Descendants of Thomas POTT

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The contains information from sections of, "The Potts Family in Great Britain and America," 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts, with some updates and additions by later contributors.

CHAIN OF ANCESTORS/DESCENDENTS
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OTHER NOTABLES

ADDITIONAL EARLY POTTS GENEALOGY

FIRST GENERATION

1. Thomas POTT was born about 1590 in Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, Wales. The Potts Family in Great Britain and America - 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts pages 59-80

Thoms Pott the eldest of the family of Llangirrig so far as we now know, was evidently an aged man at the making of his will in 1654, as his children were then all married and had children of their own, and azs he speaks of some of his grand-children as unmarried it is fair to suppose that some of them were grown up and of marriageable age at that time. He calls himself yeoman which, from the English usage of the word, would indicate that he was a landowner. Hewas a resident of the Parish of Llangirrig, in Montgomeryshire, above described. His will was made in 1654, and proven in 1661, but as the inventory of his personal effects was filed in 1658 he probably died in that year. The following is a copy of his will, as taken from the original on file in the Consistory Court at Bangor, so far as it can be deciphered. It is much eaten away by the decay of the paper from age and damp. The blank spaces in the printed copy only approximately correspond with the missing parts in the original. The Will was printed on page 59 -60.

Some if not alll the family became members of the Society of Friends. There probably was a Friends Meeting established in this vicinity, but no records are known to be in existence at this day. It is well-known that many Friends came to Pennsylvania from that section of Waltes in the latter part of the seventeenth century, and they may have carried such records as they had with them, as was sometimes done where the whole membership removed in a body.

These devoted people suffered persecution in common with those of other sections. The following "Montgomeryshire Nocconformity Extracts from the Goal Files with Notes, by R. William, F. R. Hist, S." have been selected from "Collections Historical and Archaological

Relating to Montgomeryshire and its Borders," issued by the Powys Land Club for the use of its members and published at London. We give memoranda of Thomas and John Pott, and of some of their neighbors whose family names are quite familiar.

Vol XXIV, page 207

1668. At the Great Sessions held at Poole the 19th April, 20 Ch II, the Grand Jury made the following Presentments. * * * We pr'sent William Bownd and his wife for absenting themselves from their p'ish church at the time of Devine service for the space of 3 months last past, they being inhabitants of ye Township of Dithenith.

George Jenkin of ye same, for the like.

Vol. XXIV, Pages 229 - 230

Thomas POTT had the following children:

+2 i. Anne POTT.

+3 ii. Elizabeth POTT.

4 iii. Evan POTT. Mentioned in his father's will in 1654, when he was married and had one daughter.

5 iv. John POTT. Names in his father's will in 1654, when he was married and had two children, one named Margaret.

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SECOND GENERATION

2. Anne POTT was born about 1612 in Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, Wales. their place of residence seems to have been Nantgnernog in the Parish of Llangirrig. John Pott died about 1672/73, leaving a wife Anne and seven children surviving him. His will dated 12 February, 1672, and proven 21 May 1673, is on file in the Consistory Court at Bangor, North Wales. The following are copies of this will and inventory of his personal effects, found on pages 61 - 63. TMP

She was married to John POTT. John POTT was born about 1610 in Cheshire, England. He died on Feb 12 1672 in Llanidloes, Montgomery, Wales. W1ill Proven Feb 12 1672 Anne POTT and John POTT had the following children:

+6 i. Thomas POTT.

7 ii. George POTT was born about 1634 in Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, Wales.

8 iii. John POTT was born about 1636 in Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, Wales. He died before 1672.

9 iv. Alice POTT was born about 1638 in Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, Wales.

10 v. Elizabeth POTTS was born about 1640 in Llanidloes, Montgomery, Wales.

11 vi. Anne POTT was born about 1640 in Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, Wales.

12 vii. Sarah POTT was born about 1642 in Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, Wales.

13 viii. Margaret POTT was born about 1644 in Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, Wales.

14 i. Thomas BOUND.

15 ii. William BOUND.

16 iii. Joseph BOUND.

17 iv. Benjamin POUND OR BOUND.

18 v. Jeremy POUND OR BOUND.

19 vi. Anne BOUND.

20 vii. Elizabeth BOUND.

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THIRD GENERATION

6. Thomas POTT was born about 1632 in Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, Wales. He was married to Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born about 1636 in Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, Wales. She died on Jan 8 1707 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. Thomas POTT and Elizabeth had the following children:

+21 i. John POTTS.

+22 ii. Thomas POTTS.

+23 iii. Jonas POTTS.

+24 iv. Margaret POTTS.

25 v. Elizabeth POTTS was born about 1666 in Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, Wales. She died in 1690 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

+26 vi. Jane POTTS.

+27 vii. David POTTS. (This is the Roosevelt Branch-off, See Roosevelt Extention, Below)

FOURTH GENERATION

21. John POTTS was born about 1658 in Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, Wales. Chapter XI - The Orphan Children of John Potts, of Wales. The Potts Family in Great Britain and America - 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts page 250

In the year 1896, several orphans, children of John Potts, deceased, and late of Wales, were sent over to the care of Friends in Pennsylvania. It seems very probable that they were passengers in the good ship " William Galley," (Note: See page 234, ente) which brought so many Friends from the Welsh Counties of Radnor and Montgomery, and in which Thomas pPotts, Junior, (Colebrookdatle), came a passenger to Pennsylvania. The JOHN POTTS, is believed to be identical with John Potts, the persecuted Quarker of Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, in Wales, of whom some account is given on pages 67 and 68, in this work. He was a brother of Thomas Potts, (Miller), of Bristol Township, Philadelphia County.

Neither the names nor the number of all these children are given in any record so far discovered. It is, however, quite certain that John Potts and Mary Potts were two of these orphan children. The Friends of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting had the care of these children, and the Meeting minutes contain several references to them, of which the following are copies:

"5 mo. 26, 1699. Whereas John Austin proposed to this meeting that seveal Children of John Potts of Wales, came here last year, their passage being paid, this meeting desires Edward Shippen and Anthony Morris to Speak with the persons concerned, and see for convenient places in order that the Children be bound out apprentices by the next Orphans Court.

1 mo. 29, 1700. John Kinsey reports that there are two Orphans, Children of One John Potts to be put out, Thomas Potts also desiring (be their uncle) that this meeting would appoint some friends, to put them out to friends. John Kinsey & Anthony zmorris are desired to see it done.

2 mo. 26, 1700. John Kinsey & Anthony Morris are desired to continue their care in putting out Jn Potts's Children.

11 mo. 30, 1701. Isaac Shoemaker laying before this meeting,That a friend's Child named Mary Potts having been with him more than two years, the time agreed is near out, and she wants learning. In order therefore that she may have what learning is suitable, he desires to have her bound with him for some longer time. Whereupon Samuel Carpenter & John Kinsey are desired to take care therein, making report thereof to the next monthly meeting.

12 mo. 27, 1702. John Kinsey & John Parsons are desired to use their endeavour to get Thomas (John) Potts's (NOTE: Mr. William John Potts examined these records very carefully, and was fully convinced that the name "Thomas" was a clerical error, written in mistake by the Clerki or transcriber, Insteaed of "John.") Child from the place where it is, upon as easy Terms as they can, in order tohaveit placed with a friend.

1 mo. 27, 1702. John Kinsey & John Parsons are continued to take care concerning the Child of Thomas (John) Potts, (See Note above) decease, to place it out with some honest friend. It being thought that William Rutledge's may be a fit place for her.

2 mo. 24, 1702. John Parsons reporting that the persons with whom the Child of Thomas (John) Potts, (See Note Above) is not willing to part with it. He and John Kinsey are desired so trya little further what they can do therein.

1 mo. 26, 1703. John Austin lays before this Meeting that John Potts, who was bound aprentice to him to learn the Carpenter's Trade, doth not like it, but had rather have some other emplyment, Therefore Anthony Morris (who was concerned in the binding of him) and William Hudson are desired to do what is needful in the matter, and give an account therof to the next Monthly Meeting.

1 mo. 25, 1708. John Potts, who was an Orphan bound apprentice to John Autin by approbation of this Monthly Meeting, Complains that he hath Served out his apprenticeship, and his mistress, will not discharge him, and desires assistance. In order thereto this meeting appoints Edward Shippen, Nathan Stanbury & David Lloyd to enquire into the matter and if they find he hath severed out his time, that then they Endeavour to see him discharged, and Report their proceedings to the next Monthly Meeting.

2 mo. 29, 1708. Report they cannot understand that he hath served out his time, therefore could not discharge him.

These records make it quite certain that John Potts and Mary Potts were two of these orphan children. It is also evident that another orphan daughter was under the care of some family who were not members of the Friends meeting. In another Chapter, entitled "Kinship of the Potts' of Pennsylvania," it will be suggested who the other children are thought to be.

He was married. John POTTS had the following children:

+28 i. John POTTS.

+29 ii. Mary POTTS.

+30 iii. Margaret POTTS.

+31 iv. Eleanor POTTS.

He is first noticed in Pennsylvania, as a witness to the marriage certificate of John Austin and Jane Potts, on 9 mo. 11, 1686. At the marriage of Friends it was customary for those present to sign the marriage certificate as witnesses, the relatives of the contracting parties, signing first and following each other in the order of nearest connection. In this instance, Thomas Potts signs immediately after the mother of the bride, which is a strong evidence of near relationship.

His first purchase of land seems to have been, 150 acres on the west side of the Schuylkill River, bought 10 mo. 5, 1692, from John Blunston, attorney for William Shardlow of London, England. The deed recorded at Philadelphia in Deed Book E. 7, Vol. 9, page 53

On 2 mo. 2, 1695, "Thomas Potts, of Philadelphia, Yeoman, for ye consideration of 75 pounds current silver money of Pennsilvania, to him paid by David Hugh, of Merion in Welch tract, yeoman," conveyed "all that tract of land with buildings and improvements," scituated on the west side of Skoolkill," etc., containing 150 acres formerly purchased of John Blunston, the 5th day of the tenth month, 1692. The witnesses to this letter were Thomas Pritchard, David Potts, and Francis Cooke.

The earlier public records are frequently quite deficient, as in many instances the recording of deeds was long delayed or they were not recorded at all. The Deed-Books at Philadelphia, show at least some of the land transactions of Thomas Potts. He build two water corn mills or grist mills on a brach of Franklford Creek, not far from Germantown, that were long known as "Potts's Mills," or "Potts' Mills." Among land conveyances, aside from the foregoing, are the following.

On 4 mo. 28, 1699, Thomas Potts, yeoman, purchased 100 acres of land in Bristol Township, from Jacob Shoemaker(or Shoemaker), (NOTE: On June 17, 1699, Jacob Shoemaker made a deed to John Moore for land in Bristol Township, which ispartially described as "Bounded Easterly by former land of said John Moore, Southerly by the City Liberties, Westerly by the said Jacob's Land sold to his Brother-in-law Thomas Potts, and northerly by Land of Samuel Richardson, as the same is actually divided." As Thomas Potts was then unmarried, (we believe), to have been brothers-in-law, Jacob Shoemaker must have married Thomas Potts' sister. This view is supported by the fact that Jacob Shoemaker's children signed Potts marrige certificates among relatives, and were in other ways associated with the Potts family. Jacob Shoemaker's wife's name was Margaret. He came to Pennsylvania in 1685, a single man.) and on Sept. 6, 1705, he bought another tract in the same Township, from the said Shoemaker.

On "29, 9ber, 705," Heifert Papen of Germantown, conveyed two tracts of land in Germantown, one parcel of 21 1/4/ acres and another of 28 3/4 acres, containing together 50 acres, to Samuel Richardson,Richard Townsend, Thomas Potts, Sr., and Samuel Cart, all of the County of Philadelphia, yeomen. Thomas Potts, Sen., by a deed dated Oct. 2, 1707, sold and set over his interest in thiese two tracts to the other three partners. On October 8, 1711, Samuel Richardson. Richard Townsend and Samuel Cart, in considersation of L200, executed a deed, conveying this same 50 acres in German Township, to Thomas Potts,Sr., Thomas Canby, John Cadwakkaderm David Potts, Isaac Delaphine, Morris Morrs, Henry Cunnards, William Lukens, etc. These were Trustees of the Friends Meeting, who purchased it for a Meeting House lot. On 2 mo. 18, 1712, the signing of the deed was confirmed by Peter Shoemaker and Isaac Shoemaker. (See Deed-Book, E. 7, Vol 8, p. 175. Philadelphia.)

In 1706, Thomas Potts, of Bristol Township, yeoman, sold to Everard Bolton a one fourth interest in certain lands and two water corn mills or grist mills in Bristol Township, commonly known as 'Potts's Mills." In the same year Thomas Potts, Sen., of Bristol Township, miller, and George Gray, of the City of Philadelphia, merchant, were parties to several real estate conveyances of lands, etc., in Bristol Township.

On Dec. 26, 1717, Thomas Potts, Sen., of Bristol Township,yeoman, purchased two small tracts of land in said Township from Joshua Fincher and Elizabeth, his wife, On the same day Thomas Potts and Judith, his wife, made a deed to Joshua Fincher for a lot in the same Township.

Among public records are to be found a number of original signatures of Thomas Potts. They are marked by certain characteristics that make them readily recognized and easily distinguished from those of any of his contemporaries who bore the same name.

The papers relating to the decedant's estate are in the Register's Office at Philadelphia.

Thomas Potts and David Potts were witnesses to the will of William Howell, of Cheltenham Township, Philadelphia County, made 12 mo. 20, 1709.

Thomas Potts was an earnest and active mameber of the religious Society of Friends, being attached to the Germantown Prerparative Meeting, which was under the care of the Abington Monthly Meeting. From the minutes of Abington Monthly Meeting (NOTE: The early minutes of Abington Monthly Meeting are very meager and evidently imcomplete. It is possible that the original minutes were written upon separate slips of paper andsubsequently copied into a book, when some of the slips may have been lost.) and other sources, it appears, that from about 1705 to the end of his life, he devoted himself very largely to the duties of a public Friend or religious minister, traveling and visiting Friends in the service of Truth, in Maryland, Virginia, New England, the West Indes, England, Ireland, and other places.

in "Hazard's Register," it is stated that"About this time (1705) or the last year, Thomas Potts of Pennsylvania went to pay a visit to Friends in England and Ireland," and in 1705 William Penn, writing from England, mentions Thomas Potts as about to return to Pennsylvania. Two years laterhe again visited England and Ireland, having been granted a Certificate for that purpose by Abington Monthly Meeting on 3 mo. 26, 1707. In the same year Thomas Chalkley mentions Thomas Potts,in his journal, as a companion of himself and Anthony Morris, on a visit to Friends in the West Indes, from whence they sailed for England. Rutty's "History of the Rise and Progress of the People called Quakers in Ireland, etc., Dublin, 1751," has the following, " In 1707, James Farmer, from Essex, John Bradley, from Cheshire, Thomas Potts, from Pennsylvania, also divers other ministering Friends from this nation, were diligent in the exercise of their gifts, both in meetings held among Friends and strangers."

In 1711, he made a visit to Maryland, and on his return immediately prepared for a journey into New England, as it appears from the following entry in the Abington Monthly Meeting minutes of 4 mo. 25, 1711.

"Our friend Thomas Potts lately returned from Maryland upon ye Service of Truth, & recommended to good Service from Tredevan Creek & now the said Thomas having declared that he finds a concern on him to Visit friends at New England, requests a Certificate Inorder for ye Said Service, which allso was granted."

He was accompanied by Thomas Chalkley upon this visit, and it is probable that they visited Friends on Long Island and at other points on the route of travel. it may be that it was upon this, or a similar journey, Thomas Potts first met Judith Smith,of Flushing, whom he married in the next year. The minutes of Abington Monthly Meeting for 5 mo. 28, 1712, show that, " A Certificate was granted Thomas Potts in order to proceed on towards Marriage with Judith Smith of Long Island."

The marriage was accomplished not long afterwards, as shown by the following abstract from the Friends records of marriages at Long Island. (See New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,Vol. VI, page101.)

"The foreteenth day of the Sixth Month Ano One thousand seven hundred & twelve. At flushing - Thomas Potts of Bristol Township in ye county of Philadelphia in pennsilvania and Judith Smith of flushing, &c."

In a latter part of the year 1712, he again visited Friends in Maryland, and on 2 mo. 25, 1715.

"A Certificate was granted Thomas Potts, in order to go to visit Friends in Barbadoes, upon ye Service of Truth."

Sometime after his return he made arrangements to settle in Maryland, and on 11 mo. 30, 1715, "A Certificate was granted Thomas Potts in order to Settle in Maryland."

He removed to Talbot County, Maryland, where he continuued to live for some time. While a resident of Maryland, he issued a letter of attorney to Joseph Kirkbride ofr Bucks County, enpowering him to sell his land, house and mills in Somerset County, New Jersey. The original document remains on file in the office of the Department of State at Trenton.

No deeds of conveyance of this property have come to the notice of the compiler, and neither the date of purchase nor sale can be given. Stony Brook is a short distance south of the Town of Princeton, and within the limits of the present County of Mercer.

Thomas Potts returned to Pennsylvania from Maryland in about a year and a half, and on 6 mo. 25, 1717, the minutes of Abington Monthly Meeting contain this record, "Thomas Potts produced a Certificate from Treadevan in Maryland which was read and accepted."

