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Descendants of Isaac Potter

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Isaac Potter (M) was born in New York, United States.

Isaac married Morilla Judd. They had five children: William Wesley, Amanda, Nancy Ann, Addison, and Mary Grace.

William Wesley Potter (M) was born on 9 Mar 1824 in New York, United States, died on 24 Dec 1897 in Missouri, United States, at age 73, and was buried on 24 Dec 1897 in Lakeside Cemetery, Cunningham Township, Chariton, Missouri, United States.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1850 in Peoria county, part of, Peoria, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1860 in Milo, Bureau, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1870 in Chariton, Missouri, United States.

• He had a residence in 1880 in Cunningham, Chariton, Missouri, United States.

Life Sketch (Draft)

He was a laborer and a farmer.

William married Sarah Jane Thomas on 22 Mar 1849 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Sarah was born in 1830 in Ohio, United States and died before 1857 in Bureau, Illinois, United States. They had two children: Mary C. and Marrila.

Mary C. Potter (F) was born in Jul 1850 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, United States.

Marrila Potter (F) was born in 1852 in Milo, Bureau, Illinois, United States and died before 1870 in Milo, Bureau, Illinois, United States.

William next married Martha Ann Stewart, daughter of James Stewart and Rachel Sprigg, about 1857 in Missouri, United States. Martha was born on 19 Sep 1834 in Wheeling, Marshall, West Virginia, United States, died on 1 Jan 1916 in Salt Creek Township, Chariton, Missouri, United States, at age 81, and was buried in 1916 in Cunningham, Chariton, Missouri, United States. They had eight children: Franklin William, Martha Ann, Addie, Amanda, Eleanor, General P., Arthur J., and Effie Bell.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1850 in Ohio county, part of, Ohio, Virginia, United States.

• She had a residence in 1860 in Milo, Bureau, Illinois, United States.

• She had a residence in 1870 in Chariton, Missouri, United States.

• She had a residence in 1880 in Cunningham, Chariton, Missouri, United States.

Franklin William Potter (M) was born on 28 Feb 1858 in Milo Township, Bureau, Illinois, United States, died on 8 Jun 1937 in Bucklin, Linn, Missouri, United States, at age 79, and was buried on 11 Jun 1937 in Lakeside Cemetery, Cunningham Township, Chariton, Missouri, United States. Another name for Franklin was Frank Potter.

Martha Ann Potter (F) was born on 6 Jan 1860 in Milo, Bureau, Illinois, United States, was christened on 6 Oct 1863 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, United States, died on 9 Oct 1943 in Chariton, Missouri, United States, at age 83, and was buried on 11 Oct 1943 in Lakeside Cemetery, Cunningham Township, Chariton, Missouri, United States. Another name for Martha was Mattie Potter.

Addie Potter (F) was born on 8 Nov 1861 in Princeton, Bureau, Illinois, United States, died on 30 Jul 1923 in Salt Creek Township, Chariton, Missouri, United States, at age 61, and was buried on 2 Aug 1923 in Rothville Cemetery, Yellow Creek Township, Chariton, Missouri, United States.

Amanda Potter (F) was born in 1862 in Chariton, Missouri, United States, died on 3 Jun 1939 in Deadwood, Lawrence, South Dakota, United States, at age 77, and was buried on 6 Jun 1939 in South Lead Cemetery, Lead, Lawrence, South Dakota United States.

Eleanor Potter (F) was born in 1866 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, United States.

General P. Potter (M) was born on 18 Aug 1867 in Chariton, Missouri, United States, died on 1 Aug 1929 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States, at age 61, and was buried on 4 Aug 1929 in Oakland Cemetery, Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States. The cause of his death was Gastric Hemostasis/Stomach Cancer.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1870 in Chariton, Missouri, United States.

• He had a residence in 1880 in Cunningham, Chariton, Missouri, United States.

• He had a residence in 1900 in Cunningham Township Cunningham & Sumner towns, Chariton, Missouri, United States.

• He had a residence in 1910 in Cunningham, Chariton, Missouri, United States.

Life Sketch

General was born on 18 Aug 1867 in Chariton, Missouri to William Wesley Potter and Martha Ann Stewart.

General and Emma Granstad were married on 29 Sep 1892 in Chariton, Missouri. They had 7 children.

He was a farmer.

General died on 1 Aug 1929 in Fort Dodge, Iowa (age 61) and is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Fort Dodge, Iowa.

