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Willett Pottenger

Birth	:	1830 Seven Mile, Butler County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	12 Jul 1890 Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0106010, -95.9124985
Description	:	Last name was also spelled sometimes as Pottinger. He came to Nebraska in the 1850's and was a leading lawyer of the state. Willett accidentally drowned in the Platte River (some reports state it was the Missouri River) after falling while fishing. A jury inquisition found that his death was accidental, although some believed he committed suicide. His wife was Martha "Mattie" S. Parmele, born around 1842 in New York, the daughter of Martha (Kinkade) Parmele. Willet and Martha were married in Cass County, Nebraska in October of 1859 (recorded as Willitt Pottinger and Martha S. Parmalee) and... Read More	Last name was also spelled sometimes as Pottinger. He came to Nebraska in the 1850's and was a leading lawyer of the state. Willett accidentally drowned in the Platte River (some reports state it was the Missouri River) after falling while fishing. A jury inquisition found that his death was accidental, although some believed he committed suicide. His wife was Martha "Mattie" S. Parmele, born around 1842 in New York, the daughter of Martha (Kinkade) Parmele. Willet and Martha were married in Cass County, Nebraska in October of 1859 (recorded as Willitt Pottinger and Martha S. Parmalee) and were the parents of at least five children including Frank, John, Mabel, Hoyt Kincaid, and Hays Pottenger. Willett's wife probably remarried as a marriage for Hoyt Kincaid Pottenger and Grace Lucile Anderson was published in the The Atchison Daily Champion (Atchison, Kansas) on February 14, 1901, which states the couple was married Sunday afternoon at the home of the groom's mother, Mrs. Frank Hayward of Hastings, Nebraska. The article states the bride was the daughter of the late Willard S. Anderson of Atchison, and the groom was the son of the late Judge Willet Pottenger of Plattsmouth, Nebraska.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Willett Pottenger's memorial?
Willett Pottenger's memorial is located at: Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth, Cass County, USA.
When did Willett Pottenger death?
Willett Pottenger death on 12 Jul 1890 in Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Willett Pottenger's memorial?
Latitude: 41.0106010
Longitude: -95.9124985

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Martha S. “Mattie” Parmele Hayward

(unknow - 1914)

Siblings

Mary Ellen Pottenger Murphy

(1843 - 1905)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.0122660, -95.9128240

2. Billings Cemetery
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13. Van Eaton Cemetery
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14. Offutt AFB Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1325607, -95.9096451

15. Anderson Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1285286, -95.9670334

16. Lewiston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8856087, -95.8936539

17. Tunison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1357570, -95.9481150

18. Wall Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1157990, -95.8153000

19. Columban Martyrs Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 41.1403220, -95.9034390

20. Moscrip Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1413500, -95.8917000

21. Glenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0599670, -95.7480240

22. Glenwood Catholic Cemetery
Glenwood, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0600000, -95.7453000

23. Glenwood Resource Center Cemetery
Glenwood, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0361720, -95.7338590

24. Church of the Holy Spirit Columbarium
Bellevue, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1475000, -95.9244000