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Benjamin Sedwick Potts 1837–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1837

Birth Location: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 17 Mar 1913

Death Location: Chester, Randolph, Illinois, United States

Father: Nixon Potts

Mother: Elizabeth Wilson

Spouse(s): Abigail Campbell, Matilda Grah

Children(s): William Potts, James Potts, Samuel Potts, David Potts

The story of Benjamin Sedwick Potts began in 1837 in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States. In 1860, Benjamin Sedwick Potts resided in English, Keokuk, Iowa, USA. In 1870, Benjamin Sedwick Potts resided in English River, Keokuk, Iowa, USA. Benjamin Sedwick Potts married Abigail Campbell, Matilda Werten Wall Grah, and had children including David Allen Potts, James Nicholas Potts, Samuel Alosco Potts, William A Potts. Benjamin Sedwick Potts passed away in 1913 in Chester, Randolph, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Sedwick Potts began in 1837 in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Sedwick Potts resided in English, Keokuk, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Sedwick Potts resided in English River, Keokuk, Iowa, USA.
  • Benjamin Sedwick Potts married Abigail Campbell, Matilda Werten Wall Grah, and had children including David Allen Potts, James Nicholas Potts, Samuel Alosco Potts, William A Potts.
  • Benjamin Sedwick Potts passed away in 1913 in Chester, Randolph, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nixon Potts
1806–1879
Birth Location: Frederick, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Wilson
1805–1854
Birth Location: Monongalia Co, Virginia, West Virginia, United States
EW

Spouses(s)

Abigail Campbell
1839–1872
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
AC
Matilda Grah
1858–1935
Birth Location: Randolph, Illinois, United States
MG

Children(s)

William Potts
1859–1913
Birth Location: Keokuk, Iowa
WP
James Potts
1860–1939
Birth Location: Iowa
JP
Samuel Potts
1867–1923
Birth Location: South English, Iowa
SP
David Potts
1869–1946
Birth Location: South English, Iowa
DP

Benjamin Potts's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Potts
1837–1913
Birth Place: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
Parents
Nixon Potts
1806–1879
Frederick, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Ann) Wilson
1805–1854
Monongalia Co, Virginia, West Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Nathaniel Potts
1776–1856
Walton, Cumberland, England
Mary (Hamilton) Hanson
1780–1856
Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Potts
1746–1833
Mary Nixon
1741–1776
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Potts
1716–1806
Anne Railton
1720–

Benjamin Potts's Descendants

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Benjamin (Sedwick) Potts (abt 1837–17 Mar 1913) m. Abigail Campbell (8 Apr 1839–20 Nov 1872) m. Matilda (Werten Wall) Grah (12 Jun 1858–28 Aug 1935)
  1. 1. William (A) Potts 1859–1913 m. Martha Butler 1859–1935
    1. 1. Leroy (Joseph Potts) Sr. 1887–1945 m. Elizabeth (Lillian) Fitzmaurice 1892–1974
      1. 1. Margaret (Mary) Potts 1915–1992
      2. 2. William (Joseph) Potts 1918–1995
      3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Potts 1922–1994
      4. 4. Robert (Maurice Potts) Sr. 1930–1992
      5. 5. James Potts 1930–1930
      6. 6. Leroy (Joseph Potts) Jr. 1913–1974 m. Loretta (A) O'Brien 1911–1967
    2. 2. Mary (Ethel) Potts 1889–1973 m. William (Albert) Miehe 1886–1979
      1. 1. Kathleen Miehe 1912–
      2. 2. Edwin (S) Miehe 1910–1981
      3. 3. Audrey (Wilma) Miehe 1922–1995
      4. 4. Germain Miehe 1926–
    3. 3. Eva (Mae) Potts 1892– m. Harry (Leroy) Adams 1893–
      1. 1. George (William) Adams 1916–1969 m. Frances (L) Adams 1918–1974
        1. 1. Carol (Elaine) Adams 1942–2017
      2. 2. Helen (A) Adams 1921–1988
      3. 3. Virgil (Keith) Adams 1923–1984 m. Phyllis L 1928–2008
    4. 4. Matilda ((Tillie)) Potts 1898–
    5. 5. Sedwick (B) Potts 1901–1961 m. Ethel Dietz 1905–
    6. 6. Bessie (Marie) Potts 1904–1986 m. Herman (Dietz) Jr 1899–
      1. 1. Earl (Kenneth Dietz) Sr 1926–1993
    7. 7. Clyde (Merton) Butler 1880–1950 m. Fay Rathbone 1886–1972
  2. 2. James (Nicholas) Potts 1860–1939 m. Martha Butler 1859–1935 m. Louisa (J) Mace 1875– m. Rosaline (Viola) Patrick 1859–1920
    1. 1. Bertha (Loretta) Potts 1899–
    2. 2. Warren (S) Potts 1884–
    3. 3. Sarah (A) Potts 1889–
    4. 4. Rosalind (E) Potts 1893–
    5. 5. Walter (Nicholas) Potts 1894–
    6. 6. William (Allen) Potts 1885–1932 m. Ella (Thressa) Rose 1888–1975
      1. 1. Alvah (James) Potts 1906–2001 m. Marie (Carman) Sammons 1910–1984
      2. 2. La (Dean Rose) Potts 1908–2004
      3. 3. Wilma (Yvonne) Potts 1920–1977
      4. 4. Juanita (Virginia) Potts 1922–1986
    7. 7. Ladene Potts 1908–
  3. 3. Samuel (Alosco) Potts 1867–1923 m. Nora (E.) Moore 1869–1949
    1. 1. Gladys (Muriel) Potts 1890–
  4. 4. David (Allen) Potts 1869–1946 m. Anna Furness 1883–1955
    1. 1. Harriet (Janet) Potts 1919–1993
    2. 2. Vance (R) Potts 1897–
    3. 3. Edward (L) Potts 1904–
    4. 4. Harold (Sedwick) Potts 1908–1982 m. Anna Truffa 1913–2002
      1. 1. Richard (Allen) Potts 1935–2014 m. Antonia Baker 1926–2014
      2. 2. David (J.) Potts 1948–2007
    5. 5. Carl (Bertram) Potts 1910–1963
    6. 6. Leah (L) Potts 1902–
    7. 7. Madeline (Sigrid) Potts 1914–2005
    8. 8. Donald (Arvin) Potts 1911–1995 m. Irma 1915–
    9. 9. Russell (Lowell) Potts 1924–1983

Benjamin Potts's Timeline

4 Records

1837
abt 1837
Birth of Benjamin Sedwick Potts in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
1860
1860
Age 23
Benjamin Sedwick Potts resided here in English, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
English, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
Benjamin Sedwick Potts resided here in English River, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
English River, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
1913
17 Mar 1913
Age 76
Death of Benjamin Sedwick Potts in Chester, Randolph, Illinois, United States
Chester, Randolph, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1837
    Event Place: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: English River, Keokuk, Iowa; Roll: M593_402; Page: 305A; Family History Library Film: 545901
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: English, Keokuk, Iowa; Roll: M653_329; Page: 772; Family History Library Film: 803329

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: English, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: English, Keokuk, Iowa; Roll: M653_329; Page: 772; Family History Library Film: 803329

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: English River, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: English River, Keokuk, Iowa; Roll: M593_402; Page: 305A; Family History Library Film: 545901

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1913
    Event Place: Chester, Randolph, Illinois, United States
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