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After a long break and a lot of checking records, I can safely say that Solomon Potter was not baptised in Tivetshall as stated on the census records. He only appears on the Startson parish records (which is close by) as previously stated born 30/5/1807 and baptised 20/6/1807 son of William Potter and Sarah.

I have no idea why his birth is stated on the Census as Tivetshall only possibility that he moved there whilst very young but I cannot think of any way to confirm that as the next time he appears anywhere is being married in Winfarthing in 1832. If anyone can suggest other areas of research please feel free

Just picked up this thread as I have got round to 'my' Potters, Joel was my GGGG uncle son of Thomas and Lydia.  Re why do they say Solomon was born in Tivetshall, many of my tribes state they are born somewhere different to the actual place of birth or baptism, I think it is because af lab families moved for work and if you were brought up in Tivetshall for as long as you could remember that is where you would think you were born, they didn't seem to set quite so much importance to this as family historians do!  I have also found it necessary to search non-conformist records as many labourers belonged to these chapels.  I am sure you have discovered all that for yourself as I note it is some years since this thread was last answered!

Hello KRS,
I was researching for a friend whose grandmother was Jane Emma daughter of Thomas and Mary.  Jane married William Shipley.  I am sure she would be delighted if you have such a photo and would share it with her.

Many thanks Pat, I'd be delighted to have them.

Cheers 

By the way on the CWGC site you will find him under Sanders - a simple spelling mistake in the registers!
Rank:Private
Service No:5318
Date of Death:27/03/1918
Regiment/Service:East Surrey Regiment 9th Bn.
Panel Reference: Panel 44 and 45.
Memorial:POZIERES MEMORIAL

Thank you Linda, I have sent you a personal message.

Brian