Fraktur of the Family of William Potter
1/1/1804
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This illustrated family record (fraktur) records the family of William Potter, a Revolutionary War soldier. Potter, from Upton, Massachusetts, served for six months as a private in Col. James Wessen’s regiment at West Point, New York. He received a pension of $49.75 a year for his service.
His children filed this record to support their claim for an increased survivor’s pension. Drawn by William Murray, January 1, 1804, the fraktur cites the birth of twins who died after 18 hours and 18 days respectively; their coffins are depicted.
His children filed this record to support their claim for an increased survivor’s pension. Drawn by William Murray, January 1, 1804, the fraktur cites the birth of twins who died after 18 hours and 18 days respectively; their coffins are depicted.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
National Archives Identifier: 300094
Full Citation: Illustrated family record (Fraktur) found in Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land-Warrant Application File W16373, for William Potter, Massachusetts; 1/1/1804; Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land-Warrant Application File W16373, for William Potter, Massachusetts; Case Files of Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Applications Based on Revolutionary War Service, ca. 1800 - ca. 1912; Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Record Group 15; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/fraktur-william-potter, October 13, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
