Descendants of Capt. Arthur Fenner

George A. Fenner

 

[b 28 Nov. 1848 at Smithfield, Providence, RI; d 14 Sept. 1892] On 27 Mar. 1878, George m Almira Rhodes Potter [b 1 Nov. 1851 at East Greenwich, RI; d 15 April 1881 at Allendale, N. Providence, RI], daughter of David C. and Sarah Potter of East Greenwich, RI. In 1880, George and Almira (“Almie”) were living in Providence, RI. Almira died from a form of enteritis.

George m 2nd Emma Potter [b 3 Mar. 1846; d 14 Feb. 1930 at Fall River, MA], Almira’s sister. In 1900, Emma and her step-daughter were living together in Fall River, MA, an arrangement lasting until the mother’s death. The family is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, RI.

Child by George and Almira:

  1. Emma Potter [b 20 Sept. 1880 at Providence, RI; d 11 Feb. 1980].


Lineage:
Arthur | Thomas | Richard | Jeremiah | Benjamin | Jeremiah | Henry | George

Notes:
1. Census and other records from FamilySearch.org.
2. George’s memorial at FindaGrave.com, no. 19391858