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James Nelson Potts 1814–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jan 1814

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: 22 May 1885

Death Location: Bethel, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

Father: John Potts

Mother: Mary Voorhees

Spouse(s): Clarissa Jordan

Children(s): George Potts, Kattie Potts, William Potts, Elmira Potts, Emily Potts, Clara Potts, James Potts, Nettie Potts

James Nelson Potts was born in 1814 in New York, the child of John Potts And Mary Voorhees. In 1855, James Nelson Potts resided in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA. In 1875, James Nelson Potts resided in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA. James Nelson Potts married Clarissa Electa Jordan, and had children including Clara Potts, Elmira Potts, Emily Potts, George Potts, James Potts, Kattie Potts, Nettie Katie Potts, William Potts. James Nelson Potts passed away in 1885 in Bethel, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • James Nelson Potts was born in 1814 in New York, the child of John Potts And Mary Voorhees.
  • In 1855, James Nelson Potts resided in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA.
  • In 1875, James Nelson Potts resided in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA.
  • James Nelson Potts married Clarissa Electa Jordan, and had children including Clara Potts, Elmira Potts, Emily Potts, George Potts, James Potts, Kattie Potts, Nettie Katie Potts, William Potts.
  • James Nelson Potts passed away in 1885 in Bethel, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Potts's Ancestors

Self
James Potts
1814–1885
Birth Place: New York
Parents
John Potts
1777–1863
Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey
Mary Voorhees
1781–1858
New Jersey
Grandparents
Samuel Potts
1750–1834
Cranbury, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
Amy Bayles
1759–
Cranberry, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Garret Voorhees
1759–1830
Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
Elizabeth Gordon
1759–
New Jersey
Great-Grandparents
William Potts
1721–1783
Amy Borden
1723–1804
John Bayless
1727–1784
Susanna BAyless)
1732–1816
Ellen Patton
1736–1798
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Borden
1687–1765
Susannah Grover
1687–1743
Daniel Sr
1683–1752
Sarah Ludlum
1690–1751
Richard Burtis
1700–1767
Ann Bullock
1705–1770
Peter Patton
1700–1770

James Potts's Descendants

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James (Nelson) Potts (15 Jan 1814–22 May 1885) m. Clarissa (Electa) Jordan (12 May 1825–25 Dec 1899)
  1. 1. George Potts 1850–1894 m. Helen (C) Potts 1858–1925
    1. 1. Minnie (S) Potts 1879–1967 m. Joseph (T) Baumann 1879–1943
      1. 1. Frank (Potts) Bowman 1902–1973 m. Leona (B.) Viette 1904–1986
        1. 1. James (Joseph) Bowman 1926–1971 m. Marjorie ((Mary) Elizabeth) Bussiere 1923–1989
        2. 2. Frank (Richard) Bowman 1923–1983
        3. 3. Nora (Lee) Bowman 1927–2018
        4. 4. Dorothy (Mae) Bowman 1929–2003 m. William (L) Kelley 1924–
        5. 5. Alice (Lucille) Bowman 1930–2000
        6. 6. Helen (J) Bowman 1925– m. Irvin (B. Barton) Sr 1924–1962
      2. 2. Helen (Marie) Bowman 1907– m. Robert (A) Hawes 1908–1982
      3. 3. Walter Bouman 1908–
    2. 2. Frank (Watson) Potts 1881–
    3. 3. Jessie (A.) Potts 1883–
    4. 4. Clara (S.) Potts 1885– m. William Hamilton 1874–1948
      1. 1. Robert (Elwin) Hamilton 1912–2002
    5. 5. Lillie (N) Potts 1886–
    6. 6. Ella (S.) Potts 1888–
    7. 7. Georgia Potts 1890–
    8. 8. Curtis Potts 1892–
  2. 2. Kattie Potts 1864–
  3. 3. William Potts 1866–1918
  4. 4. Elmira Potts 1845–1864
  5. 5. Emily Potts 1848–
  6. 6. Clara Potts 1853–1933
  7. 7. James Potts 1855–
  8. 8. Nettie (Katie) Potts 1863–1946

James Potts's Timeline

5 Records

1814
15 Jan 1814
Birth of James Nelson Potts in New York
New York
1855
1855
Age 41
James Nelson Potts resided here in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 61
James Nelson Potts resided here in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 66
James Nelson Potts resided here in Delaware, Sullivan, New York, USA
Delaware, Sullivan, New York, USA
1885
22 May 1885
Age 71
Death of James Nelson Potts in Bethel, Sullivan County, New York
Bethel, Sullivan County, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1814
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 016001-019360
    [3] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 053001-056000
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Delaware, Sullivan, New York; Roll: 936; Page: 92A; Enumeration District: 091
    [5] New York, U.S., State Census, 1855
    [6] New York, U.S., State Census, 1875
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Delaware, Sullivan, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Delaware, Sullivan, New York; Roll: 936; Page: 92A; Enumeration District: 091

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 May 1885
    Event Place: Bethel, Sullivan County, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bethel, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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