| Birth | 1836 | Liege Elijah Potter was born in 1836 in Illinois. |
| Marriage | 14 Jan 1866 | He and Marinda Minnie Clary, daughter of Zachariah Clary and Harriet Waggoner, were married on 14 Jan 1866 in Cass County, Iowa. |
| 1870 Census | 7 Jul 1870 | Liege Elijah Potter appeared as head of household in the 1870 Federal Census of Missoula County, Montana, as Elijah Potter. Living with him was his wife, Marinda, and their children, Annie and Katherine. He is a 35 year old white male. His occupation is farmer. His personal estate is valued at $175. He ws born in Illinois. He is a male citizen of the U.S. 21 years of age and up. |
| 1880 Census | 21 Jun 1880 | Liege Elijah Potter appeared as head of household in the 1880 Federal Census of Index Township, Cass County, Missouri, as Elija Potter. Living with him was his wife, Marinda, and their children, Annie, Katherine and Harvey. He is a married white male, age 44. His occupation is farmer. He was born in Illinois. |
Liege Elijah Potter