William Pote family papers 1769-1997 1788-1900 Pote, William family papers

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William Pote family papers 1769-1997 1788-1900 Pote, William family papers

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This collection contains correspondence, documents, and genealogical information related to Captain William Pote, Jr., of Marblehead, Massachusetts; his sons Greenfield and Samuel; his grandson William; and other descendants. Many items reflect the Pote family's involvement in shipping. One series concerns the family's claim for compensation after French privateers seized a ship's cargo. Later material pertains to efforts of the Dennison and King families to trace their ancestors, who included members of the Pote family.

0.75 linear feet and 3 volumes

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William L. Clements Library

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William L. Clements Library

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Dennison, Horatio.

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Rabick, Susan J.

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William Pote, Jr., was born in Marblehead, Massachusetts, in 1689, the son of William Pote and Ann Hooper. He worked as a ship captain in Falmouth, Massachusetts, and spent two years in captivity after being imprisoned by French privateers in 1745. On June 2, 1715, he married Dorothy Gatchell, and they had nine children: Ann, William (1718-1755), Gamaliel, Jeremiah, Elisha, Increase, Samuel (1731-1789), Thomas, and Greenfield (1736-1797). Greenfield Pote also went to sea, and owned ...

Pote, William, Jr., 1803-1831

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Pote, Greenfield, 1736-1797

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Ship captain, of Falmouth, Me.; later moved to Wolfe's Neck, Freeport, Me. From the description of Greenfield Pote daybook, accounts of William Pote, and diaries of Joanna Pote, 1796 Mar 4-1797 Oct. 7, 1808-1809, 1839-1841. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979407 ...

Allegator (Schooner)

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Dennison, Samuel Allen, 1812-1850

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Pote, Dorcas.

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Leopard (Schooner)

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Pote, Samuel, 1731-1789

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Pote, William, approximately 1766-1847

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Dennison, George

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King, Eliza Dennison

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