Mary Potts (1734–1811) was born in Bucks, Pennsylvania and died in Coventry, Holy Trinity, Warwickshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Shaw Potts 1734–1811

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

Born 23 Oct 1734 · Bucks, Pennsylvania

Died 3 Sep 1811 · Coventry, Holy Trinity, Warwickshire, England

Spouse Joseph Burson Rev

Children Jonathan Burson

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Joseph Burson Rev

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Jonathan Burson

Biography

Mary Shaw Potts was born in 1734 in Bucks, Pennsylvania. Mary Shaw Potts married joseph burson rev, and had children including jonathan burson. Mary Shaw Potts passed away in 1811 in Coventry, Holy Trinity, Warwickshire, England.

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Birth of Mary Shaw Potts in Bucks, Pennsylvania

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Death of Mary Shaw Potts in Warren, Georgia

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1811

Burial of Mary Shaw Potts in Coventry, Holy Trinity, Warwickshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Potts

This ancestor line traces from Calne, Wiltshire, England (1480) to Bucks, Pennsylvania (1734) across 9 generations.

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: Mary Potts (1734–1811) was born in Bucks, Pennsylvania and died in Coventry, Holy Trinity, Warwickshire, England. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Mary Shaw Potts PTP

1734–1811

Bucks, Pennsylvania