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Laura J Potts 1861–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1861

Birth Location: Maryland

Death Date: 26 June 1923

Death Location: Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: William Potts

Mother: Ann Dorrell

Spouse(s): James Powell

Children(s): George Powell, Liehl Powell, Janes Powell, Ida Powell, Walter Powell, William Powell, Susie Powell

The story of Laura J Potts began in 1861 in Maryland. In 1860, Laura J Potts resided in District 5, Queenstown, Queen Anne's County, Maryl. In 1870, Laura J Potts resided in District 3, Centreville, Queen Annes, Maryland, US. Laura J Potts married George Powell, James Powell, and had children including George Powell, Ida Powell, Janes Powell, Liehl Powell, Susie Powell, Walter Powell, William Powell. Laura J Potts passed away in 1923 in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Laura J Potts began in 1861 in Maryland.
  • In 1860, Laura J Potts resided in District 5, Queenstown, Queen Anne's County, Maryl.
  • In 1870, Laura J Potts resided in District 3, Centreville, Queen Annes, Maryland, US.
  • Laura J Potts married George Powell, James Powell, and had children including George Powell, Ida Powell, Janes Powell, Liehl Powell, Susie Powell, Walter Powell, William Powell.
  • Laura J Potts passed away in 1923 in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Laura Potts's Ancestors

Self
Laura Potts
1861–1923
Birth Place: Maryland
Parents
William Potts
1820–
Maryland
Ann (Maria "Annie") Dorrell
1831–
Maryland
Grandparents
James (E.) Dorrell
1808–1855
Catherine Lucas
–1889
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Laura Potts's Descendants

1.
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Laura (J) Potts (abt 1861–26 June 1923) m. James Powell (abt 1863–27 February 1922)
  1. 1. George Powell 1894–1980 m. Nina (M) Powell 1897–
    1. 1. Laura (Lillian Powell) Smart 1916–2000 m. Harry (Samuel) Smart 1913–2000
      1. 1. william Smart 1936–2019
      2. 2. John (S.) Smart 1936–1970
    2. 2. Mary (E) Powell 1922–
    3. 3. George (T) Powell 1926–
  2. 2. Liehl Powell 1885–
  3. 3. Janes Powell 1891–1973 m. Virgie (M.) Powell 1902–1951
    1. 1. Floyd (Norman) Powell 1926–1956
  4. 4. Ida Powell 1897–
  5. 5. Walter Powell 1899–
  6. 6. William Powell 1881–
  7. 7. Susie Powell 1886–1914

Laura Potts's Timeline

8 Records

1860
1860
Laura J Potts resided here in District 5, Queenstown, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, USA
District 5, Queenstown, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, USA
1861
abt 1861
Birth of Laura J Potts in Maryland
Maryland
1870
1870
Age 9
Laura J Potts resided here in District 3, Centreville, Queen Annes, Maryland, USA
District 3, Centreville, Queen Annes, Maryland, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
Laura J Potts resided here in Centerville, Queen Anne´S, Maryland, USA
Centerville, Queen Anne´S, Maryland, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Laura J Potts resided here in Church Hill, Queen Anne, Maryland, USA
Church Hill, Queen Anne, Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
Laura J Potts resided here in Representative District 5, Sussex, Delaware, USA
Representative District 5, Sussex, Delaware, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
Laura J Potts resided here in Representative District 5, Sussex, Delaware, USA
Representative District 5, Sussex, Delaware, USA
1923
26 June 1923
Age 62
Death of Laura J Potts in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States of America
Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1861
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 5, Queenstown, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 3, Centreville, Queen Annes, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Centerville, Queen Anne´S, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Church Hill, Queen Anne, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Representative District 5, Sussex, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Representative District 5, Sussex, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 June 1923
    Event Place: Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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