He subsequently made one or two other visits to Friends to the southward. On 6 mo. 25, 1718, a Monthly Meeting minute shows that, "Thomas Potts acquainted friends that he is minded to travail Down Towards ye Capes of Delaware & Desires a Certificate: The Meeting Do appointed Dennis Cundras & John Lucan to make Enguiry how he leaves his Business."

He was frequently appointed to attend Quarterly Meetings, and on 12 mo. 23, 1718, he was appointed "to visit families."

On 1 mo. 30, 1719, this entry, which probably refers to an intended visit to the southward.

"At this Meeting things was found Clear Relating to Thomas Pots and a Certificate was granted him."

On his return this minute was entered on 5 mo. 27, 1719.

"At this Meeting Thomas Potts having lately Returned from: traveling in Meryland & Virginia Produced a Certificates from Treadaven Monthly Meeting.

Thomas Potts did not survive long after his return from this visit, as he died before October (8mo), 3, 1719, the date on which his will was probated. He was undoubtedly a man of rare worth and exemplary character. William Penn calls him "honest Thomas Potts," and an estimate of his character may be gathered from the Penn and Logan Correspondence.

The age of Thomas Potts has not been ascertained. As he signs as a witness to a marriage certificate in 1686, it is probable that he was then a well grown youth or a young man. Whenhe purchased land in 1692, he must have been above twenty one years of age. It seems reasonable to conclude that he was at least forty years old when he married Judith Smith in 1712, and fifty years or over when

Thomas Potts left a will, dated 3 mo. (May), 6, 1719. It was proven October 3, 1719, and is recorded in the Register's office at Philadelphia in Will-Book D, p. 133.

In 1724 Judith Potts, the widow married Thomas Sharp, as her second husband. The minutes of Abington Monthly Meeting of 2 mo. 27, 1724, has a record of their passing meeting, feginning thus, " Whereas Thomas Sharp of West Jersie & Judith Potts Weddow having Declared their Intenetions to Marriage with Each Other before two Monthly Meetings, etc."

The marriage very likely took place shortly afterwards.

Thomas Sharp was a widower with seveal grown-up children. He died within a few years after this second marriage. His will is recorded in Liber 3, folio 55, in the Department of State at Trenton. He is therein described as "Thomas Sharp, of Newtown, Gloucester County, West Jersey, yeomen." The will is dated 8 mo. 5, 1724. He mentions his wife; his sons Thomas, John, Samuel and Joseph; and daughters Elizabeth Hallowell, Mary Smith and Sarah Pearce. Executors, ffriends, John Estaugh, and Joseph Cooper, Jr. Witnesses, Benjamin Thackers, Joseph Thackera and Mary Thackera. Both persons named as executors, declined to serve, as also did Judith Sharp, the widow, Samuel Sharp, one of the sons was appointed administrator on the ____ day of ____, 1728.

There are on record at Philadelphia, several deeds for the conve4yance of lands in Bristol Township, formerly property of Thomas Potts, late deceaseed. On March 1, 1741, Judith Sharp, formerly Judith Potts, mother of the said Thomas, join in a mortgage covering one hundred acrs in said township, in favor of Mary Carter. In 1744 and 1748, Judith Sharp, Thomas Potts, Jr., and Susanna, his wife, heirs of Thomas Potts,Sr., join in deeds for the sale of Lands in Bristol Township to Robert Strettel.

James Logan, on April 4, 1718, purchased a one fourth interest in the "Potts Corn Mill," in Bristol Township,for L200. The property included fifteen acres of land. The "Pennsylvania Gasette" for April 2, 1744,contained an advertisement for the sale of Potts' Mill. Another advertisment appeared August 21, 1746.

Judith Sharp died about June, 1749. Her will is dated 2 mo. 6, 1748, and was proven July 8, 1749. It is recorded at Philadelphia, in Will Book ___, filio___.

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He was married to Judith SMITH on May 28 1712 in Abington MM, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He was married to Judith SMITH 5 mo. 28, 1712 in Abington MM, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Judith SMITH was born in Flushing, Nassau Co., New York. Thomas POTTS and Judith SMITH had the following children:

+32 i. Thomas POTTS Jr..

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He was married to Mary. Jonas POTTS and Mary had the following children:

+33 i. David POTTS.

+34 ii. Rachel POTTS.

+35 iii. Elizabeth POTTS.

36 iv. Hannah POTTS was born in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He was married to Mary. Jonas POTTS and Mary had the following children:

37 i. Deborah POTTS died on Jul 24 1718. She was born in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

+38 ii. Jonathan POTTS.

+39 iii. Jonas POTTS.

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24. Margaret POTTS was born about 1664 in Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, Wales. She was married to Jacob SHOEMAKER.

26. Jane POTTS was born about 1668 in Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, Wales. She was married to John AUSTIN. Jane POTTS and John AUSTIN had the following children:

40 i. Elizabeth AUSTIN was born on Jun 18 1687 in Middletown Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

41 ii. Samuel AUSTIN was born about 1689 in Middletown Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

42 iii. Ann AUSTIN was born about 1691 in Middletown Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

43 iv. Mary AUSTIN was born about 1693 in Middletown Twp, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

FIFTH GENERATION

28. John POTTS died about 1721 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. He was born in Radnor, Wales. John one of the orphan children of John Potts, of Wales, deceased, came to Pennsylvania in 1698, and was soon after apprenticed to John Austin to learn the trade of a ship-carpenter. John Austin's wife was Jane Potts, and it very likely that John Potts was a near relative, possibly a nephew. His apprenticeship had not expired on 2 mo. 29, 1708, when Friends reported to the Monthly Meeting. Perhaps he attained he majority soon after the latter date.

The Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Vol. XIX, at page 588, contains a record that, on 10 mo. 22, 1714, the Commissioners of Property signed a Warrant for 300 acres of land in favor of Benjamin Burk and John Potts. This is supposed to have been John Potts, (Ship-Carpenter), as he is the only John Potts known to have been then of age.

He married Rebecca ______ about 1709 or 1710. There is recorded by the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, the dates of the burial of four of their children. It has not been discovered whether there were other children or not. John Potts died intestate about 1721, and letters of administration upon his estate were granted to Samuel Carpenter, March 21, 1721. The only original pagper remaining on file in the Register's Office at Philadephia, isthe administrator's bond for L100, with Caleb Ransted and Thomas King as sureties. Rebecca, the widow, seems to be the same who married William Dary, 11 mo. 13, 1724. (NOTE: See records of the First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia.) They are supposed to have settled in New Jersey. TMP page 252-253

He was married to Rebecca in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. John POTTS and Rebecca had the following children:

54 i. Rebecka POTTS was buried on Feb 9 1710 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

55 ii. Rachel POTTS was buried on Apr 14 1712 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

56 iii. POTTS was buried on Nov 25 1715 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

57 iv. Rebecka POTTS was buried on Jan 26 1719 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

"Whereas Matthias Tyson, son of Ryner Tyson, and Mary Potts, of Germantown, having declared their Intentions of Marriage with each other before two Montly Meetings, Enquiry being made by persons appointed, & found clear from all others on ye account of Marriage, did accomplish their Marriage in ye Unity of Friends, as signified by their marriage Certificate." TMP page 252

She was married to Matthias TYSON (son of Reynier TYSON and Margaret KUNDERS) on Jan 29 1708 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. Matthias TYSON was born on Jun 3 1686 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died in Apr 1727 in Abington Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He settled in Abington Township, and died there. His will made April 8, and proven May 12, 1727, is recorded at Philadelphia, in Will-Book E, at page 46. He names his wife mary, and his children, Margaret, Mary, Reynear, John, Sarah, Isaac, Elizabeth and Matthew. TMP page 254

Mary POTTS and Matthias TYSON had the following children:

+58 i. Margaret TYSON.

+59 ii. Mary TYSON.

+60 iii. Reynier TYSON.

61 iv. John TYSON was born on Dec 20 1713 in Abington Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died in 1742 in Abington, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

62 v. Sarah TYSON was born on Oct 10 1714 in Abington Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. She died before 1742 in Abington, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

+63 vi. Isaac TYSON.

64 vii. Elizabeth TYSON was born on Sep 14 1716 in Abington Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. She died before Oct 1723 in Abington, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

+65 viii. Matthew TYSON.

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+66 i. Thomas ROBERTS Jr..

+67 ii. Mary ROBERTS.

68 iii. Sarah ROBERTS was born in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

69 iv. John ROBERTS was born in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

He died about the early part of 1751, and letters of administration were issued to Susanna Potts, his widow, May 29, 1751. Susanna Potts did not long remain a widow, as on Dec. 24, 1751, she married Job Compton. The records of Abington Presbyterian Church have a minute of the marriage. No further account of Job and Susanna Compton has been found in Pennsylvania, and it is supposed that they removed to New Jersey, possibly to Somerset County," where the Compton family have long been established. It was in this County that Thomas Potts, (Miller), formerly owned land and mills. No will or letters of administration of either Job or Susanna Compton has been found. Within the present Century, two persons named Job Compton have died in Somerset County, but the Job Compton, who married Susanna Potts, belonged to an earlier generation then either of these. TMP pages 213-214

He was married to Susanna about 1732. Thomas POTTS Jr. and Susanna had the following children:

70 i. Hannah POTTS was born in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

+71 ii. John POTTS.

72 iii. Rachel POTTS was born in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania. She was born in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

+73 iv. Lydia POTTS.

+74 v. Rebecca POTTS.

+75 vi. Jasper POTTS.

The first notice of David Potts is as subscribing witness to the marriage certificates of the two daughters of Jonas Potts in 1719. (See pages 227 and 229, ante.) The "Pennsylvania Gazette," of May 27, 1731, contains the following advertisement.

"Run away from David Potts, as Socken above the Great Swamp, (NOTE: The Great Swamp was a marshy tract of land in the upper end of Bucks County, including the village of Quakertown. Saucon is the name of a creek emptying from the south-west into the Lehigh River, a few miles below Bethlehem. Before the year 1730, some Philadelphia speculators bought up large tracts of the rich lands in the Saucon valley and sold it out in smaller parcels. It seems quite likely that David Potts was then living in the Saucon Valley, within limits of either the present Lehigh or Northampton County). A Servant Boy named John Williams, about seventeen Years of Age, of swarthy complexion, has black Hair, and two Molds on his Forehead. Had on a brown linsey-woolsey Jacket, Leather Breehes, a pair of Shoe packs, and Stockings footed White. He is supposed to have with him a Big Bay Horse, with a Switch Tail, and a Star in the Forehead, a helf crop and a half penny in the Ear, and branded on the near Shoulder I P with a Dagger, over it. Whoever secures him and gives notice to George Shoemaker, Innkeeper, in Philadelphia, so that his Master may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings Reward, and Reasonable Charges paid, by DAVID POTTS."

The brand I P may have been the initials of Jonas Potts, who probably contributed to his son's start in life.

David Potts removed to Virginia, but at what time is not clear. One person gave the date as 1735. In 1881, Eliza (Potts) Neer, then above 80 years of age, said that David Potts, her great-grandfather, on coming to Viginia, first settled in Jefferson County, where Cabletown now stands, and that his first wife died there. If this statement be true, then it is probable that the date named is substantially correct. It is however quite certain that he was in Fairfax County in 1746, when he leased a tract of land from Catesby Cocke, for five shillings in hand paid, with power to purchase. The lease was dated, November 16, 1746, and covered a tract of 866 acres on Kittockton Run, in Fairfax County. The annual rental was one ear of Indain corn. Subsequently Catesby Cocke and Mary, his wife, conveyed the same by deed to David Potts, who is therein described as yeoman. (Note: These abstracts have been taken from the Land Office records of Fairfax County, Virginia.)

On June 9, 1747, David Potts leased for one year, 333 acres, part of this same tract, to William Williams, at an annual rental of one ear of Indian corn. Subsequently David Potts, and Ann R., his wife, sold the same to Williams.

On the same date, June 9th, David Potts leased to John Osburn, 200 acres of this tract, and later David Potts and Ann R., his wife conveyed it to the said Osburn, by deed.

On July 16, 1753, Peter Lewis, yeoman, of Fairfax County, conveyed to David Potts, one hundred acres of land on Kittockton Run.

in 1755, Loudoun County was formed from the northern part of Fairfax County, and David Potts' land was included in the new County. The land of David Potts, was located between the Short Hill and the Blud Ridge Mountain, in a valley known as Between-the-Hills.

Loudoun County land records show the following additional conveyances of land, in which David Potts was concerned. Liber A, folio 106. Catesby Cocke, of Fairfax County, sold to David Potts, 540 acres of land situated, formerly in Prince William, now Loudoun County. It is described as being north west of Short Hill, and on the south run of the North branch of Kittockton.

Liber A, folio 295. On May 8, 1759, David Potts sold and conveyed to "Jonas Potts, Smith, his half-brother," 270 acres, one half of tract of land, formerly granted by Catesby Cocke to the said David Potts. In describing the boundary, mention is made of "the corner of Samuel Potts' land," and of "Line of another Jonas Potts."

Liber A, folio 428. On April 8, 1760, Joshua Gove and Elizabeth, his wife, sold and conveyed to David Potts, 310 acres of land on the head branches of Piney Run and on the west side of Short Hill.

David Potts was brought up under the influence of the religious teaching of Friends, though it is not certain that he was recognized as a member in Pennylvania. The first settlement of Friends in Virginia, dates from about 1731 or 1732, when Alexander Ross secured a grant of 100,000 acres of land in the Shenandoah Valley, with the intention of making a Friends' settlement there. Many Friends did remove to that valley, especially from Nottingham Meeting, in Chester County, Pennsylvania. This settlement was organized into Hopewell Monthly Meeting in 1735. Many Friends from Pennsylvania also settled within the limits of the present Loudoun County, and Fairfax Monthly Meeting in Virginia was established 5 mo. 31, 1745, although meetings for worship had been held there previous to this date, under the care of Concord Monthly Meeting, of Chester County, Pennsylvania. David Potts was taken under the care of Fairfax Monthly Meeting on 10 mo. 31, 1748, as shown by the following minute of that date. "David Potts having been for a considerable time under the care and notice of Friends, now requests to be received as a member in unity, and nothing appearing to obstruct, his request was granted."

At the same meeting his sons Jonas and Jonathan Potts were also received into membership, and his daughter Ann Potts appeared in the declaration of inteded marriage with John Vestal. As David's other children were afterwards recognized as members of the meeting, it is probable that his own acciptance carried with it that of his minor children.

On 12 mo. 24, 1749-50, Fairfax Monthly Meeting, issued a certificate addressed to the Monthly Meeting of Friends held at Chesterfield in West Jersey, commending the acceptable service of Joshua Greeve, while sojourning with them. Among the signers was David Potts.

Meetings were held at the house of David Potts for several years, it being commonly known as Potts' Meeting. The Fairfax Monthly Meeting of 8 mo. 30, 1755, has this entry, "The Friends living above Short Hill Ridge have a meeting kept at David Potts' House, this meeting thinks it reasonable, and allows them to hold meeting on every first and thrid First-Day in every month till further orders."

On 9 mo. 30, 1758, Fairfax Monthly Meeting appointed Joseph Burson, (Note: Joseph Burson married Rachel Potts, a daughter of Jonas Potts, in 1719, See page 227, ante.). Overseet at Potts' Particular Meeting until further orders. He was released as Overseer in 1762. It does not appear when this Meeting was discontinued.

David Potts was twice married. He first married Elizabeth Lane, probably in Pennsylvania. She was, evidently, a daughter of Edward Lane, of Perkioman. (NOTE: The Lane Family. Edward Lane, son of William Lane of Bristol, England, was a landholder and resident of Perkiomen, (Now in Montgomery County). He married Ann Richardson, and died in 1710, leaving a widow, and the following children, 1. James, 2. William, 3. Samuel, 4. Elizabeth, 5. Christian, (or Christiana), 6. Ellinor, 7. Ann. Perkiomen was in the neighborhood of Gilberts Manor, and the Lanes and Jonas Potts family did not live far apart. There was no other Lane family in the neighborhood. Among the descendants of David and Elizabeth (Lane) Potts are found such names as Edward, Christian, etc., evidently introduced from the Lane fmaily, as they are not found in the Potts family prior to this marriage.) She is said to have been a woman of fair complexion, and was familiarly known as "Betty." His second wife was Ann R., whose maiden name has not come to notice. She was a woman of dark complexion, and was familiarly know as "Nancy."

David Potts, erecred a grist and saw mill on his land not far from his residence, which was largely patronized. A mill still stands on the same site. These lands have continued in the pssession of his descendants down to the present time. A portion of ground was set apart for a graveyard in which many of the family lie buried. David Potts died about May 1, 1768, and was doubtless buried in the family graveyard, though no tombstone can now be found. His will was made 4 mo. 25, 1768, and proven May 9, an abastract of the will can be found on page 291/292.

This will was proven and recorded May 9, 1768. John Osburn and William Dillon were the Executors' bondsmen, who were held in the sum of L1000. Anne Potts, (widow), of the Parish of Cameron, County of Loudoun, was still living on May 13, 1771, when she executed a deed of gift to her son Samuel Potts, for "a negro Lad, named Austin."

