Orrin A. PottsAge: 541849–1904
- Name
- Orrin A. Potts
- Given names
- Orrin A.
- Surname
- Potts
| Birth | 23 December 1849 28 28 Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Census | 1 June 1850 (Age 5 months) Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Shared note:
1850 USA Census transcript - William Lewis Potts - Household
United States Census 1850 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1850 (Age 9 days) Note: Western Australia becomes a penal colony. Note: Australian Colonies Government Act [1850] grants representative constitutions to New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, colonies set about writing constitutions which produced democratically progressive parliaments Note: Australia's first university, the University of Sydney, is founded. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1851 (Age 12 months) Note: Victoria separates from New South Wales. Note: The Victorian gold rush starts when gold is found at Summerhill Creek and Ballarat. Note: Forest Creek Monster Meeting of miners at Chewton near Castlemaine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Birth of a brother | 12 January 1853 (Age 3) Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
younger brother -
Robert Elliott Potts
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| Australian History | 1853 (Age 3) Note: Bendigo Petition and Red Ribbon Rebellion at Bendigo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1854 (Age 4) Note: The Eureka Stockade | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Birth of a brother | 12 January 1855 (Age 5) Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
younger brother -
Elwood Potts
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| Census | 14 September 1855 (Age 5) Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA Address: Massachusetts State Census, 1855 for William L Potts
Shared note:
1855 Massachusetts State Census for William L Potts - Household
Massachusetts State Census 1855 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1855 (Age 5) Note: The transportation of convicts to Norfolk Island ceases. Note: All men over 21 years of age obtain the right to vote in South Australia. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1856 (Age 6) Note: Van Diemen's Land name changed to Tasmania. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1857 (Age 7) Note: Victorian Committee reported that a 'federal union' would be in the interests of all the growing colonies. However, there was not enough interest in or enthusiasm for taking positive steps towards bringing the colonies together. Note: Victorian men achieve the right to vote. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1858 (Age 8) Note: Sydney and Melbourne linked by electric telegraph. Note: New South Wales men achieve the right to vote. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1859 (Age 9) Note: SS Admella wrecked off south-east coast of South Australia with the loss of 89 lives. Note: Australian rules football codified, Melbourne Football Club founded Note: Queensland separates from New South Wales with its western border at 141 degrees E. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Census | 1 June 1860 (Age 10) Age: 10 Hartford, Connecticut, USA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1860 (Age 10) Note: John McDouall Stuart reaches the centre of the continent. South Australian border changed from 132 degrees E to 129 degrees E. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1861 (Age 11) Note: The ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition occurs. Note: skiing in Australia introduced by Norwegians in the Snowy Mountains goldrush town of Kiandra | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1862 (Age 12) Note: Stuart reaches Port Darwin, founding a settlement there. Queensland's western border is moved to 139 degrees E. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1863 (Age 13) Note: South Australia takes control of the Northern Territory which was part of the colony of New South Wales. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marriage of a sister | Mary Stark Potts - View family 1865 (Age 15)
brother-in-law -
Nelson Alexander Crane
elder sister -
Mary Stark Potts
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| Australian History | 1867 (Age 17) Note: Gold is discovered at Gympie, Queensland. Note: Saint Mary MacKillop founds Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1868 (Age 18) Note: The transportation of convicts to Western Australia ceases. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1869 (Age 19) Note: Children of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are removed from their families by Australian and State government agencies. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Census | 1 June 1870 (Age 20) Connecticut, USA
Note:
Name: Orrin Potts
Estimated Birth Year: 1850
Gender: Male
Age in 1870: 20y
Color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, Indian): White
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Home in 1870: Connecticut, United States
Household Gender Age
Robert Potts M 17y
Orrin Potts M 20y United States Census 1870 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1872 (Age 22) Note: Overland Telegraph Line linking Darwin and Adelaide opens. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1873 (Age 23) Note: Uluru is first sighted by Europeans, and named Ayers Rock. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1875 (Age 25) Note: SS Gothenburg strikes Old Reef off North Queensland and sinks with the loss of approximately 102 lives. Note: Adelaide Steamship Company is formed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marriage of a brother | Elwood Potts - View family 1876 (estimated) (Age 26)
younger brother -
Elwood Potts
sister-in-law -
Lydia C. Sheffer
