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* Marie Kloster Potter '''+1870-1932?''' (b. 1845 Stavenger, Rogaland, Norway; emig. 1861; m. 1870; d. 1932 Chi., IL), daughter of Endre Olsen Kloster (b. 1821 Skudenes, Rogaland, Norway; emig. 1863; d. 1913 Chi., IL) & Anna Benthine Samuelsdatter Kloster (b. 1825 Norway; m. 1844 Stavenger, Norway; d. 1901 Chi., IL). In 1900, Endre owned a bakery. Marie's mother died at Walter & Marie's home. Endre was a member of [http://oursaviourchicago.ctshost.org/ Our Savior Lutheran] (ELCA) of Chicago, he resided just up the street from Walter & Marie at 1210 W. Erie, and previously next door neighbors.
** Lizzie Potter '''1871-1880+''' (b. 1871 Chi., IL - 1880+)
** Bertha Potter Ernst '''1875-1910+; 1915-1972''' (1875-1972 Chi., IL). Husband (1903 @ Chi., IL): Heinrich "Henri " Alfred Ernst (b. 1876 1875 Zurich, [[Switzerland]]; emig. 1901; d. 1927 Chi., IL), son of Heinrich (b. Switz.) & Sophie (b. France) Ernst. Henri had tri-citizenship (Eng., Can., U.S.). In 1917, he was employed in Chicago as a mechanical engineer for [https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/gas-processing/23122010/kbr_acquires_roberts_and_schaefer_company-/ Roberts & Schaefer] which supplies the mining industry. In its early years, the company also served the railway industry.*** Alice Elizabeth Ernst '''1915-+1981''' (b. 1913 Toronto, [[Ontario|ON]]; emig. 1915; d. 1995 Chi., IL). In 1940, Alice was employed as a secretary in a home for nurses. In her final years, she resided at the Covenant Home in Chicago. ** Anna Julia Potter Remien '''1878-1900+''' (b. 1878 Chi., IL). Husband (1902 @ St. Joseph, Berrien, [[Michigan|MI]]): Charles Henry Remien(1875-1967 Chi., IL). Wedding officiated by W.P. French. In 1902, Anna was employed as a bookkeeper, and Charles as a wallpaperer.
** Roy Horace "Harry" Potter (b. 1880 Chi., IL)
** Cary Potter '''1880-1900+''' (b. 1880 Chi., IL)** Oliver Samuel Potter '''18901882-19041900+''' (b. 1882 Chi., IL - d. 1969 Sullivan, Moultrie, IL). In 1910, Oliver was employed as a stenographer for a sanitary company, and in 1920 as a division manager for a baking powder factory. Wife: Nellie Brynaldson Potter (1883-1935 Chi., IL), daughter of Wall Brynaldson & Anna Christiansen Brynaldson. Oliver lived his final 3 years in the Illinois Masonic Home.*** Anna "Ann" M. Potter Braught (b. 1904 Chi., IL - d. 1998 Arlington Heights, Cook, IL). Husband: Frank Milton Braught (b. 1888 Walnut, Bureau, IL - d. 1968 Chi., IL), son of Wilmington "William" F. Braught (b. 1845 Bureau Co., IL - d. 1928 Van Orin, Bureau, IL) & Martha Axtell Braught (b. 1853 Walnut, IL - d. 1908 Van Orin, IL). William Braught was a Civil War vet with the 148th IL infantry. Frank and his father William were both self-employed as house painters. *** Walter W. Potter (1906-1936 Chi., IL). He was employed in 1930 as a utility clerk.