Though the family were of the peaceful Society of Friends, some of them were given to settling disputes in a worldly, and sometimes in a summary manner. Some went so far as to join military companies, and to engage in light amusements, contrary to the teaching and practice of the Scoiety. For these "outgoings" they sometimes made acceptable acknowledgments. At present all or nearly all are adherents of other religious denominations. The family attained to considerable wealth and high position in northern Virginia. They were, however, greatly impoverished by the ravages of the Civil War.

The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 by Thomas Maxwell Potts

He removed to Virginia, perhaps about 1745.

He was married to Elizabeth Jane LANE. Elizabeth Jane LANE was born in Perkioman, Montgomery Twp., Pennsylvania. She died in Virginia. David POTTS and Elizabeth Jane LANE had the following children:

+76 i. Jonas POTTS.

+77 ii. Jonathan POTTS.

+78 iii. Ann POTTS.

+79 iv. Mary POTTS.

+80 v. Christian POTTS.

He was married to Ann R.. David POTTS and Ann R. had the following children:

+81 i. Samuel POTTS.

+82 ii. David POTTS.

+83 iii. Ezekiel POTTS.

+84 iv. Nathan POTTS.

+85 v. Jane POTTS.

+86 vi. Elizabeth POTTS.

+87 vii. Susanna POTTS.

+88 viii. Rachel POTTS.

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34. Rachel POTTS2,3 was born in 1702 in Potts Grove, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. She died in 1752 in Loudoun Co., Virginia.. The Potts Family in America, 1901, T. M. Potts page 228. The family moved to Virginia about 1753.

She was married to Joseph BURSON (son of George BURSON and Hannah GOODE) on Aug 15 1719 in Gilbert's Manor, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Joseph BURSON2,3 was born on Dec 25 1689 in Abingdon, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died after Oct 10 1769 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. He was born in Gilbert's Manor, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Rachel POTTS and Joseph BURSON had the following children:

+89 i. Ann BURSON.

+90 ii. James BURSON.

91 iii. Joseph Jr. BURSON2,3 was born <1724> in Gilbert's Manor, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He has Ancestral File number 21X5-R4H.

+92 iv. Joseph BURSON.

+93 v. Anna BURSON.

94 vi. Rachel BURSON2,3 was born in 1732 in Gilbert's Manor, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. . She died in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

+95 vii. Benjamin BURSON.

96 viii. BURSON2,3 was born in 1735 in Gilbert's Manor, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

97 ix. Miss. BURSON2,3 was born in 1735 in Gilbert's Manor, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

+98 x. Deborah BURSON.

99 xi. Sarah BURSON2,3 was born in 1739 in Gilbert's Manor, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

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38. Jonathan POTTS was born on Jun 19 1714 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died in 1785 in Lincoln Co., Kentucky. The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901, T. M. Potts page 230 and 338

He is believed to have been the son of Jonas Potts, of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, by his second wife. (See Chapter VIII. pages 220 to 230, ante). He removed, first, to Virginia, (supposed to Loudoun County), and from there to Kentucky, where he spent the remainder of his life. The meager account we have of Jonathan Potts is largely founded upon tradition, communicated by aged members of the family.

In 1878, Mr. Edwin H. Potts, (NOTE: For the record of Edwin H. Potts, see pages 303, 305, and 306, ante). then aged sixty nine years, gave the writer some interesting and valuable information, concerning the early history of the family. Nearly all his statements have since been verified by written records. Among other things he stated that two nephews (half brothers) of his ancestor, David Potts, __Jonas Potts and Jonathan Potts by names, ---after living in Loudoun County for some time, removed to the west, Jonas settling in western Pennsyvlania. Since then Jonas Potts, who settled in western Pennsylvania, and his descendants, have been quite fully traced and the result given in Chapter XXI.

In the year 1887, Mr. Joel Potts, of Sharpsburg, Illinois, then above seventy years of age, and a grandson of Jonathan Potts, informed the writer that the traditions of his family allege, that the Potts family came from Wales to Pennsylvania with William Penn; that the eimgrant family were Quakers, being driven from Wales by reason of the religious persecution they had endured, on account of their faith. His grandfather removed from Pennsylvania to Virginia, and from thence to Kentucky, where the family endured the hardships and privations incident to frontier life and the hostility of the Indians. Other members of the family have the same tradition of Welsh descent.

Mr. George W. Potts, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and fifith in descent from Jonathan Potts, has in his possession an old Bible, which seems to have originally belonged to his ancestor, the said Jonathan. This Bible contains numerous manuscript entries of records and sometimes meaningless scribbling. The book is a very dilapidated condition, and much of the original writing is either partially or wholly faded out. It would seem that sometime children may have made a plaything of the book, and practiced in a first essay at penmanship across the records. Below is given all that can be deciphered of the early records and entries, which have any bearing on the early history of the family. On the first fly-leaf are the following entries.

John Potts his Book God Giv him Grace to Look there in 1768

Emey Potts Hur Book

John Potts his Hand and pen

Jonathan Potts

On the next page of the fly-leaf is what seems to have been an original record of births. It is, from its appearance, the earliest writing in the book, but is now only partialy legible on account of the faded ink, and later careless scribbling over the records. So far as deciperble, this is what remains,

------Potts

Nathan Potts

Amos Potts Born December ------- in on 1743

Sarah Potts born January 19 Day in 1745

---------Potts born in february 28

---------Potts Born april 23 Day ----1767 (Note: This date seems to be plainly written 1767. It is hardly the date of birth, unless it was intended bor 1747. It may be the date of a death)

---------Potts born July

Ezekiel Potts Borne September third at ten o'clock at night, 1758

In other parts of the book are found these further random entries.

Jonathan Potts born --------day of the month in the year of our lord 1714

Omey Potts wife of John Potts Born June 19 day 1718

Emey Potts and nathan hur son

--------1714

---------1718

Mrs. Emey Potts is 72 years old June 1790

This old Bible was loaned to the writer hereof, for sometime, giving him the opportunity for a careful study of the now imperfect records. He was led to believe that Jonathan and John were used as synonymous names for the same person. Whether Emey was intended for Amy or Emma is uncertain, but possibly for the former, as this name recurs as the name of a granddaughter. The record of births, is undoubtedly that of the children of Jonathan and Emey, as the latter acknowledges Nathan Potts as her son in one of the Bible entries. From other reliable family authority, it is learned that Jonathan had a son David, and another daughter beside Sarah. Jonathan and Emey Potts were probably married in Pennsylvania. Below is given a list that names Jonathan. Nathan, David and Ezekiel, are duplicates of names common in the families of David Potts, of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, and of David Potts, and Jonas Potts, of Loudoun County, Virginia.

NOTE: His wife in this data base is giving as Naomi Hall - Thomas Maxwell Potts had her name as Emey last name unknown.

NOTE: Except of David, very little information of the children of Jonathan Potts has, come to notice. Two of the sons are said to have been drowned in the river by the parting of a raft. Mr. Joel Potts says his aunt Sarah married Robert Rowland, had children and removed to Missouri. He also says that another aunt, whose name he had forgotten married a man named Burke, and that Burkesville, Kentucky, took its name from him. She had no children, and is said to have lived to the reat age of 115 years.

He was married to Naomi HALL in 1740 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Naomi HALL was born on Jun 18 1718 in Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.4 She died after 1790 in Lincoln Co., Kentucky. Jonathan POTTS and Naomi HALL had the following children:

100 i. POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

101 ii. Nathan POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

102 iii. Amos POTTS was born in 1743 in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

+103 iv. Sarah POTTS.

104 v. POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia. Married Burke from Burkesville, no issue

+105 vi. David POTTS.

106 vii. POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

107 viii. Ezekiel POTTS was born on Sep 3 1758 in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

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39. Jonas POTTS died in 1812/13 in Georgetown, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania. He was born in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Potts Family in America, 1901, T. M. Potts page 230 and 312

He was undoubtedly a son of Jonas Potts, of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, by his second wife, and was evidently born in Pennsylvania. See Chapter VIII. The date of his birth has not been learned, but he was seeemingly one of the younger children, perhaps the youngest child of Jonas. Tradition of descendants allege that the family came to Pennsylvania from Wales. Jonas was a blacksmith by trade. He is said to have been twice married, and that his second wife was Mary Heckathorn.

He removed to Loudoun County, Virginia, where he purchased 270 acres from David Potts, hs half brother, as appears by deed dated, May 8, 1759 (NOTE: See page 289, ante) This was one half of a tract of 540 acres that David Potts had previously bought from Catesby Cocke. Jonas Potts is described as "smith" in the deed. In 1760, Jonas Potts, blacksmith, and Mary his wife, sold 100 acres, part of the foregoing, to Samuel Stroud, Jonas signs as "Jonas Potts, Smith."

On May 9, 1761, Jonas Potts, blacksmith, and Mary, his wife, sold 122 acres, part of the original purchase, to James Thomas. He signs. "Jonas Potts, Smith." On August 20, 1761, Jonas Potts obtained a patent from "the Proprietors Office of the northern neck of Virginia," for a tract of land on or about Round Hill.

On Outober 13, 1761, he sold 122 acres on the north fork of Kittockton, to Jonas Potts, farmer. (NOTE: Jonas Potts, farmer, was the son of David Potts, and a newphe of Jonas Potts, Smith. see page 295, ante) In the description of boundaries, mention is made of "Samuel Potts' corner." He signs "Jonas Potts, Blacksmith." On June 11, 1764, he sold 371 acres, on or about Round Hill, to Thomas Humphreys. This was part of the tract granted by patent to Jonas Potts in 1761. He signs, "Jonas Potts, Blacksmith." Mary Potts joins her husband in signing each of the foregoing deeds of sale. There are probably other deeds on record in the name of this Jonas Potts, not examined by the compilter. Jonas Potts has been a common name in Loudoun County. Down to 1833, among the numerous Potts deeds recorded in that County, the index shows nearly fifty deeds in the name of Jonas Potts. These, of course, include several different persons who bore this name.

How long Jonas Potts continued to live in Loudoun County is not clear. He and all his children seem to have removed to western Pennsylvania or eastern Ohio before the close of the century, or shortly after. His descendants say that Jonas Potts settled at Georgetown, Beave County, Pennsylvania, where he died about 1814, at a great age. Mary, his wife, died about 1812 or 1813. They were buried on Phillips Island, in the Ohio River. This Island is the second above Georgetown.

As before stated, Jonas Potts is said to have been twice married. It is further alleged that Thomas and Noah were children by the second marriage. Information is, however, not sufficiently positive, to designate which were the children of each wife. Neither is it certain that they are all arranged below in the correct order of birth. The records of descendants which follow, have been mainly collected from members of the various branches, and while in many instances quite incomplete, are believed to be fairly accurate.

"The Potts Family in Great Britain and America," Thomas Maxwell Potts 1901

He was married to Mary HECKATHORN. Jonas POTTS and Mary HECKATHORN had the following children:

+108 i. John POTTS.

+109 ii. David POTTS.

+110 iii. Jonas POTTS.

+111 iv. Jonathan POTTS.

+112 v. Nathan POTTS.

+113 vi. Joshua POTTS.

+114 vii. Thomas POTTS.

+115 viii. Noah POTTS.

+116 ix. POTTS.

They seem to have lived in Roxborough Township, Philiadelphia County, for some years. On March 8, 1726, Isaac Norris and Mary, his wife, conveyed to Thomas Potts, Junior, a plantation of 140 acres in Roxbury. On November 16, 1733, Thomas Potts, and Rachel, his wife, of Roxbury, sold this same tract to Thomas Lewis, of Goshen, Chester County, Miller. Jonathan Potts was a witness to this deed on November 22, 1832, Thomas Potts was a witness to the will of Ann Thownsend, of Roxbury. They removed to Cumberland County, New Jersey. Rachel, wife of Thomas, was born about 1695. She was an excellent woman, and an acceptable minister among Friends. The following biographical sketch of her is copied from "The Friend, Volume XXXII, page 365: Rachel Potts, wife of Thomas Potts, was born about 1695. She resided with her husband for many years within the limits of Gwynedd Monthly Meeting; and was a Minister in esteem there. About the year 1750, her husband removed his family to West Jersey, and settled far from any Meeting of Friends. This was a great grief to her, for her weakness of body was such as generally precluded her from the exertion necessary to enable her to meet with her Friends in social worship. The people in the neighborhood where she resided, were of other religious denominations; among whom her good conversation was of much service, removing all prejudices against Friends, and awaking in their minds an openness towards Truth. So that after her removal from the place, Meetings were held in the neighborhood to good satisfaction; the savor she had left behind her opening the way for others. She had taken a Certificate to Salemf Monthly Meeting, and in a few years, her husband removed nearer to the place where the Meeting was held, she was enabled, although weakly in body, more frequently to attend it. She was, says her memorial, an humble waiter in religious meetings, and her labours in the ministry of the Gospel were accompanied witha good degree of life and power, to the comfort and edification of those who heard her. She departed at her own house on the 19th of the Second Month, 1758, aged 63 years; and we have resaon to believe, is entered into rest from the various troubles wherewith she was exercised. Gwynedd Monthly Meeting records the birth of three children.

The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts

He was married to Rachel JAMES 6 mo. 29, 1715 in Abington MM, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Rachel JAMES was born about 1695. She died on Feb 19 1758 in Salem Monthly Meeting, New Jersey. Thomas POTTS and Rachel JAMES had the following children:

117 i. Lydia POTTS was born on Aug 13 1716 in Roxborough Twp., Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

118 ii. Elizabeth POTTS was born on Sep 27 1721 in Roxborough Twp., Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

+119 iii. Jonathan POTTS.

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103. Sarah POTTS was born on Jan 19 1745 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. She was married to Robert ROWLAND.

He was married to Elizabeth LUNA (LOONEY). David POTTS and Elizabeth LUNA had the following children:

+293 i. Jeremiah POTTS.

+294 ii. Jonathan POTTS (Great.... grandfather).

+295 iii. John POTTS.

296 iv. Isaiah POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia (Owner of Potts Tavern). Born 1784, Married Polly Blue in Union County, Kentucky, 21 October, 1811. No record of children. One adopted daughter, Viola Ellis, 1833.

297 v. David POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

298 vi. Catharine POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

299 vii. Mary POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

300 viii. Margaret POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

301 ix. Amy POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

302 x. Rebecca POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

He was married to Martha TINES in Washington Co., Kentucky. David POTTS and Martha TINES (SHORT) had the following child:

+303 i. Joel POTTS.

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108. John POTTS died on Oct 20 1820 in Columbiana Co., Ohio. He was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. TMP page 315 He served as a member of the Ninth Virginia Blues, in the Revolutionary War. The Virginia records show that John Potts was a Corporal in Captain Charles Porterfield's Company, as it stood November 30, 1778. He married Susan _____. (NOTE: The maiden name of Susan has not been learned. Different corrspondents have given it as Higgens, Hibben, Hibet, Wiggens and Grigg.) John Potts removed from Loudoun County, Virginia, to Washington County, Pennsylvania, where he lived for several years. About the year 1800, he removed to Jefferson County, Ohio, and subsequently to Corroll County, wher he died about 1825. Susan his wife, died in 1853, aged 93 years.

Information from Barbara:

Potts, John, Susannah, VA line, W4767 (Revolutionary Pension Papers), sol appl. 28 April 1818 Jefferson Co., Ohio, soldier m. Susannah Hibbens or Hibbons 14 Mar 1782 in Berkely Co., Virigina soldier had lived there at enlistment, sold's wife was b. 16 Mar 1763 or 1764, sol d. 20 Oct 1820 in Columbiana Co., Ohio, widow appl. 26 Feb 1839 Carroll Co., Ohio where she was living with a son Thomas Potts & in 1843 she was living there with a son (not named), wid was still living in 1851, the oldest child was Jonathan b. in the fall of 1785 & their youngest children: Thomas & David were b 10 Mar 1807, in 1839 a Nathan & James Potts were living & in 1848 a Silas Potts was a JP for Carroll Co., Ohio, but the relationship of these three men to sol'd family was not given, a grandson B. F. Potts of Helena, Montana Terr made inquiry 19 Mar 1879 & stated sol's wid Susannah had d in 1854.

Revolutionary War Bounty Land Grants Awarded by State Governments," Lloyd DeWitt Bockstrcuk page 45

Potts, John Va. Private 12 Dec 1783 100 acres

He was married to Susan HIBBENS OR HIBBONS on Mar 14 1782 in Berkeley Co., Virginia. Susan HIBBENS OR HIBBONS was born on Mar 16 1763 or 1764. She died in 1853 in Carroll Co., Ohio. John POTTS and Susan HIBBENS OR HIBBONS had the following children:

+304 i. Jonathan POTTS.

+305 ii. Jonas POTTS.

+306 iii. John POTTS.

307 iv. Nathan POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

+308 v. James POTTS.

+309 vi. David POTTS.

+310 vii. Thomas POTTS.

311 viii. Sarah POTTS was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio.

312 ix. Deborah POTTS was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio.

313 x. Margaret POTTS was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio.

