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William Gotham POTTER, [G-D(AD)]

William Gotham POTTER, [G-D(AD)]

Male 1917 - 2002  (85 years)    Has 31 ancestors and 2 descendants in this family tree.


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  • Name William Gotham POTTER 
    Suffix [ONS gp] [G-D(AD)] 
    Relationshipwith Teresa Ann GOATHAM
    Born 20 Jul 1917  Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • From NZ index of historical BMD registrations; shows Potter, William Goatham, parents given names: Elizabeth Victoria and Joseph Goatham; registration no. 1917/24292
    Gender Male 
    Middle name relationship His paternal great grandmother's maiden name 
    Occupation Bef 1940 
    Boilermaker 
    Military Service From 29 Oct 1940 to 2 Aug 1945 
    • Gunner in the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force
    Occupation 1991 
    Engineering firm (owner) 
    Died 16 Dec 2002  Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • From NZ index of historical BMD registrations; shows Potter, William Gotham, registration no. 2002/28807, date of birth 20 July 1917
    Buried Port Chalmers Cemetery, Church Street, Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Siblings 2 brothers and 7 sisters 
    Patriarch & Matriarch
    William POTTER,   b. Abt 1800, Moretonhampstead, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Feb 1880, Albion Place, Teign Street, West Teignmouth, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 80 years)  (Great Grandfather) 
    Elizabeth Victoria BROWN,   b. 12 May 1884, New Zealand See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1977, New Zealand See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years)  (Mother) 
    Notes 
    • Most information about William comes from the Auckland Museum Cenotaph database where more details particularly about his wartime service can be found.
    Person ID I300781  All | All in the Goatham / Gotham One-Name Study , All subjects of the Goatham / Gotham One-Name Study
    Last Modified 29 Dec 2023 

    Father Joseph Gotham POTTER, [G-D(AD)],   b. 1884, New Zealand See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 May 1953, New Zealand See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Victoria BROWN,   b. 12 May 1884, New Zealand See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1977, New Zealand See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years) 
    Married 1904  New Zealand See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • From NZ index of historical BMD registrations; shows
    Family ID F300678  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart

    Family Ellen Patricia (“Ellie”),   b. 19 Feb 1921, Ashburton, New Zealand See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jan 2001, Dunedin Public Hospital, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Children 2 children 
    Last Modified 14 Feb 2017 
    Family ID F300271  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 20 Jul 1917 - Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsChild - Karen Margaret POTTER - 18 Jan 1950 - New Zealand See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsDied - 16 Dec 2002 - Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Port Chalmers Cemetery, Church Street, Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install)
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