*** Oliver Potter, Jr. (b. 1910 Chi., IL)*** Harry S. Potter (b. 1923 Chi., IL)** Minnie Marie Potter Lundberg '''1890-1920+''' (b. 1886 Chi., IL); Husband: Mansfield Henry Lundberg (b. 1888 Chi., IL - d. 1951 Racine, [[Wisconsin|WI]]), son of Hjalmar Lundberg (b. 1861 Sweden; emig. 1883; d. 1901-1909?) & Emma C. Hanson Lundberg (b. 1863 Sweden; emig. 1874; m. 1886 [https://immanuellutheranchicago.org/ Immanuel Swedish Lutheran] (ELCA), Chi., IL; d. 1941 Chi., IL). In 1900, Hjalinar was a salesman for a brewery, in 1910 widowed Emma operated a bakery. In 1920, Mansfield & Minnie resided with Walter & Maria. Mansfield was employed then as an auditor for an accounting firm. Children: *** Robert HHenry Lundberg (b. 1912 Chi., IL - d. 1978 Broomfield, Boulder, [[Colorado|CO]]). Wife (1935 @ Cook Co. , IL): Adeline Dorothy Willowick Lundberg (b. 1912Chi., IL -1978d. 1999 Broomfield, CO), daughter of Paul Willowick (1888-1953 Chi., IL) & Marion Lundberg Youngstrum Anastazia Josephine Schwartzkoff Willowick (b. 1851 Karalova, Poland - d. 1937 Chi., IL). Adeline's father was a garage fireman in 1930, and her paternal grandfather Paul Wielewicki (1916b. 1845 Poland -1982d. 1902 Chi., IL)owned a grocery store in Chicago in 1900. In 1940, Robert was employed for Dictograph Sales Co., 180 N. Michigan, then with U.S. Fidelity, 170 W. Jackson, Chicago (based in Baltimore, MD). In 1950, he was self-employed in Milwaukee as a salesman for laboratory financial insurance.
** Edna Grace Potter Winship '''1890-1910+''' (1890-1982 Chi., IL). Husband: Charles Albert Winship (b. 1878 Brooklyn, Kings, [[New York|NY]] - d. 1938 Chi., IL), son of Charles Albert Winship (b. 1850 NYC, NY - d. 1924 Chi., IL) & Elizabeth Udell Winship (b. 1852 Brooklyn, NY - d. 1911 Chicago, IL).
*** Marjorie Elizabeth Winship Roelle (1915-1988 Chi., IL). Memorial @ [https://northminpres.org/ Northminster Presby.], Evanston.
**** M. Joan Roelle Meister (b. 1934 Chi., IL)
**** Carolyn Doris Roelle Landeweer (b. 1936 Chi., IL - d. 2008 Arlington Heights, IL). Husband: Donald Earl Landeweer (b. 1932 Chi., IL - d. 2017 Arlington Heights, IL). Donald & Carolyn's memorials @ [https://www.theorchard.church/ Orchard EFC].
*** Edward Potter Winship (b. 1917 Chi., IL - d. 2004 Astor, Lake, [[Florida|FL]]). In 1950, Edward was employed in Chicago as a jewelry salesman, previously having served WWII 1942-1945 in the Army. Wife (1947 @ [https://images.chicagohistory.org/asset/61995/ Englewood Presby.], Chi., IL): Elizabeth Ann Shank Winship (b. 1919 Indianapolis, [[Indiana|IN]]), daughter of Karl W. & Margery Shank. Elizabeth's parents were active with Englewood Presby.
*** Charlotte Louise Winship Shank (b. 1922 Chi., IL). Husband (1948 @ Cook Co., IL): Charles Robert Shank (b. 1922 Chi., IL - d. 2001 Downers Grove, DuPage, IL), son of Carl Williams Shank (b. 1894 Logansport, Cass, IN - d. 1935 Chi., IL) & Margerie Graffis Shank (b. 1896 Logansport, IN - d. 1979 Downers Grove, IL). Charles graduated from the IL Institute of Tech in 1943, then joined the Navy and served on a battleship off the coast of Japan during WWII. He later retired after a career as a civil engineer for International Harvester. His father was employed in 1930 as a wage examiner for the railroad. Charles' memorial @ First UMC of Downers Grove.
==Proctor family==