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109. David POTTS was born between 1742 and 1757 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. He died on May 27 1837 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried in Quarry St. Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. The Potts Family in America, 1901, T. M. Potts, page 230 & 314 Revolutionary Soldier - name engraved on the outer wall of the Marion County Courthouse. The Potts Family in America, 1901, T. M. Potts page 314 He served in the Revoluntary army, in the Virginia Continental Line. On June 10, 1819, he was granted a soldier's pension. His age was then given as 77 years. He moved to Ohio and settled on Paint Creek, about five miles below Chilicothe. He subsequently removed to Marion County, Ohio where

Information from Barbara - Revolutionary War Pension Papers

Potts, David, Va Line, S40275, appl 22 Apr 1818 Pickaway Co., Ohio, sol. lived in Loudoun Co., Ba at enl., in 1820 sol had a wife aged 62 & 2 children: Nancy 23 & David 14 also a orphaned grandchild Polly Wolverton aged over 14, sol's bros John & Jonathan Potts made aff'dt in Oct 1818 in Jefferson Co & both had srv with their bro David Potts

"Revoluntionary War Bounty Land Grants Awarded by State Governments," Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck page 425

Potts, David Va. Private 30 Aug 1784 100 acres.

He was married to Permilla "Milly" ADAMS. Permilla "Milly" ADAMS was born in 1761. She died on Jun 15 1833 in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. She was buried in Quarry St. Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Ohio. David POTTS and Permilla "Milly" ADAMS had the following children:

+314 i. Milly POTTS.

315 ii. Fanny POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia. Unmarried

+316 iii. Abby POTTS.

317 iv. James POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia. Had no children

+318 v. David POTTS.

The records of deeds, in Washington County, show that he made several purchases of land, aggregating several hundred acres, which included the territory just west of the present village of Florence. Jonas and Hannah, is wife, join in deeds for the sale of several parcels of land. The will of Jonas Potts is dated June 1, 1822, and was proven April 18, 1833. In the will he describes himself as "being far advanced in age." In 1826, his mind having become imparied, a special act of Assembly was passed, making David Bruce, James Kerr, and Benjamin Bubbit, trustees of his estate. In the same year, these trustees sold a tract of 36 acres and 75 perches, on petition of John Carroll, a grandson of Jonas Potts.

He was married to Hannah in Virginia. Jonas POTTS and Hannah had the following children:

+319 i. David POTTS.

320 ii. Jesse POTTS was born in Hanover Twp., Washington Co., Pennsylvania.

+321 iii. Jonas POTTS.

322 iv. Samuel POTTS was born in Hanover Twp., Washington Co., Pennsylvania. +323 v. Anna POTTS.

+324 vi. POTTS.

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111. Jonathan POTTS was born between 1744 and 1757 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. He died on Jul 4 1831 in Jefferson Co., Ohio. The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901, T. M. Potts, page 314 Revolutionary Soldier He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and served in the Virginia Continental Line. On account of his partriotic services, he was granted a pension on March 17, 1819. He was a blacksmith by trade, but was probably also engaged in farming. He removed from Loudoun County, Virginia, to Washington County, Pennsylvania, where he lived for several years. In 1800, his name appears in the assessment list for Hanover Township, when he is designated as "Blacksmith." Shortly after this he removed to Jefferson County, Ohio, wher he died July 4, 1831. Elizabeth his wife, died January 14, 1814.

Information from Barbara

Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files p 2746

Potts, Jonathan, Va Line, 340288, appl 28 Apr 1818 Jefferson Co., Ohio in 1820 sol was aged 65 & stated he had lived in Jefferson Co., Ohio for 22 years, so had lived in Loudoun County, Va at enl. in 1820 sol was living with a son & his son's family (no name given), son's son Thomas Potts was referred to, sol d 4 July 1831, after the Rev. sol had moved from Va. to western Pa the moved to Ohio,

Revolutionary War Bounty Land Grants Awarded by State Governments". Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck page 425

Jonathan Potts, Va. Private, 30 Aug 1784 100 acres

He was married to Elizabeth ENGLISH in 1788 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. Elizabeth ENGLISH died on Jan 14 1814 in Jefferson Co., Ohio. Jonathan POTTS and Elizabeth ENGLISH had the following children:

+325 i. Joshua POTTS.

+326 ii. Thomas POTTS.

+327 iii. David POTTS.

+328 iv. John POTTS.

329 v. Nathan POTTS was born on Aug 6 1797 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. Burned to death

+330 vi. Anna POTTS.

+331 vii. Jonas POTTS.

+332 viii. Samuel L. POTTS.

+333 ix. Mary POTTS.

+334 x. Lydia POTTS.

+335 xi. William POTTS.

336 xii. Sarah POTTS was born on Apr 13 1813 in Jefferson Co., Ohio. She died in Jefferson Co., Ohio.

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112. Nathan POTTS was born on Jul 10 1764 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. He died in Fox Twp., Carroll Co., Ohio. The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901, T. M. Potts, page 317

In 1799, he removed to Washington County, Pennsylvania, arriving at the home of his brother Jonas Potts, on October 20. He engaged in farming, and continued to live in Washington County until about 1825, when he removed to Fox Township, Carroll County, Ohio.

He was married to Mary CHAMBLIN (daughter of Aaron CHAMBLIN and Monica) on Jan 2 1793 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. Mary CHAMBLIN was born in May 1770 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. She died in Fox Twp., Carroll Co., Ohio. Nathan POTTS and Mary CHAMBLIN had the following children:

+337 i. Mary POTTS.

+338 ii. William POTTS.

+339 iii. Nancy POTTS.

+340 iv. Jonathan POTTS.

+341 v. Sarah POTTS.

+342 vi. Amelia POTTS.

+343 vii. Nathan POTTS.

+344 viii. Lorenzo POTTS.

345 ix. Frederick POTTS was born on Aug 14 1809 in Hanover Twp., Washington Co., Pennsylvania.

346 x. Elizabeth POTTS was born on Oct 8 1812 in Hanover Twp., Washington Co., Pennsylvania.

He was Overseer of a plantation for some time, perhaps in Frederick County, as his son David is said to have been born in that county. About 1814, he removed to Richland (now Ashland) County, Ohio, near the town of Hayesville. He settled inthe woods, five miles from his nearest neighbor, and lived in a covered wagon while he built a log cabin. About 1837, he removed to Lawrence County, Illinois, and died there perhaps at about 80 years of age. His wife is said to died at about 90 years of age. Some of the family allege that Nathn (?) (Joshua) died in Ohio and was buried at or near Hayesbille.

He was married to Milly SUVER on Aug 3 1797 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. Joshua POTTS and Milly SUVER had the following children:

+347 i. John POTTS.

+348 ii. Eliza POTTS.

+349 iii. David POTTS.

+350 iv. Joshua POTTS.

+351 v. Harriet POTTS.

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114. Thomas POTTS was married to Mary MARTIN.

"The Potts Family in Great Britain and America," 1901 Thomas Maxwell Potts

He was married to Barbara HECKATHORN (daughter of George HECKATHORN) about 1800. Barbara HECKATHORN was born in 1780. She died in Aug 1855 in Georgetown, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania. Noah POTTS and Barbara HECKATHORN had the following children:

+352 i. Sarah POTTS.

+353 ii. Thomas POTTS.

354 iii. Polly POTTS was born in 1802 in Georgetown, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.

+355 iv. James POTTS.

+356 v. Rachel POTTS.

+357 vi. David POTTS.

358 vii. Robert POTTS was born in 1811 in Georgetown, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.

359 viii. Rebecca POTTS was born on Jun 16 1813 in Georgetown, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.

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116. POTTS. She was married to Richard HART.

He was married to Sarah CLIFTON in 1756 in Salem Monthly Meeting, New Jersey. Jonathan POTTS and Sarah CLIFTON had the following child:

360 i. Elizabeth POTTS was born on Apr 4 1757 in Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey.

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120. John POTTS was born in 1727 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died in 1808 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. By his father's will he inherited the homestead farm in Upper Dublin, containing 150 acres. His will dated Dec 14, 1800, and proven March 16, 1808.

He was married to Hannah DAVIS on May 6 1760 in Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. John POTTS and Hannah DAVIS had the following children:

+361 i. Thomas POTTS.

+362 ii. Jesse POTTS.

+363 iii. Jonah POTTS.

+364 iv. Elizabeth POTTS.

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122. Elizabeth POTTS was born on Aug 12 1723 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. She died on Sep 24 1758. Married 4 mo. 24, 1754, by Friends ceremony "in a meeting appointed at the house of John Potts, parent of said Elizabeth Potts in Upper Dublin Township."

He was a blacksmith by occupation, and seems to have been a resident of Germantown until 1755, when he removed to a "plantiation upon Scholkil on the West Side of the Great Road called Wissahickon road in the Northern Liberties," which he leased from Thomas Hood, Jr., for a term of five years. He built a smithship on the premises and carried on smithing in connection with keeping a public house. He was subsequently proprietor of the "Rising Sun," and "Wheat Sheaff," noted hoseltries above Philadelphia during Colonial Revolutionary times.

He was a Friend and a member of Germantown Meeitng, but in 1757 complaint was made against him for being concerned in military sevice and neglecting attendance at Friends meetings. He was eventually disowned.

She was married to Isaac SHOEMAKER (son of Isaac SHOEMAKER and Dorothey PENROSE). Elizabeth POTTS and Isaac SHOEMAKER had the following children:

+370 i. David SHOEMAKER.

+371 ii. Jonathan SHOEMAKER.

He was married to Ann RUSH in 1751 in Pennsylvania. Ann RUSH was born on Oct 25 1716. She died on Aug 16 1760. Widow of John Ashmead. Samuel POTTS and Ann RUSH had the following child:

+372 i. James POTTS.

He was married to Sarah FRITZ on Oct 20 1772. Sarah FRITZ died on Oct 23 1808 in Frankford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania. Samuel POTTS and Sarah FRITZ had the following children:

+373 i. Jesse POTTS.

+374 ii. Sarah POTTS.

+375 iii. Charles POTTS.

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124. Daniel POTTS was born in 1725 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died in 1782 in Quakertown, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey. He was buried in Quakertown, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey. He was a blacksmith by trade and was a resident of Germantown in 1749, as shown by a deed in which he joined. Hunterdon County Court Records first mention of Daniel Potts-Deed 0018/I-046 Potts, Daniel and James Dilworth, Germantown Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, blacksmiths purchased from Charles Pettit, merchant, and wife Sarah, County of Philadelphia, tract in Kingwood Township, 51 acres, Februar 28, 1765. The minutes of Radnor Monthly Meeting of Friends has entry: DANIEL POTTS REMOVED 11 TH MO. 8TH 1765 TO KINGWOOD, NEW JERSEY. In settling in New Jersey, Daniel Potts may have been influenced by his cousin Thomas Potts, who had previously settled in the same neighborhood. He married Rebecca Emley, daughter of John and Sarah (Lawrence) Emley, 8 mo. 6, 1766. She was born March 22, 1738. On Jan. 6, 1773, an advertisement appeared in the PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, offering for sale an undivided half interest in a Forge, dwelling, etc., situated about half a mile below Pittstown. It was stated that the premises were then occupied by Daniel Potts. He died in 1782. Rebecca died 8 mo 25, 1807.

The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts

He was married to Rebecca EMLEY (daughter of John EMLEY and Sarah LAWRENCE) on Aug 6 1766 in Hunterdon Co., New Jersey. Rebecca EMLEY was born on Mar 22 1738. She was buried in 1807 in Quakertown, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey. She died on Aug 25 1807 in Quakertown, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey. Daniel POTTS and Rebecca EMLEY had the following children:

+376 i. William Emley POTTS.

377 ii. John POTTS died in 1814. unmarried

378 iii. Daniel POTTS died in 1826. unmarried

379 iv. Amy POTTS was born in 1773. She died on Sep 7 1834. unmarried

380 v. Sarah POTTS died about 1814. unmarried

381 vi. Mary POTTS died about 1926. unmarried

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125. Rebecca POTTS was born in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her marriage was recorded by Trinity Church, Oxford, Philadelphia county. They seem to have resided in the Northern Liberties, Philadelphia county, and on June 1, 1758, "John Hood, of the Northern Liberties, in the County of Philadelphia, and Province of Pennsylvania, Practitioner of Physick, and Rebecca his wife," join in deed for the sale of a one third interest in a "Water corn or grist millor mills, commonly called Frankford Mills," including some 50 acres of land which Dr. Hood had inherited from his father. No record of children has come to hand.

They seem to have resided in the Northern Liberties, Philadelphia County, and on June 1, 1758, "John Hood. of the Northern Liberties, in the County of Philadelphia, and Province of Pennsylvania, Practitioner of Physick, and Rebecca his wife,: join in deed for the sale of a one third interest in a "Water corn or grist mill or mills, commonly called Frankford Mills," including some 50 acres of land which Dr. Hood had inherited from his father. No record of children has come to hand.

The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts

She was married to John HOOD on Feb 2 1747/48 in Pennsylvania. John HOOD was a physician.

The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts

He was married to Miriam KELLY on Jul 25 1765 in St. Pauls Espicopal Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Miriam KELLY was born in 1740. She died 6 mo. 20, 1774. By her will, she made bequests to the Pennsylvania Hospital, to the Home of Employment, to Ann Potts her mother-in-law, to her mother Elizabeth Green, to her half brother John Green, and to several others whose kinship is not mentioned. Netiher Husband nor wife mention any children.

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134. William Bickins POTTS was born in Dec 1734 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was baptized on Aug 29 1736 in Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died about 1808 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. He seems to be the same who is called "mariner" in deeds, and who married Esther Moore, April 10, 1764, at Christ Church. He was concerned in a number of land transactions, and in a deed of partition of a tract of land in the plat attached as "William Potts for John Moore." Letters of administration were granted upon the estate of one William B. Potts 1808 (William Bickins Potts).

Letter of administration were granted "unto Isaac White on the Estate of William B. Potts, mariner, deceased," on September 14, 1808. TMP

He was married to Esther "Hester" MOORE (daughter of Stacy MOORE and Sarah) on Apr 10 1764 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

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He was married to Alice SCHULL on Apr 25 1759. David POTTS and Alice SCHULL had the following children:

+414 i. Jonathan POTTS.

415 ii. Ann POTTS was born in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

416 iii. Hannah POTTS was born in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

417 iv. Rachel POTTS was born.

418 v. Joseph POTTS was born.

419 vi. Stephen POTTS was born.

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137. William POTTS was born on Jul 19 1736 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania. He died on Nov 18 1802 in Tredyffrin Twp., Chester Co., Pennsylvania. He owned and resided on a farm in Tredyffrin Twp. Chester County, on the south side of the north Chester Valley Hills, about a mile and a half from Valley Forge. In a deed of conveyance, this land was described as bounded on the east by land of John Potts.

In his will he names his wife Hannah, and children Ezekiel, William, Mary, Elizabeth, Anna, Martha and Hannah. His executors were his son-in-law, Thomas Rowland and his kinamna, Nathan Potts, of Montgomery County.

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He was married to Hannah EDDY. Hannah EDDY was born in 1736. She died on May 11 1816 in Tredyffrin Twp., Chester Co., Pennsylvania. William POTTS and Hannah EDDY had the following children:

+420 i. Elizabeth POTTS.

421 ii. Samuel POTTS was born on Mar 22 1760 in Tredyffrin Twp., Chester Co., Pennsylvania.

422 iii. Ezekiel POTTS was born on May 27 1762 in Tredyffrin Twp., Chester Co., Pennsylvania. He died on Apr 18 1842. unmarried

+423 iv. Mary POTTS.

424 v. Anna POTTS was born on Nov 6 1766 in Tredyffrin Twp., Chester Co., Pennsylvania. She died on Dec 29 1842. unmarried

+425 vi. Martha POTTS.

426 vii. James POTTS was born on Aug 16 1775 in Tredyffrin Twp., Chester Co., Pennsylvania.

427 viii. Hannah POTTS was born on Dec 11 1781 in Tredyffrin Twp., Chester Co., Pennsylvania. She died on Apr 1 1858 in Tredyffrin Twp., Chester Co., Pennsylvania. unmarried

+428 ix. William POTTS.

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139. Aquila POTTS was born on Mar 7 1739 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania. No further account.

He was married to Martha TAYLOR on May 24 1762.

The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts

He was married to Sarah DILWORTH on Mar 23 1769 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joseph POTTS and Sarah DILWORTH had the following child :

+429 i. George POTTS.

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143. Elizabeth POTTS was born on Sep 14 1753 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania. She died about 1820 in North Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

She was married to Andrew KENNEDY on Feb 17 1774 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. Andrew KENNEDY was born about 1751 in Ireland. He enlised, March 3, 1777, at Philadelphia, in the Fourth Pennsylvania Regiment, Continental Line, in the Revolutionary War. The Regiment was commanded by Capt. Lambert Cadwallader, and participated in the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Jamestown, Yorktown, and was at Valley Forge. He was honorably discharged in 1781.

About 1794, a committee of the Friends Yearly Meeting purchased a part of the Langhorne Estate, in Bucks County, including the mansion house and about 400 acres of land, with the intention of establishing a Friends School there. But afterward not liking it so well, it was sold in the Philadelphia Exchange to Andrew Kennedy, who purchased it at a very low price. (NOTE: See Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. VII, page 81) Kennedy made some repairs to the mansion house before the close of the century. Andrew Kennedy died Sep 23, 1811. The will of both Andrew and Elizabeth are registered at Philadelphia. Andrew is described as manufacturer of Philadelphia, and Elizabeth as widow of Northern Liberties.

The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts Elizabeth POTTS and Andrew KENNEDY had the following children:

430 i. Andrew KENNEDY was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. Died while a Cadet at West Point.

