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Birth	:	18 Jul 1767 Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	7 Mar 1849 Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Goat Island Baptist Church Graveyard, Upper Clements, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.6888540, -65.5974590
Description	:	The Christian Messenger April 6, 1849 Obituary Mrs Mary Potter was a daughter of the late Capt John Rice of Annapolis. She was united in marriage to the late Reverend Israel Potter above 60 years ago. About the year 1790, they removed to Lower Granville. Soon after this she was baptized, and united with the Baptist Church under the pastoral care of the late Reverend James Manning. Upon the demise of the late Joseph Potter, they removed to Clements. About the year 1810, the Church of Clements was organized with which she united, and with which she continued through life.... Read More	The Christian Messenger April 6, 1849 Obituary Mrs Mary Potter was a daughter of the late Capt John Rice of Annapolis. She was united in marriage to the late Reverend Israel Potter above 60 years ago. About the year 1790, they removed to Lower Granville. Soon after this she was baptized, and united with the Baptist Church under the pastoral care of the late Reverend James Manning. Upon the demise of the late Joseph Potter, they removed to Clements. About the year 1810, the Church of Clements was organized with which she united, and with which she continued through life. She raised up a large and respectable family, 8 sons and 7 daughters, 12 of whom survive her. One of her sons, Reverend Israel Porter is the pastor of the Clements Church, 1 if not 2 or more, are deacons of that church, and a daughter is the consort of Reverend JB Cogswell. Her remains were interred on Sunday, the 11th in the Baptist burying ground at Goat Island by the side of her late husband, Reverend Shepherd officiated. She was 81 years old. She left 12 children, 82 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. By Reverend Charles Randall Contributor: marshwalker (47101668)

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Mary Rice Potter's memorial is located at: Goat Island Baptist Church Graveyard, Upper Clements, Annapolis County, Canada.
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Mary Rice Potter death on 7 Mar 1849 in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Latitude: 44.6888540
Longitude: -65.5974590

Family Members:

Parent

CPT John Rice

(1738 - 1811)

Sarah Smith Rice

(1743 - 1784)

Spouse

Rev Israel Potter

(1763 - 1847)

Siblings

Silas Rice

(1762 - 1855)

William Rice

(1774 - 1833)

Thomas Rice

(1779 - 1861)

Children

Aaron Potter

(1786 - 1860)

John Douglas Potter

(1792 - 1878)

Joseph Potter

(1794 - 1829)

Mary Rice Potter Balcomb

(1796 - 1880)

James Manning Potter

(1802 - 1888)

Capt Isaiah Shaw Potter

(1814 - 1885)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Goat Island Baptist Church Graveyard
Upper Clements, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6888540, -65.5974590

2. Maple Vista Cemetery
Clementsport, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6807660, -65.6017620

3. Potter Burial Ground
Upper Clements, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7009500, -65.5826200

4. Balcome Burial Ground
Clementsport, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6727500, -65.5960000

5. Old St. Edwards Anglican Church Graveyard
Clementsport, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6638120, -65.6058590

6. United Church of Canada Graveyard
Clementsport, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6633820, -65.6096900

7. Shafner's Point Cemetery
Port Royal, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7139200, -65.6197600

8. Christ Church Anglican Graveyard
Karsdale, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7093190, -65.6382820

9. Stoney Beach Cemetery
Granville Beach, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7227240, -65.5740640

10. Captain John Harris Cemetery
Upper Clements, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7134200, -65.5520600

11. Ray Family Burial Ground
Cornwallis Park, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6559900, -65.6325200

12. Armstrong Burial Ground
Granville Beach, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7406000, -65.5574000

13. Waldeck East Cemetery
Waldeck, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6298200, -65.6160100

14. Cress Burial Ground
Waldeck, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6286100, -65.6271200

15. Tupper Cemetery
Allains Creek, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7293700, -65.5212600

16. Mills Cemetery
Granville Ferry, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7453900, -65.5320000

17. Clementsvale Cemetery
Clementsvale, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6190264, -65.5642997

18. Oak Hill Cemetery
Allains Creek, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7283270, -65.5072280

19. Old Methodist Graveyard
Clementsvale, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6167000, -65.5638700

20. Mariner's Section Burial Ground
Port Wade, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6794100, -65.7045100

21. Covert Cemetery
Port Wade, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6805600, -65.7062600

22. Garrison Graveyard
Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7420000, -65.5170100

23. Moore-Spurr Cemetery
Deep Brook, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6300500, -65.6718700

24. Port Wade Cemetery
Port Wade, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6783410, -65.7087670