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We remember Charles Potter
We remember Charles Potter
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1885
sibling
Ernest
Source:8807305
1885
1887
sibling
Ethel L
Source:8807305
1887
1889
sibling
Mary E
Source:8807305
1889
1891
location
17 Longstone Terrace, Eastbourne
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8807305
5th April 1891
1901
location
10 Winter Road, Eastbourne
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8807306
31st March 1901
1907
marriage
Sophia Elizabeth Baker
Source:8807299
1907
1911
location
Elm Cottage, Mill Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8807301
2nd April 1911
marriage
Sophia Elizabeth
Source:8807197
service
British Army
Private
265662
Suffolk Regiment
Source:8807197
1918
death
Source:8807197
19th November 1918
burial
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
W.78
Source:8807197
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Potter |
| Source | 8807196 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Winter Road, Eastbourne | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 17 Longstone Terrace, Eastbourne | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Elm Cottage, Mill Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 265662 | Suffolk Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Potter | mother | ||
| Charles Potter | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest | brother | 1885 | |
| Ethel L | sister | 1887 | |
| Mary E | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Elizabeth | wife | ||
| Sophia Elizabeth Baker | wife | 1907 |
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Remembered with HonourPrivate Charles Potter, Suffolk Regiment, is buried in Alford Cemetery, Lincolnshire.
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Charles Potter's HeadstonePrivate Charles Potter, Suffolk Regiment, is buried in Alford Cemetery, Lincolnshire.
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Hailsham Parish ChurchCharles Potter is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Mary’s Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
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Hailsham War MemorialCharles Potter is commemorated on Hailsham's War Memorial.Contributed by:
John65615
Communities
Communities
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Parish Church Memorial Board
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Charles Potter's Headstone | John72644 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John72644 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 |
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