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James Fred Potts 1882–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jan 1882

Birth Location: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan

Death Date: 12 Mar 1968

Death Location: Prescott, Yavapai, Arizona

Father: James Potts

Mother: Josephine Backus

Spouse(s): Eunice Beam, Verna Bond

Children(s): Harriett Potts

James Fred Potts was born in 1882 in Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, the child of James Potts And Josephine Augusta Backus. In 1900, James Fred Potts resided in Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, USA. In 1920, James Fred Potts resided in Dowagiac Ward 2, Cass, Michigan, USA. James Fred Potts married Eunice L Beam, Verna E Bond, and had children including Harriett Potts. James Fred Potts passed away in 1968 in Prescott, Yavapai, Arizona.

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Biography

  • James Fred Potts was born in 1882 in Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, the child of James Potts And Josephine Augusta Backus.
  • In 1900, James Fred Potts resided in Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1920, James Fred Potts resided in Dowagiac Ward 2, Cass, Michigan, USA.
  • James Fred Potts married Eunice L Beam, Verna E Bond, and had children including Harriett Potts.
  • James Fred Potts passed away in 1968 in Prescott, Yavapai, Arizona.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Potts's Ancestors

Self
James Potts
1882–1968
Birth Place: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan
Parents
James Potts
1831–1906
Dumfriesshire, Dumfries, Scotland
Josephine (Augusta) Backus
1846–1931
Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan
Grandparents
Azel Backus
1802–1855
Franklin, New London, Connecticut
Nancy (Lucinda) Brewster
1808–1880
Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Simeon Jr.
1778–1829
Clarissa Hyde
1780–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simeon Backus
1752–1782
Eunice Waterman
1753–1822

James Potts's Descendants

1.
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James (Fred) Potts (9 Jan 1882–12 Mar 1968) m. Eunice (L.) Beam (abt 1882–) m. Verna (E.) Bond (abt 1886–)
  1. 1. Harriett Potts 1916–

James Potts's Timeline

9 Records

1882
9 Jan 1882
Birth of James Fred Potts in Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan
Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 18
James Fred Potts resided here in Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
James Fred Potts resided here in Dowagiac Ward 2, Cass, Michigan, USA
Dowagiac Ward 2, Cass, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
James Fred Potts resided here in Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA
Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
James Fred Potts resided here in Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan
Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 58
James Fred Potts resided here in Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA
Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 60
James Fred Potts resided here in Dowagiac, Michigan, USA
Dowagiac, Michigan, USA
1951
1951
Age 69
James Fred Potts resided here in Michigan
Michigan
1968
12 Mar 1968
Age 86
Death of James Fred Potts in Prescott, Yavapai, Arizona
Prescott, Yavapai, Arizona

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1882
    Event Place: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01738; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 14-3
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dowagiac Ward 2, Cass, Michigan; Roll: T625_756; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 121
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340714
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Cass; Roll: 1675130
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan; Roll: 745; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1240745
    [8] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 86; Film Description: 1905 Newaygo-1905 Wayne
    [9] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 109; Film Description: 1912 Barry-1912 Hillsdale
    [10] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dowagiac Ward 2, Cass, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dowagiac Ward 2, Cass, Michigan; Roll: T625_756; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 121

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340714

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01738; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 14-3

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01738; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 14-3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Dowagiac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cass, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Cass; Roll: 1675130

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 86; Film Description: 1905 Newaygo-1905 Wayne
    [2] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 109; Film Description: 1912 Barry-1912 Hillsdale

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1968
    Event Place: Prescott, Yavapai, Arizona
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

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