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Joseph R Potts 1811–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1811

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 1 Jun 1881

Death Location: Shelby County, Tennessee

Father:

Mother: Mary Reese

Spouse(s): Jane Williamson

Children(s): William Potts, Alice Potts, James Potts, Sarah Potts, Thomas Potts, Mary Potts, Maria Potts, Joanna Potts, Susan Potts

Joseph R Potts was born in 1811 in Tennessee, the child of Peter Potts And Mary Polly Jones Reese. In 1837, Joseph R Potts resided in Shelby, Tennessee, United States. Joseph R Potts married Jane Miller Williamson, and had children including Alice Eugenia Potts, James L Potts, Joanna Minerva Josephine Potts, Maria Louisa Potts, Mary Jane Potts, Sarah Elizabeth Lizzie Potts, Susan Ann Potts, Thomas Potts, William B Potts. Joseph R Potts passed away in 1881 in Shelby County, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • Joseph R Potts was born in 1811 in Tennessee, the child of Peter Potts And Mary Polly Jones Reese.
  • In 1837, Joseph R Potts resided in Shelby, Tennessee, United States.
  • Joseph R Potts married Jane Miller Williamson, and had children including Alice Eugenia Potts, James L Potts, Joanna Minerva Josephine Potts, Maria Louisa Potts, Mary Jane Potts, Sarah Elizabeth Lizzie Potts, Susan Ann Potts, Thomas Potts, William B Potts.
  • Joseph R Potts passed away in 1881 in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mary Reese
1783–
Birth Location: Virginia
MR

Spouses(s)

Jane Williamson
1818–1880
Birth Location: Williamson County, Tennessee
JW

Children(s)

William Potts
1849–
Birth Location: Tennessee
WP
Alice Potts
1859–1931
Birth Location: White Station, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
AP
James Potts
1853–1881
Birth Location: Tennessee
JP
Sarah Potts
1835–
Birth Location: Tennessee
SP
Thomas Potts
1840–1881
Birth Location: Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
TP
Mary Potts
1842–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MP
Maria Potts
1846–1877
Birth Location: Tennessee
MP
Joanna Potts
1847–1900
Birth Location: Tennessee
JP
Susan Potts
1837–1908
Birth Location: Tennessee
SP

