Hi there,
My Potter ancestors are from the Guisborough area in UK.
I have a will of a Ralph Potter (16XX-1733) which states he is of "Skiri+kholm" in the parish of Guisborough. (I'm unsure which letter the +is - but that's what it looks like). Any guesses?
Also:
A Ralph Potter (1685(?)-1747) of yeoman of Kettle Hills in the parish of Guisborough. This farm was willed to his nephew William who purchased it for him/on his behalf.
Several years later, a William Potter of Kettle Hills - in 1807 moved into a property on the corner of Belmangate/Bow. He appears there on the 1839 Tithe, and 1841 Census. I suspect the Kettle Hills farm was sold/developed. This particular William Potter is a direct relative to me.
I do know that my family has a history with Codhill Farm / Highcliffe Farm near Hutton Lowcross. I know they were there at least between 1803-1812.
So, would anyone have any local knowledge about either Kettle Hills farm or were Skiri+kholm is? Could be closer to Kirkleatham/Upleatham or Moorsholm.
I would appreciated it a great deal!
~ Nancy
