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George Washington Potts 1844–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 March 1844

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: 1 March 1914

Death Location: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Thomas Potts

Mother: Mahala Wills

Spouse(s): Anna Watson

Children(s): Alvin Potts, Ida Potts, Louie Potts, Florence Potts, Clara Potts, Leathe Potts

In 1844, George Washington Potts entered the world in Indiana, born to Thomas Potts And Mahala Wills. In 1850, George Washington Potts resided in Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA. In 1860, George Washington Potts resided in Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA. George Washington Potts married Anna M Watson, and had children including Alvin S Potts, Clara E Potts, Florence E Potts, Ida M Potts, Leathe M Potts, Louie E Potts. George Washington Potts passed away in 1914 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1844, George Washington Potts entered the world in Indiana, born to Thomas Potts And Mahala Wills.
  • In 1850, George Washington Potts resided in Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1860, George Washington Potts resided in Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA.
  • George Washington Potts married Anna M Watson, and had children including Alvin S Potts, Clara E Potts, Florence E Potts, Ida M Potts, Leathe M Potts, Louie E Potts.
  • George Washington Potts passed away in 1914 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Potts
1811–1882
Birth Location: Indiana
TP
Mahala Wills
1812–1851
Birth Location: Mt Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, United States
MW

Spouses(s)

Anna Watson
1852–1930
Birth Location: Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America
AW

Children(s)

Alvin Potts
1872–
Birth Location: Indiana
AP
Ida Potts
1877–
Birth Location: Indiana
IP
Louie Potts
1880–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
LP
Florence Potts
1885–1912
Birth Location: Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America
FP
Clara Potts
1888–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
CP
Leathe Potts
1890–1915
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
LP

George Potts's Ancestors

Self
George Potts
1844–1914
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
Thomas Potts
1811–1882
Indiana
Mahala Wills
1812–1851
Mt Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Michael Wills
1790–1814
Montgomery, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth Darnall
1790–1868
Montgomery, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Darnell
1736–1798
Mary Mcdonald
1745–1824
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Darnell
1713–1790
Sarah McQueen
1713–1795
Thomas McDaniel
1725–1767
Rebecca Stewart
1723–1795

George Potts's Descendants

1.
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George (Washington) Potts (19 March 1844–1 March 1914) m. Anna (M) Watson (7 September 1852–5 August 1930)
  1. 1. Alvin (S.) Potts 1872–
  2. 2. Ida (M.) Potts 1877–
  3. 3. Louie (E) Potts 1880–
  4. 4. Florence (E) Potts 1885–1912 m. James (F) Garloch 1872–1941
    1. 1. Opal (E) Garloch 1904–1996
    2. 2. Orval (B) Garloch 1908–2005
    3. 3. Otna (Veraslin) Garloch 1910–1963 m. Martha McCartney 1915–2000 m. Dorothy (Emeline) Brown 1910–
    4. 4. Ocie (Elma) Garlock 1906–1907
  5. 5. Clara (E) Potts 1888–
  6. 6. Leathe (M) Potts 1890–1915 m. Guy (Clarion) DeHaven 1872–1943
    1. 1. Waive (Olga) Dehaven 1910–1977 m. William (John) Coy 1907–
      1. 1. Michael (Everett) Coy 1942–2007

George Potts's Timeline

7 Records

1844
19 March 1844
Birth of George Washington Potts in Indiana
Indiana
1850
1850
Age 6
George Washington Potts resided here in Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
George Washington Potts resided here in Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA
Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
George Washington Potts resided here in Middle, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
Middle, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
George Washington Potts resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
George Washington Potts resided here in Indianapolis Ward 15, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis Ward 15, Marion, Indiana, USA
1914
1 March 1914
Age 70
Death of George Washington Potts
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 March 1844
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middle, Hendricks, Indiana; Roll: 283; Page: 444C; Enumeration District: 130
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: 388; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1240388
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Montrose, Lee, Iowa; Roll: M653_330; Page: 752; Family History Library Film: 8033
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana; Roll: 150; Page: 91b
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 15, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T624_369; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0252; FHL microfilm: 1374382

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana; Roll: 150; Page: 91b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Montrose, Lee, Iowa; Roll: M653_330; Page: 752; Family History Library Film: 8033

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Middle, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middle, Hendricks, Indiana; Roll: 283; Page: 444C; Enumeration District: 130

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: 388; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1240388

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Indianapolis Ward 15, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 15, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T624_369; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0252; FHL microfilm: 1374382

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 March 1914
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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