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Waterloo Region Generations
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James Potter
1831 - Yes, date unknown-
Name James Potter Born 1831 , Ontario, Canada 
[1] Gender Male Occupation 1851 North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [1] Labourer Residence 1851 North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [1] Presbyterian Residence 1883 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States Eby ID Number Waterloo-161898 Died Yes, date unknown Person ID I161898 Generations Last Modified 7 Nov 2024
Father David Potter, b. CALC 21 Jun 1791, Enmoe, Perthshire, Scotland , d. 21 Nov 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (Age ~ 92 years) Mother Catherine Connel, b. 1788, Kippen, , Stirling, Scotland , d. 14 Feb 1885, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (Age 97 years) Family ID F34873 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - In 1863 the old church was replaced by a new one. This was entirely paid for within four years. At that time it had outside steps, a centre aisle from back to front, and no organ or choir loft. In 1866 a momentous event was held in the new building. It was a meeting of the U.P. Synod of New York. Clergymen from many parts of the United States assembled in the towm. Galt felt itself to be at the heart of the Presbyterian world. Perhaps the guests were not so sure of this. They must have felt they were coming to a wilderness because very few ventured to bring their wives any further than Niagara. The Synod meeting was followed in 1869 by another occurrence that echoed and re-echoed. This was the Carroll and Russell revival, evangelistic services held by the Free Church at the market square. Their teachings were challenged by the United Presbyterian session. The following is an extract from the session minutes when it met by special call March 23, 1869, with all members present. "At the request of several members of session you have been convened that we might distinctly know the present position and views of those members of session who have been giving their presence, influence, and co-operation to what is known as revival meetings held in Knox's Church, Galt, during the winter-meetings at which doctrines have been taught and practices followed which are in direct opposition to the standards and principles of our church; and which have led to divisions and offences among members of our congregation of the most painful nature: and through which the most unchristian language has been used in reference to the doctrines and usages of our church: not to speak of the amount of abuse heaped on the head of the moderator of this session." The outcome was that Wm. McLachlan, the Superintendent of the Sunday School, two other elders and a number of families withdrew from the congregation. One aftermath concerns a fourth elder. His name was David Potter. He lived on what is now the Myers farm on the East River Road. He was one of the founders of the church. He had given it staunch support from the time he had come to the community in 1827. Official notice was taken of the fact that, from 1870 on, he was neglecting his duty as an elder, and even absenting himself from the Sunday services. When a committee of the session was sent to interview him they reported back that Mr. Potter had told them there was no longer use in his attending session meetings. His opinion was not respected either by the moderator or by some of the members. As for the Sabbath services he was not profited by the preaching. He had good sermons at home, which he read. When a short time later the church called a new minister, David Potter resumed his usual place in the session and congregation.
FIRST UNITED CHURCH, GALT by Andrew W. Taylor, B.Sc.A.
Thirty-Fifth Annual Report of the Waterloo Historical Society, Kitchener 1948
- In 1863 the old church was replaced by a new one. This was entirely paid for within four years. At that time it had outside steps, a centre aisle from back to front, and no organ or choir loft. In 1866 a momentous event was held in the new building. It was a meeting of the U.P. Synod of New York. Clergymen from many parts of the United States assembled in the towm. Galt felt itself to be at the heart of the Presbyterian world. Perhaps the guests were not so sure of this. They must have felt they were coming to a wilderness because very few ventured to bring their wives any further than Niagara. The Synod meeting was followed in 1869 by another occurrence that echoed and re-echoed. This was the Carroll and Russell revival, evangelistic services held by the Free Church at the market square. Their teachings were challenged by the United Presbyterian session. The following is an extract from the session minutes when it met by special call March 23, 1869, with all members present. "At the request of several members of session you have been convened that we might distinctly know the present position and views of those members of session who have been giving their presence, influence, and co-operation to what is known as revival meetings held in Knox's Church, Galt, during the winter-meetings at which doctrines have been taught and practices followed which are in direct opposition to the standards and principles of our church; and which have led to divisions and offences among members of our congregation of the most painful nature: and through which the most unchristian language has been used in reference to the doctrines and usages of our church: not to speak of the amount of abuse heaped on the head of the moderator of this session." The outcome was that Wm. McLachlan, the Superintendent of the Sunday School, two other elders and a number of families withdrew from the congregation. One aftermath concerns a fourth elder. His name was David Potter. He lived on what is now the Myers farm on the East River Road. He was one of the founders of the church. He had given it staunch support from the time he had come to the community in 1827. Official notice was taken of the fact that, from 1870 on, he was neglecting his duty as an elder, and even absenting himself from the Sunday services. When a committee of the session was sent to interview him they reported back that Mr. Potter had told them there was no longer use in his attending session meetings. His opinion was not respected either by the moderator or by some of the members. As for the Sabbath services he was not profited by the preaching. He had good sermons at home, which he read. When a short time later the church called a new minister, David Potter resumed his usual place in the session and congregation.
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Sources - [S233] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1852, Div. 1, Pg. 3.
- [S233] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1852, Div. 1, Pg. 3.
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Born - 1831 - , Ontario, Canada 
Occupation - Labourer - 1851 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Presbyterian - 1851 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada 
Residence - 1883 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States = Link to Google Earth
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