General married Emma Granstad on 29 Sep 1892 in Chariton, Missouri, United States. Emma was born in Apr 1876 in Missouri, United States, died on 4 May 1911 in Cunningham Township, Chariton, Missouri, United States, at age 35, and was buried on 6 May 1911 in Lakeside Cemetery, Cunningham Township, Chariton, Missouri, United States. They had seven children: Edna, Unnamed, Georgia Anna, Josephine Emma, Merrie, Blanch, and Earl Wesley.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1900 in Cunningham Township Cunningham & Sumner towns, Chariton, Missouri, United States.

• She had a residence in 1910 in Cunningham, Chariton, Missouri, United States.

Edna Potter (F) was born about 1897 in Missouri, United States.

Unnamed Potter (F) was born in Apr 1900 in Missouri, United States.

Georgia Anna Potter (F) was born on 21 Apr 1901 in Cunningham, Chariton, Missouri, United States and died on 14 Jul 1985 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California, United States, at age 84.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1910 in Cunningham, Chariton, Missouri, United States.

• She had a residence in 1930 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States.

Life Sketch

Georgia was born on 21 April 1901 in Cunningham, Missouri to General P. Potter and Emma Granstad.

She lived in Chariton, Missouri about 1910, then either Missouri or Iowa in 1920

She married twice.

She moved to California before 1960 and remained there until she died.

She died on 14 July 1985 in San Bernardino, California.

Georgia married Lloyd Oliver, son of Joseph Calvin Oliver and Delilah Mae Elizabeth Cupp, on 12 Jan 1917 in Keytesville Township, Chariton, Missouri, United States. The marriage ended in divorce. Lloyd was born on 12 Aug 1889 in Westville, Chariton, Missouri, United States, died on 25 Nov 1961 in Los Angeles, California, United States, at age 72, and was buried in Marceline, Linn, Missouri, United States. The cause of his death was Toxemia/Hepatic Insufficiency (Liver failure). They had seven children: Delilah Marjorie, Mildred Juanita, Wanda Emogene, Anola Beatrice, Millie Opal, Lloyd, and George.

Marriage Notes: It is highly likely that Lloyd and Georgia were divorced before 1940. They are not living in the same household at the time of the 1940 census.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1900 in ED 33 Clark Township, Chariton, Missouri, United States.

• He had a residence in 1930 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States.

• He had a residence in 1935 in Los Angeles, California, United States.

• He had a residence in 1940 in Judicial Township 3, Inyo, California, United States.

• He had a residence on 10 Apr 1950 in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Delilah Marjorie Oliver (F) was born on 15 Dec 1918 in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, United States and died on 1 Jan 1999 in Ontario, San Bernardino, California, United States, at age 80.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1930 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States.

• She had a residence in 1935 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa, United States.

• She had a residence in 1940 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States.

Delilah married Preno Bisacchi on 8 Feb 1941 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States. Preno was born on 23 Dec 1915 in Lehigh, Webster, Iowa, United States, died on 14 Apr 1983 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, at age 67, and was buried in 1983 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States. They had one daughter: Roxanna Jean.

Roxanna Jean Bissachi (F) was born on 12 Jun 1943 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States and died on 31 Dec 2017 in Temecula, Riverside, California, United States, at age 74.

Delilah next married Frank Orwin. Frank was born about 1918. They had one son: Lloyd.

Lloyd Orwin (M) was born on 25 Jan 1940 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Keokuk, Iowa, United States, died on 8 Feb 1989 in Rialto, San Bernardino, California, United States, at age 49, and was buried in Riverside, Riverside, California, United States.

Mildred Juanita Oliver (F) was born on 3 May 1920 in Marceline, Linn, Missouri, United States, died in 1981 in Osage Beach, Camden, Missouri, United States, at age 61, and was buried in 1981 in Cedar Cemetery, Cedar Township, Calhoun, Iowa, United States.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1930 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States.

• She had a residence in 1935 in Toledo, Tama, Iowa, United States.

• She had a residence in 1940 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States.

Wanda Emogene Oliver (F) was born in 1923 in Missouri, United States.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1930 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States.

Anola Beatrice Oliver (F) was born on 12 Dec 1924 in Missouri, United States and died on 3 Sep 2012 in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, United States, at age 87. Another name for Anola was Nola Oliver.

Medical Notes: It is almost definite that a Find-a-Grave page does not exist, I was told by Sandy that her body was to be cremated.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1930 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States.

• She had a residence in 1935 in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, United States.

• She had a residence in 1940 in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, United States.

• She had a residence on 3 Apr 1950 in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, United States.

Life Sketch

Anola Beatrice "Nola" Oliver was the grandmother of Thomas Joseph Elias and my sisters, and I never met her. She was known to many as Nola.

She was born on 12 Dec 1924 in Missouri to Lloyd Oliver and Georgia Anna Potter. She was raised mostly by her adopted mother, Fannie Belle Williams.

