A cigar maker and tobacconist, as was his father. Lived on 33rd St near Q in Georgetown. In 1861 John enlisted in the army. He was 5th sergeant in the 1st DC light Infantry (Boyd's Co.)in the Civil War. He received a Civil War pension and was an active member of the GAR. John was the father of 5 sons all buried in this family plot, with the exception of James Henry who lived in New York City. He was also the father of at least 1 daughter named Sarah of whom nothing is known.
John died at home in Georgetown after a long bout with typhoid fever.
John died at home in Georgetown after a long bout with typhoid fever.
A cigar maker and tobacconist, as was his father. Lived on 33rd St near Q in Georgetown. In 1861 John enlisted in the army. He was 5th sergeant in the 1st DC light Infantry (Boyd's Co.)in the Civil War. He received a Civil War pension and was an active member of the GAR. John was the father of 5 sons all buried in this family plot, with the exception of James Henry who lived in New York City. He was also the father of at least 1 daughter named Sarah of whom nothing is known.
John died at home in Georgetown after a long bout with typhoid fever.
John died at home in Georgetown after a long bout with typhoid fever.
Gravesite Details
fallen Potter family stone usually hidden by extensive grapevine/individual civil war stone stolen
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