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James Potter

James Potter

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James PotterJames Potter was born in 1817 in Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 7DE91749BEF54ACD8A36B29A97D3AC53056E
    • Occupation: 1861; ploughman
    • Residence: 1861, West Bangour, Ecclesmachan Church near Uphall
    • Occupation: 1871; farm servant
    • Residence: 1871, West Bangour, Ecclesmachan Church near Uphall
    • Residence: 1881, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1881; farm servant
    • Occupation: 27 Mar 1934; contractor, deceased

    Notes:

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 8 Nov 2019.
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    Family/Spouse: Janet Wilson. Janet was born in 1828 in Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 May 1854 in Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 27 Mar 1934 in Bush Cottage, Wester Dechmont, West Lothian, Scotland.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John PotterJohn Potter Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 26 May 1854 in Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 27 Mar 1934 in Bush Cottage, Wester Dechmont, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 60D0CF2EC7C040FA808F041A735C01CBB6E6
    • Residence: 1861, West Bangour, Ecclesmachan Church near Uphall
    • Residence: 1871, West Bangour, Ecclesmachan Church near Uphall
    • Occupation: 1881; shale miner
    • Residence: 1881, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 2 Feb 1883; Shale Miner
    • Residence: 2 Feb 1883, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 7 Mar 1884, Houston Row, Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 14 Mar 1888, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 13 Mar 1890, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1891; shale miner
    • Residence: 1891, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 20 May 1892, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 4 Feb 1898; shale miner
    • Occupation: 1901; shale miner
    • Residence: 1901, Dechmont House, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 16 Jul 1909; shale miner
    • Occupation: 27 Mar 1934; shale miner, retired
    • Occupation: 3 Jul 1954; Shale Miner (deceased)
    • Occupation: 9 Mar 1957; shale miner (deceased)
    • Occupation: 4 Nov 1957; Shale Miner (deceased)
    • Occupation: 19 Oct 1960; shale miner (deceased)

    Notes:

    Gender: Male
    Birth Date: 26 May 1854
    Birth Place: Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    Baptism Place: Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    Father: James Potter
    Mother: Janet Wilson
    FHL Film Number: 1066637
    Reference ID: 2:180RF16


    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 13 Dec 2014.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 8 Nov 2019.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 8 Nov 2019.
    -----------------------------------------------

    John married Allison Dougal on 2 Feb 1883 in Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland. Allison (daughter of Hugh Dougal and Janet Aitken) was born on 3 Aug 1863 in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 9 Nov 1933 in The Bush, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. James Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Mar 1884 in Houston Row, Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 3 Jul 1954 in 28 Gilchrist Crescent, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland.
    2. 4. Hugh Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Oct 1885 in Hyndford, Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 9 Mar 1957 in Bangour Hospital, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland.
    3. 5. John Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Mar 1888 in Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 4 Nov 1957 in The Bush, West Dechmont, West Lothian, Scotland.
    4. 6. George Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Mar 1890 in Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 5 Mar 1966 in Bangour Hospital, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland.
    5. 7. Jessie Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1892 in Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    6. 8. William Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Feb 1898 in Wester Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 19 Oct 1960 in Died in an ambulance within the grounds of _________ Hospital.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  James PotterJames Potter Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.James1) was born on 7 Mar 1884 in Houston Row, Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 3 Jul 1954 in 28 Gilchrist Crescent, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: D31F1B723CBF4B668CE8E67AACC263D5A5DD
    • Residence: 7 Mar 1884, Houston Row, Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 13 Mar 1890, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 20 May 1892, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1901; Shale Miner
    • Residence: 1901, Dechmont House, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 11 Jan 1909; shale miner
    • Occupation: 16 Jul 1909; shale miner
    • Residence: 16 Jul 1909, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 2 Mar 1935; Shale Mine Contractor
    • Occupation: 6 Jun 1941; shale miner
    • Occupation: 24 Mar 1950; Labourer
    • Occupation: 3 Jul 1954; Colliery Surface Worker (Retired)
    • Occupation: 16 Jul 1960; shale miner (deceased)
    • Occupation: 14 Nov 1976; shale miner (deceased)
    • Occupation: 21 Apr 1980; colliery surface worker, deceased
    • Occupation: 19 Dec 1986; shale miner (deceased)
    • Occupation: 22 Jul 1999; shale miner (deceased)
    • Occupation: 7 Nov 2007; shale miner (deceased)