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| Australian History | 1878 (Age 28) Note: First horse-drawn trams in Australia commenced operations in Adelaide. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marriage of a brother | Robert Elliott Potts - View family 1879 (Age 29)
younger brother -
Robert Elliott Potts
sister-in-law -
Julia M. Dickinson
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| Australian History | 1879 (Age 29) Note: The first congress of trade unions is held. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Census | 1 June 1880 (Age 30) Rocky Hill, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Shared note:
1880 USA Census transcript - William Lewis Potts - Household
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| Occupation | Grinds Chisels 1880 (Age 30) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1880 (Age 30) Note: The bushranger Ned Kelly is hanged. Note: Parliamentarians in Victoria become the first in Australia to be paid for their work. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1882 (Age 32) Note: First water-borne sewerage service in Australia commenced operations in Adelaide. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1883 (Age 33) Note: The opening of the Sydney-Melbourne railway Note: Silver is discovered at Broken Hill | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1887 (Age 37) Note: An Australian cricket team is established, defeating England in the first Ashes series. First direct Inter-colonial passenger trains begin running between Adelaide and Melbourne. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marriage of a brother | Robert Elliott Potts - View family December 1887 (estimated) (Age 37) Connecticut, USA
younger brother -
Robert Elliott Potts
sister-in-law -
Lillian E Aichler
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| Australian History | 1889 (Age 39) Note: The completion of the railway network between Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Note: Sir Henry Parkes delivers the Tenterfield Oration. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1890 (Age 40) Note: The Australian Federation Conference calls a constitutional convention. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1891 (Age 41) Note: A National Australasian Convention meets, agrees on adopting the name 'the Commonwealth of Australia' and drafting a constitution. Note: The first attempt at a federal constitution is drafted. Note: The Convention adopts the constitution, although it has no legal status Note: A severe depression hits Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1892 (Age 42) Note: Gold is discovered at Coolgardie, Western Australia. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1893 (Age 43) Note: The Corowa Conference (the 'people's convention') calls on the colonial parliaments to pass enabling acts, allowing the election of delegates to a new constitutional convention aimed at drafting a proposal and putting it to a referendum in each colony. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marriage of a brother | Robert Elliott Potts - View family 19 March 1894 (Age 44) District of Columbia, USA
younger brother -
Robert Elliott Potts
sister-in-law -
Ida Shaw
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| Australian History | 1894 (Age 44) Note: South Australia becomes the first Australian colony, and the second place in the world, to grant women the right to vote, as well the first Parliament in the world to allow women to stand for office. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marriage | Emma … - View family 1895 (Age 45) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1895 (Age 45) Note: The premiers, except for those of Queensland and Western Australia, agree to implement the Corowa proposals. Note: Waltzing Matilda is first sung in public, in Winton, Queensland Note: Banjo Paterson publishes The Man from Snowy River | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1896 (Age 46) Note: The Bathurst Conference (the second 'people's convention') meets to discuss the 1891 draft constitution | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1897 (Age 47) Note: In two sessions, the Second National Australasian Convention meets (with representatives from all colonies except Queensland present). They agree to adopt a constitution based on the 1891 draft, and then revise and amend it later that year. Note: Catherine Helen Spence became the first female political candidate for political office, standing for election as a representative for South Australia. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1898 (Age 48) Note: The Convention agrees on a final draft to be put to the people. Note: After much public debate, the Victorian, South Australian and Tasmanian referendums are successful; the New South Wales referendum narrowly fails. Later New South Wales votes 'yes' in a second referendum, and Queensland and Western Australia also vote to join. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1899 (Age 49) Note: The decision is made to site the national capital in New South Wales, but not within 100 miles of Sydney. Note: The Australian Labor Party holds office for a few days in Queensland, becoming the first trade union party to do so anywhere in the world. Note: The first contingents from various Australian colonies are sent to South Africa to participate in the Second Boer War. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Census | 1 June 1900 (Age 50) Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Shared note:
1900 USA Census transcript - Orrin A. Potts - Household
United States Census 1900 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Machinist 1900 (Age 50) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1900 (Age 50) Note: Several delegates visit London to resist proposed changes to the agreed-upon constitution. Note: The constitution is passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom as a schedule to the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act, and is given royal assent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Death of a mother | 29 May 1901 (Age 51) 14 Kelsey Street, New Britain, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
