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John Potts 1777–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 March 1777

Birth Location: Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey

Death Date: 18 NOV 1863

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

Father: Samuel Potts

Mother: Amy Bayles

Spouse(s): Mary Voorhees

Children(s): James Potts, Mary Kinne, Lydia Potts, Samuel Potts, George Potts, Voorhis Potts, Martha Roper, Elizabeth Lanphear, Amy Carpenter

In 1777, John Potts entered the world in Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey, born to Samuel Potts And Amy Bayles. In 1810, John Potts resided in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, United States. In 1830, John Potts resided in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA. John Potts married Mary Voorhees, and had children including Amy Carpenter, Elizabeth Lanphear, George Potts, James Nelson Potts, Lydia Potts, Martha Roper, Mary Catherine Kinne, Samuel Potts, Voorhis G Potts. John Potts passed away in 1863 in Bethel, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1777, John Potts entered the world in Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey, born to Samuel Potts And Amy Bayles.
  • In 1810, John Potts resided in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, United States.
  • In 1830, John Potts resided in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA.
  • John Potts married Mary Voorhees, and had children including Amy Carpenter, Elizabeth Lanphear, George Potts, James Nelson Potts, Lydia Potts, Martha Roper, Mary Catherine Kinne, Samuel Potts, Voorhis G Potts.
  • John Potts passed away in 1863 in Bethel, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Potts's Ancestors

Self
John Potts
1777–1863
Birth Place: Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey
Parents
Samuel Potts
1750–1834
Cranbury, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
Amy Bayles
1759–
Cranberry, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
William (Thomas) Potts
1721–1783
Mansfield, Burlington County, NJ
Amy (Dora) Borden
1723–1804
Farnsworth Landing, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
John Bayless
1727–1784
Kingston, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
Susanna (Burtis ( m) BAyless)
1732–1816
Chesterfield, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
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
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin TBC
1649–1728
Abigail Grover
1654–1720
John Bayless
1642–1696
Ruth LYNX-V8F
1642–1703
William Ludlam
1627–1667
Elizabeth LVYP-CWN
1633–1712
Jan Alburtis
1668–1709

John Potts's Descendants

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John Potts (21 March 1777–18 NOV 1863) m. Mary Voorhees (11 Dec 1781–6 Feb 1858)
  1. 1. James (Nelson) Potts 1814–1885 m. Clarissa (Electa) Jordan 1825–1899
    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
        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
  2. 2. Mary (Catherine) Kinne 1818–1893
  3. 3. Lydia Potts 1805–1858
  4. 4. Samuel Potts 1803–1872
  5. 5. George Potts 1794–1816
  6. 6. Voorhis (G.) Potts 1822–1890
  7. 7. Martha Roper 1810–1863
  8. 8. Elizabeth Lanphear 1802–1891
  9. 9. Amy Carpenter 1800–1874

John Potts's Timeline

6 Records

1777
21 March 1777
Birth of John Potts in Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey
Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey
1810
1810
Age 33
John Potts resided here in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, United States
Bethel, Sullivan, New York, United States
1830
1830
Age 53
John Potts resided here in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
1840
1840
Age 63
John Potts resided here in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 78
John Potts resided here in Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
1863
18 NOV 1863
Age 86
Death of John Potts in Bethel, Sullivan County, New York
Bethel, Sullivan County, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 March 1777
    Event Place: Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 247
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Bethel, Sullivan, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Bethel, Sullivan, New York; Roll: 30; Page: 338; Image: 00284; Family History Library Film: 0181384

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Bethel, Sullivan, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 110; Page: 29; Family History Library Film: 0017170

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Bethel, Sullivan, New York; Roll: 342; Page: 8; Family History Library Film: 0017207

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Bethel, Sullivan, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 NOV 1863
    Event Place: Bethel, Sullivan County, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 247
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    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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