Richard POTTER, 1862-1932

Richard POTTER, 1862-1932, age 70yrs
Genealogy & Family History, Friends of Page Co., [FOPC]©

First Generation!
Richard POTTER;
b. 09 Aug 1862, at Dertelavan, Lisbellaw, County Fermanagh, Ireland; [CHJ-1]
d. 15 Oct 1932, age 70y, 2m & 6d at Siam, Polk Twp., Taylor Co. IA.
Buried in the "Siam Cemetery", Taylor Co., IA.
<---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 5909869 [Created by: Thelma Jane Dorsey, Oct 30, 2001]
<---See: Photo of Find A Grave Monument, [Photo by: Julia Johnson, 5/16/2014]
At the age of 28yrs he married on 17 Sep 1890, at Clarinda, IA. to the
22 year old Miss Ollie Jane WILSON; [CHJ-2]
(d/o George WILSON & Mother Mary Ann RIDDLE) [CHJ-3]
b. 29 Aug. 1868 in Decatur County, IA.;
d. 10 Mar. 1960, age 91y, 6m & 11 days, at Clarinda, IA.
Buried in the "Siam Cemetery" Siam, IA. [CHJ-3]
<---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 5909868 [Created by: Thelma Jane Dorsey, Oct 30, 2001]
<---See: Photo of Find A Grave Monument, [Photo by: Julia Johnson, 5/16/2014]

They had 4 Children born to this Union:
(2 Sons & 2 Dau's)

Son/Dau

Click on Name for More Inf.

b.-d.

Married/Info.

Ch.

1.1. 1st Dau:

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Mae POTTER,

IA. *1891-1983 a93yrs WY.

m. *1917 William O. LANDEN,

5Ch.

1.2. 1st Son:

Frank Ruthaven POTTER,

IA. *1892-1982 a90yrs IA.

m. *1920 Flossie O. SLEEP,

3Ch.

1.3. 2nd Son:

Lloyd "Buck" Dixon POTTER,

IA. *1897-1964 a67yrs IA.

m. *1920 Ruth L. WILSON,

4Ch.

1.4. 2nd Dau:

Cleta Marie POTTER,

IA. *1902-1993 a90yrs WI.

m. 1st 1922 Arche L. EWOLDSEN,

1Ch.

"2nd"

m. 2nd 1971 Everett J. PEACHEY,

0Ch.

13 Known Grandchildren/1st Cousins

Chronological Timeline!
Richard POTTER

Item Date Age Description (Click on Date for more Information!) Living in Co.

Born 1862 home of Parents in Detralavan, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh N. Ireland

Ship 1879 17yrs leaves home to come to America on the ship "Abyssinia" Liverpool, England to America N. Ireland

Census 1880 18yrs home of Aunt & Uncle in Benton Twp., "Farm Hand" Taylor Co., IA.

Census 1885 23yrs home of Aunt & Uncle in Bedford Twp., Sec 27 Taylor Co., IA.

Married 1890 28yrs Miss Ollie Jane WILSON, age 22yrs in Clarinda, Page Co., IA.

Census 1895 32yrs with Wife & 2 Children in Mason Twp., Taylor Co., IA.

Census 1900 37yrs with Wife & 3 Children in Clayton Twp., Taylor Co., IA.

Census 1910 47yrs with Wife & all 4 Children, with M-I-L in Polk Twp., Own, "Farmer" Taylor Co., IA.

Census 1920 57yrs with Wife & 1 Son, 2 Borders "Teachers" in Polk Twp., Own, "Farmer" Taylor Co., IA.

Census 1930 67yrs with Wife & M-I-L Widow Mary A. (Riddle) WILSON in Polk Twp., Own, "Farmer" Taylor Co., IA.

Death 1932 70yrs 2mt, 5days, bd Siam Cemetery where Headstone marks grave, in Polk Twp., Taylor Co., IA.

Ship Name: "Abyssinia"
Port of Departure: "Liverpool, England" -
Port of Arrival: "New York, United States"
Arrival Date: 07 May 1879

It's been reported by:
TAYLOR COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY. "Naturalizations, Taylor County, Iowa, 1858-1906."
In Hawkeye Heritage (Iowa Genealogical Society),
vol. 28:2 (Summer 1993), pp. 98-102. Page: 100
Possible Record Problem!
Based on Microfilm Roll: M237-418, Page 440, Line 50 & 51 The two POTTER's on this ship were:
Edward POTTER, age 47yrs b. 1832
Richard POTTER, age 9yrs b. 1870 <---Note Age!

