James  POTTER

Born

abt. 1729 ,  County Tyrone, Ireland

Died

abt. 1789 ,  Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA

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Born: abt. 1729 in County Tyrone, Ireland

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James had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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James POTTER died abt. 1789 in Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA.
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