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Bettsy Ann Smith



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  1. 1.  Bettsy Ann SmithBettsy Ann Smith was born in Apr 1850 in Berryville, Clarke, Virginia, USA; died on 10 Dec 1935 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Negro
    • Name: Betsy Ann Potter
    • Name: Betsy Ann Potter
    • Name: Betsy Ann Potter
    • Name: Betsy Potter
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Reily Street.; 12 Age: 12; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: Yes; CanReadWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0031; RegistrationDistrict: 0031; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter
    • Obituary: 10 Dec 1935, 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Bettsy married Daniel H. Potter, Sr in 1868. Daniel (son of George Potter, Sr and Ann 'Annabelle' Massey Potter) was born on 1 Dec 1842 in Millwood, Clarke, Virginia, USA; died on 11 Dec 1925 in 1325 North 4th street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Katie Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 May 1870 in Berryville, Clarke, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Apr 1942 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 3. Thomas H Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1871 in Virginia, USA.
    3. 4. Charles H Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1872 in Virginia, USA; died on 26 May 1938 in 1317 Williams street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 5. George Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1874 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 6. Lucy Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1874 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Feb 1888 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 7. Richard Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Feb 1879 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 May 1952 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 8. Elizabeth Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 2 Nov 1945 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    8. 9. Daniel G Potter, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Nov 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Jul 1950 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    9. 10. George Layton Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Sep 1892 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Apr 1925 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Katie PotterKatie Potter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bettsy1) was born on 4 May 1870 in Berryville, Clarke, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Apr 1942 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Katy Burrs
    • Obituary: 7 Apr 1942, 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Katie married John Burrs on 7 Jul 1887 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. John (son of Burd L. Burrs and L Burrs) was born in Jul 1867 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 7 Apr 1902; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Lucinda 'Lucy' Burrs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jul 1890 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Apr 1953 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 12. Beryl Burrs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Apr 1892 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 May 1959 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 13. Fannie Burrs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1895 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 17 Dec 1913 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 14. Florence Nancy Burrs  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1897 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Jun 1973; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 15. Thomas Burrs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1900 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Jun 1976 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 3.  Thomas H PotterThomas H Potter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bettsy1) was born about 1871 in Virginia, USA.

  3. 4.  Charles H PotterCharles H Potter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bettsy1) was born in Mar 1872 in Virginia, USA; died on 26 May 1938 in 1317 Williams street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Name: Charles H. Potter
    • Name: Charles H.T Richard
    • Job: Employer: Wage Earner
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 9, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Strawberry Street; 37 Age: 37; Writer Occupation: Writer; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0081; HomeOwnership: Rent; Industry: Hotel; LiveOnFarm: House; NativeLanguageCode: English; OutOfWork: N; WeeksOutOfWork: 0; YearsMarried: 4; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Head RelationToHead: Head
    • Obituary: 26 May 1938, 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Charles married Lottie Lewis on 14 Jan 1905 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Lottie (daughter of Columbus Lewis and Meary Lewis) was born on 22 Feb 1883 in Virginia, USA; died on 25 Feb 1924 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Henrietta Potter Hill  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1905 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Charles married Blanche Watts on 5 Nov 1927 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Blanche was born on 25 Oct 1910 in Maryland, USA; died on 11 Jun 1959 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in North York, York, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Olivette Potter  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  George PotterGeorge Potter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bettsy1) was born about 1874 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 6.  Lucy PotterLucy Potter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bettsy1) was born in 1874 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Feb 1888 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery


  6. 7.  Richard PotterRichard Potter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bettsy1) was born on 22 Feb 1879 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 May 1952 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Susan Smith. Susan (daughter of Samuel Smith and Sabilla Kretzer) was born on 26 Apr 1885 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Jun 1949 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Helen Rose Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1902 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 19. Daniel Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1916 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 20. Charles Emil Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Nov 1920 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Jul 1996 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

  7. 8.  Elizabeth PotterElizabeth Potter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bettsy1) was born on 2 Apr 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 2 Nov 1945 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  8. 9.  Daniel G Potter, JrDaniel G Potter, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bettsy1) was born on 27 Nov 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Jul 1950 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Daniel H. Jr.

    Family/Spouse: Frances M. Potter. Frances (daughter of Clem Carter and Lydia ' Lizzie' Newman Carter) was born on 20 Jun 1892 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 11 Dec 1962 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Baby Boy George Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Feb 1927 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Sep 1927 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Daniel married Bessie J Reed in 1909 in New Jersey, USA. Bessie (daughter of Horace Reed and Martha Berry) was born on 2 Dec 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Jan 1923 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 10.  George Layton PotterGeorge Layton Potter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bettsy1) was born on 30 Sep 1892 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Apr 1925 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Military: 1917, Illinois, USA; World War I Veteran.
    • Residence: Between 1917 and 1918, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Physical Build: Slender Height: Medium Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown
    • Obituary: 26 Apr 1925, 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Family/Spouse: Wife Unknown Potter. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Elizabeth Potter  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Katie Potter  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Lucinda 'Lucy' BurrsLucinda 'Lucy' Burrs Descendancy chart to this point (2.Katie2, 1.Bettsy1) was born on 29 Jul 1890 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Apr 1953 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lucy Burrs
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Lucinda married Monroe Miller on 8 Jul 1907 in Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. Monroe was born on 26 Feb 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Jan 1974 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Son Unknown Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Dec 1907 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 Dec 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 25. Catherine Lucinda Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Nov 1909 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Jun 2002.