431 ii. George Washington KENNEDY was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. was living in 1818

+432 iii. Robert KENNEDY.

+433 iv. Mary KENNEDY.

+434 v. Elizabeth KENNEDY.

+435 vi. Susan KENNEDY.

+436 vii. Eleanor KENNEDY.

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144. Hannah POTTS was born on Jan 13 1755 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania. She died on Feb 23 1778.

She was married to Richard CURRIE (son of Rev William CURRIE and Margaret ROSS). Richard CURRIE was born in 1750. He died on Sep 16 1776. He joined the First Militia of Pennsylvania at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, and marched with his Company as far as Amboy, where he was taken sick and returned home, and died Sept 16, 1776. Hannah POTTS and Richard CURRIE had the following children:

+437 i. Margaret CURRIE.

+438 ii. Ann CURRIE.

439 iii. Richard CURRIE was born on Jul 23 1776.

He was married to Jane JONES (daughter of Evan JONES and Jane). Jane JONES was born on Nov 25 1746. She died on Aug 25 1828 in Upper Merion Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Stephen POTTS and Jane JONES had the following children:

+440 i. Anna POTTS.

+441 ii. Esther POTTS.

+442 iii. Nathan POTTS.

+443 iv. Alice POTTS.

444 v. Jane POTTS was born on Aug 29 1775 in Upper Merion Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. unmarried

+445 vi. Martha POTTS.

+446 vii. Isaiah POTTS.

447 viii. POTTS was born on Oct 12 1783 in Upper Merion Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. She died in Upper Merion Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

448 ix. Stephen POTTS was born on Mar 30 1785 in Upper Merion Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died in Upper Merion Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

449 x. Ezra POTTS was born on Jan 10 1788 in Upper Merion Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died in Upper Merion Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

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148. Nathan POTTS was born on Jan 8 1741/42 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died in 1819. They resided in Montgomery County, and sometime at Norristown, He held the office of Justice of the Peace, and perhaps other offices.

He was married to Priscilla MORGAN (daughter of Jesse MORGAN and Mary) on Feb 10 1766 in Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Priscilla MORGAN was born on Aug 11 1749 in Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Nathan POTTS and Priscilla MORGAN had the following children:

450 i. William POTTS was born on Nov 21 1766 in Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died on Mar 10 1787 in Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. unmarried

451 ii. Mary POTTS was born on Sep 20 1768 in Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. She died on Feb 7 1781 in Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

+452 iii. George Morgan POTTS.

+453 iv. Nathan Rhoads POTTS.

+454 v. Stacy Kirkbride POTTS.

455 vi. Benedict Dorsey POTTS was born on Nov 25 1790 in Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died on May 1 1818. He graduated in medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 1813, and was a young man of fine promise, but sapped his constitution by over application to study.

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149. Alice POTTS was born on Jan 21 1743/44 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. She was married to Griffith THOMAS. Alice POTTS and Griffith THOMAS had the following children:

+456 i. Esther THOMAS.

+457 ii. Ann THOMAS.

+458 iii. Mary THOMAS.

+459 iv. Priscilla THOMAS.

460 v. Margaret THOMAS. unmarried

+461 vi. Hannah THOMAS.

+462 vii. Martha THOMAS.

+463 viii. Zebulon THOMAS.

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150. Zebulon POTTS was born on Mar 21 1746 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died on Mar 17 1801 in Conshohocken, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. They resided in Plymouth Township, not far from Conshohocken, and the large stone mansion house remains in an excellent state of preservation.

Zebulon Potts was a very prominent man is his daym and a staunch patriot in the time of the Revolution, and was a Captain of Militia in the Army. During the encampment of the Patriot Army at Valley Forge, he was very active in procuring food for the Army. On more than one occasion he succeeded in passing the British lines into the City of Philadelphia. On account of his activity in the cause of the Colonies, a price was put upon his capture. Many attempts were made by the British to take him, but he always succeeded in evading his pursuers. On one occasion he hid in an open ended barrel with the open end at the ground. He had a secret understanding with his neighbors, that when danger threatened at night, pebbles were thrown upon the roof of his house to apprise him, and give him time to escape. Mrs. Potts was a stately, dignified and brave woman, and when British Officers or soldiers called in search of her husband or upon skirmishing expeditions, she won their respect and protection, by her suave and courteous manners. After the was Zebulon was appointed High Sheriff of Montgomery County, which he held for several years. He was also a Member of the Legislature.

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He was married to Martha TROTTER about 1771. Zebulon POTTS and Martha TROTTER had the following children:

+464 i. Ann POTTS.

+465 ii. Joseph POTTS.

466 iii. Esther POTTS was born on Jan 9 1777 in Conshohocken, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. She died in Conshohocken, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

467 iv. Hannah POTTS was born on Jul 21 1778 in Conshohocken, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

+468 v. Alice POTTS.

+469 vi. Esther POTTS.

+470 vii. Martha POTTS.

+471 viii. William POTTS.

+472 ix. Robert Tower POTTS.

473 x. Daniel T. POTTS was born on Jul 18 1794 in Conshohocken, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Born and raised on a farm, he was a lad of excellence anxious to see life and the country, he went west. In 1822, he joined the Henry and Ashley Expedition, bound for the Rocky Mountains and the Columbia River and served as a scout. Gen. Ashley wrote to his brother Robert of his integrity and courage. His letters written to friends at home were graphic and full of interest. After leaving this service he went to Texas, and from there wrote to his friends that he was buying and shipping cattle to New Orleans market. His brother Robert placed several thousand dollars to his credit with merchants in New Orleans and wrote to him to that effect. The money was never drawn and he was never heard of again. About this time da vessel loaded with cattle encountered a storm and went down, and all on board were lost. Daniel Potts is supposed to have perished on this vessel. He is not known to have been married.

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SEVENTH GENERATION

293. Jeremiah POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia. He settled in Union County, Kentucky, near Morganfield. He was a farmer and a great hunter. He lived to a great age. He is said to have reached 100 years. TMP page 342

He was married. Jeremiah POTTS had the following children:

751 i. John POTTS was born in Morganfield, Union Co., Kentucky.

752 ii. R. L. POTTS was born in Morganfield, Union Co., Kentucky.

753 iii. Amos POTTS was born in Morganfield, Union Co., Kentucky.

754 iv. David POTTS was born in Morganfield, Union Co., Kentucky.

755 v. Jonathan POTTS was born in Morganfield, Union Co., Kentucky.

756 vi. Joseph POTTS was born in Morganfield, Union Co., Kentucky.

757 vii. Jeremiah POTTS was born in Morganfield, Union Co., Kentucky.

758 viii. Rebecca POTTS was born in Morganfield, Union Co., Kentucky.

759 ix. Lavinia POTTS was born in Morganfield, Union Co., Kentucky.

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294. Jonathan POTTS was born on Jan 9 1775 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. He died on Oct 26 1868 in Warren Co., Kentucky. Another authority gives the date of birth as May 30, 1776. He is said tohave been named in honor of his grandfather.

He was married to Bathsheba BALLARD (daughter of Reuben BALLARD and Mary) on Feb 7 1799. Jonathan POTTS and Bathsheba BALLARD had the following children:

760 i. John C. POTTS was born on Apr 11 1800 in Union Co., Kentucky. He died on Jul 19 1834.

761 ii. Elizabeth POTTS was born on Apr 22 1802 in Union Co., Kentucky.

+762 iii. Reuben POTTS.

+763 iv. Isaiah POTTS. (Great... grandfather)

+764 v. Ninian POTTS.

765 vi. Alexander POTTS was born on Aug 11 1812 in Union Co., Kentucky. He died in 1817 in Union Co., Kentucky.

+766 vii. Rebecca POTTS.

767 viii. Thomas J. POTTS was born on Aug 10 1817 in Union Co., Kentucky.

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295. John POTTS was born on Nov 16 1782 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. no issue He was married to Nancy WILSON.

FTW - Lee D. Stephens (1832 during the Blackhawk Indian War he served with Illinois; Jul 1844, bought 80 acres of farm land near Ashland, Illinois and in Jun 1850 bought 318 acres of farm land in Christian County, Illinois.)

He was married to Sarah Ann BLIZZARD (daughter of Nathan BLIZZARD) on Jul 15 1834 in St. Charles, Missouri. Sarah Ann BLIZZARD was born on Dec 20 1818 in Indiana.4 She died on Nov 20 1848 in Prentice, Morgan Co., Illinois.4 Joel POTTS and Sarah Ann BLIZZARD had the following children:

768 i. Louisa Jane POTTS was born on Oct 15 1835 in Ashland, Illinois. She died in 1847 in Ashland, Illinois.

+769 ii. Maria Elizabeth POTTS.

+770 iii. Nathan Columbus POTTS.

771 iv. Gilbert Lafayette POTTS was born on Aug 8 1841 in Mercer Co., Kentucky. He died on Aug 8 1841 in Morgan Co., Illinois.

772 v. William Albert POTTS was born on Feb 26 1843 in Mercer Co., Kentucky. He died on Feb 26 1843 in Morgan Co., Illinois.20

+773 vi. George Dallas POTTS.

+774 vii. Cyrus Alonzo POTTS.

775 viii. Sarah Catharine POTTS was born on Nov 28 1848 in Morgan Co., Illinois. She died on Nov 28 1848 in Morgan Co., Illinois.20

He was married to Mary Ann CLARK.

He was married to Ruth CLARK.

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391. Isaac CLEAVER was born on Oct 17 1768 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died on Mar 15 1828.

He was married to Rachel STURGIS.

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EIGHTH GENERATION

762. Reuben POTTS was born on Apr 17 1803 in Union Co., Kentucky. He died on Mar 7 1837. He was a cabinetmaker and a successful business man. He was married to Catharine ASHBROOK. Catharine ASHBROOK was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Reuben POTTS and Catharine ASHBROOK had the following child:

+1799 i. George W. POTTS.

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763. Isaiah POTTS was born on Jan 8 1808 in Union Co., Kentucky. He died on Feb 16 1886 in Union Co., Kentucky. He removed in 1842, from Warren County to Union County, Kentucky, where he engaged in farming. He was married to Sarah BURRIS. Sarah BURRIS was born on Nov 9 1809 in Butler Co., Kentucky. She died on Mar 9 1859 in Warren Co., Kentucky. Isaiah POTTS and Sarah BURRIS had the following children:

1800 i. Stanford POTTS was born on Jul 19 1834 in Warren Co., Kentucky. (3XGreat grandfather)

1801 ii. Bluford POTTS was born on Apr 15 1836 in Warren Co., Kentucky.

1802 iii. Bedford POTTS was born on Jun 20 1838 in Warren Co., Kentucky.

1803 iv. Columbus POTTS was born in Warren Co., Kentucky.

1804 v. John T. POTTS was born in Union Co., Kentucky.

1805 vi. William Woodring POTTS was born in Union Co., Kentucky.

1806 vii. Ann Elizabeth POTTS was born in Union Co., Kentucky.

1807 viii. Mary Jane POTTS was born in Union Co., Kentucky.

1808 ix. Sarah POTTS was born in Union Co., Kentucky.

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764. Ninian POTTS was born on Aug 1 1810 in Union Co., Kentucky. He was married to Emily ROBINSON (daughter of John L. ROBINSON). Emily ROBINSON was born in Warren Co., Kentucky. Ninian POTTS and Emily ROBINSON had the following child:

1809 i. POTTS was born in Warren Co., Kentucky. He died in Indiana.

He was married to Nancy STEWART. Ninian POTTS and Nancy STEWART had the following children:

1810 i. Henry POTTS died in 1863. He was born in Warren Co., Kentucky. He entered the Federal army during the Civil War and died of measles in 1863.

1811 ii. James V. POTTS was born in Warren Co., Kentucky. Accidentally killed by the falling of a tree.

+1812 iii. Nancy Ann POTTS.

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766. Rebecca POTTS was born on Jan 12 1814 in Union Co., Kentucky. She was married to Edward SMITH. Rebecca POTTS and Edward SMITH had the following children:

1813 i. William S. SMITH.

1814 ii. Eliza Jane SMITH.

1815 iii. Reuben A. SMITH.

1816 iv. Jonathan SMITH.

1817 v. Nannie SMITH

1818 vi. Columbus SMITH.

1819 vii. Calvin C. SMITH.

1820 viii. Richard C. SMITH.

1821 ix. Mary S. SMITH.

1822 x. Fannie E. SMITH.

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770. Nathan Columbus POTTS 20 was born on Jun 10 1840 in Morgan Co., Illinois.4 He died on Mar 25 1885 in Sharpsburg, Christian Co., Illinois.4,20 Nathan served in the Civil War enlisting August 14, 1862 with Company E. of the 77th Regiment of the Illinois Volunteers. He was taken prisoner by the Confederates near Mansfield, Louisiana, about April 8, 1864, He was held as a prisoner of war at Camp Ford near Tyler, Texas. He was released May 1, 1865 and was then discharged from the Army June 17, 1865. During the War he saw action at Port Gibson, Champions Hill, Black River Bridges, Vicksburg and Jackson, Mississippi and in the Red River Expedition. He served as a Fourth Corporal under Captain Edwin Stevens. When he enlisted in 1863 he was 5 ft. 8 3/4 in. tall and had blud eyes dark hari and a fair complection. He was married to Elenora KEMMERER on Mar 12 1866 in Sharpsburg, Christian Co., Illinois.20 Nathan Columbus POTTS and Elenora KEMMERER had the following children:

+1827 i. Charles Edwin POTTS.

+1828 ii. Almond A. POTTS.

+1829 iii. Myron Elmer POTTS.

+1830 iv. Louella (Lou) Matilda POTTS.

1831 v. Addie Iona POTTS was born on Sep 9 1872 in Sharpsburg, Christian Co., Illinois.20 She died on Jul 28 1873 in Sharpsburg, Christian Co., Illinois.

1832 vi. Herbert Franklin POTTS was born on Dec 13 1874 in Sharpsburg, Christian Co., Illinois. He died on Sep 11 1927.

+1833 vii. Harry Joel POTTS.

1834 viii. Joseph Carmen POTTS was born on Jun 28 1877 in Sharpsburg, Christian Co., Illinois. He died on Jan 31 1960.20

+1835 ix. Archie Ellsworth POTTS.

+1836 x. Annie (Fianna) Maira POTTS.

+1837 xi. Myrtle Elmina POTTS.

+1838 xii. Nathan Clyde POTTS.

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773. George Dallas POTTS was born on Jul 17 1845 in Prentice, Morgan Co., Illinois. He died on Jan 6 1910 in Taylorsville, Christian Co., Illinois. (1901) Residence: Sharpsburg, Christian County, Illinois He was married to Lenora A. LANGLEY on Dec 5 1868 in Christian Co., Illinois. Lenora A. LANGLEY was born on Apr 27 1848 in Christian Co., Illinois. She died on Aug 14 1876 in Sharpsburg, Christian Co., Illinois. George Dallas POTTS and Lenora A. LANGLEY had the following children:

1839 i. William Albert POTTS was born on Nov 17 1867 in Sharpsburg, Christian Co., Illinois.

1840 ii. Joel Preston POTTS died in 1869 in Sharpsburg, Christian Co., Illinois. He was born on May 17 1869 in Sharpsburg, Christian Co., Illinois.

1841 iii. Rufus Monroe POTTS was born on Sep 3 1870 in Sharpsburg, Christian Co., Illinois.

1842 iv. Cyrus Alvin POTTS was born on Jan 18 1873 in Sharpsburg, Christian Co., Illinois.

+1843 v. Dempster Orvil POTTS.

He was married to Sarah E. FLYNN. George Dallas POTTS and Sarah E. FLYNN had the following children:

1844 i. Tony Roscoe POTTS was born on Apr 17 1880 in Sharpsburg, Christian Co., Illinois. He died in Nov 1966 in Illinois.

1845 ii. Lineal Otis POTTS was born on Mar 15 1884 in Sharpsburg, Christian Co., Illinois.

1846 i. Elmer Clarence POTTS was born on Apr 11 1879 in Atchison, Kansas.

1847 ii. Claude Henry POTTS was born on Oct 18 1881 in Atchison, Kansas. He died in Oct 1960.

He was married to Mary E. MAUPIN.

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776. Sarah POTTS was born in 1811. She died in 1845. She was married to John TREECE. Sarah POTTS and John TREECE had the following children:

1848 i. William TREECE.

1849 ii. Enos TREECE.

1850 iii. Nelson TREECE.

1851 iv. Jonathan TREECE.

1852 v. Julia Ann TREECE.

1853 vi. Laban TREECE.

