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Frank Potts 1861–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Nov 1861

Birth Location: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan

Death Date: 16 Jun 1903

Death Location: Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan, USA

Father: James Potts

Mother: Mary Martin

Spouse(s): Harriet Wise

Children(s): Camilla Potts

The story of Frank Potts began in 1861 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan. In 1870, Frank Potts resided in Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, United States. In 1880, Frank Potts resided in Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, USA. Frank Potts married Harriet Evelyn Eva Wise, and had children including Camilla Potts. Frank Potts passed away in 1903 in Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Frank Potts began in 1861 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan.
  • In 1870, Frank Potts resided in Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1880, Frank Potts resided in Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, USA.
  • Frank Potts married Harriet Evelyn Eva Wise, and had children including Camilla Potts.
  • Frank Potts passed away in 1903 in Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Potts
1831–1906
Birth Location: Dumfriesshire, Dumfries, Scotland
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Mary Martin
1836–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MM

Spouses(s)

Harriet Wise
1863–1933
Birth Location: Hamilton, Allegan, Michigan
HW

Children(s)

Camilla Potts
1884–1955
Birth Location: Michigan
CP

Frank Potts's Ancestors

Self
Frank Potts
1861–1903
Birth Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
Parents
James Potts
1831–1906
Dumfriesshire, Dumfries, Scotland
Mary (Augusta) Martin
1836–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Frank Potts's Descendants

1.
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Frank Potts (17 Nov 1861–16 Jun 1903) m. Harriet (Evelyn 'Eva') Wise (15 Nov 1863–29 Apr 1933)
  1. 1. Camilla Potts 1884–1955 m. William (Frederick) Keener 1882–1954 m. William (F.) Kenen 1882–
    1. 1. Thersa Keener 1913–

Frank Potts's Timeline

5 Records

1861
17 Nov 1861
Birth of Frank Potts in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
1870
1870
Age 9
Frank Potts resided here in Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, United States
Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, United States
1880
1880
Age 19
Frank Potts resided here in Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Frank Potts resided here in Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
1903
16 Jun 1903
Age 42
Death of Frank Potts in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1861
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008531075; Roll Number: 55; Certificate Number: 47
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan; Roll: M593_706; Page: 330B; Image: 288; Family History Library Film: 552205
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan; Roll: 745; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1240745
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan; Roll: M593_706; Page: 330B; Image: 288; Family History Library Film: 552205

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan; Roll: 745; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1240745

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1903
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008531075; Roll Number: 55; Certificate Number: 47
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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