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Female 1811 - 1897  (86 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Cynthia Potter was born 1811 (daughter of Olney E. Potter and Orra Cole); died 7 Feb 1897.

    Notes:

    In 1850 Cynthia Mathewson is living with her mother and other relatives in Cranston, RI.

    Cynthia — John Matteson. John (son of Oliver Matteson and Mercy Manchester) was born Abt 1805; died 17 Mar 1833; was buried , Cemetery 30, Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Olney P. Matteson was born Abt 1831; died 20 Apr 1868.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Olney E. Potter was born 22 May 1788 (son of William Potter and Mary Ellis); died 19 May 1831, Foster, RI; was buried , Hopkins Mills, Foster, RI.

    Notes:

    DAR records show a first marriage for Olney, to Amy Gully, and a daughter Lucinda (no dates in the file). This needs more research to confirm.

    There were several individuals named Olney Potter living at this time, but this one is unique in that he has the middle initial E.

    POTTER Olney E., at Foster, aged 43 years, May 19, 1831.

    His gravestone at Hopkins Mills Cemetery identifies him as son of William Potter (findagrave.com). I have placed him here as a son of William Potter & Mary Ellis, based solely on a DAR record. I have not found other evidence thus far to determine if he might belong to a different William. However, it is reasonable to place him here because Olney had a son named Pardon (see gravestone at Hopkins Mills), and the ancestry of his (assumed) father William goes back to Pardon Tillinghast.

    I have not yet found a connection to the Olney family.

    In the Federal Census of 1820, Olney E. Potter is in Foster, RI. Unfortunately, the census taker listed the heads of families roughly in alphabetical order (at least with all the Ps together) so it is impossible to see who was living next to whom. Other Potter heads of households listed are: John, William, Daniel, Benjamin, and Edmund.

    Olney's household includes: 1 free wh male 26-44, 5 free wh females <10, 1 free wh female 16-25, 1 free wh female 26-44, total of 8. This implies two parents and 5 young girls, and one older girl/young woman.

    In the Federal Census of 1830, Olney E. Potter is still in Foster. The household includes: 2 free wh males <5, 1 free wh male 5-9, 1 free wh male 15-19, 1 free wh male 40-49, 2 free wh females 5-9, 2 free wh females 10-14, 3 free wh females 15-19, 1 free wh female 30-29, total of 11.

    William A. Potter is on the same page but not living nearby. He may be a brother or other relative.

    In the Federal Census of 1810, Olney Potter (no middle initial) is living in Scituate, RI. He is next to Johnson Potter. Olney's household includes: 1 free wh male 10-15, 3 free wh males 16-25, 1 free wh female <10, 1 free wh female 10-15, 1 free wh female 16-25; total of 7. This appears to be a young couple ages 16-25, along with two other young adult males, and 1 teen boy and 1 teen girl, and 1 girl under 10. If Olney & Orra were married at this point, they would have been 21 and 17. This looks like an extended family group -- not sure if it's the correct Olney.

    There's also an Olney Potter listed at Cranston in 1810; the household includes 1 free wh male 10-15, 1 free wh male 26-44, 1 free wh female 16-25; total 3.

    Olney E. Potter and Hugh Cole witnessed the 21 Feb 1811 will of Joseph Ford of Foster, RI.

    Olney E. Potter witnessed the 20 Feb 1812 will of Jacob Walker of Foster, RI.

    Olney E. Potter is mentioned in the 11 Jan 1833 will of John Matteson of West Greenwich, physician (implies John may be Olney's son-in-law).

    Olney married Orra Cole 22 Apr 1810. Orra (daughter of Hugh Cole and Dorothy "Dolly" Joslin) was born 12 Mar 1793, Foster, RI; died 10 Apr 1876; was buried , Cemetery FR45, Foster, RI. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Orra Cole was born 12 Mar 1793, Foster, RI (daughter of Hugh Cole and Dorothy "Dolly" Joslin); died 10 Apr 1876; was buried , Cemetery FR45, Foster, RI.

