherokee Nation, United States, aged 35. She was buried in Allen Cemetery, West Siloam Springs, Delaware County, Oklahoma.^{[4] [5]}

Sources

1. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 19; Digital film/folder number: 004119041; FHL microfilm: 1241844; Image number: 683; Sheet number: 23; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01968-2
   FamilySearch Record: MSRL-SXW (accessed 14 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6P4W-FVL
   Eliza Potter (28), wife, in household of Neal Potter (33) in Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, United States. Born in Indian Territory.
2. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States, Native American, Eastern Cherokee Enrollment Records, 1908-1910"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: General Index to Eastern Cherokee Applications.; Affiliate Publication Number: M685; Entry: 4200; Digital film/folder number: 007156107; Image number: 68
   FamilySearch Record: QGR8-C8FL (accessed 14 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9WF-9881
   Eliza Potter (34) in Row, Delaware, Oklahoma, United States.
3. ↑ 1970 Census: "United States, Native American, Eastern Cherokee Indian Reservation Rolls, 1848-1970"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: M595; Entry: 21576; Digital film/folder number: 007898404_004_M9ZL-GRX; Image number: 64
   FamilySearch Record: QGK3-NS8Z (accessed 14 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS42-9HLF-Y
   Eliza Potter head of household in Row, Delaware, Oklahoma, United States.
4. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5308459/eliza-potter: accessed), memorial page for Eliza Downing Potter (Jun 1871–26 Jul 1907), Find a Grave Memorial ID 5308459, citing Allen Cemetery, West Siloam Springs, Delaware County, Oklahoma, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave (contributor 8).
5. ↑ Death of son Joe Potter: "California Death Index, 1940-1997"
   FamilySearch Record: VP74-DJV (accessed 14 April 2024)
   Downing in death record for son Joe Potter 10 Dec 1950 in Fresno, California, United States.

See also:

• 1910 Census:

"United States, Native American, Eastern Cherokee Enrollment Records, 1908-1910"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: General Index to Eastern Cherokee Applications.; Affiliate Publication Number: M685; Entry: 4200; Digital film/folder number: 007156107; Image number: 68
FamilySearch Record: QGR8-C8FL (accessed 14 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9WF-9881
Eliza Potter (34) in Row, Delaware, Oklahoma, United States.