The Clarinda Herald-Journal
Richard POTTER arrives from Ireland May 13, 1880

Richard POTTER, age 18 arrived from Ireland, to visit his Uncle's Thomas & Ralph POTTER.

Marriage Mr. POTTER & Miss WILSON
Mr. Richard POTTER, age 28yrs Son of Francis & Elizabeth (Ross) POTTER of Northern Ireland and
Miss Ollie J. WILSON, age 22yrs Daughter of George W. & Mary A. (Riddle) WILSON, of Taylor Co., IA.
were married in Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa on 17 Septmber 1890.

License to Marry; Sep. 24th 1890 Issue Sep. 17th. 1890 - Richard POTTER age 28 and OLDE WILSON age 22 <--- [REF:#003-CHJ-2]

[REF:#004] Writes: "Richard Potters was born in Derryclavin or Derryclawan of Northern Ireland. He came to America age 18yrs in 1880. Realitives in Ireland received letters from Shambaugh (Page Co.) and Bedford, (Taylor Co.) Iowa in 1880's to late 1890's to relations he left at home in Ireland.
Richard POTTER was a Farmer in Siam, Taylor Co., Ia. for 2 years, removed to Shambaugh, IA. prior to Sep. 1892, spent some 5 years, then relocated to Jonesboro, Arkansas prior to May 1897 for some 4 years then returned to Siam, Taylor Co., IA. prior to Dec. 1902, where they lived the remaineder of their lives. "

Possible Record Problem!
Their is a Vinna POTTER, b. 1836, d. Aug 18, 1872, age 36yrs, wife of R. POTTER. Some researchers claim this is 1st wife of our subject. I think this is doubtful, Vinna was 26 years older than our Richard & she died 8 years before our subject came to America..prs

The Following are the Children of: Richard AND Ollie (WILSON) POTTER
Second Generation!
1.1 1st Dau: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Mae POTTER;
(1st Dau of Richard & Ollie (Wilson) Potter)
b. 15 Jun 1891, Siam, Taylor Co., Iowa per [SSD# 520-34-5621 WY]
d. 30 Dec 1983, age 93yrs, Dubois, Fremont Co., Wyoming
Buried: Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming (Plot: Block 85 Lot 17)
<---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 51387368 [Created by: Marsha Hanson Dillon, Apr 20, 2010]
<---See: Photo of Find A Grave Monument, [Photo by: Marsha Hanson Dillon, Apr 20, 2010]
At the age of 26 she married on 12 Apr. 1917 at Clarinda, Iowa to
28 year old William "Bill" Orey LANDEN;
(s/o M/M LANDEN Parents of Kansas)
b. 04 Fep 1889, Unknown Co., KS. per [SSD# 520-36-7513 WY]
d. 24 Aug 1965, age 76yrs, Dubois, Fremont Co., Wyoming
Buried: Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming (Plot: Block 85 Lot 17)
<---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 51386949 [Created by: Marsha Hanson Dillon, Apr 20, 2010]
<---See: Photo of Find A Grave Monument, [Photo by: Marsha Hanson Dillon, Apr 20, 2010]
They removed to Sheridan, Wy., was a Mgr. "Dude" Ranch,
They had at least 5? Children born to this Union:
      1.1.1 1st Son: Delmer Hugh LANDEN, b. c1918 WY.
      1.1.2 1st Dau: Bellah Marie LANDEN, b. c1920 WY.
      1.1.3 2nd Son: Orivlle Ross LANDEN, b. c1924 WY.
      1.1.4 3rd Son: Gerald Calvin LANDEN, b. c1926 WY.
      1.1.5 4th Son: Wyane Orey LANDEN, b. c1928 WY.

Lizzie Mae POTTER, Census Records & Source Notes!