Joseph Potts's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Potts
1811–1881
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Mary (Polly Jones) Reese
1783–
Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Potts's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (R) Potts (abt 1811–1 Jun 1881) m. Jane (Miller) Williamson (18 Apr 1818–Before 1880)
  1. 1. William (B) Potts 1849–
  2. 2. Alice (Eugenia) Potts 1859–1931 m. Calvin (Lucius) Starnes 1858–1915
    1. 1. Ethel (Florence) Starnes 1896–1975
    2. 2. Myrtle (A) Starnes 1900–1974
    3. 3. Minnie (Emily) Starnes 1883– m. James (H) Ford 1883–1968
    4. 4. Hugh Starnes 1889–
    5. 5. Nina Starnes 1892–
    6. 6. Alma Starnes 1894–1978
  3. 3. James (L) Potts 1853–1881
  4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Potts 1835– m. William (F) Brooks 1829–1879
  5. 5. Thomas Potts 1840–1881
  6. 6. Mary (Jane) Potts 1842–
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Pearce 1865–
  7. 7. Maria (Louisa) Potts 1846–1877 m. William (Sims) Mendenhall 1824–1892
    1. 1. James (W) Mendenhall 1865–
    2. 2. Minnie (Etta) Mendenhall 1868–1955 m. Joseph (Thornton Mason) Sr 1868–1936
      1. 1. Martha (Lou) Mason 1891–1980 m. Henry (Lotus) Williams 1890–1963
        1. 1. Richard (Mason) Williams 1921–1989
      2. 2. Joseph (Thorton Mason) Jr 1893–1983 m. Mildred Gardner 1909– m. Lucille (Minnie) Norris 1896–1950
        1. 1. Joseph (Thornton Mason) III 1923–1945
    3. 3. Clara (Elizabeth) Mendenhall 1869–1942 m. Hamilton (Phineas) Scruggs 1868–1922
      1. 1. Ida (Mai) Scruggs 1899–1965
      2. 2. Clara (Elizabeth) Scruggs 1911–1955 m. Malcolm (Jerome) McGaha 1910–
      3. 3. Douglas (Peyton) Scruggs 1894–1960 m. Bertie Ferguson 1895– m. Mamie (F) Briggs 1893–1989
    4. 4. Josephine Mendenhall 1872–1959 m. Benjamin (Wylis) Parker 1869–1943
      1. 1. William (Syms) Parker 1893–1986 m. Dorothy (Elwyn) Crutchfield 1902–2001
        1. 1. Richard (Carlyle) Parker 1933–2022
        2. 2. William (Syms) Parker 1931–1999
    5. 5. Lula (Lee) Mendenhall 1873–1952 m. James (B) Williams 1878–1948
      1. 1. James (Lee) Williams 1905–1952 m. Edna (Pearl) Robinson 1906–
      2. 2. Minnie (Etta) Williams 1915–1981 m. Bailey (Gaorge) Roux 1908–1981 m. William (Alexander) Terrell 1889–1964
      3. 3. Williams –1910
  8. 8. Joanna (Minerva Josephine) Potts 1847–1900 m. William Baker 1835–1926
    1. 1. Willis (Roy) Baker 1880–1906
  9. 9. Susan (Ann) Potts 1837–1908 m. George (Washington) Williamson 1835–1913
    1. 1. Willie (Ellis) Williamson 1863–1948 m. Thomas (J) Stringer 1853–1896
      1. 1. George (W) Stringer 1892–1908
      2. 2. Claude (Porter) Stringer 1887–1927
      3. 3. Callie (D) Stringer 1889–1931
    2. 2. Josie (R) Williamson 1864–1933 m. Braxton (Carter) Meadows 1863–1942
      1. 1. Nina (G) Meadows 1889– m. Cecil (Alley) Lowe 1889–
        1. 1. Marion (Elizabeth) Lowe 1925–
      2. 2. Lillie (May) Meadows 1892–
    3. 3. Laura (Anna) Williamson 1858–1942 m. Arthur Brooks 1855–1900
      1. 1. Claud (Raymond) Brooks 1885–1964 m. Alice (Arnette) Simms 1884–1939
        1. 1. Virginia (A) Brooks 1918–
        2. 2. Claude (D) Brooks 1921–1992 m. Mary (Frances) Griffin 1922–2009
      2. 2. Gus (Lee) Brooks 1879–1945 m. Elizabeth 1884–
        1. 1. Lonnie (Edward) Brooks 1911–1941
        2. 2. Ruth (C) Brooks 1915–
        3. 3. E (L) Brooks 1906–
      3. 3. Roy (Augustus) Brooks 1880– m. Laura 1886– m. May 1897–
        1. 1. Vivian Brooks 1905–
        2. 2. Cecil Brooks 1908–
        3. 3. Willie (D) Brooks 1912–
        4. 4. Bailey Brooks 1915–
        5. 5. Dorothy Brooks 1919–
        6. 6. Lillian Brooks 1906–2000 m. Fred (L) Higgins 1896–
      4. 4. Linnie (May) Brooks 1886– m. Oscar (Thelbert) Halliburton 1878–1948
        1. 1. Thelbert (T) Halliburton 1904–1990 m. Willie M 1907–
        2. 2. Lillian (W) Halliburton 1908–
        3. 3. Earl (L) Halliburton 1916–
        4. 4. Ruby (L) Halliburton 1907–
        5. 5. Lonnie Halliburton 1908–
        6. 6. John Halliburton 1910–
      5. 5. Clarence (Aubrey) Brooks 1888–1960 m. Lillie Wade 1897–1985
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Brooks 1917–1998 m. John (William) Mitchell 1915–1970
      6. 6. Arthur (Lawrence "Lonny") Brooks 1890–1968 m. Fannie Johnson 1890–1975
        1. 1. Lorrene (F) Brooks 1916–
        2. 2. Aline Brooks 1921–
        3. 3. Peggy Brooks 1925–
        4. 4. Arthur (Lawrence) Brooks 1923–1923
    4. 4. Benjamin (Franklin) Williamson 1861–1937 m. Mary (Etta Baxter) Marlin 1875–1953 m. Laura (Ann) Tucker 1865–1902
      1. 1. Annie (Laura) Williamson 1894–1984 m. Charles (Douglas Black,) Sr. 1884–1964
        1. 1. Franklin (Downy Black) Sr 1920–2018 m. Ethel (Alene) Shelton 1923–1996
        2. 2. Mary (Frances) Black 1924–2018
        3. 3. Leslie (Owen) Black 1933–1998
        4. 4. Charles (Douglas Black,) Jr. 1917–1986
      2. 2. Willie (Etta) Williamson 1888–1963 m. Clement (Bonner Pearson) Sr 1882–1941
        1. 1. Frank (Rambo) Pearson 1927–2013
        2. 2. Byrd (Douglas) Pearson 1910–1991 m. Lena (K.) Brossard 1913–1976
        3. 3. Clement (Bonner jr) Pearson 1912–1971 m. Preston Cawthorne 1921–
        4. 4. Jeff (L Pearson) 1Lt 1915–1944 m. Lillian (Camile) Noland 1909–1999
        5. 5. Willie (Etta) Pearson 1919– m. Daniel (Everett) Swain 1918–
        6. 6. Clementine Pearson 1921–
        7. 7. Laura (Marguerite) Pearson 1908–1981 m. James (Addison) Adkisson 1908–
      3. 3. James (Olin) Williamson 1889–1922
      4. 4. Henry (Radford) Williamson 1892–1946 m. Annie (Elizabeth) Shaw 1898–1937
        1. 1. Elsie (Marie) Williamson 1922–2010 m. Harlon (Oca) Lampley 1915–2006
      5. 5. Lucille Williamson 1899–1902
      6. 6. Evie (Nell) Williamson 1902–1902
      7. 7. Nina (Bell) Williamson 1913–2006 m. Brooks Burkhalter 1903–
      8. 8. Minnie (Etta) Williamson 1905–1997 m. Dewey Priester 1898–1989
        1. 1. Sonia (Alcyon) Priester 1941–2013
      9. 9. Nettie (Mai) Williamson 1908–2001 m. Paul (Alexander) Roberts 1906–
        1. 1. Paul (Edgar Roberts) Junior 1939–1994
      10. 10. Mary (Lee) Williamson 1896–1995 m. Robert (Sydnor) Smith 1894–1964
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Smith 1922–2000 m. George (W) Cole 1906–1999 m. William (Carson Scarbrough) II 1923–2008
        2. 2. anne (evelyn) smith 1929–2013 m. Richard (Charles Carlson) sr 1931–2025

