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Jane Potts 1821–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1821

Birth Location: Beverley, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 9 August 1902

Death Location: Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England

Father: Jonathan Abbott

Mother: Jane Abbott

Spouse(s): Richard Potts

Children(s): John Potts, Elizabeth Potts, William Potts, Richard Potts, Jonathan Potts, Henry Potts, Jane Potts

In 1821, Jane Potts entered the world in Beverley, Yorkshire, England, born to Jonathan Abbott And Jane Abbott. Jane Potts married Richard Potts, and had children including Elizabeth Potts, Henry Thomas Potts, Jane Gray Potts, John Potts, Jonathan Potts, Richard Potts, William Potts. Jane Potts passed away in 1902 in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1821, Jane Potts entered the world in Beverley, Yorkshire, England, born to Jonathan Abbott And Jane Abbott.
  • Jane Potts married Richard Potts, and had children including Elizabeth Potts, Henry Thomas Potts, Jane Gray Potts, John Potts, Jonathan Potts, Richard Potts, William Potts.
  • Jane Potts passed away in 1902 in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Abbott
1786–1876
Birth Location: Shipton, Hambleton District, North Yorkshire, England
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Jane Abbott
1794–1827
Birth Location: Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Richard Potts
1815–1899
Birth Location: Hull, Yorkshire, England
RP

Children(s)

John Potts
1845–1919
Birth Location: Beverley, Yorkshire, England
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Elizabeth Potts
1843–1925
Birth Location: Beverley, Yorkshire East Riding, England
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William Potts
1849–1934
Birth Location: Beverley, Yorkshire, England
WP
Richard Potts
1854–1929
Birth Location: Beverley, Yorkshire, England
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Jonathan Potts
1839–1916
Birth Location: Beverley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Henry Potts
1851–1922
Birth Location: Beverley, Yorkshire, England
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Jane Potts
1840–1857
Birth Location: Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
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Jane Potts's Ancestors

Self
Jane Potts
1821–1902
Birth Place: Beverley, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Jonathan Abbott
1786–1876
Shipton, Hambleton District, North Yorkshire, England
Jane Abbott
1794–1827
Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
John Abbott
1756–1844
Shipton by Beningbrough, Yorkshire, England
Sarah Stead
1747–1821
York, York Unitary Authority, North Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Johnathan Abby
1725–1757
Jane Headley
1725–1766
John Stead
1724–1791
Susannah Wilson
1724–1787
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Abbey
1686–1746
Dorothy Brittain
1720–1752
Richard Hedley
–1754
Mary Crawford
1700–1766

Jane Potts's Descendants

1.
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Jane Potts (1821–9 August 1902) m. Richard Potts (1815–10 December 1899)
  1. 1. John Potts 1845–1919 m. Harriett Gray 1849–1913
    1. 1. William (Henry) Potts 1879–1963 m. Alice (Maude) Cumings 1872–1967
    2. 2. Harold (Gray) Potts 1885–1958
    3. 3. Jane (Elizabeth) Potts 1880–1971 m. Ernest (Alfred) Oxley 1878–
      1. 1. Esma (Florence) Oxley 1907–
    4. 4. Maud (Mary) Potts 1891–
    5. 5. Alice (Gray) Potts 1889–
  2. 2. Elizabeth Potts 1843–1925 m. John Lascelles 1837–1930
  3. 3. William Potts 1849–1934 m. Harriet Armstrong 1850–1926
    1. 1. Annie (Mary) Potts 1878–1961
    2. 2. William (L.) Potts 1878–
    3. 3. Ivy (Agnes) Potts 1893–
  4. 4. Richard Potts 1854–1929 m. Alice Baye 1856–1915
    1. 1. Cyril (Francis) Potts 1901–1891
    2. 2. Harold (Clarence) Potts 1893–1952
    3. 3. Alice (Margaret) Potts 1896–
    4. 4. Jane (Gray) Gray 1886–1972
    5. 5. George (Henry) Potts 1878–1974
    6. 6. Herbert (Richard) Potts 1891–1965
    7. 7. Arthur (W) Potts 1883–
    8. 8. Edwin (F) Potts 1890–
  5. 5. Jonathan Potts 1839–1916
    1. 1. Alice Potts 1877–1877
    2. 2. William (Clarkson) Potts 1869–1934 m. Susan (Mary) Potts 1875–1970
      1. 1. William (Caven) Potts 1892–1978
      2. 2. Arthur Potts 1896–
      3. 3. Lillian (Grace) Potts 1906–
      4. 4. Walter (Clarkson) Potts 1899–1961
      5. 5. John (Richard) Potts 1914–
      6. 6. Thelma (Letitia) Potts 1916–
      7. 7. Clara (Elizabeth) Potts 1893–
    3. 3. Thomas (Robinson) Potts 1889–1889
    4. 4. Richard (Benjamin) Potts 1871–1952 m. Florence (Eve) Campbell 1877–1925
      1. 1. Florence (Mavis) Potts 1905–1997
      2. 2. Constance (Elizabeth) Potts 1907–1934
      3. 3. Richard (Cecil Campbell) Potts 1900–1960
      4. 4. Joan (Robinson) Potts 1916–
    5. 5. Elizabeth Potts 1875–1957
    6. 6. Jane (G) Patts 1873–1956 m. George (F D) Sharp 1874–
      1. 1. Roland (N) Sharp 1903–
      2. 2. Florence (C) Sharp 1909–
      3. 3. Arthur (C) Sharp 1913–
    7. 7. Leonora (Abbott) Potts 1896–1990
    8. 8. Florence (N) Patts 1885–1963 m. Harry Butcher 1889–
    9. 9. Emily (Gertrude) Potts 1876–1963 m. William (Henry) Scrimshaw 1875–1942
      1. 1. Norman (Abbott) Scrimshaw 1906–1996 m. Phyllis (M) Broadway 1915–1994
      2. 2. Mayurie Scrimshaw 1909–
      3. 3. Doris (W) Scrimshaw 1912–
    10. 10. John (Henry) Potts 1872–1953 m. Edith (Mary) Taylor 1874–1929
      1. 1. Gertrude Potts 1901–1990
      2. 2. Mary Potts 1899–1993 m. George (Rammsey) Metcalfi 1888–
      3. 3. John (Taylor) Potts 1898–1986 m. Dorothy (May) Potts 1903–
      4. 4. Lilian (E R) Potts 1897–1988
    11. 11. Edith (Sarah R) Potts 1888–1961
  6. 6. Henry (Thomas) Potts 1851–1922 m. Susannah Potts 1857–1938
  7. 7. Jane (Gray) Potts 1840–1857

