He was known to his wife and family as "Atlee".
He was likely named for his distant cousin William Atlee Potter (1839-1920). That cousin was the only son of Atlee Potter, whose brother, Martin Potter, was "Atlee's" Great Grandfather. When the original William Atlee died in 1920, he left $500. in his will to the 2nd William Atlee, then 12 years old.
In April 1930, Atlee and his best friend, Vic Washburn were lodging at 3244 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia.
In 1932 he married Marion Elizabeth Ristine, who had lived in Philadelphia. The couple had three children; William Atlee Jr. in 1936, Jeanne Ann in 1941, and Barbara Sue in 1944.
In 1935, the couple lived in Berwyn, in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
In April 1940, Atlee (Age 33), his wife Marion (Age 29), and their son William Atlee Jr. (Age 3) lived at 27 224th Street in Queens County, New York City, New York.
In his adult life, Atlee worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad. While working for PRR, he held the positions of Electrician, Lineman, Gang Boss of the Line Crew & Foreman of the 3rd Rail Crew.
Atlee and his wife, Marion, purchased their first house at 114-54, 223rd Street in Cambria Heights in Queens County, New York in about 1941. They lived there until Atlee's retirement from the Pennsylvania RR in 1972.
In 1972, they moved to East Canaan, Connecticut, to a house that they had purchased in 1964 for future retirement, and repaired and remodeled in the succeeding years. East Canaan is a tiny town located in the Northwest corner of the state, in Litchfield County. The Potter house was located on a beautiful 5- acre parcel of land situated on the Southerly bank of the Blackberry River, at the base of Canaan Mountain. The property was bounded on the south side by the Connecticut Forest Preserve, and was frequently visited by deer, wild turkey, and other wildlife. Atlee and Marion spent ten happy years here, with frequent visits from their children, grandchildren, and other family members; until Atlee's death in 1982.
His children remember their Dad as one who loved his family, enjoyed working on projects, including remodeling his Connecticut home. He liked to work in the garden, beginning with his "Victory Garden" in Cambria Heights during WWII. He enjoyed chopping firewood. He loved birds and animals. He had a flair for creating memorable practical jokes.
He enjoyed family gatherings, including poker and other card games, and sharing jiggers of Jim Beam Bourbon with his brothers and friends.
He made a great "Four Roses" eggnog during the Christmas holiday.
During his retirement in Connecticut, he took up and enjoyed playing golf.
In late 1981 he was diagnosed as having inoperable lung cancer. He died on May 5, 1982.
He was likely named for his distant cousin William Atlee Potter (1839-1920). That cousin was the only son of Atlee Potter, whose brother, Martin Potter, was "Atlee's" Great Grandfather. When the original William Atlee died in 1920, he left $500. in his will to the 2nd William Atlee, then 12 years old.
In April 1930, Atlee and his best friend, Vic Washburn were lodging at 3244 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia.
In 1932 he married Marion Elizabeth Ristine, who had lived in Philadelphia. The couple had three children; William Atlee Jr. in 1936, Jeanne Ann in 1941, and Barbara Sue in 1944.
In 1935, the couple lived in Berwyn, in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
In April 1940, Atlee (Age 33), his wife Marion (Age 29), and their son William Atlee Jr. (Age 3) lived at 27 224th Street in Queens County, New York City, New York.
In his adult life, Atlee worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad. While working for PRR, he held the positions of Electrician, Lineman, Gang Boss of the Line Crew & Foreman of the 3rd Rail Crew.
Atlee and his wife, Marion, purchased their first house at 114-54, 223rd Street in Cambria Heights in Queens County, New York in about 1941. They lived there until Atlee's retirement from the Pennsylvania RR in 1972.
In 1972, they moved to East Canaan, Connecticut, to a house that they had purchased in 1964 for future retirement, and repaired and remodeled in the succeeding years. East Canaan is a tiny town located in the Northwest corner of the state, in Litchfield County. The Potter house was located on a beautiful 5- acre parcel of land situated on the Southerly bank of the Blackberry River, at the base of Canaan Mountain. The property was bounded on the south side by the Connecticut Forest Preserve, and was frequently visited by deer, wild turkey, and other wildlife. Atlee and Marion spent ten happy years here, with frequent visits from their children, grandchildren, and other family members; until Atlee's death in 1982.
His children remember their Dad as one who loved his family, enjoyed working on projects, including remodeling his Connecticut home. He liked to work in the garden, beginning with his "Victory Garden" in Cambria Heights during WWII. He enjoyed chopping firewood. He loved birds and animals. He had a flair for creating memorable practical jokes.
He enjoyed family gatherings, including poker and other card games, and sharing jiggers of Jim Beam Bourbon with his brothers and friends.
He made a great "Four Roses" eggnog during the Christmas holiday.
During his retirement in Connecticut, he took up and enjoyed playing golf.
In late 1981 he was diagnosed as having inoperable lung cancer. He died on May 5, 1982.