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NINTH GENERATION

1799. George W. POTTS was born on Jul 22 1845 in Kentucky. He died in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Occupation: Merchant (1901) Residence: Bowling Green, Kentucky. NOTE: George W. Potts furnished the compiler with much valuable data. In the way of copies of Bible records, etc. TPM page 345 He was married to Louisa Keller MINOR. Louisa Keller MINOR was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. George W. POTTS and Louisa Keller MINOR had the following children:

2969 i. William Keller POTTS was born in 1876 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

2970 ii. George Edward POTTS was born in 1884 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

2971 iii. Ernest POTTS was born in 1885 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

1812. Nancy Ann POTTS was born in Warren Co., Kentucky. She was married to John S. LAMB.

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1800. Stanford Potts (My 3XGreat grandfather) was born on Jul 19 1834 in Warren Co., Kentucky. Married Martha Brown... Their children:

1800.1. Joseph POTTS
1800.2. John J. POTTS
1800.3. Morgan S. POTTS

TENTH GENERATION

1800.1. Joseph POTTS Born March 24, 1856 (Bowling Green?) Union Co., Ky.; d. June 16, 1937, Carrier Mills, Ill. Married Rachel Gunter born Feb. 16, 1863 at Birmingham, Alabama; d. Feb. 1, 1937, Carrier Mills, Ill. Children (probably not in correct order):

1800.4. Nellie POTTS, Married Joe Pearson. One child: Maxine. Once descendent: Susan Kent

1800.5. Joseph POTTS

1800.6. Tom POTTS, Married Mary. No children.

1800.7. John POTTS, Ledford Storekeeper. Never married.

1800.8. Ollie POTTS, "Lived fast and died young." Never married. No children.

1800.9. Mattie POTTS, Married Alfred Coleman. Children: Mildred, Max, Joe, Barney, Geraldine, Geneva, Billy Jean 

1800.10. Susa (Sue) POTTS, Married Ed Brown. Children: Madeline, Helen, Ruby, Micky

Joseph and Rachel, and Joseph, Jr., Nellie, John, Ollie, and several other Potts are buried at Liberty cemetery, south of Harrisburg.

NOTE: Modern Americans seem eager to claim at least a smidgen of Indian blood. In our (CARR-POTTS) case, that could possibly come from Rachel Gunter. Many of the Gunters of Alabama were descended from Chief BUSHYHEAD through John GUNTER and Catherine ("She-Go-He-Li") BUSHYHEAD. However, as of this writing, I have not been able to make any definite connections. (note added by William R. Carr)

Rachel Gunter's mother died when she was eleven. She had a sister named Martha Gunter (BAKER) who lived near Starved Rock, Illinois. Father, (Henry Gunter) lived at Cairo for a while, where grandfather (Joseph) Potts saw him one time. (This according to uncle Joseph W. Potts)
    There is an 1870 entry in the Union County, Kentucky record of "bound children," of a Rachel and Leona Gunter. So, rather than being formally adopted they were bound to labor by the family that took them in. The name Leona doesn't fit with what we've learned. Perhaps this is Martha.??? Rachel would have been seven in 1870, rather than eleven.

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ELEVENTH GENERATION

1800.5. Joseph POTTS Born 1882, Union County, Kentucky d..... Married (1) Sybil Gurley, (2) Carrie Haynes (b. 19 Feb.1896, m.1918, died Jan. 13, 1958)

Children by Sybil:
1800.11. Flora POTTS, Married (1) Frank Steinmarch, (2) Walter Skeels. No children
1800.12. George William POTTS, Married (1) Ruth Barlett, (2) Gertrude Fulkerson. No children
1800.13. James Robert POTTS

Children by Carrie:
1800.14. Joseph W. POTTS, Married _______. Children
1800.15. Aline Lovey POTTS, Married Carl Qualls. Children
1800.16. Nettie POTTS, Married ALDRETE. Children
1800.17. Rachel Ruth POTTS, Married Harry Witt, 5 Children

Sybil's Childrens' names were changed to CARR on 23 December, 1918, when they were officially adopted by Sybil's second husband, George Carr. Flora also changed her first name to Florine.

I have found a letter, dated Feb. 24, 1974 from John H. and Bessie POTTS of Clay, Kentucky, to my dad, James R. Carr. I believe that John is the cousin of my grandfather, Joseph POTTS. But he might be a cousin. Perhaps the son of  #1804  John T. Potts. My dad, at least once, took grandpa Joe Potts over to Clay, Kentucky for a visit.

Bessie writes some, mentioning that "yesterday was our 52nd anniversary." That means they were married on 23 February, 1922.

She mentions Lura and Silas PROCTOR, and Nell (all presumably of the Harrisburg area), and the recent death of Charley POTTS of West Frankfort, formerly of Zeigler. Perhaps a brother to John. Nell, of course, was grandpa Joe POTT's sister. John wrote a couple pages. He mentioned that he was 71 on Feb. 8th (1974). That means he was born in 1903.

John H. POTTS Born: 8 Feb. 1903

Married: Bessie ________ 23 Feb. 1922
Living (in 1974) in Clay, Kentucky

TWELFTH GENERATION

1800.13. James Robert (POTTS) CARR (my father) Adopted by, and took name of, George CARR. Born Oct. 29th, 1912, Harrisburg, Ill.: Living. Married (1) Mildred Inez Goodman, of Harrisburg, Ill. One child. (2) Jewell Baker. No children. 

Child of James and Mildred:

1800.18. William Roy CARR, born Sept. 1, 1942, (Living) Harrisburg, Ill.

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THIRTEENTH GENERATION

1800.18. William Roy CARR (me) Born Sept. 1, 1942, at Harrisburg, Ill., Married (Saigon, Vietnam, 1969) Luong Thi Doi, born Oct. 1, 1944, Vietnam. Their Children:

1800.19. James Roy Carr, born Nov. 17, 1969, Saigon, Vietnam
1800.20. Lilia Thi Carr, born Aug. 14, 1974, Saigon, Vietnam.

FOURTEENTH GENERATION

1800.19. James Roy CARR (my son) Born Nov. 17th, 1969, Saigon, Vietnam. Married Tracy Sunshine Robinson at Possum Bottom on July 30th, 1994. Their children:

1800.21. Chloerisa James CARR, born July 19th, 1995.

FIFTEENTH GENERATION

1800.21. Chloerisa James CARR (my granddaughter) was born July 19th, 1995 while living at Possum Ridge Ranch, near Herod, Illinois.

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ROOSEVELT EXTENSION

FOURTH GENERATION

27. David POTTS was born about 1670 in Montgomeryshire, Wales. He died on Nov 16 1730 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. He was buried in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 Thomas Maxwell Potts

He was born about 1670, in Montgomeryshire, Wales, it is believed. He was a Friend, married Alice Croasdale in 1694, settled in Bristol Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, and died in 1730.

David has already been mentioned in this work on pages 192, 196, 203, 252, 278, and in Chapter XIX, page 282, et seq. The time of his coming to Pennsylvania, has not been discovered. He may have come with other members of the family when he was but a lad. The first memtion of him that has been noticed is on 7 mo. 24, 1692, when he became the bondsman for Elizabeth Bennet, (NOTE: see page 196, anti) as executrix of Edmund Bennett, her late husband. His signature attached to the bond, which remains on file in the Register's office at Philadelphia, is here fairly reproduced. seems to remain. The early records of the Meeting are quite inperfect., David Potts and Alice Croasdale, youngest daughter of Thomas and Agnes (Hathernthwaite) Croasdale, (The Croasdale Family. Thoms Croasdale and Alice Hatternthewaite were married 3 mo. 1, 1664, according to the records of Lancaster (England) Monthly Meeting of Friends. They resided in Yorkshire for sometime, but in 1682 came to Pennsylvania in the ship Welcome with Willia Penn. They setted on Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, in the vicinity of the present village of Langhorne. Thomas Croasdale died 9 mo. 2, 1684, and Alice 8 mo. 20, 1686. They had the following children, all born in England.

1. William Croasdale, b. 12, 7, 1664; d. 1715; m. 1st Elizabeth Hayhurst, 2nd, Sarah Wilford

2. John Croasdale b. 5, 11, 1666; d. 10, 6, 1796; m. Marah Chapman

3. Elizabeth Croasdalen b. 11, 5, 1667; d. 6,4, 1682.

4. Mary Croasdale, b. 8, 30, 1669; d. 1716, m. William Smith

5. Bridget Croasdale, b. 6, 30, 1671; d. 2, 26, 1701; m. John Cowgill

6. Alice Croasdale, b. 8, 3, 1673; m. David Potts

For a fuller account of the Croasdale, see "Our Family Ancestors," by Thomas Maxell Potts)

declared their intentions of marriage with each other, before the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, 10 mo. 29, 1693. (December 1693), passed the Meeting the second time 11 mo. 26, 1693-4 (January 1694), and were granted a certificate to marry under the care of Middletown Monthly Meeting in Bucks County. The following is a copy of an entry in the minutes of the latter Meeting.

"David Potts and Alice Croasdale have requested to solemnize their marriage within this meeting, because her relations mostly dwell here, and they belonging to Philadelphia have brought a Certificate from that Monthly Meeting, that testifies they have proceeded there orderly, and nothing is found against them, and also requested that they may accomplish their marriage here, which they have granted them; so this meeting is satisfied and grants their request."

The marriage certificate can be found on pages 442- 443

Thomas and Jonas Potts, who are thr first signerrs to this certificate, were brothers of David, as it is believed. (See Chapters VII, VIII, and XIX, Part II). William Croasdale was a brother of the bride, and Mary Smith, who was the wife of William Smith, was a sister. John Cowgill was a brother-in-law. Possibly some of the other witnesses were also related.

In 1695, David Potts purchased 150 acres of land in Bristol Township, Philadelphia County, in the vicinity of Germantown. He subsequently sold 50 acres, leaving him 100 acres upon which he seems to have settled and spent the remainder of his life. The following memoranda, relating to the purchase of the land, is from the minutes of teh Board of Property, as printed in Volume XIX, page 278 of the "Pennsylvania Archives" second series.

"The Commiss'rs, by Patent deatd 26th 9 mo. 1685, Granted 500 acres to Rob't Longshore, Puchaser in Bristol Township, in the County of Philad'a, joyning on Germantown, Irenia Land, and Will'm Watkins, of which by Deed dated 1st 4 mo. 1686, he sold to Samuel Bennett 200 acres, who by Deed dated 2, 4, 1695, sold 150 thereof to David Potts, who sold to Wm. Harman 50 acres now in the Possession of Peter Clever."

"The said David Potts Requests a Warr't of Resurvey on the said 150 acres according to the Ture bounds of the Tract and to Cutt off 50 a's to said Harman or Clever. Ordered that a Warr't be accordingly granted for the said 50 acres to the cutt off as by agreement made between them and a Patent on the Return if required, they paying for the Overplus, it any."

In 1716, he had a grant of 100 acres of land in the Manor of Springfield for which he wa to pay L80.

When a Friends Meeting was established at Germantown, David Potts seems to have been transferred to that Meeting. On October 11, 1711, Samuel Richardson, Richard Townsend and Samuel Cart, for the consideration of L200, conveyed 50 acres of land in German Township, to Thomas Potts, Sr., Thomas Canby, John Cadwallader, David Potts, Isaac Delaphine, Morris Morris, Henry Cunnards and William Lukens. These latter were Trustees of Germantown Meeting, and in 1712, David Potts was appointed one of the two overseers of the Meeting at Germantown, From this time forward, David Potts was frequently appointed to attend Quarterly Meeting, and entrusted with other matters of greater or less importance.

On June 15, 1728, David Potts petitioned the Orphans' Court of Bucks County, representing that William Croasdale, by his will about the year 1715, devised to his grandson William Hill, a plantation in Bristol Township and a lot in Bristol, and appointed his daughter Agnes, wife of Richard Hill, executrix. She died soon after her father so the said William Hill was left by his mother, the said Agnes, to the care of his, the said David's wife, until he should arrive or attain to man's estate; and also that the said David Potts has kept and maintained the said William Hill about twelve years, etc.

David Potts was a man of good standing in the community and had the confidence of his neighbors. He represented Philadelphia County in the Provinicial Assembly for the years, 1728, 1729, and 1730. He died November 16, 1730.."The Pennsylvania Gazette" of Nov. 19, 1730, contained a notice of his death inwhich it is stated that "Monday last died Mr. David Potts, one of the Members of Assembly for this County."

Alice, wife of David, was born 8 mo. 3, 1673. She has a rather interesting history. The Croasdales came passengers with William Penn in the ship Welcome. Robert Greenway, master, in 1682. During the passage, the small -pox made its appearance in great virulence and occasioned much distress, disease. It is related that Wiliam Penn cheered the dying and the survivors with his Godly conversation during the memorable voyage. One of the passengers writing of the voyage says. "The good conversation of William Penn was very advantageous to all the company. HIs sigular care was manifested in contributing to the necessities of many who were sick of the small-pos then on board, of hwihc about thirty died."

The date of her death has not been discovered. but she probably died brfore her husband, as he does not mention her is his will. David Potts' will made Nov. 13, 1730, and proven Nov. 26, 1730, is on file in the Register's Office at Philadelphia, and recorded in Will Book E, at page 142.

Transript of the Will can be found on pages 446-448.

The third item in the foregoing Inventory includes "a large bibel." This Bible passed to the possession of David's son Ezekiel, and is still preserved by his descendants at Norristown, Pennsylvania. The writer hereof made a careful examination of this old Bible some years ago. It is well preserved, but has been rebound. There is some writing on some of the margins, scattered through the book, but nothing of historical value. If any family records were ever entered, none now remain. The book was printed at London in 1613. It was probably brought over by the family at their coming to Pennsylvania.

He was married to Alice CROASDALE on Jan 22 1693 in Middletown, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania. Alice CROASDALE was born on Aug 3 1673 in Yorkshire, England. She died before 1729 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was buried in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. David POTTS and Alice CROASDALE had the following children:

+44 i. Thomas POTTS.

+45 ii. John POTTS.

+46 iii. Daniel POTTS.

+47 iv. Elizabeth POTTS.

+48 v. Jonathan POTTS.

+49 vi. Mary POTTS.

+50 vii. Stephen POTTS.

51 viii. Rebecca POTTS was born on Nov 16 1705 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

+52 ix. Ezekiel POTTS.

+53 x. Nathan POTTS.

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FIFTH GENERATION

45. John POTTS was born on Aug 8 1696 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. He died in Sep 1766 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. !He learned the trade of a millwright. The minutes of Abington Monthly Meeting show that John and Elizabeth passed the second time on 4 mo 27, 1726, and the minutes of 5 mo. 25, 1726 state that the mariage was orderly accomplished. John Potts, was a witness to the will of David Jones, of Bristol Township, made in 1719. David Potts was one of the appraisers. In 1727, John Potts was a witness to will of Robert Kirkwood, of Plymouth Township. John settled in Upper Dublin Township, now included within the limits of Montgomery County, where he purchased a tract of land from Isaac and John Phipps about 1748. It lies about two miles east of present village of Fort Washington (1901).

Transcript of his will can befound on pages 452-453

The Potts Family in Great Britian and America , 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts

He was married to Elizabeth MCVAUGH. Elizabeth MCVAUGH was born in 1679. She died on Jan 5 1791. John POTTS and Elizabeth MCVAUGH had the following children:

+120 i. John POTTS.

+121 ii. Thomas POTTS.

+122 iii. Elizabeth POTTS.

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SEVENTH GENERATION

121. Thomas POTTS was born in 1729. He died on Jul 26 1776 in Chelsea Forge, Sussex Co., New Jersey. He was a millwright by trde and lived in Moreland Township for some time. On June 22, 1753, Walter Moore and Sarah his wife conveyed to Thomas Potts, millwright, of the Manor of Moreland, one helf of a certain corn mill, etc., and two parcels of land in Moreland. He subsequently removed to Sussex County, New Jersey, and settled at Chelsea Forge, where he had a landed estate. He was High Sheriff of Sussex County in 1772, and a Member of the Provincial Assembly in 1775 and 1776. He married Elizabeth Lukensm, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Tyson) Lukens, Jan 16, 1753. He died July 29, 1776. His widow subsequently married Dr. John Rockhill, a widower with children. (NOTE: Dr. John Rockhill, son of Edward and Elizabeth (Taylor) Rockhill, married, first, Rachel Robeson,) There were no children by this marriage, but some of the descendants by their former marriages intermarried. Dr. Rockhill was born March 22, 1726, and died April 7, 1798. Ellizabeth survived him.

The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 - Thomas Maxell Potts

He was married to Elizabeth LUKENS. Thomas POTTS and Elizabeth LUKENS had the following children:

+365 i. Elizabeth POTTS.

366 ii. Joseph POTTS was born. Died unmarried at about sixty years of age.

+367 iii. Gainor POTTS.

+368 iv. William Lukens POTTS.

+369 v. Hugh Henry POTTS.

EIGHTH GENERATION

365. Elizabeth POTTS was born in Chelsea Forge, Sussex Co., New Jersey. She was married to Robert BARNHILL on Sep 22 1778. Elizabeth POTTS and Robert BARNHILL had the following children:

935 i. Sarah BARNHILL.

936 ii. Elizabeth BARNHILL

937 iii. John BARNHILL.

938 iv. Robert BARNHILL.

+939 v. Margaret BARNHILL.

NINTH GENERATION

939. Margaret BARNHILL 27 was born in 1799 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. She died on Jan 23 1861 in New York City, New York. She was married to Cornelius ROOSEVELT. She was married to Corneluis Van' Schook ROOSEVELT on Oct 9 1821 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. Corneluis Van' Schook ROOSEVELT27 was born on Jan 30 1794 in New York City, New York. He died on Feb 9 1878 in New York City, New York. Margaret BARNHILL and Corneluis Van' Schook ROOSEVELT had the following children:

+2040 i. Silas Wier ROOSENVELT.

+2041 ii. James Alfred ROOSENVELT.

+2042 iii. Cornelius Van S Schaak ROOSEVELT Jr..

+2043 iv. Robert Barnhill ROOSEVELT.