1900 was age 9yrs b. Jun 1891 living with Parents in 1900 Census Clayton Twp., Taylor Co., IA.;
1910 was age 18yrs b. 1892 living with Parents in 1910 Census Polk Twp., Taylor Co., IA.; No Occup.!
1917 was age 26yrs b. 1891 when married on 12 Apr 1917, to Wm. O, LANDEN, age 28yrs, Clarinda, IA.

Second Generation!
1.2. Frank Ruthaven POTTER;
(1st Son of Richard & Ollie (Wilson) Potter)
b. 13 Sep. 1892, near Shambaugh, IA.; [CHJ-4]
d. 03 Jan. 1982, age 90 at Clarinda, IA.;
Buried in the "Siam Cemetery", Taylor Co., Iowa
<---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 51168961 [Created by: Cindy Baldogo, Apr 15, 2010]
<---See: Photo of Find A Grave Monument, [Photo by: Julia Johnson, 6/28/2013]
At the age of 28 on 30 Jun. 1920, at Clarinda, IA. to the
24 year old Miss Flossie Orrilla SLEEP; [CHJ-4]
(d/o John & Mary Margaret (WEINGARTH) SLEEP)
b. 19 Jul. 1895, Polk Co., IA; [CHJ-5]
d. 28 Feb. 1981, age 86, near Siam, Taylor Co., IA.
Buried in the "Siam Cemetery", Taylor Co., Iowa
<---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 51168913 [Created by: Cindy Baldogo, Apr 15, 2010 ]
<---See: Photo of Find A Grave Monument, [Photo by: Julia Johnson, 6/28/2013]
They had 3 Children born to this Union:
      1. 1st Son: Darrell POTTER, b. 11 Oct. 1921; d. Unknown,
      Bur Siam Cem. m. Helen L. Unknown; b. 12 Mar 1926
      d. 31 Jan. 1957, age 31 bur along side husband.
      2. 2nd Son: Francis POTTER, b. 16 Dec. 1923, at Siam, IA. [CHJ-6]
      3. 3rd Son: Glen POTTER, b. 11 Aug. 1931, at Siam, IA. [CHJ-7]

Second Generation!
1.3 Lloyd Dixon "Buck" POTTER [FOPC-ID# WILS 1.3.01.2.3]
(2nd Son of: Richard & Ollie (Wilson) Potter)
b. 16 May 1897 in Jonesboro, Craighead Co., Arkansas.;
d. 27 Jul 1964, at the age of 67ys, 2m, and 11d, in Clarinda, Ia.;
Buried along side his wife in the Snow Hill Cemetery, Row 15, Plot 14;
<---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 5909872 [Created by: Thelma Jane Dorsey, Oct 30, 2001]
<---See: Photo of Find A Grave Monument, [Photo by: Thoran, 7/20/2010]
At age 23yrs he married on 14 Jan. 1920, at Clarinda, Ia. to
the 20 year old Miss Ruth Louise WILSON;
Only Dau of George R. & Cora Belle (Mannasmith) WILSON;
b. 13 Aug 1900, Lincoln Twp., Page Co., Iowa;
d. 20 Jul 1959, at the age of 58 years, 11 months, and 7 days, Clarinda, IA.
Buried at the Snow Hill Cemetery, near Coin, (Row 15, Plot 14)
<---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 55219216 [Created by: Thoran, Jul 20, 2010]
<---See: Photo of Find A Grave Monument, [Photo by: Thoran, 7/20/2010]
They had four children born from this union. (2 Sons & 2 Dau's)

See Biographical Profile:
Lloyd "Buck" D. POTTER, of Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa
<---Click on Thumbnail for Contunation!

