Families of Margaret Cochrane Sweet
MARGARET COCHRANE SWEET, daughter of MARY HOLLEY LOUGEE and JOHN COCHRANE SWEET, was born June 17, 1903 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota,75 and died January 6, 1987 in Los Angeles County, California.250
She married (1) ALBERT BAILEY POTTER on October 20, 1924 in Holy Trinity Church, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.5277 He was born August 26, 1900 in Massachusetts,8 and died October 15, 1966 in Los Angeles County, California.250 He is buried in San Gabriel Cemetery, Los Angeles County, California.2012
She married (2) WILLIAM H. LANG on November 15, 1973 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.84
Children of MARGARET COCHRANE SWEET and ALBERT BAILEY POTTER:
- Daughter
- ALBERT BAILEY POTTER, b. August 10, 1928, Evanston, Cook, Illinois;2013, 3602 m. MARY FRANCES NEW on October 1, 1949 in All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California2005, 3541; d. May 8, 1999, Wickenburg, Maricopa, Arizona.2013
- Daughter
Marriage Announcements and News
Seattle Daily Times, April 17, 19242003
Seattle Visitor Announces Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Sweet of Minneapolis, announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret, to Mr. Albert Bailey Potter of Chicago, son of Mrs. Edward Emerson of Boston. Miss Sweet, who has been spending the winter in Miami, Fla., was a guest of Miss Mildred Farrar several years ago and was a much feted visitor.
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, September 21, 19245277
Margaret Sweet, Albert B. Potter Exchange Vows
Uncle of Bride Officiates at Saturday Church Wedding.
IN HOLY TRINITY church Miss Margaret Sweet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Sweet of Eleventh avenue southeast, and Mr. Albert Baily Potter of Chicago, son of Mrs. Edward Emerson of Boston, Mass., exchanged marriage vows yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering of friends and relatives. Easter lilies, cybotium ferns and lighted cathedral candles banked the chancel where the service was read by the bride's uncle, the Rev. Richard Read, pastor of the church.
The church organist played the nuptial music, including "The Bridal Chorus" from "lohengrin," for the processional, and Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" for the recessional.
Entering first were the ushers, who included Messrs. Philip Staltonstall and Lloyd Byers of Boston, former classmates of the bridegroom at Harvard university; John Robertshaw of Pittsburgh, Charles E. Anderson, Larry Wilson, George Haskell and Patrick Morris, all of Chicago, and Douglas Gilmore Anderson, brother-in-law of the bride, of this city.
The bridesmaids, who entered next, included the Misses Penelope Potter of Boston, sister of the bridegroom, Elizabeth Grierson of Mankota, the bride's cousin, Mary Ayre Law, another cousin of the bride, her sister, Polly Sweet, Isabelle McDonald, classmate of the bride at the Bishop school, La Jolla, Calif., and Delphine Moreau. The girls wore gowns fashioned alike of tulle shading from delicate pink to rose, made short waisted with shaded pink satin sashes and ruffled skirts caught with French flowers. Their hats of pink tulle were trimmed with flat tulle bows ending in streamers. They carried Colonial bouquets.
Gowns of larkspur blue chiffon appliqued in rose velvet and fashioned with overskirts were worn by Mrs. Douglas Gilmore Anderson (Catherine Sweet), sister of the bride, who was the matron of honor, and Miss Betty Law, her cousin, the maid of honor. They immediately preceded the bride to the altar. Both wore hats of blue chiffon and carried arm bouquets of pink roses.
The bride entered with her father and they were met at the altar by the bridegroom and his brother, Mr. Brooks Potter of Chicago, the best man. She was gowned in white satin fashioned on long lines with side drape held with orange blossoms and with flounces of Brussells lace on the skirt. The full court train extended from the shoulders and was inserted with lace and lined with shell pink chiffon. Her veil of Brussels lace had previously been worn by her sister, Mrs. Douglas Gilmore Anderson when she was married. She carried a shower bouquet of white gardenias and lilies of the valley.
Receiving with the young couple at the reception which followed the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents were Mr. and Mrs. Sweet and Mrs. Emerson. Mrs. Sweet wore a gown of dull blue chiffon embroidered with crystals and trimmed with blue velvet. Southern smilax, ferns and pink roses decorated the rooms. After a wedding trip Mr. Potter and his bride will be at home in Chicago.
