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George POTTS 1727–1802 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 JUN 1727

Birth Location: Elsdon, Northumberland, England

Death Date: 1802

Death Location: Union, South Carolina, possibly Greeneville

Father: Roger RS1

Mother: Dorothy RS1

Spouse(s): Lydia Wilson, Mary Potts

Children(s): John Potts, Sarah POTTS, Roger Potts, Jesse Potts, Isabella Potts, Elizabeth Potts, Joseph Potts, Kiz Potts, Catharine Potts, Isabella Potts, Eliz Addington, Sarah Potts, Lydia Potts, ISABELLA POTTS, Roger Potts

George POTTS was born in 1727 in Elsdon, Northumberland, England, the child of Roger Potts Rs1 And Dorothy Anderson Rs1. In 1779, George POTTS resided in Ninety-Sixth District, South Carolina. George POTTS married Lydia Wilson, Mary Ann Potts, and had children including Catharine Potts, Eliz Potts Addington, Elizabeth Potts, Isabella Potts, Isabella Potts, Jesse Potts, John Hiram Potts, Joseph Potts, Kiz Potts, Lydia Potts, Roger Potts, Sarah Ann Beatrice Potts, Sarah Sallie Potts. George POTTS passed away in 1802 in Union, South Carolina, possibly Greeneville.

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Biography

  • George POTTS was born in 1727 in Elsdon, Northumberland, England, the child of Roger Potts Rs1 And Dorothy Anderson Rs1.
  • In 1779, George POTTS resided in Ninety-Sixth District, South Carolina.
  • George POTTS married Lydia Wilson, Mary Ann Potts, and had children including Catharine Potts, Eliz Potts Addington, Elizabeth Potts, Isabella Potts, Isabella Potts, Jesse Potts, John Hiram Potts, Joseph Potts, Kiz Potts, Lydia Potts, Roger Potts, Sarah Ann Beatrice Potts, Sarah Sallie Potts.
  • George POTTS passed away in 1802 in Union, South Carolina, possibly Greeneville.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George POTTS's Ancestors

Self
George POTTS
1727–1802
Birth Place: Elsdon, Northumberland, England
Parents
Roger Potts RS1
1675–1751
Elsdon, Northumberland, England
Dorothy (Anderson) RS1
1685–1774
Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
Grandparents
Thomas (dodds Potts) RS1
1648–1735
Woodhorn, Northumberland, , England
Jane (m potts) RS1
1650–1687
, Northumberland, , England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas RS1
1618–1698
Elizabeth RS1
1620–1706
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Potts
1595–1690
Barbara ksd
1597–1662

George POTTS's Descendants

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George POTTS (27 JUN 1727–1802) m. Lydia Wilson (29 May 1747–1802) m. Mary (Ann) Potts (1725–1791-1799)
  1. 1. John (Hiram ?) Potts 1760–1840 m. Hannah (Parmelia) Lindley 1766–1856
    1. 1. Isaac Potts 1798–1869 m. Rachel (Rebecca) Black 1804–1860
      1. 1. Isaac (Noverter) Potts 1846–1900 m. Octavia (Ruth) Stewart 1846–1919
        1. 1. William (Isaac N.) Potts 1865–1900 m. Serena ("Rena" Elmina\Elmira) THORNTON 1866–1938
        2. 2. Luella Potts 1881–1924
        3. 3. John (A) Potts 1867–1872
        4. 4. James (Alvis) Potts 1868–1872
        5. 5. Ruth (Lilian) Potts 1879–1904
        6. 6. Clarence (Edward) Potts 1870–1897
        7. 7. Jettie (E.) POTTS 1875–1959
        8. 8. Samuel (Everett) Potts 1875–1928
        9. 9. Mark (Larry) Potts 1887–1919
        10. 10. Mattie (Lee) Potts 1885–1906
        11. 11. Esa (L.) Potts 1873–
      2. 2. Hannah (Permelia Potts McBee) Yokum 1831–1907
      3. 3. Margaret (Elizabeth) Potts 1848–1930
      4. 4. Rosa (Linda) Potts 1830–1876
      5. 5. George (W.) POTTS 1834–1862
      6. 6. David Potts 1839–
      7. 7. Mark POTTS 1840–
      8. 8. Elisha POTTS 1838–1909
    2. 2. Amanda (Hannah) Potts 1808–1891
    3. 3. David Potts 1811–1870
    4. 4. Samuel (Thomas) Potts 1789–1859
    5. 5. Joshua Potts 1787–1865
    6. 6. Joel Potts 1816–1880
    7. 7. Hiram (T) Potts 1803–1850
    8. 8. William Potts 1802–1869
    9. 9. Charity Potts 1790–1832
  2. 2. Sarah (Sallie) POTTS 1766–1837
  3. 3. Roger Potts 1753–1831
  4. 4. Jesse Potts 1756–1819
  5. 5. Isabella Potts 1778–
  6. 6. Elizabeth Potts 1776–1802
  7. 7. Joseph Potts 1764–1826
  8. 8. Kiz Potts 1768–1802
  9. 9. Catharine Potts 1770–1801
  10. 10. Isabella Potts 1773–1802
  11. 11. Eliz (Potts) Addington 1775–1840
  12. 12. Sarah (Ann Beatrice) Potts 1765–1802
  13. 13. Lydia Potts 1782–1831
  14. 14. ISABELLA POTTS 1786–1840
  15. 15. Roger Potts 1790–1810

George POTTS's Timeline

7 Records

1727
27 JUN 1727
Birth of George POTTS in Elsdon, Northumberland, England
Elsdon, Northumberland, England
1779
1779
Age 52
George POTTS resided here in Ninety-Sixth District, South Carolina
Ninety-Sixth District, South Carolina
1780
1780
Age 53
George POTTS resided here in Spartan District, Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
Spartan District, Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
1782
1782
Age 55
George POTTS resided here in Rutherford, North Carolina
Rutherford, North Carolina
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 63
George POTTS resided here in Union, South Carolina, USA
Union, South Carolina, USA
1801
Abt 1801
Age 74
George POTTS resided here in Union, South Carolina
Union, South Carolina
1802
1802
Age 75
Death of George POTTS in Union, South Carolina, possibly Greeneville
Union, South Carolina, possibly Greeneville

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 JUN 1727
    Event Place: Elsdon, Northumberland, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1751
    Event Place: America
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: America; Year: 1751; Page Number: 119

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Ninety-Sixth District, South Carolina
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Spartan District, Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Jury Lists, 1779, Acts #1123 [at SC Archives]; Page Number: 18; Family Number: 19

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Rutherford, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Union, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Union, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 44; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1801
    Event Place: Union, South Carolina
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Miscellaneous Probate Records, 1777-1866, Index, 1777-1961; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Union County); Probate Place: Union, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1802
    Event Place: Union, South Carolina, possibly Greeneville

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Union, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Miscellaneous Probate Records, 1777-1866, Index, 1777-1961; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Union County); Probate Place: Union, South Carolina

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