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of James Potter was his on, John Potter

    James married Jeannie Wright on 16 Jul 1909 in C of S Manse, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland. Jeannie (daughter of William Wright and Margaret Nicol) was born on 24 Oct 1891 in 23 James Nisbet Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 21 Apr 1980 in Bangour Hospital, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Margaret Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jan 1909 in Wester Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 19 Dec 1986 in Bangour Hospital, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland.
    2. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 11. John Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1912; died on 16 Jul 1960 in 2 Jarvey Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.
    4. 12. James Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1919 in Wester Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 14 Nov 1976 in 16 Colinshiel Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.
    5. 13. Janet Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Dec 1921; died on 7 Nov 2007 in Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
    6. 14. Elizabeth Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 May 1924 in Wester Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 22 Jul 1999 in St John.

  2. 4.  Hugh PotterHugh Potter Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.James1) was born on 6 Oct 1885 in Hyndford, Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 9 Mar 1957 in Bangour Hospital, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 131E7EF247294059BEBBD08B7FB1EBDF7840
    • Residence: 13 Mar 1890, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 20 May 1892, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1901; Agricultural Labourer
    • Residence: 1901, Dechmont House, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 9 Mar 1957; boiler fireman (retired)
    • Residence: 9 Mar 1957, Bush Cottage, Wester Dechmont, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    Hugh was a witness at the wedding of his brother, James Potter, in 1909
    Hugh was the informant on his mother's Death Certificate in 1933
    Hugh was the informant on the death of his father in 1934
    Informant on the death of Hugh was his brother John, who died later the same year

    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 13 Dec 2014.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Residence ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 13 Dec 2014.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 13 Dec 2014.
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  3. 5.  John PotterJohn Potter Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.James1) was born on 14 Mar 1888 in Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 4 Nov 1957 in The Bush, West Dechmont, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 0F8CE187C86545E5B7AF627BF2375E739793
    • Residence: 13 Mar 1890, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 20 May 1892, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1901, Dechmont House, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 9 Mar 1957, Bush Cottage, Wester Dechmont, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 4 Nov 1957; Hospital Stoker

    Notes:

    John was the informant on the death of his brother Hugh in 1957
    Informant on the death of John Potter was his son, J. W. Potter

    ------ From Source Attached To: Residence ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 13 Dec 2014.
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    John married Janet Young in 1924. Janet died in Aftrer 1957. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 6.  George PotterGeorge Potter Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.James1) was born on 13 Mar 1890 in Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 5 Mar 1966 in Bangour Hospital, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: BF048E7C52A64F8B9402455563CE6F8DFC85
    • Residence: 13 Mar 1890, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 20 May 1892, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1901, Dechmont House, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 5 Mar 1966, Woodbank, Station Road, Livingston Station, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of George Potter was J. Potter nephew.


  5. 7.  Jessie PotterJessie Potter Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.James1) was born on 20 May 1892 in Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: D22A094AD88B4CB49BF70CB9053AB3706B51
    • Residence: 20 May 1892, Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1901, Dechmont House, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland


  6. 8.  William PotterWilliam Potter Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.James1) was born on 4 Feb 1898 in Wester Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 19 Oct 1960 in Died in an ambulance within the grounds of _________ Hospital.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 3646E1D11C204D2DA51E584A99DCE7DC81CA
    • Residence: 1901, Dechmont House, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 19 Oct 1960; stoker in hospital
    • Residence: 19 Oct 1960, Bush Cottage, Wester Dechmont, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 26 Nov 1966; boiler fireman

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of William Potter was his brother in law, J T Low of Gillingham, Kent