    Notes:

    In the Federal Census of 1850, Orra Potter is age 56, living in Cranston, RI. With her is Cynthia Mathewson 39, Juliet and Matilda Potter both age 30, and Louisa T. Remington 1. Cynthia is Orra's widowed daughter and Louisa is Orra's granddaughter, child of Louisa Potter Remington who died in 1849.

    I have made an assumption that Juliet and Matilda are also Orra's daughters (needs more research to confirm).

    In 1860 Orra age 65 is still in Cranston. With her are: Cynthia Potter 48, Juliet Potter 32, and Louisa Remington 11.

    Children:
    1. Louisa Potter was born 1811; died 7 Mar 1849; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, CY30, Coventry, RI.
    2. 1. Cynthia Potter was born 1811; died 7 Feb 1897.
    3. Alfred Potter was born 1815; died 27 Aug 1819; was buried , Hopkins Mills, Foster, RI.
    4. Juliet Potter was born Abt 2 Feb 1817; died 23 Dec 1869; was buried , Hopkins Mills, Foster, RI.
    5. Matilda Potter was born Abt 1820.
    6. Pardon Potter was born Abt 1830; died 28 Nov 1832; was buried , Hopkins Mills, Foster, RI.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Potter was born Abt 1764 (son of William Potter and Lydia Arnold); died 16 May 1850; was buried , William Potter Lot, Winsor Rd., Foster, RI.

    Notes:

    The marriage record with Barbara identifies him as son of Capt. William, of Providence.

    The marriage record with Lydia identifies him as son of William.

    I have made an assumption that these two marriages belong to this William.

    William married Mary Ellis 1 May 1786, Warwick, Kent Co., RI. Mary (daughter of Benjamin Ellis and Mary Tucker) was born 26 Jun 1765, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; died 6 Sep 1824; was buried , William Potter Lot, Winsor Rd., Foster, RI. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Ellis was born 26 Jun 1765, Warwick, Kent Co., RI (daughter of Benjamin Ellis and Mary Tucker); died 6 Sep 1824; was buried , William Potter Lot, Winsor Rd., Foster, RI.

    Notes:

    She was a daughter of Benjamin & Mary of Warwick.

    "Mary Potter wife of William Potter" is mentioned in the 1809 will of Sarah Tucker -- possibly her aunt.

    Children:
    1. 2. Olney E. Potter was born 22 May 1788; died 19 May 1831, Foster, RI; was buried , Hopkins Mills, Foster, RI.
    2. Mary Potter was born Abt 1793; died 26 Nov 1837; was buried , William Potter Lot, Winsor Rd., Foster, RI.

  3. 6.  Hugh Cole was born 1757 (son of Hugh Cole and Jane Sisson); died 25 Jul 1819, Foster, RI; was buried , Hopkins Mills Cemetery, Foster, RI.

    Notes:

    "At a Town council held in Foster on the 30th day of August Ad. 1796 . . . Voted that Major Hugh Cole have License to Sell Spiritous Liquors During the Drawing of the Baptist Meeting house Lottery at his House . . ." (source: Google Books, partial view, National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol 88 p 49)

    Hugh married Dorothy "Dolly" Joslin 11 Feb 1790. Dorothy (daughter of Thomas Josslyn and Martha Eddy) was born 9 Dec 1768, Cumberland, RI; died 13 Jun 1860. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Dorothy "Dolly" Joslin was born 9 Dec 1768, Cumberland, RI (daughter of Thomas Josslyn and Martha Eddy); died 13 Jun 1860.
    Children:
    1. Hugh Cole was born 11 Mar 1791, Foster, RI; died 7 Nov 1830; was buried , Hopkins Mills, Foster, RI.
    2. 3. Orra Cole was born 12 Mar 1793, Foster, RI; died 10 Apr 1876; was buried , Cemetery FR45, Foster, RI.
    3. Joanna Joslin Cole was born 11 Feb 1801, Foster, RI.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Potter was born 24 Sep 1724, Providence, Providence Co., RI (son of William Potter and Martha Tillinghast).

    Notes:

    He was of Warwick on 6 July 1776 (The Tillinghasts in America, First Four Generations, p 107, Wayne G. Tillinghast, 2006, Ri Genealogical Society).