He was known to his wife and family as "Atlee".
He was likely named for his distant cousin William Atlee Potter (1839-1920). That cousin was the only son of Atlee Potter, whose brother, Martin Potter, was "Atlee's" Great Grandfather. When the original William Atlee died in 1920, he left $500. in his will to the 2nd William Atlee, then 12 years old.
In April 1930, Atlee and his best friend, Vic Washburn were lodging at 3244 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia.
In 1932 he married Marion Elizabeth Ristine, who had lived in Philadelphia. The couple had three children; William Atlee Jr. in 1936, Jeanne Ann in 1941, and Barbara Sue in 1944.
In 1935, the couple lived in Berwyn, in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
In April 1940, Atlee (Age 33), his wife Marion (Age 29), and their son William Atlee Jr. (Age 3) lived at 27 224th Street in Queens County, New York City, New York.
In his adult life, Atlee worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad. While working for PRR, he held the positions of Electrician, Lineman, Gang Boss of the Line Crew & Foreman of the 3rd Rail Crew.
Atlee and his wife, Marion, purchased their first house at 114-54, 223rd Street in Cambria Heights in Queens County, New York in about 1941. They lived there until Atlee's retirement from the Pennsylvania RR in 1972.
In 1972, they moved to East Canaan, Connecticut, to a house that they had purchased in 1964 for future retirement, and repaired and remodeled in the succeeding years. East Canaan is a tiny town located in the Northwest corner of the state, in Litchfield County. The Potter house was located on a beautiful 5- acre parcel of land situated on the Southerly bank of the Blackberry River, at the base of Canaan Mountain. The property was bounded on the south side by the Connecticut Forest Preserve, and was frequently visited by deer, wild turkey, and other wildlife. Atlee and Marion spent ten happy years here, with frequent visits from their children, grandchildren, and other family members; until Atlee's death in 1982.
His children remember their Dad as one who loved his family, enjoyed working on projects, including remodeling his Connecticut home. He liked to work in the garden, beginning with his "Victory Garden" in Cambria Heights during WWII. He enjoyed chopping firewood. He loved birds and animals. He had a flair for creating memorable practical jokes.
He enjoyed family gatherings, including poker and other card games, and sharing jiggers of Jim Beam Bourbon with his brothers and friends.
He made a great "Four Roses" eggnog during the Christmas holiday.
During his retirement in Connecticut, he took up and enjoyed playing golf.
In late 1981 he was diagnosed as having inoperable lung cancer. He died on May 5, 1982.
He was likely named for his distant cousin William Atlee Potter (1839-1920). That cousin was the only son of Atlee Potter, whose brother, Martin Potter, was "Atlee's" Great Grandfather. When the original William Atlee died in 1920, he left $500. in his will to the 2nd William Atlee, then 12 years old.
In April 1930, Atlee and his best friend, Vic Washburn were lodging at 3244 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia.
In 1932 he married Marion Elizabeth Ristine, who had lived in Philadelphia. The couple had three children; William Atlee Jr. in 1936, Jeanne Ann in 1941, and Barbara Sue in 1944.
In 1935, the couple lived in Berwyn, in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
In April 1940, Atlee (Age 33), his wife Marion (Age 29), and their son William Atlee Jr. (Age 3) lived at 27 224th Street in Queens County, New York City, New York.
In his adult life, Atlee worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad. While working for PRR, he held the positions of Electrician, Lineman, Gang Boss of the Line Crew & Foreman of the 3rd Rail Crew.
Atlee and his wife, Marion, purchased their first house at 114-54, 223rd Street in Cambria Heights in Queens County, New York in about 1941. They lived there until Atlee's retirement from the Pennsylvania RR in 1972.
In 1972, they moved to East Canaan, Connecticut, to a house that they had purchased in 1964 for future retirement, and repaired and remodeled in the succeeding years. East Canaan is a tiny town located in the Northwest corner of the state, in Litchfield County. The Potter house was located on a beautiful 5- acre parcel of land situated on the Southerly bank of the Blackberry River, at the base of Canaan Mountain. The property was bounded on the south side by the Connecticut Forest Preserve, and was frequently visited by deer, wild turkey, and other wildlife. Atlee and Marion spent ten happy years here, with frequent visits from their children, grandchildren, and other family members; until Atlee's death in 1982.
His children remember their Dad as one who loved his family, enjoyed working on projects, including remodeling his Connecticut home. He liked to work in the garden, beginning with his "Victory Garden" in Cambria Heights during WWII. He enjoyed chopping firewood. He loved birds and animals. He had a flair for creating memorable practical jokes.
He enjoyed family gatherings, including poker and other card games, and sharing jiggers of Jim Beam Bourbon with his brothers and friends.
He made a great "Four Roses" eggnog during the Christmas holiday.
During his retirement in Connecticut, he took up and enjoyed playing golf.
In late 1981 he was diagnosed as having inoperable lung cancer. He died on May 5, 1982.
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