  2. 12.  Beryl BurrsBeryl Burrs Descendancy chart to this point (2.Katie2, 1.Bettsy1) was born on 30 Apr 1892 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 May 1959 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Colored
    • Findagrave Profile: 9 May 1959, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Died:
    67 Age: 67


  3. 13.  Fannie BurrsFannie Burrs Descendancy chart to this point (2.Katie2, 1.Bettsy1) was born on 29 Mar 1895 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 17 Dec 1913 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Name: Fannie Burs
    • Name: Fannie Buss
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Margetta Street; Age: 5; CityWard: Harrisburg Perrn; EnumerationDistrict: 0058; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Daughter
    • Obituary: 7 Dec 1913, 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery


  4. 14.  Florence Nancy BurrsFlorence Nancy Burrs Descendancy chart to this point (2.Katie2, 1.Bettsy1) was born in Dec 1897 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Jun 1973; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: Florence Barrs
    • Name: Florence Berrs
    • Name: Florence Nancy Burrs Wallace
    • Residence: Abt 1920, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 5, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Grand Street; 22 Age: 22; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 71; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Lodger
    • Burial Location: Dec 1973, Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Findagrave Profile: Dec 1973, Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    William Howard Day

    Florence married William Henry Wallace on 23 Dec 1920 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. William was born in 1896 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 15.  Thomas BurrsThomas Burrs Descendancy chart to this point (2.Katie2, 1.Bettsy1) was born on 14 Feb 1900 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Jun 1976 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 6 Feb 1934, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Obituary: 14 Jun 1976, Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA


  6. 16.  Henrietta Potter HillHenrietta Potter Hill Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.Bettsy1) was born about 1905 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  7. 17.  Olivette PotterOlivette Potter Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.Bettsy1)

  8. 18.  Helen Rose PotterHelen Rose Potter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Richard2, 1.Bettsy1) was born in 1902 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Negro
    • Name: Helen Banks
    • Name: Helen Banks
    • Name: Helen Potter
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Reily Street.; 28 Age: 28; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: No; CanReadWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0031; Homemaker: Yes; RegistrationDistrict: 0031; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter

    Helen married Ruben Franklin Banks on 4 Oct 1926 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Ruben was born on 6 Oct 1883 in Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 21 Feb 1958 in Swatara, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 19.  Daniel PotterDaniel Potter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Richard2, 1.Bettsy1) was born in 1916 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Negro
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Reily Street.; 14 Age: 14; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: Yes; CanReadWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0031; RegistrationDistrict: 0031; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son


  10. 20.  Charles Emil PotterCharles Emil Potter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Richard2, 1.Bettsy1) was born on 30 Nov 1920 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Jul 1996 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Negro
    • Name: Charles Potter
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Reily Street.; 10 Age: 10; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: Yes; CanReadWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0031; RegistrationDistrict: 0031; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son
    • Residence: Abt 1939, 634 Reily Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Charles married Gertrude T Williams on 8 Jul 1939 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Gertrude (daughter of John Alexander Williams and Estelle Taylor) was born about 1922 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Beverly Ann Potter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1939 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 4 May 2001 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

  11. 21.  Baby Boy George PotterBaby Boy George Potter Descendancy chart to this point (9.Daniel2, 1.Bettsy1) was born on 28 Feb 1927 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Sep 1927 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Colored

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Died:
    6/12 Age: 6/12


  12. 22.  Elizabeth PotterElizabeth Potter Descendancy chart to this point (10.George2, 1.Bettsy1)

    Other Events:

    • Name: Eliza beth Potter


  13. 23.  Katie PotterKatie Potter Descendancy chart to this point (10.George2, 1.Bettsy1)


Generation: 4

  1. 24.  Son Unknown MillerSon Unknown Miller Descendancy chart to this point (11.Lucinda3, 2.Katie2, 1.Bettsy1) was born on 19 Dec 1907 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 Dec 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 25.  Catherine Lucinda MillerCatherine Lucinda Miller Descendancy chart to this point (11.Lucinda3, 2.Katie2, 1.Bettsy1) was born on 8 Nov 1909 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Jun 2002.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Lucalia Miller
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: Bef 1951, Pennsylvania, USA

    Family/Spouse: Husband Unknown Butler. Husband was born in 1909. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Husband Unknown Curry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 26.  Beverly Ann PotterBeverly Ann Potter Descendancy chart to this point (20.Charles3, 7.Richard2, 1.Bettsy1) was born on 16 Feb 1939 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 4 May 2001 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Bruce Campbell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]




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