    William married Lydia Arnold 18 Nov 1753. Lydia was born Abt 1730; died 1785. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Lydia Arnold was born Abt 1730; died 1785.

    Notes:

    She may be d/o Josiah & Elizabeth (Arnold) Arnold, who had a dtr Lydia born at Warwick 5 Nov 1734.

    A DAR file has her birth year as 1732 -- no month or day.

    Children:
    1. Pardon Potter was born Abt 1755.
    2. Barbara Potter was born 2 Jun 1756, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.
    3. Arnold Potter was born Abt 1758.
    4. 4. William Potter was born Abt 1764; died 16 May 1850; was buried , William Potter Lot, Winsor Rd., Foster, RI.
    5. John Potter was born 29 Jul 1768; died 8 Dec 1854.
    6. Robert Potter was born Abt 1770.

  3. 10.  Benjamin Ellis

    Benjamin married Mary Tucker 14 May 1761, Cranston, Providence Co., RI. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary Tucker

    Notes:

    "Mary Ellis" sister is mentioed in the 1809 will of Sarah Tucker "now of Warwick." It also mentions Jemima Potter as a sister.

    Notes:

    ELLIS Benjamin, of Warwick, and Mary Tucker, of Cranston ; m. by William Eurton, Justice, May 14, 1761.

    I have made an assumption that this marriage record pertains to this couple, Benjamin & Mary, parents of Mary (Ellis) Potter.

    Children:
    1. 5. Mary Ellis was born 26 Jun 1765, Warwick, Kent Co., RI; died 6 Sep 1824; was buried , William Potter Lot, Winsor Rd., Foster, RI.
    2. Sarah Ellis was born 4 May 1771, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.

  5. 12.  Hugh Cole was born 19 Sep 1706, Swansea, MA (son of Hugh Cole and Martha Luther); died Abt Mar 1785, Foster, RI.

    Notes:

    According to the Sisson Newsletter Vols 8-15 p 24, the family moved to Scituate in 1750.

    Hugh was a carpenter.

    His will was proved 8 Apr 1785, Scituate (source: American Ancestry: Giving Name and Descent, in the Male Line, of ..., Volume 10 p 68. Google Books)

    Hugh married Jane Sisson 13 Aug 1730, Swansea, MA. Jane (daughter of John Sisson and Jane Peabody) was born Abt 1714; died Aft 1757. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Jane Sisson was born Abt 1714 (daughter of John Sisson and Jane Peabody); died Aft 1757.

    Notes:

    This Jane has sometimes been confused with Jane, possible d/o George and Mercy Ann (Warren) Sisson.

    See the Sisson Newsletter Vols 8-15, 1994, by Dave Sisson and Joan Sisson (partial view at Google Books).

    Notes:

    Hugh Cole Juner and Jane Sisson was married the :13: of august 1730 By Mr Ephrim Wheaten minister of Swanzey

    Children:
    1. Sarah Cole was born 18 Feb 1730/31, Swansea, MA.
    2. Lillis Cole was born 17 Mar 1732/33, Swansea, MA.
    3. Martha Cole was born 13 Feb 1733/34, Swansea, MA.
    4. Samuel Cole was born 31 May 1737, Swansea, MA.
    5. Amy Cole was born 16 May 1739, Swansea, MA.
    6. Peabody Cole was born 26 Oct 1743, Swansea, MA.
    7. Sisson Cole was born 20 Jun 1746.
    8. Richard Cole was born 1750, Swansea, MA; died Dec 1816, Richfield, NY.
    9. James Cole was born 31 Oct 1751.
    10. 6. Hugh Cole was born 1757; died 25 Jul 1819, Foster, RI; was buried , Hopkins Mills Cemetery, Foster, RI.

  7. 14.  Thomas Josslyn was born 8 Jun 1730, Dighton, MA (son of Charles Josslyn and Dorothy Paul).

    Thomas married Martha Eddy 1767, Freetown, MA. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Martha Eddy
    Children:
    1. 7. Dorothy "Dolly" Joslin was born 9 Dec 1768, Cumberland, RI; died 13 Jun 1860.