Out-of-town guests at the wedding besides members of the bridal party included Mrs. Emerson, Miss Kate Potter of Newton, Mass., aunt of the bridegroom; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sweet of Boston and Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Hoer of Mankato, uncles and aunts of the bride, and Mrs. Clara Grierson of Mankato, the bride's aunt.
Newspaper Articles
Minneapolis Journal, June 23, 19051998
Mrs. John Sweet entertained last Saturday afternoon at her home on Eleventh avenue in honor of the second birthday of her daughter Margaret. The guests were about ten of the little girls of the neighborhood and they helped to celebrate the anniversary in truly merry fashion. In the rooms great bunches of red peonies delighted the eye and a large cluster of the same flowers occupied the center of the table in the dining room. After an afternoon spent in playing drop the hankerchief, tag and other games well loved by children, light refreshments were served in the dining room, when little souvenir trays were given each guest. Candies were passed on the lawn. Assisting Mrs. Sweet was her sister, Mrs. A. A. Law.
Los Angeles Times, November 6, 19342010
Mrs. and Mrs. Edgar Willrich (Dorothy Mason of Evanston) are entertaining Tuesday evening at their North San Rafael avenue residence in honor of two newcomers to Pasadena from Winnetka, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Albert Potter (Margaret Sweet of Minneapolis.)
Los Angeles Times, December 17, 19342019
Pasadena, sadly lacking in "new talent," is all done up over the newcomers, Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Potter, who have moved into a lovely home on San Pasqual. Entertainment for the Potters has been rampant and they are fast making many new friends.
Mrs. Potter was the former Miss Margaret Sweet of Minneapolis.
Chicago Tribune, April 21, 19402006
Bound for Minneapolis, Minn., this week was Mrs. Albert Bailey Potter (Margaret Sweet), former Chicagoan, who is to join her three sisters there to celebrate on Wednesday the 70th birthday of their father, John Sweet. With her went her tine daughter, Cynthia. They will be east for a month.
The other sisters are Mrs. Douglas Anderson of Grosse Pointe, Miss Polly Sweet, and Miss Helen Jane Sweet of Minneapolis. The latter returned east with Mrs. Potter after being her house guest here since the holiday. Mr. Sweet has compiled an up-to-date history of the family which he has had published and will present to his four daughters on his birthday.
Independent Star-News, September 27, 19642016
THE ALBERT BAILEY POTTERS are still picking up forgotten items to mail to the Brewster Hansons and their offspring, who've just flown back to Geneva. . . . They've been visiting Brooks Hanson's parents for three wonderful weeks. . . . But now the household has dimished from 10 down to 2—or 3 if Cynnie's home. . . .
Obituaries
Independent Star-News, October 16, 19662004
POTTER—Albert Bailey Potter passed away October 15, 1966. A native of Debhan, Mass., he had been a resident of Pasadent 32 years. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Sweet Potter; two daughters, Brooks Potter Hanson of Switzerland, and Cynthia Sperry Potter of Pasadena; his son, A. Bailey Potter of Newport Beach; seven grandchildren; one brother, Brooks Potter of Massachusetts, and one sister, Penelope Potter Neal of New Hampshire. Services 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel of All Saints Episcopal Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave., the Rev. Sidney E. Sweet, D.D., officiating. Turner & Stevens Co. Pasadena, directors.
Independent Star-News, October 16, 19662012
Industrialist A. B. Potter Dies at 66
Industrialist A. B. Potter, Pasadena resident for more than 30 years, died Saturday in Huntington Memorial Hospital at the age of 66.
A native of Dedham, Mass., Mr. Potter was a graduate of Milton Academy and a student of Harvard College, both in his home state. He served with the Marine Corps in WW I and moved to Pasadena in 1934.
After a career as a stock broker, he worked as president of Latistel Corp. of Pasadena and later as a vice president of Cal-Ray cookies. He had been retired for several years.
Mr. Potter was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and of the Annandale Golf Club.
Survivors include his widow, Margaret Sweet Potter; a son A. Bailey Potter III of Newport Beach; two daughters, Mrs. Brewster B. Hanson of Geneva, Switzerland, and Miss Cynthia Sperry Potter of Pasadena; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services have been set for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of All Saints Church, with interment following at San Gabriel Cemetery.
Contributions to a charitable organization in lieu of flowers has been requested by the family.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| June 8, 1905603 | Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota |
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| April 19, 191078 | Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota |
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| January 12, 1920614 | Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota |
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| April 2, 1930420 | New Trier, Cook, Illinois |
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| April 11, 19402537 | Pasadena, Los Angeles, California |
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