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James Potts 1831–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Nov 1831

Birth Location: Dumfriesshire, Dumfries, Scotland

Death Date: 11 Feb 1906

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

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Spouse(s): Josephine Backus, Mary Martin

Children(s): Nellie Potts, Ida Potts, Mary Potts, Frank Potts, James Potts

In 1831, James Potts entered the world in Dumfriesshire, Dumfries, Scotland, born to John Potts And Margaret Bell. In 1863, James Potts resided in Sylvan, Michigan, United States. James Potts married Josephine Augusta Backus, Mary Augusta Martin, and had children including Frank Potts, Ida Belle Potts, James Fred Potts, Mary Delaphene Della Potts, Nellie M Potts. James Potts passed away in 1906 in Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1831, James Potts entered the world in Dumfriesshire, Dumfries, Scotland, born to John Potts And Margaret Bell.
  • In 1863, James Potts resided in Sylvan, Michigan, United States.
  • James Potts married Josephine Augusta Backus, Mary Augusta Martin, and had children including Frank Potts, Ida Belle Potts, James Fred Potts, Mary Delaphene Della Potts, Nellie M Potts.
  • James Potts passed away in 1906 in Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Josephine Backus
1846–1931
Birth Location: Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan
JB
Mary Martin
1836–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MM

Children(s)

Nellie Potts
1871–1921
Birth Location: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
NP
Ida Potts
1874–1954
Birth Location: Lake, Allen, Indiana
IP
Mary Potts
1858–1914
Birth Location: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan
MP
Frank Potts
1861–1903
Birth Location: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
FP
James Potts
1882–1968
Birth Location: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan
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James Potts's Ancestors

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James Potts
1831–1906
Birth Place: Dumfriesshire, Dumfries, Scotland
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James Potts's Descendants

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James Potts (Nov 1831–11 Feb 1906) m. Josephine (Augusta) Backus (29 Mar 1846–27 Nov 1931) m. Mary (Augusta) Martin (abt 1836–)
  1. 1. Nellie (M.) Potts 1871–1921 m. George. (A.) Begole 1859–1915 m. Tint Champlin 1866–1938
  2. 2. Ida (Belle) Potts 1874–1954
  3. 3. Mary (Delaphene 'Della') Potts 1858–1914 m. William (Henry) Bostwick 1856–1936 m. Samuel (R.) Gillum 1858–1912 m. Daniel Hartsell 1846–1915
    1. 1. Estella Bostwick 1883–1956 m. Thomas (Arthur) Jamieson 1883–1936
      1. 1. Clark (B.) Jamieson 1911–1957
    2. 2. Minerva (F.) Bostwick 1879– m. Lewis Roth 1870–
  4. 4. Frank Potts 1861–1903 m. Harriet (Evelyn 'Eva') Wise 1863–1933
    1. 1. Camilla Potts 1884–1955 m. William (Frederick) Keener 1882–1954 m. William (F.) Kenen 1882–
      1. 1. Thersa Keener 1913–
  5. 5. James (Fred) Potts 1882–1968 m. Eunice (L.) Beam 1882– m. Verna (E.) Bond 1886–
    1. 1. Harriett Potts 1916–

James Potts's Timeline

6 Records

1831
Nov 1831
Birth of James Potts in Dumfriesshire, Dumfries, Scotland
Dumfriesshire, Dumfries, Scotland
1863
1 July 1863
Age 32
James Potts resided here in Sylvan, Michigan, United States
Sylvan, Michigan, United States
1870
1870
Age 39
James Potts resided here in Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, United States
Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, United States
1880
1880
Age 49
James Potts resided here in Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 69
James Potts resided here in Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
1906
11 Feb 1906
Age 75
Death of James Potts in Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan
Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 1831
    Event Place: Dumfriesshire, Dumfries, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008530887; Roll Number: 98; Certificate Number: 1
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau
    [3] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan
    [5] 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
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan; Roll: 745; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1240745
    [7] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 3; Film Description: 1869 Calhoun-1869 Wayne
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [10] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [11] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1848
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan; Roll: 745; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1240745

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Sylvan, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau

    Genealogy Event 4
    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 5
    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 6
    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: 3A; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1240745

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Decatur
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 3; Film Description: 1869 Calhoun-1869 Wayne

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1906
    Event Place: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008530887; Roll Number: 98; Certificate Number: 1
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [5] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, Find a Grave Index
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