Biographical Sketch of Theophilus Potter Leave a Comment / Vermont / May 24, 2011 Last Updated on May 24, 2011 by Theophilus Potter came from Bakersfield, in 1815, and located in the western part, where he followed the carpenter and joiner trade. Six of his twelve children are now living. Surnames:Potter, Topics:Biography, Locations:Bakersfield Vermont, Franklin County VT, Lamoille County VT,Collection:Child, Hamilton. Gazetteer and business directory of Lamoille and Orleans Counties, Vt., for 1883-1884. Hamilton Child. 1887.