mother -
Elizabeth Potts
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| Australian History | 1901 (Age 51) Note: (01 Jan) Australia becomes a federation on 1 January. Edmund Barton becomes Prime Minister; the 7th Earl of Hopetoun becomes Governor-General Note: The first parliament met in Parliament House, Melbourne Note: Immigration Restriction act was introduced- The White Australian Policy Note: The Australian National Flag was flown for the first time | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1902 (Age 52) Note: The Franchise Act guarantees women the right to vote in federal elections (by this stage, most states had already done this). However, it excludes most non-European ethnic groups, including Aboriginal people, unless already registered to vote on State roles. Note: King Edward VII approved the design of the Australian flag. Note: Breaker Morant is executed for having shot Boers who had surrendered | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1903 (Age 53) Note: The High Court of Australia is established with Samuel Griffith as the first Chief Justice. Note: The Defence Act gives the federal government full control over the Australian Army Note: Alfred Deakin elected Prime Minister | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | 1904 (Age 54) Note: A site at Dalgety, New South Wales chosen for the new national capital Note: Chris Watson forms the first federal Labor (minority) government | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Death | 30 August 1904 (Age 54) Columbia, New York, USA
Note:
Name: Orrin A Potts
Gender: Male
Burial Date: 01 Sep 1904
Burial Place:
Death Date: 30 Aug 1904
Death Place: District Of Columbia
Age: 53
Birth Date: 1851
Birthplace: Mass
Occupation: Salesman
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B01368-9
System Origin: District of Columbia-EASy
Source Film Number: 2115159
Reference Number: 156813 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Burial | 1 September 1904 (2 days after death) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Family with parents - View family |
| father |
William Lewis Potts
Birth 6 September 1821 20 20 Greenport, Columbia, New York, USA Death 22 March 1906 (Age 84) 14 Kelsey Street, New Britain, Hartford, Connecticut, USA |
| mother |
Elizabeth Potts
Birth 3 September 1821 Livingston, Columbia, New York, USA Death 29 May 1901 (Age 79) 14 Kelsey Street, New Britain, Hartford, Connecticut, USA |
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Marriage: 1844 (estimated) |
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4 years #1 elder sister |
Mary Stark Potts
Birth 18 August 1847 25 25 Livingston, New York, USA Death 12 March 1920 (Age 72) 14 Rekey Street, New Britain, Hartford, Connecticut, USA |
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2 years #2 himself |
Orrin A. Potts
Birth 23 December 1849 28 28 Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA Death 30 August 1904 (Age 54) Columbia, New York, USA |
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3 years #3 younger brother |
Birth 12 January 1853 31 31 Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA Death 29 November 1929 (Age 76) East Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA |
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2 years #4 younger brother |
Elwood Potts
Birth 12 January 1855 33 33 Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA Death yes |
| Family with Emma … - View family |
| himself |
Orrin A. Potts
Birth 23 December 1849 28 28 Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA Death 30 August 1904 (Age 54) Columbia, New York, USA |
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13 years wife |
Emma …
Birth 1863 Maryland, USA Death yes |
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Marriage: 1895 |
Orrin A. Potts has 2 first cousins recorded
Father's family (2)
Parents John Henry Potts + Mary Ann Toomath
Mother's family (0)
| Census |
1850 USA Census transcript - William Lewis Potts - Household
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| Australian History | Western Australia becomes a penal colony. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | Victoria separates from New South Wales. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | Bendigo Petition and Red Ribbon Rebellion at Bendigo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | The Eureka Stockade | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Census |
1855 Massachusetts State Census for William L Potts - Household
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| Australian History | The transportation of convicts to Norfolk Island ceases. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | Van Diemen's Land name changed to Tasmania. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | Victorian Committee reported that a 'federal union' would be in the interests of all the growing colonies. However, there was not enough interest in or enthusiasm for taking positive steps towards bringing the colonies together. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | Sydney and Melbourne linked by electric telegraph. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | SS Admella wrecked off south-east coast of South Australia with the loss of 89 lives. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Census | Name: Orrin A Potts
Residence: , Hartford, Connecticut
Ward: Granby
Age: 10 years
Estimated Birth Year: 1850
Birthplace: Mass
Gender: Male
Page: 23
Family Number: 181
Film Number: 803079
DGS Number: 4211338
Image Number: 00474