Second Generation!
1.4 Cleta Marie POTTER;
(2bd Dau of Richard & Ollie (Wilson) Potter)
b. 20 Dec. 1902, Siam, Polk Twp., Taylor Co., IA.
d. 07 Sep. 1993, age 90yrs, Racine, Racine Co., Wisconsin
Buried: Cemetery Unknown (to me)
Married twice, first, age 21yrs in c1923, Sheridan, Wyoming, to
24 year old Archibald "Archie" Lorel EWOLDSEN;
(2nd s/o Claude P. EWOLDSEN of Germany & Mother: Lemona O. Unknown of IA.)
b. 22 Sep 1899, Sherdidan Co., Wyoming [per SSD# 520-28-6666 WY.]
d. 03 May 1974, age 74yrs, Cheyenne, Laramie Co., Wyoming
Buried: Bethel Cemetery, Cheyenne, Laramie Co., Wyoming (Plot: Sec Q Lot 62 Sp D)
<---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 29157657 [Created by: Eric Crow, Aug 19, 2008]
<---See: Photo of Find A Grave Monument, [Photo by: Merle, 2/14/2014]
She "Divorced, bfr 1940" & married a second time, c1971 & Location Unknown to:
Everett Julius PEACHY/PEACHEY;
(Son of Lawrence PEACHEY & Mother: Marjorie Unknown)
b. 17 Jun 1910, Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., Wisconsin [SSN 397-01-7070-WI]
d. 23 Aug 1971, 61yrs, Leesburg, Lake Co., Florida
Buried: Lone Oak Cemetery, Leesburg, Lake Co., Florida
<---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 31011727 [Created by: Judy Llamas, added: Oct 31, 2008]
<---See: Photo of Find A Grave Monument, [Photo by: Merle Y. Keeley, 2/11/2010]
Lived in Leesburg, Lake Co., Florida;
They had 1 Child born to this 1st Union:
1.4.1 Only Dau: Shirley EWOLDSEN, b. c1926 WY.

U.S. World War II
Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name:   Cleta M. EWOLDSEN, age 45yrs

Birth Year: 1901 Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Iowa State of Residence: Nebraska County or City: Lancaster
Enlistment Date: 20 Feb 1943 Enlistment State: Montana Enlistment City: Butte
Branch: Womens Army Corps Branch Code: Inactive Reserve
Grade: Aviation Cadet Grade Code: Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Womens Army Corps
Education: 2 years of high school Civil Occupation: Telephone operators
Marital Status: Divorced, without dependents Height: 64" Weight: 52lb.

End of Richard POTTER Chapter.

Source and Reference Notes

[REF:#001] Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. [email protected]
Friends of Page Co., IA. PC-PROFILE© "Work-Books
Study of Bibliography County Histories
1876 History of Page Co., IA. by Elijah MILLER
1880 History of Page Co., IA. by W.L. KERSHAW.
1890 Biographical History of Page Co., IA. by IA. Historical Company.


1909 History of Page Co., IA., Vol. I & II by W.L. KERSHAW.

[REF:#002] Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. File: POTTER1.bio
Revised: Oct. 29, 1998
By Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. ([email protected])

[REF:#003] Clarinda Herald Journal CHJ-1 [CHJ, 20 Oct 1932]
CHJ-2 [CHJ, 24 Sep 1890]
CHJ-3 [CHJ, 17 Mar 1960]
CHJ-4 [CHJ, 04 Jan 1982]
CHJ-5 [CHJ, 05 Mar 1981]
CHJ-6 [BFP, 20 Dec 1932]
CHJ-7 [BTR, 27 Jan 1931]

[REF:#004] Alun Goodall [email protected]
Subject: Re: Potter genealogy, of Northern Ireland
     See: 1st E-Mail: Date: 07 April 2001
     See: 2nd E-Mail: Date: 19 April 2001

[REF:#005]

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These records are part of the "Genealogy Computer Package" *** PC-PROFILE *** Volume - III. WILSON & Related Families© Compiled and self Published in Oct. 14, 1993 by Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. with the assistance of my late mother
<---Mrs. M. Lucille (Wilson) SARRETT. (1917-1987, 70yrs) & My Great-Grandmother: <---Mrs. Cora Bell (Mannasmith) WILSON (1872-1937, 75yrs) The "Work-Books" were compiled by listing the various families, born, married, died, and a history of that family branch. In 1996 I started "Up-Loading" this material on the now called Friends of Page Co., site...prs
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Name: Cleta M. EWOLDSEN, age 45yrs
Birth Year: 1901 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Iowa State of Residence: Nebraska County or City: Lancaster Enlistment Date: 20 Feb 1943 Enlistment State: Montana Enlistment City: Butte Branch: Womens Army Corps Branch Code: Inactive Reserve Grade: Aviation Cadet Grade Code: Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Womens Army Corps Education: 2 years of high school Civil Occupation: Telephone operators Marital Status: Divorced, without dependents Height: 64" Weight: 52lb.