Her parents argued and fought a lot and were unable to take care of their children. The children were all sent to orphanages.

Nola was fostered then adopted at age 6 or 7 by Fannie Belle Williams about 1931. On the 1940 US census, she is listed as being a niece of Fannie, but that may not be the case. Fannie was a college professor and was never married and did not have children.

Nola left Ben and Sandy when Sandy was 5 years old. Nola wrote letters and sent boxes of clothes for Sandy's son for a few months then it stopped. Sandy went to visit her in Indiana a couple of times before Nola passed away.

In 1930, she lived in Fort Dodge, Iowa with her parents, after that she lived in La Salle Township, Illinois for a brief period, then in Valparaiso, Indiana for the rest of her life.

Nola died 3 Sep 2012 in Valparaiso, Indiana at age 87. She spent the last several years of her life in an assisted living facility and had dementia. Her body was cremated.

Anola had a relationship with John Benjamin Littlefair, son of Joseph William Littlefair and Fannie Mae Taylor, about 1944. Marriage status: unmarried. John was born on 1 Feb 1922 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States, died on 6 Feb 1983 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States, at age 61, and was buried in 1983 in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas, United States. The cause of his death was COPD/Heart desease. Another name for John was Ben Littlefair. They had one daughter: Sandra Kay.

Marriage Notes: It is not clear that they were married, if they were, they got divorced. No evidence of this marriage has been located; however, Ben's daughter (Sandy) was later told by relatives that Ben's mother (Fanny Taylor) would not allow them to live in her house unless they were married. It is suspected that they created a fake marriage license to show her. \'96 per Sandy (Littlefair) Elias.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed.

• He had a residence in 1930 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• Notable: Franklin D. Roosevelt replaced Herbert Hoover as 32nd US President, 4 Mar 1933.

• He had a residence in 1935 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• He had a residence in 1940 in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

• Notable: Japan Attacked Pearl Harbor, 12 Jul 1941.

• John served in the military in 1942.

• Notable: Harry S. Truman replaced Franklin D. Roosevelt as 33rd US President, 12 Apr 1945.

• He had a residence on 3 Apr 1950 in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, United States.

• He had a residence in 1960 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.

• Notable: Cuban Missile Crisis began, 16 Oct 1962.

• Notable: Apollo 11 Moon Landing, 20 Jul 1969.

• He had a residence in 1970 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.

• He had a residence in 1980 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.

Sandra Kay Littlefair

Sandra married Eugene Joseph Elias, son of Johnnie Raymond Elias and Alice Elizabeth Marek, on 21 Jan 1961 in Missouri City, Fort Bend, Texas, United States. Eugene was born on 1 Dec 1943 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States, died on 24 Apr 1992 in Brenham, Washington, Texas, United States, at age 48, and was buried in 1992 in Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, Houston, Harris, Texas, United States. The cause of his death was Automobile crash. Another name for Eugene was Gene Elias. They had three children: Thomas Joseph, Tammy Sue, and Debra Kay.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed.

• He had a residence on 24 Apr 1950 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.

• Notable: Fidel Castro Cuban rule start, 1959.

• He was employed in Sep 1961.

• He was employed from 1965 to 1975.

• Notable: Movie: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly was released, 1966.

• He had a residence in 1972 in Spring, Harris, Texas, United States.

• Notable: Movie: The Sting was released, 1973.

• He had a residence in 1982 in Brenham, Washington, Texas, United States.

Thomas Joseph Elias

Thomas married Cynthia Carol Catlett, daughter of Ernest Gene Catlett and Mamie Josephine Sandefur.

Thomas next married Susan Denise Woodward, daughter of Clifton Boykin Woodward and Patricia Ann Evans.

Tammy Sue Elias (F) was born on 2 Jul 1963 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States and died on 4 Jul 2021 in Bryan, Brazos, Texas, United States, at age 58. The cause of her death was accidently choked on food.

Tammy married Douglas Ray Draehn, son of Melvin Max Eduard Draehn and Lydia Emma Eickhoff.

Debra Kay Elias

Debra married Ronnie Dee Smith, son of Tommy Jerald Smith and Patricia Ann Miller. They had one daughter: Brittany Anne.

Brittany Anne Smith

Brittany married Jose Hector Hernandez.

Brittany next married Jonathan Frederick Haro, son of Jorge Enrigue Haro and Linda Darlene Morton. They had three children: Keegan Stanley, Brodie Joseph, and Landon Jon.

