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