Joseph Potts's Timeline

14 Records

1811
abt 1811
Birth of Joseph R Potts in Tennessee
Tennessee
1834
11 Aug 1834
Age 23
Joseph R Potts was married in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
1837
1837
Age 26
Joseph R Potts resided here in Shelby, Tennessee, United States
Shelby, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 29
Joseph R Potts resided here in Shelby, Tennessee, United States
Shelby, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 39
Joseph R Potts resided here in District 6, Shelby, Tennessee
District 6, Shelby, Tennessee
1850
1850
Age 39
Joseph R Potts resided here in Shelby, Tennessee
Shelby, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 49
Joseph R Potts resided here in District 11, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
District 11, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
1860
1860
Age 49
Joseph R Potts resided here in Shelby County, TN
Shelby County, TN
1860
1860
Age 49
Joseph R Potts resided here in Shelby, Tennessee
Shelby, Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 59
Joseph R Potts resided here in District 16, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
District 16, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 69
Joseph R Potts resided here in District 16, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
District 16, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
1881
6 Jul 1881
Age 70
Joseph R Potts resided here in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
1881
1 Jun 1881
Age 70
Death of Joseph R Potts in Shelby County, Tennessee
Shelby County, Tennessee
1881
11 Jul 1881
Age 70
Joseph R Potts - Probate in Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Shelby, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1811
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 1279; Family History Film: 1255279; Page: 441A; Enumeration District: 131; Image: .
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 16, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 11, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 366; Image: 739.
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules
    [6] 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: M432_895; Page: 107B; Image: .
    [8] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules
    [9] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1834
    Event Place: Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee State Marriages, 1765-2002
    [2] Tennessee State Marriages, 1765-2002

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Shelby, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Shelby, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 6, Shelby, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: M432_895; Page: 107B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Shelby, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 11, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 11, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 366; Image: 739.
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Shelby County, TN
    Record Source: Tennessee Census, 1810-91

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Shelby, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 16, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 16, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 16, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 1279; Family History Film: 1255279; Page: 441A; Enumeration District: 131; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1881
    Event Place: Memphis, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Daily Memphis Avalanche - 6 Jul 1881 - Page 4, 6 Jul 1881

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1881
    Event Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Daily Memphis Avalanche; Publication Date: 6 Jul 1881; Publication Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1881
    Event Place: Shelby County, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records (Shelby County, Tennessee); Author: Tennessee County Court (Shelby County); Probate Place: Shelby, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1881
    Event Place: Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records (Shelby County, Tennessee); Author: Tennessee County Court (Shelby County); Probate Place: Shelby, Tennessee
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