    William married Hilda Beatrice Low in 1940. Hilda (daughter of John Low and Hilda Frances Turnbull) was born on 3 Mar 1922; died on 9 May 1995 in Queensberry Lodge, Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 9.  Margaret PotterMargaret Potter Descendancy chart to this point (3.James3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born on 11 Jan 1909 in Wester Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 19 Dec 1986 in Bangour Hospital, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 3B493DCFBFB2498296C562786EC5DF415493
    • Residence: 25 Apr 1936, Chuckett Hall, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 15 Apr 1942, 55 East Main Street, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 19 Dec 1986; Registered Nurse (Retired)
    • Residence: 19 Dec 1986, 19 Townhead Gardens, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of Margaret Potter was her son, Tom Graham

    Margaret married Alexander Boyd Graham on 25 Apr 1936 in Tulloch Church Manse, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland. Alexander (son of Chancellor Graham and Christina Mungall Dunn Boyd) was born on 28 Jan 1905 in North Lodge, Howden, Mid Calder, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 15 Apr 1942 in Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 10.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (3.James3, 2.John2, 1.James1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 11.  John PotterJohn Potter Descendancy chart to this point (3.James3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born in 1912; died on 16 Jul 1960 in 2 Jarvey Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: FD1FD9C7DF7242FB9234921638705600B60D
    • Occupation: 2 Mar 1935; Agricultural Worker
    • Residence: 2 Mar 1935, Chucket Hall, Livingston Station, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 3 Jul 1954, 9 Glenalmond Terrace, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 16 Jul 1960; van driver
    • Residence: 16 Jul 1960, 33 Avon Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    John was the informant on the death of his father, James Potter, in 1954

    Informant on the death of John Potter was his son J O (??) Potter

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 12.  James PotterJames Potter Descendancy chart to this point (3.James3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born on 14 Jan 1919 in Wester Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 14 Nov 1976 in 16 Colinshiel Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 373FC2761EA44BC49C40DC48285A77EE66BB
    • Residence: 28 Apr 1943, 72 Livery Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 2 Nov 1963; Steel Moulder
    • Occupation: 14 Nov 1976; labourer in computer casing firm
    • Occupation: 6 Mar 1998; steel moulder (deceased)

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of James Potter was his son in law Ian Weir

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 6 Jan 2015.
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    James married Euphemia Callender Stein in 1942 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland. Euphemia (daughter of William Anderson Stein and Margaret Gray Hallett) was born on 20 Sep 1917 in 72 Kinen Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 6 Mar 1998 in St John's Hospital, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 13.  Janet PotterJanet Potter Descendancy chart to this point (3.James3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born on 3 Dec 1921; died on 7 Nov 2007 in Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 56D3AD3A7A004AC18EA5E4C24F0ACC9E312F
    • Residence: 6 Jun 1941, 39 Empire Street, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 24 Mar 1950; Factory Worker
    • Residence: 24 Mar 1950, 28 Gilchrist Crescent, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 7 Nov 2007; Engineering Co. Administrator
    • Residence: 7 Nov 2007, 6 Union Drive Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    Janet was a witness at the wedding of her sister Elizabeth in 1941

    Informant on the death of Janet Potter was her daughter Norma Ferguson

    Janet married Robert Graham Donaldson on 24 Mar 1950 in Brucefield C. of S. Manse, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland. Robert (son of William Menzies Donaldson and Mary Graham) was born on 28 Dec 1923; died on 4 Feb 1992 in 10 Bonnaughton Road, Bearsden, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 14.  Elizabeth PotterElizabeth Potter Descendancy chart to this point (3.James3, 2.John2, 1.James1) was born on 9 May 1924 in Wester Dechmont, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 22 Jul 1999 in St John.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 1DA24160E01C44E5843242363AF35A77B129
    • Residence: 6 Jun 1941, 39 Empire Street, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 22 Jul 1999; shop sales manager (retired)
    • Residence: 22 Jul 1999, 32 Union Rd, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of Lizzie Potter was her daughter, name unreadable

    Elizabeth married James Dowell Reid on 6 Jun 1941 in South Church, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland. James (son of Living and Living) was born on 6 Jan 1922 in West Main Street, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 1 Jan 1993 in 32 Union Rd, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 15.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (5.John3, 2.John2, 1.James1)

  8. 16.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 2.John2, 1.James1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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