Keegan Stanley Haro

Brodie Joseph Haro

Landon Jon Haro

Anola next married Carlen Wayne Lewis, son of William Carlen Lewis and Hester Nelvina King, on 5 Nov 1952 in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, United States. Carlen was born on 9 Apr 1922 in Temple Hill, Pope, Illinois, United States, died on 30 Oct 1990 in California, United States, at age 68, and was buried in 1990 in New Buffalo, Berrien, Michigan, United States. They had three children: Carlen Lee, James Edward, and Beverly Jean.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1930 in Westchester Township, Porter, Indiana, United States.

• He had a residence in 1935 in Rural, La Porte, Indiana, United States.

• He had a residence in 1940 in Crocker, Liberty Township, Porter, Indiana, United States.

Carlen Lee Lewis (M) was born on 21 Jan 1954 in Gary, Lake, Indiana, United States, died on 20 Dec 1976 in Fort Carson, El Paso, Colorado, United States, at age 22, and was buried in 1976 in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, United States.

James Edward Lewis (M) was born on 6 Jun 1955 and died on 26 Dec 1981 in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, United States, at age 26.

Beverly Jean Lewis

Beverly married David Stout. They had two children: Amber and Bryan.

Amber Stout

Bryan Stout

Millie Opal Oliver (F) was born on 3 Jan 1927 in Iowa, United States, died on 27 Feb 2001 in Benton, Iowa, United States, at age 74, and was buried in 2001 in Vinton, Benton, Iowa, United States.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1930 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States.

• She had a residence in 1940 in Ward 1, Vinton, Vinton Township, Benton, Iowa, United States.

• She had a residence on 27 Feb 2001 in Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, Iowa, United States.

Millie married Donald Wilson Schoonover on 23 Apr 1945. Donald was born on 13 Oct 1923 in Mount Auburn, Benton, Iowa, United States and died on 5 Jan 1994 in Douglas, Oregon, United States, at age 70. They had six children: Michael, Tom, Tana Dee, Colleen, Cathie, and Toby Lynn.

Michael Schoonover

Tom Schoonover

Tana Dee Schoonover

Colleen Schoonover

Cathie Schoonover

Toby Lynn Schoonover

Millie next married Robert Edwin Keffer. Robert was born on 7 Dec 1913 in Iowa, United States, died on 16 Sep 1996 in Vinton, Benton, Iowa, United States, at age 82, and was buried in 1996 in Vinton, Benton, Iowa, United States. They had one daughter: Kelly Ann.

Kelly Ann Keffer

Lloyd Oliver Jr (M) was born in 1928 in Iowa, United States.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1930 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States.

George Oliver (M) was born in 1930 in Iowa, United States.

Georgia next married Bud McCaskey on 5 May 1941 in Worth, Missouri, United States. Bud was born on 29 Apr 1904 in Yell Township, Boone, Iowa, United States, died on 13 Mar 1993 in Ames, Story, Iowa, United States, at age 88, and was buried on 16 Mar 1993 in Glenwood Cemetery, Ogden, Boone, Iowa, United States.

Josephine Emma Potter (F) was born on 8 Aug 1902 in Sumner, Chariton, Missouri, United States, died on 11 Aug 1983 in Laclede, Linn, Missouri, United States, at age 81, and was buried in 1983 in Lakeside Cemetery, Cunningham Township, Chariton, Missouri, United States.

Merrie Potter (F) was born about 1904 in Missouri, United States.

Blanch Potter (F) was born in 1908 in Missouri, United States.

Earl Wesley Potter (M) was born on 13 Nov 1910 in Sumner, Chariton, Missouri, United States, died on 10 Apr 1953 in Brookfield, Linn, Missouri, United States, at age 42, and was buried in Cunningham Township, Chariton, Missouri, United States.

Arthur J. Potter (M) was born on 6 Oct 1868 in Missouri, United States, died on 1 Aug 1931 in Clayton, St. Louis, Missouri, United States, at age 62, and was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Cunningham Township, Chariton, Missouri, United States.

Effie Bell Potter (F) was born on 25 Mar 1875 in Cunningham, Chariton, Missouri, United States and died on 10 May 1961, at age 86.

Amanda Potter (F) was born in 1829 in New York, United States and died on 17 Mar 1910 in Olathe, Johnson, Kansas, United States, at age 81.

Nancy Ann Potter (F) was born in 1832 in Villanova, Chautauqua County, New York, United States and died on 21 Aug 1900 in Olathe, Johnson, Kansas, United States, at age 68.

Addison Potter (M) was born in 1837 in Illinois, United States and died on 2 Aug 1892 in Olathe, Johnson, Kansas, United States, at age 55.

Mary Grace Potter (F) was born on 11 Jul 1844 in Illinois, United States, died on 28 Apr 1919, at age 74, and was buried in 1919 in La Cygne, Linn, Kansas, United States.