+2044 v. Theodore ROOSEVELT.

2045 vi. William Wallace ROOSENVELT27 was born on Sep 20 1834 in New York City, New York. He died on Dec 18 1835 in New York City, New York.

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NINTH GENERATION

2040. Silas Wier ROOSENVELT 27 was born on Oct 18 1823 in New York City, New York. He died on Mar 24 1870 in New York City, New York. He was married to Mary WEST on Oct 23 1845 in New York City, New York.

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2044. Theodore ROOSEVELT 27 was born in 1831 in New York City, New York. He died on Feb 10 1878 in New York City, New York. He was married to Martha Stewart BULLOCH on Dec 2 1853 in Rosewell the estate in Georgia. Martha Stewart BULLOCH27 was born in 1834 in Georgia. She died on Feb 12 1884 in New York City, New York. Theodore ROOSEVELT and Martha Stewart BULLOCH had the following children:

3043 i. Anna ROOSEVELT27 was born in 1855.

+3044 ii. Theadore [Teddy] ROOSEVELT (President).

+3045 iii. Elliott ROOSEVELT (Father of Eleanor).

3046 iv. Carinne ROOSEVELT 27 was born in 1861.

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TENTH GENERATION

3044. Theodore [Teddy] ROOSEVELT (26th President of the United States) 27 was born on Oct 27 1858 in New York City, New York. He died on Jan 6 1919 in Oyster Bay, NY. Buried in Young;s Memorial Cemetery, Oyster Bay, New York. He was married to Edith Kermit CAROW in 1887 in New York. Theadore {Teddy ] ROOSEVELT and Edith Kermit CAROW had the following children:

3900 i. Alice Lee ROOSEVELT 27. Step daughter of Edith

3901 ii. Theodore ROSEVELT III 27 was born on Sep 13 1887.

3902 iii. Kermit ROOSEVELT 27 was born on Oct 10 1889.

3903 iv. Ethel ROOSEVELT 27 was born on Aug 13 1891.

3904 v. Archibold ROOSEVELT 27 was born on Apr 9 1894.

3905 vi. Quention ROOSEVELT27 was born on Nov 19 1897.

He was married to Alice Hathaway LEE on Oct 27 1880 in New York. Alice Hathaway LEE27 was born on Jul 29 1861 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. She died on Feb 12 1884 in New York City, New York.

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3045. Elliott ROOSEVELT 27 was born in 1860 in New York. He died in 1894 in New York. He was married to Anna Rebecca HALL on Dec 1 1883 in Calvery Church, New York. Anna Rebecca HALL27 died in 1892 in Manhattan, New York.. Elliott ROOSEVELT and Anna Rebecca HALL had the following children:

+3907 i. Anna Eleanor ROOSEVELT (Married Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States).

3908 ii. Elliott ROOSEVELT Jr.27 was born in 1889. He died in 1890.

+3909 iii. Gracie Hall ROOSEVELT.

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TWELFTH GENERATION

3907. Anna Eleanor ROOSEVELT 27 was born on Oct 11 1884 in New York City, New York. She died on Nov 7 1962 in New York City {Buried in Hyde Park, Dutchess Co, . New York.

She was married to Franklin Delano ROOSEVELT on Mar 17 1905. Franklin Delano ROOSEVELT 27 was born on Jan 30 1882 in Hyde Park, Dutchess Co., New York. He died on Apr 12 1945 in Warm Springs, Meriwether, Georgia {Buried in Hyde Park, N. Y.. President of the United States Anna Eleanor ROOSEVELT and Franklin Delano ROOSEVELT had the following children:

+4232 i. Anna Eleanor ROOSEVELT.

+4233 ii. James ROOSEVELT.

4234 iii. Franklin Delano ROOSEVELT 27 was born on May 18 1909.

+4235 iv. Elliot ROOSEVELT.

+4236 v. Franklin Delano ROOSEVELT Jr..

+4237 vi. John ROOSEVELT.

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ADDITIONAL EARLY POTTS GENEALOGY

The following are extentions to various earlier lines shown above.

SIXTH GENERATION

46. Daniel POTTS was born on Feb 19 1698 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania. He died in 1725 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Daniel married Sarah Shoemaker. They passed the Abington Monthly Meeting the second time on 10 mo. 25, 1695, and were doubtless married very soon after. Very little is known of Daniel Potts. On 8 mo. 4, 1722 he was a signer to the marriage certificate of Peter Cleaver, Jr., and Elizbeth Potts, his sister. His name apppears among those who contributed to the building of the stone wall around Upper Germantown Burying Ground, about 1725. He died when quite a young man, sometime before 1729. Sarah (Shoemaker) Potts was born 5 mo. 22, 1698. She married, as her second husband, James Dilworth, son of Richard Dilworth, 7 mo 29, 1727, by whom she had children Elizabeth, Margaret, William, Jonathan, Nicholas and James. They continued to live in Bristol Township. Sarah was living in 1765, being mentioned in the will of her husband, made in June of that year.

(NOTE: The Shoemaker Family. Peter Shoemaker, Sr., came from Kirisheim in the Palatinate to Pennsylvania, in 1685, and settled at Germantown. He broght with him his son Peter and his daughters Mary, Frances and Gertrude. Peter, Jr. married Margaret Op den Graeff, and had ten children, Sarah being the eldest. See Our Family Ancestors, by Thomas Maxwell Potts, 1895, for a full er account.)

He was married to Sarah SHOEMAKER (daughter of Peter SHOEMAKER Jr. and Margaret OP DEN GRAEFF) on Dec 25 1721 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. Sarah SHOEMAKER was born on May 22 1698 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania. She died in 1765 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania. Daniel POTTS and Sarah SHOEMAKER had the following children:

+123 i. Samuel POTTS.

+124 ii. Daniel POTTS.

+125 iii. Rebecca POTTS.

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47. Elizabeth POTTS was born on Oct 30 1699 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. (NOTE: The Cleaver Family. Peter Cleaver, Sr., was a rsident of Germantown as early as 1689. He married catharine Shoemaker, supposed to have been a daughter of Peter Shoemaker, Sr., 3 mo. 26, 1695. He died in 1727. Children as follows,

1. Christian Cleaver, b. 1 mo. 10, 1695-6; m. ----Melchior

2. Peter Cleaver, b. 10 mo. 18, 1697. d/ 4 ,p/ 8, 1772; m.Elizabeth Potts

3. Isaac Cleaver, m. Revecca Iredell

4. John Cleaver, m. Elizabeth Taylor

5. Derrick Cleaver, m. Mary Potts (See page 242, ante.)

6. Aganes Cleaver, m. Richard Shoemaker

7. Eve Cleaver, m. -------Adams)

In the marrige record, Peter Cleaver, Jr. is described as "weaver" and Elizabeth Potts as daughter of David and Alice Potts, "seamstress." The marriage certificate was signed by fifty one witnesses, a majority of whom were relatives. They settled in Upper Dublin Township, now included in Montgomery County, wher he owned one hundred acres of land.

The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts]

She was married to Peter CLEAVER Jr. on Aug 4 1722 in Pennsylvania. Peter CLEAVER Jr. was born on Oct 28 1697 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died on Apr 8 1772 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Elizabeth POTTS and Peter CLEAVER Jr. had the following children:

126 i. Mary CLEAVER was born on May 26 1723 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. She died on Sep 19 1744 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

+127 ii. John CLEAVER.

+128 iii. Isaac CLEAVER.

+129 iv. Ezekiel CLEAVER.

+130 v. Peter CLEAVER.

+131 vi. Nathan CLEAVER.

+132 vii. Elizabeth CLEAVER.

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48. Jonathan POTTS was born on Sep 23 1701 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania. Jonathan learned the trade of a weaver and seems to have made two or three trading voyages to Barbadoes, as it appears from the following abstracts taken from Abington Monthly Meeting minutes; 5 mo. 27, 1724. At this Meeting Jonathan Potts Produced a Certificate of his Conversation Whilst in Barbadoes weh was Accepted. 2 mo. 24, 1727. A Certificate was Granted to Jonathan Potts in Order to Trade to Barbadoes. 1 mo. 30, 1730. Certificate by Jonathan Potts From Friends of Barbadoes Signifying his good Conversation Whilst among them.

He married Sarah Wood in the early part of 1730. They passed meeting the second time on 11 mo. 26, 1729, and at the next meeting, held 12 mo. 23, 1729-30, the marriage was reported orderly accomplished. They settled in Whitemarsh Township, now in Montgomery County. In 1734, Jonathan Potts was assessed with 60 acres in Whitemarsh. in 1745, Edward Farmer conveyed 10 acres in Whitemarsh to Jonathan Potts, and on Feb 3, 1749-50, Jonathan Potts and Sarah his wife made a deed for this same tract. The Abington Monthly Meeting records the burial of Sarah Potts, wife of Jonathan, "not a member," at Cheltenham, on 2 mo. 24, 1763. It is not known that they had any children.

The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts

He was married to Sarah WOOD in 1730 in Pennsylvania. Sarah WOOD was buried on Feb 24 1763 in Cheltenham, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Sshe w

The Potts Family in Great Britain and American, 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts

He was married to Anne. Stephen POTTS and Anne had the following children:

+133 i. Joseph POTTS.

+134 ii. William Bickins POTTS.

135 iii. Sarah POTTS was born in Dec 1736 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was christened on Nov 14 1737 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. She died in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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52. Ezekiel POTTS was born on Jan 30 1708 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania. He died in 1781 in West Chester, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the principal legatee of his father's will, and succeeded to the homestead, embracing one hundred acres of land in Bristol Township, and purchased by his father in 1695. He seems to have spent his whole life on this land.

He married, first, Magdalen Miller, daughter of George and Sibilla Miller, 10 mo. 31, 1734. (NOTE: See records of the First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia.) As this marriage was accomplished contrary to the usage of Friends, he made an acknowledgment to Abington Monthly Meeting, on 2 mo. 29, 1737. He married, second, Barbara Vodges, widow of Reinier Vodges, (NOTE: The 1767, Ezekiel and Barbara Potts join with others in a deed, from which it appears that Reinier Vodges, deceased, late of Germantown, left children Jacob, Catharine, Ann, Sophia, Barbara, and Mary.) late of Germantown.

He died about 1781. His will, made April 22, 1775, and proven April 10, 1781, is recorded at West Chester. At the making of his will, his residence was given as Germantown, but at his death he was a resident of Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. It seems probable that when the British Army occupied Philadelphia, he went to Tredyffrin and lived with or near some of his children who had settled there. He speaks of himself as "yeoman, being aged and infirm." The following clause appears, "whereas my son John Potts hath been many years missing, nor do I know whether he be living or dead." He was married by the First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia.

The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts

He was married to Magdalen MILLER on Oct 31 1734 in Pennsylvania. Ezekiel POTTS and Magdalen MILLER had the following children:

+136 i. David POTTS.

+137 ii. William POTTS.

138 iii. John POTTS was born on Nov 1 1738 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

+139 iv. Aquila POTTS.

140 v. George POTTS was born on Aug 13 1741 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

+141 vi. Joseph POTTS.

142 vii. Rebecca POTTS was born on Jul 2 1744 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

He was married to Barbara VODGES. Ezekiel POTTS and Barbara VODGES had the following children:

+143 i. Elizabeth POTTS.

+144 ii. Hannah POTTS.

145 iii. Sarah POTTS was born on Oct 14 1756 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

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53. Nathan POTTS was born in 1710 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania. He died in 1754 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Nathan was a blacksmith by trade. He married Esther Rhoads, as shown by the records of the First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia. As his marriage was accomplished contrary to the usage of Friends, he was required to make acknowledgementfor his "outgoing," which he made 11 mo. 31, 1742, to Abington Monthly Meeting.

He settled in Whitemarsh Township, now included in Montgomery County, where he died in 1754. His will was made May 31, 1754, and proven October 1, in the same year, is recorded at Philadelphia. He was buried in the Friends graveyard at Plymouth, a few miles from Conshohocken. A small tombstone, with the initials of N.P., still marks his resting place. Esther Potts, was living in 1780, when the assessment list for Plymouth Township states that Zebulon Potts has an aged mother to support.

The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts

He was married to Esther RHOADS (daughter of Jacob RHOADS) on Aug 30 1736 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. Esther RHOADS was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. Louis M. Childs, Esq., of Norristown, shows by deeds and other evidence that Esther Rhoads, who married Nthan Potts, was a daughter of Jaocb. Nathan POTTS and Esther RHOADS had the following children:

146 i. Daniel POTTS was born on Aug 14 1737 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died on Jan 30 1744/45 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He was buried in Plymouth Twp..

+147 ii. Stephen POTTS.

+148 iii. Nathan POTTS.

+149 iv. Alice POTTS.

+150 v. Zebulon POTTS.

151 vi. Isaiah POTTS was born on Nov 22 1747 in Whitemarsh Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died before 1767.

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58. Margaret TYSON5,6 was born on Feb 7 1709 in Abington Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. She died on Jun 4 1752 in Abington, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. She was buried on Jun 17 1752 in Abington MM, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

She was married to William HALLOWELL Sr (son of Thomas HALLOWELL) on Aug 23 1729 in Abington MM, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. She was married to William HALLOWELL Sr on Aug 23 1729 in Abington, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. William HALLOWELL Sr5,6 was born about 1700 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. He was born on Jun 1 1707 in Abington, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died on Aug 23 1794 in Abington Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He was buried in Abington MM, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. The marriage was accomplished under the care of Abington Monthly Meeting. Among the witnesses who signed the marriage certifcate were, Thomas Potts, Jone Potts, Magdalen Potts, Thomas Roberts, Jr., John Roberts, Jane Austin and others.TMP 254

Margaret TYSON and William HALLOWELL Sr had the following children:

+152 i. Thomas HALLOWELL.

+153 ii. Rosamond HALLOWELL.

+154 iii. Matthew HALLOWELL.

+155 iv. William HALLOWELL JR.

156 v. John HALLOWELL5,6 was born on Sep 29 1736 in Abington Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died on Aug 14 1745 in Abington Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

+157 vi. Rynear HALLOWELL.

+158 vii. David HALLOWELL.

159 viii. Mary HALLOWELL5,6 was born on Aug 17 1742 in Abington Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. She died in Aug 1743 in Abington MM, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

160 ix. Isaac HALLOWELL5,6 was born on Feb 7 1744 in Abington Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

161 x. John HALLOWELL5,6 was born on Jan 2 1746 in Abington Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died in Aug 1748 in Abington Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

+162 xi. John HALLOWELL.

+163 xii. Joshua HALLOWELL.

She was married to Ellis LEWIS on Oct 18 1729 in Abington MM, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Ellis LEWIS was born.

Ellis LEWIS JR7,8 was born on Sep 26 1708 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He was christened on Sep 26 1708 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died on Jan 17 1763 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Mary TYSON and Ellis LEWIS JR had the following children:

+164 i. Ellis III LEWIS.

+165 ii. Mary LEWIS.

166 iii. Matthew LEWIS7,8 was born on Nov 26 1733 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died on Apr 28 1745.

+167 iv. Ann LEWIS.

168 v. Elizabeth LEWIS7,8 was born on Oct 13 1737 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. She died on Apr 5 1745 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

169 vi. Sarah LEWIS7,8 was born on Sep 14 1739 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. She died on Jan 8 1742 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

170 vii. John LEWIS7,8 was born on Aug 18 1741 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died on Apr 25 1745 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

171 viii. Sarah LEWIS7,8 was born on May 1 1743 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. She died on Apr 6 1745.

+172 ix. Elizabeth LEWIS.

+173 x. John LEWIS.

+174 xi. Amos LEWIS.

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60. Reynier TYSON was born on Jun 24 1711 in Abington Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Among the witnesses who signed the marriage certificate were, John Tyson, Thomas Potts, Thomas Roberts, Jr., Mary Tyson, David Potts, Thomas Potts,Jr., and others. TMP page 254

He was married to Grace FLETCHER (daughter of Robert FLETCHER) on Mar 29 1739 in Abington MM, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Grace FLETCHER was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

He was married to Esther SHOEMAKER on Mar 26 1748 in Abington, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Esther SHOEMAKER9,10 was born on Apr 2 1732 in Shoemakertown, Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. She died on Sep 8 1796 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland.

Isaac TYSON and Esther SHOEMAKER had the following children:

+175 i. Elisha TYSON.

176 ii. Tracy TYSON9,10 was born about 1751 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

+177 iii. Enos TYSON.

178 iv. Jacob TYSON9,10 was born about 1753 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

179 v. Nathan TYSON9,10 was born about 1754 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

180 vi. Dorothy TYSON9,10 was born about 1756 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

181 vii. Elizabeth TYSON9,10 was born about 1757 in Upper Dublin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

+182 viii. Sarah TYSON.

+183 ix. Jesse TYSON.

184 x. George TYSON9,10 was born about 1764 in Pennsylvania. He died on Oct 11 1819 in Pennsylvania.

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65. Matthew TYSON was born in Jul 1720 in Abington Twp., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. He died before 1725 in Abington, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.

He was married to Mary FITZWATER on May 1 1755 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

He was married to Rachel LIVEZEY in 1734 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. Thomas ROBERTS Jr. and Rachel LIVEZEY had the following children:

+185 i. Thomas ROBERTS.

186 ii. James ROBERTS.

187 iii. Daniel ROBERTS.

