Who was Catherine Potts?

Catherine Potts (1758–1842) was born in Frederick, Virginia and died in Pendelton, Kentucky, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Catherine Potts 1758–1842

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Aug 1758 · Frederick, Virginia

Died 4 Jul 1842 · Pendelton, Kentucky, United States

Spouse Peter Demoss

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The story of Catherine Potts began in 1758 in Frederick, Virginia. Catherine Potts married peter demoss. Catherine Potts passed away in 1842 in Pendelton, Kentucky, United States.

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: Catherine Potts (1758–1842) was born in Frederick, Virginia and died in Pendelton, Kentucky, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Catherine Potts PTP

1758–1842

Frederick, Virginia