Jane Potts's Timeline

13 Records

1820
28 October 1820
Birth of Jane Potts in Beverley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Beverley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1820
28 Oct 1820
Jane Potts was baptized in Saint John and Saint Martin,Beverley,York,England
Saint John and Saint Martin,Beverley,York,England
1821
1821
Birth of Jane Potts in Beverley, Yorkshire, England
Beverley, Yorkshire, England
1838
April 1838
Age 17
Jane Potts was married in Sculcoates, Yorkshire East Riding, United Kingdom
Sculcoates, Yorkshire East Riding, United Kingdom
1841
1841
Age 20
Jane Potts resided here in St Nicholas, St Nicholas, Yorkshire, England
St Nicholas, St Nicholas, Yorkshire, England
1851
1851
Age 30
Jane Potts resided here in Beverley St Nicholas, Yorkshire, England
Beverley St Nicholas, Yorkshire, England
1861
1861
Age 40
Jane Potts resided here in Beverley St Martin, Yorkshire, England
Beverley St Martin, Yorkshire, England
1871
1871
Age 50
Jane Potts resided here in Beverley, Yorkshire, England
Beverley, Yorkshire, England
1881
1881
Age 60
Jane Potts resided here in Beverley St Martin, Yorkshire, England
Beverley St Martin, Yorkshire, England
1891
1891
Age 70
Jane Potts resided here in Beverley, St Martin, St Martin, Yorkshire, England
Beverley, St Martin, St Martin, Yorkshire, England
1901
1901
Age 80
Jane Potts resided here in Beverley St Martin, Yorkshire, England
Beverley St Martin, Yorkshire, England
1902
9 August 1902
Age 81
Death of Jane Potts in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
1902
8 Oct 1902
Age 81
Jane Potts - Probate in York, England
York, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 October 1820
    Event Place: Beverley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 3908; Folio: 109; Page: 2; GSU roll: 6099018
    [2] 1871 England Census
    [3] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2359; Folio: 574; Page: 7; GSU roll: 87627-87630
    [4] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1821
    Event Place: Beverley, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 3908; Folio: 109; Page: 2; GSU roll: 6099018
    [2] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4742; Folio: 34; Page: 2; GSU roll: 1342145
    [3] 1871 England Census
    [4] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4462; Folio: 76; Page: 10
    [5] 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 3570; Folio: 24; Page: 2; GSU roll: 543153
    [6] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2359; Folio: 574; Page: 7; GSU roll: 87627-87630
    [7] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [8] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1229; Book: 14; Civil Parish: St Nicholas; County: Yorkshire; Enumeration District: 30; Folio: 26; Page: 2; Line: 10; GSU roll: 464223
    [9] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1820
    Event Place: Saint John and Saint Martin,Beverley,York,England
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: April 1838
    Event Place: Sculcoates, Yorkshire East Riding, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: St Nicholas, St Nicholas, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1229; Book: 14; Civil Parish: St Nicholas; County: Yorkshire; Enumeration District: 30; Folio: 26; Page: 2; Line: 10; GSU roll: 464223

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Beverley St Nicholas, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2359; Folio: 574; Page: 7; GSU roll: 87627-87630

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Beverley St Martin, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 3570; Folio: 24; Page: 2; GSU roll: 543153

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Beverley, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Beverley St Martin, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4742; Folio: 34; Page: 2; GSU roll: 1342145

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Beverley, St Martin, St Martin, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 3908; Folio: 109; Page: 2; GSU roll: 6099018

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Beverley St Martin, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4462; Folio: 76; Page: 10

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 August 1902
    Event Place: Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Principal Probate Registry; London, England; Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1902
    Event Place: York, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Principal Probate Registry; London, England; Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England
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