188 iv. John ROBERTS.

+189 v. Jonathan ROBERTS.

190 vi. Mary ROBERTS.

191 vii. Ann ROBERTS.

192 viii. Elizabeth ROBERTS.

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67. Mary ROBERTS was born in 1711 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania. She was married to Peter TYSON (son of Reynier TYSON and Margaret KUNDERS). Peter TYSON was born 3 mo. 6, 1700 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mary ROBERTS and Peter TYSON had the following children:

+193 i. Thomas TYSON.

194 ii. Peter TYSON.

195 iii. Eleanor TYSON.

A John Potts was settled in Kingwood in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, who is believed to have been the son of Thomas Jr., and Susanna (______) Potts, of Bristol Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, though the proof of such relationship is yet incomplete. There seems to be no other John for this place, and one or more of Thomas and Susanna's children are known to have settled in New Jersey. Also, this John Potts was neighbor to, and closely associated with, other Potts' from Pennsylvania.

They lived at Kingwood,not far from Pittstown. John Potts was probably a farmer, and was a neighbor to Daniel Potts, a native of Bristol Township, Philadephia County, Pennsylvania. In 1797, he went on the refunding bond of Rebecca (Emley) Potts, widow of his late neighbor Daniel Potts. So far as known John and Mercy Potts had but two children. TMP page 216The Potts Family in America, T. M. Potts page 214

He may be the same who married Mercy King, and lived in Kingwood in (now) Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

The lived near Pittstown, Hunterdon County, N. J.

He was married to Mercy KING (daughter of William KING and Abigail DOUGHTY). Mercy KING was born on Jun 4 1738 in Hunterdon Co., New Jersey. John POTTS and Mercy KING had the following children:

+196 i. Joseph POTTS.

+197 ii. William King POTTS.

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73. Lydia POTTS died in 1811 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. She was born in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania. She was born in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania. She may be the same who married John Pinkerton, by license, Feb 27, 1762. She survived her husband anddied in 1811. Her will dated Sep. 8, 1811, and proven Nov. 11, 1811, is recorded in Will - Book 4, page 16, at Philadephia. She is described as widow, of Philadephia, and mentions son John and his children Lydia and Elsie; also her daughters Rebecca Carnes (?) and Sarah McGreggor. Witnesses, Charles Widdis (?) and John Ashmead.

TMP page 215The Potts Family in America, T. M. Potts page 214

She was married to John PINKERTON on Feb 27 1762 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

She was married to Rev Nicholas COX on Mar 14 1764 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. She was married to Rev Nicholas COX. Rev Nicholas COX was born on Mar 24 1742 in New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware. The Potts Family in America, 1901, T. M. Potts page 215 Rebecca POTTS and Rev Nicholas COX had the following children:

198 i. John COX was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

199 ii. Martha COX was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

200 iii. William COX was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

201 iv. Elizabeth COX was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

202 v. Lydia COX was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

203 vi. Susanna COX was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

204 vii. Thomas COX was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

205 viii. David COX was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

206 ix. Benjamin COX was born about 1765 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

He seems to have settled in New Jersey, and served in the Revoluntary War, holding the rank of Corporal. (See Strykers's Jerseymen in the Revoluntary War.)The Potts Family in America, T. M. Potts, page 214-215

He was married to Mary DELLSIL on Apr 7 1771 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. He was married to Mary DELLSIL on Apr 7 1771. Mary DELLSIL was born.

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76. Jonas POTTS11 was born in 1726 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died on Aug 15 1769 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. Thomas Maxwell Potts, 1901 - The Potts Family in Great Britain and American

Page 295

Jonas Potts (David), son of David and Elizabeth (Lane) Potts, was born about 1726, probably in Pennsylvania, and removed with his parents to Virginia. To distinguish him from his uncle Jonas Potts, who lived in the same neighborhood, he was sometimes called Jonas Potts, Junior, and at others, Jonas Potts, Farmer.

On 10 mo, 31, 1748, he was received into the membership of Friends, by Fairfax Monthly Meeting. On 2 mo. 29, 1752, he applied to the Monthly Meeting for a certificate of clearness, in order that he might proceed in marriage with Maryh Stroud, a member of Hopewell Monthly Meeting, which was in due time granted and the marriage regularly consumated.

His father seems to have sttled him upon a farm of 150 acres, and givenhim a one half interest in the grist mill. In 1761 he purchased 122 acres on the north fork of Kittockton from his uncle Jonas Potts, and in 1763 he sold 50 acres, part of this tract, to Thomas Bryant. In 1764, he purchased from Thomas Wilson and Margaret, his wife, 260 acres on the south fork of Kittockton.

He died August 15, 1769, at the age of forty two years, and was buried in the Potts graveyard. His tombstone bears the earliest inscripton in the yard. The monument is a rough Blue Ridge stone, and the lettering is somewhat crudely and quaintly cut. A copy of the inscripton is given below. The first line is curved upward in the form of an arc of a circle. Immediately below this curved line, are cut three inverted hearts, in positions indicated by the three asterisks.

His will bears date of July 31, 1768, and was filed and proven September 12, following. He mentions, "my father David Potts, late deceased," and appoints "my two brothers-in-law, John Vestal and Samuel Person, (Pearson), both of Frederick County," as his executors. He mentions his wife and each of his children by nename, and makes provision for them in the distribution of his estate. John Vestal took out letters of testamentary, with Isreal Thompson and Francis Hague as bondsmen in the sum of L 1000. The inventory of his personality covers four folio pages.Page 295 - Was born probably in Pennsylvania, and removed with his parents to Virginia. To distinguish him from his uncle Jonas Potts, who lived in the same neighborhood, he was sometimes called Jonas Potts, Junior, and at others, Jonas Potts, Farmer.

On 10 mo. 31, 1748, he was received into the membership of Friends, by Fairfax Monthly Meeting for a certificate of clearness, in order that he might proceed in marriage withMary Stroud, a member of Hopewell Monthly Meeting, which was in due time granted and the marriage regularly consumated.

His father seems to have settled him upon a farm of 150 acres, and given him a one half interest in the grist mill, In 1761 he purchased 122 acres on the north fork of Kittockton from his uncle Jonas Potts, and in 1763 he sold 50 acres, part of this tract to Thomas Bryant. In 1764, he purchased from Thomas Wilson and Margaret, his wife, 260 acres on the south fork of Kittockton.

He died August 15, 1769, at the age of forty-two yers, and was buried in the Potts Graveyard. His tombstone bears the earliest inscription in the yard. The monument is a rough Blue Ridge stone, and the lettering is somewhat crudely and quaintly cut. A copy of the inscription is given on page 295.

His will bears date of July 31, 1768, and was filed and proven September 12, following. He mentions "my father David Potts, late deceased," and appoints "my two brothers-in-law, John Vestal and Samuel Person (Pearson). both of Frederick County," as his executors. He mentions his wife and each of his children by name, and makes provision for them in the distribuntion of his estate. John Vestal took out lettes testamentary in the sum of L1000. The inventory of his personality covers four folio pages.

He was married to Mary STROUD in 1752. He was married to Mary STROUD in 1752 in Fairfax MM, Fairfax, Loudoun Co., Virginia. Jonas POTTS and Mary STROUD had the following children:

+207 i. Elizabeth POTTS.

208 ii. David POTTS 12,11 was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia. In 1776, he joined a military Company and was disowned by Friends. No further account. Page 296 In 1776, he joined a military Company and was disowned by Friends. No further account.

209 iii. Samuel POTTS13,11 was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia. No further account.

+210 iv. Jonas POTTS.

+211 v. Edward POTTS.

212 vi. John POTTS14,11 died in 1845 in Fairfax, Loudoun Co., Virginia. He was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia. He was still in his minority on 6 mo. 29, 1776, when he is mentioned in the minutes of Fairfax Monthly Meeting, as not placed among Friends. On 9 mo. 29, 1788, a complaint was made against John Potts, "for joining with light company in dancing," and as he failed to make satisfaction for his breach of discipline, a testimonh was produced against him, 1 mo. 23, 1790.

It is probable that he married and left descendants, but nothing definite has been learned. His brother Edward, in his will, (1845), made a bequest to the children of his nephew John Potts, deceased. The children of this nephew John Potts were, 1. John, 2 William, 3. Jonas 4. David. TMP 301-302

+213 vii. Hannah POTTS.

214 viii. Elizabeth POTTS15,11.

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77. Jonathan POTTS was born in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

He was married to Elizabeth in 1754 in Virginia. Elizabeth was born. She died in Loudoun Co., Virginia. Jonathan POTTS and Elizabeth had the following child:

215 i. Joshua POTTS was born in Frederick Co., Virginia.

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78. Ann POTTS was born in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was married to John VESTAL in 1748.

In 1759, in the description of the boundaries of the land sold by David Potts to his half brother, Jonas Potts, mention is made of "the corner of Samuel Potts's land." It would appear that David Potts had given his son Samuel a farm and confirmed the gift by his will. In 1771, Ann R. Potts, executed a deed of gift, to her son Samuel, for a "negro Lad named Austin." Samuel Potts is described as a man who did not worry over trifles. His residence was a one story log cabin. On one occasion it took fire, and the negro, Austin, carried a churn full of water from the spring and mounted with it to the roof. By some mishap the negro fell to ground and was drenched with the water intended for the fire. This misadventure to the negro so amused the master, that he lay down upon the grass and laughed long and loud while his house burned to ashes.

He died in 1801. His will is dated Nov. 20, 1801, and was proven on September 14, following. He bequeathed all his estate, both real and personal to his "Loving wife Elizabeth." The witnesses to the will were Nathan Potts, William Smith and Jane Potts Page 298

He was married in 1757. Samuel POTTS had the following children:

216 i. Thomas POTTS was born. Said to have gone to Kentucky. Page 298

+217 ii. Tamar POTTS.

He was married to Elizabeth THOMAS. Samuel POTTS and Elizabeth THOMAS had the following children:

+218 i. Stephen POTTS.

+219 ii. Margaret POTTS.

220 iii. Nathan POTTS was born on Jul 26 1794 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. unmarried

221 iv. Ruth POTTS was born on Jul 26 1794 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. She died on Aug 23 1880 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. unmarried

222 v. Elizabeth POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia. died unmarried

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82. David POTTS 16,11 was born in 1738. He was born on Apr 11 1738 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. He died on Oct 17 1809 in Virginia. He was originally a Friend, but his membership seems to have been severed in 1764. He was twice married, first to Mary Thomas who died Oct ober 18, 1796. He married, second, Temperance Heith. His father, by his will, left him a plantation of 310 acres, and named him as one of his executors.

The inventory of his effects was filed July 9, 1810. In the division of his estate his widow and children John, Joseph Lewis and Mahala, only are mentioned. Perhaps the other children died young. TMP page 299

He was married to Mary THOMAS. Mary THOMAS16,11 died on Oct 18 1796. David POTTS and Mary THOMAS had the following children:

223 i. David POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

224 ii. Jonas POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

225 iii. William POTTS was born in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

+226 iv. John POTTS.

He was married to Temperance HEATH. David POTTS and Temperance HEATH had the following children:

227 i. Joseph Lewis POTTS was born on Jan 31 1808 in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

+228 ii. Mahala I. POTTS.

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83. Ezekiel POTTS was born on Jan 8 1743 in Virginia. He died on Jan 16 1809 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. By the will of his father, he inherited an undivided half interest in the homestead farm and mill. He married Elizabeth Mead, in 1769. The marriage was accomplished contrary to Friends discipline, and in consequence they lost membership. Elizabeth was a daugher of William and Ellen Mead, formerly of Wales.

He was married to Elizabeth MEAD (daughter of William MEAD and Ellen) in 1769 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. Elizabeth MEAD was born on Oct 6 1745. She died on Jan 22 1825 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. Ezekiel POTTS and Elizabeth MEAD had the following children:

230 ii. David POTTS was born on Dec 30 1772 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. He died on Apr 2 1849 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. unmarried

+231 iii. Anna POTTS.

232 iv. Jane POTTS was born on Jun 19 1777 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. She died on Apr 30 1856 in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

+233 v. Jonas POTTS.

+234 vi. William POTTS.

235 vii. John POTTS was born on Oct 29 1783 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. He died on Jun 10 1793 in Loudoun Co., Virginia.

+236 i. Joshua POTTS.

+237 ii. Enos POTTS.

238 iii. Isaiah POTTS.

239 iv. Jonas POTTS. married and had a daughter, Susanna. (He was called Long Jonas, the plow-maker).

240 v. Susannah POTTS died about 1829. unmarried

+241 vi. Hannah POTTS.

He was married to Eunice WALLER. Nathan POTTS and Eunice WALLER had the following children:

242 i. Tamar POTTS.

243 ii. Jarret POTTS.

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85. Jane POTTS was born in 1746. She died in 1788. She was married to Jonathan CONRAD.

244 i. Anthony CONRAD.

245 ii. Nathan CONRAD.

246 iii. Samuel CONRAD.

247 iv. Jonathan CONRAD.

248 v. Joseph CONRAD.

249 vi. John CONRAD.

250 vii. Elizabeth CONRAD.

251 viii. Sarah CONRAD.

252 ix. Nannie CONRAD.

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253 i. John NEER.

255 ii. Stephen OSBURN.

256 iii. Nancy OSBURN.

257 iv. Massa OSBURN.

She was married to Adam SWINK. Rachel POTTS and Adam SWINK had the following children:

258 i. David SWINK.

259 ii. John SWINK.

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SEVENTH GENERATION

349. David POTTS was born on Jun 22 1811 in Frederick Co., Virginia. He died on Sep 24 1866 in Wabash Co., Illinois. David was a Justice of the Peace, from 1846 to 1862.

He was married to Martha UNDERWOOD (daughter of Andrew UNDERWOOD) on Mar 18 1841 in Wabash Co., Illinois. David POTTS and Martha UNDERWOOD had the following children:

871 i. Andrew Jackson POTTS was born on Dec 14 1841 in Wabash Co., Illinois. He died on Jan 20 1845 in Wabash Co., Illinois.

872 ii. Benjamin Franklin POTTS was born on Oct 14 1843 in Wabash Co., Illinois. He died on Aug 22 1858 in Wabash Co., Illinois.

+873 iii. Milla Melissa POTTS.

+874 iv. David POTTS.

875 v. Oliver POTTS was born on Oct 29 1855 in Wabash Co., Illinois. He died on Dec 7 1855 in Wabash Co., Illinois.

He was married to Hannah Jane RAMSEY on Jan 31 1858 in Wabash Co., Illinois. David POTTS and Hannah Jane RAMSEY had the following children:

876 i. John Crittendon POTTS was born on Dec 3 1858 in Wabash Co., Illinois. He died on Jun 28 1860 in Wabash Co., Illinois.

877 ii. Felicita C. POTTS was born on Dec 21 1860 in Wabash Co., Illinois.

878 iii. Hannah POTTS was born on Jun 9 1863 in Wabash Co., Illinois.

879 iv. Joshua Dorsey POTTS was born on Oct 13 1865 in Wabash Co., Illinois. He died on Mar 28 1868 in Wabash Co., Illinois.

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350. Joshua POTTS was born on Mar 27 1814 in Hayesville, Ashland Co., Ohio. He died in Mar 1874.

He was married to Rebecca HARVOUT (daughter of Isaac HARVOUT). Rebecca HARVOUT was born in Richland Co., Ohio. Joshua POTTS and Rebecca HARVOUT had the following children:

880 i. Benton POTTS was born on Jun 26 1842 in Lawrence Co., Illinois. Residence: 1901 - Edgerton, Mo.

881 ii. Rebecca POTTS was born on Feb 13 1844 in Lawrence Co., Illinois.

+882 iii. Harriet POTTS.

883 iv. William H. POTTS was born on Oct 10 1849 in Lawrence Co., Illinois.

+884 v. Mary Jane POTTS.

885 vi. John H. POTTS was born on Jan 16 1853 in Lawrence Co., Illinois.

+886 vii. Thomas POTTS.

887 viii. Joshua Clinton POTTS was born in Lawrence Co., Illinois.

888 ix. Anne POTTS was born in Lawrence Co., Illinois.

He was married to Laura COLLOSON.

He was married to Mary COUCH.

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Another Potts Family history exists, other than the one cited above. I've never seen it, but have extracts from it which basically adheres to the above information. It is by a William John Potts, and covers the David Potts Line.

The Potts Family, by William John Potts

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SOURCES

2. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ancestral File (TM).

3. Ancestorial File. GEDCOM file imported on Dec 12 1998.

8. GEDCOM file imported on Dec 12 1998.

12. Thomas Maxwell Potts. Thomas M. Potts 1901. Page 296.

13. Ibid. Page 296.

14. Ibid. Page 296.

15. Ibid. Page 296.

16. Donna Harper. GEDCOM file imported on Oct 5 1998.

17. Thomas Maxwell Potts. Thomas M. Potts 1901. Page 296.

18. Ibid. Page 296.

19. Ibid. Page 302.

24. Thomas Maxwell Potts. Thomas M. Potts 1901. Page 302.

25. Ibid. Page 304.

26. Ibid. Page 304.

29. Family Bible.

30. Marriage Records.

31. Death Certificate.

32. Ibid. Death Certificate.

33. Joseph Potts Pension Papers. Joseph Potts Pension Papers.

Potts Coat of Arms

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