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Elizabeth Potts 1750–1807

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Potts in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 27 Jan 1750 · Moreland, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 20 Aug 1807 · Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse Robert Barnhill
Children Elizabeth Barnhill, John Barnhill, Margaret Barnhill, Martha Barnhill, Robert Craig Barnhill, Sarah Barnhill, Susan Barnhill, Thomas Potts Barnhill

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Potts 1750–1807

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Biography

The story of Elizabeth Potts began in 1750 in Moreland, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA. Elizabeth Potts married robert barnhill, and had children including elizabeth barnhill, john redman barnhill, margaret barnhill, martha barnhill, robert craig barnhill, sarah barnhill, susan barnhill, thomas potts barnhill. Elizabeth Potts passed away in 1807 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1750
Birth of Elizabeth Potts in Moreland, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth
1807
Death of Elizabeth Potts in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Potts

This ancestor line traces from Upper Dublin, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States (1729) to Moreland, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA, (1750) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Potts (1750–1807) was born in Moreland, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Elizabeth Potts's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Potts PTP
1750–1807
Moreland, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Elizabeth Potts's Descendants

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Elizabeth Potts PTP 1750–1807
  1. 1. Margaret Barnhill PTP 1799–1861 m. Cornelius Van Schaack Roosevelt PTP 1794–1871
    1. 1. Silas Weir Roosevelt PTP 1823–1870
    2. 2. James Alfred Roosevelt PTP 1825–1898
    3. 3. William Wallace Roosevelt PTP 1834–1835
  2. 2. John Redman Barnhill PTP 1793–1816