NARA Number: M653 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | John McDouall Stuart reaches the centre of the continent. South Australian border changed from 132 degrees E to 129 degrees E. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | The ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition occurs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | Stuart reaches Port Darwin, founding a settlement there. Queensland's western border is moved to 139 degrees E. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | South Australia takes control of the Northern Territory which was part of the colony of New South Wales. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | Gold is discovered at Gympie, Queensland. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | The transportation of convicts to Western Australia ceases. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | Children of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are removed from their families by Australian and State government agencies. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Census | Name: Orrin Potts
Estimated Birth Year: 1850
Gender: Male
Age in 1870: 20y
Color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, Indian): White
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Home in 1870: Connecticut, United States
Household Gender Age
Robert Potts M 17y
Orrin Potts M 20y | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | Overland Telegraph Line linking Darwin and Adelaide opens. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | Uluru is first sighted by Europeans, and named Ayers Rock. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | SS Gothenburg strikes Old Reef off North Queensland and sinks with the loss of approximately 102 lives. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | First horse-drawn trams in Australia commenced operations in Adelaide. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | The first congress of trade unions is held. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Census |
1880 USA Census transcript - William Lewis Potts - Household
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| Australian History | The bushranger Ned Kelly is hanged. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | First water-borne sewerage service in Australia commenced operations in Adelaide. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | The opening of the Sydney-Melbourne railway | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | An Australian cricket team is established, defeating England in the first Ashes series. First direct Inter-colonial passenger trains begin running between Adelaide and Melbourne. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | The completion of the railway network between Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | The Australian Federation Conference calls a constitutional convention. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | A National Australasian Convention meets, agrees on adopting the name 'the Commonwealth of Australia' and drafting a constitution. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | Gold is discovered at Coolgardie, Western Australia. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | The Corowa Conference (the 'people's convention') calls on the colonial parliaments to pass enabling acts, allowing the election of delegates to a new constitutional convention aimed at drafting a proposal and putting it to a referendum in each colony. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | South Australia becomes the first Australian colony, and the second place in the world, to grant women the right to vote, as well the first Parliament in the world to allow women to stand for office. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | The premiers, except for those of Queensland and Western Australia, agree to implement the Corowa proposals. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | The Bathurst Conference (the second 'people's convention') meets to discuss the 1891 draft constitution | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | In two sessions, the Second National Australasian Convention meets (with representatives from all colonies except Queensland present). They agree to adopt a constitution based on the 1891 draft, and then revise and amend it later that year. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | The Convention agrees on a final draft to be put to the people. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | The decision is made to site the national capital in New South Wales, but not within 100 miles of Sydney. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Census |
1900 USA Census transcript - Orrin A. Potts - Household
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| Australian History | Several delegates visit London to resist proposed changes to the agreed-upon constitution. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | (01 Jan) Australia becomes a federation on 1 January. Edmund Barton becomes Prime Minister; the 7th Earl of Hopetoun becomes Governor-General | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | The Franchise Act guarantees women the right to vote in federal elections (by this stage, most states had already done this). However, it excludes most non-European ethnic groups, including Aboriginal people, unless already registered to vote on State roles. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | The High Court of Australia is established with Samuel Griffith as the first Chief Justice. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian History | A site at Dalgety, New South Wales chosen for the new national capital | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Death | Name: Orrin A Potts
Gender: Male
Burial Date: 01 Sep 1904
Burial Place:
Death Date: 30 Aug 1904
Death Place: District Of Columbia
Age: 53
Birth Date: 1851
Birthplace: Mass
Occupation: Salesman
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B01368-9
System Origin: District of Columbia-EASy
Source Film Number: 2115159
Reference Number: 156813 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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