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- James K., son of William and Julia (SLOVER) POTTER, was born at Machias, NY on August 18, 1844 and is now living at Shortsville, Ontario County. He received his education in the public schools of Machias and spent his early life assisting his father on the farm. When his father removed to Palmyra, he went with him and lived at the home until 1864 when he enlisted in Company B, 11th New York Cavalry, in which he served until November 15, 1865, when he received his honorable discharge. Returning to Palmyra, he engaged in various occupations until 1875, when he finally settled on a farm near Shortsville, which he managed until 1906. In that year he moved into the village of Shortsville and entered into a partnership with his brother, John W. POTTER, the two conducted a coal business under the firm name of Potter Brothers. He is a member of the Maccabees, and of Herendeen Post, No. 107, Grand Army Republic.
He married in 1866, Mahala STAFFORD. Children: Frank W., born November 28, 1866, married (first) Nellie MILLS and had two children, Irvin and Vernon; married (second) _____ ; Charles H. born August 18, 1868 who married Juliaette MACUMBER and had three children, Hazel, Lloyd and Arline.
Civil War veteran 11th New York Cavalry
Co D
Pension granted 1907 New York
Census:
- Listed as a teamster with wife Mahala A. and children Frank W. and Charles H.
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1845 - 1928 (82 years)
