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Margaret Potts 1814–1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1814

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: 27 Oct 1884

Death Location: Southmont, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: John Potts

Mother: Jane Kearns

Spouse(s): William Bishop, "Judge" Potts

Children(s): John Bishop, Carrie Bishop, William Bishop, Edward Bishop, Sarah Bishop, Charles Bishop, Elsaray Bishop, W. bishop, John Potts

In 1814, Margaret Potts entered the world in Ireland, born to John Potts And Jane Kearns. Margaret Potts married Judge James Potts, William E Bishop, and had children including Carrie Margaret Bishop, Charles M Bishop, Edward G Bishop, Elsaray Bishop, John K Potts, John Potter Bishop, Sarah E Bishop, W Faux Bishop, William Faux Bishop. Margaret Potts passed away in 1884 in Southmont, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1814, Margaret Potts entered the world in Ireland, born to John Potts And Jane Kearns.
  • Margaret Potts married Judge James Potts, William E Bishop, and had children including Carrie Margaret Bishop, Charles M Bishop, Edward G Bishop, Elsaray Bishop, John K Potts, John Potter Bishop, Sarah E Bishop, W Faux Bishop, William Faux Bishop.
  • Margaret Potts passed away in 1884 in Southmont, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Potts
1749–1831
Birth Location: County Monaghan, Ireland
JP
Jane Kearns
1769–1861
Birth Location: Ireland
JK

Spouses(s)

William Bishop
1821–1878
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
WB
"Judge" Potts
1810–1891
Birth Location: Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA
"P

Children(s)

John Bishop
1843–1917
Birth Location: Emlington, Pennsylvania Furnace, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
JB
Carrie Bishop
1856–1928
Birth Location: Venango County, Pennsylvania
CB
William Bishop
1851–1909
Birth Location: Rockland, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
WB
Edward Bishop
1847–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
EB
Sarah Bishop
1845–1850
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
SB
Charles Bishop
1850–1876
Birth Location: Brookville, Jefferson co. Pa.
CB
Elsaray Bishop
1848–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EB
W. bishop
1851–1909
Birth Location: Venango Co. Pa.
Wb
John Potts
1846–1915
Birth Location: Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
JP

Margaret Potts's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Potts
1814–1884
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
John Potts
1749–1831
County Monaghan, Ireland
Jane Kearns
1769–1861
Ireland
Grandparents
Franci Kearns
1832–
Ireland
Margaret Patten
1730–1818
Stranolar, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Theodore II
1797–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Margaret Potts's Descendants

1.
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Margaret Potts (abt 1814–27 Oct 1884) m. William (E.) Bishop (22 Jun 1821–13 Sep 1878) m. "Judge" (James) Potts (31 Aug 1810–8 Aug 1891)
  1. 1. John (Potter) Bishop 1843–1917 m. Margaret (C) Coulter 1844–1911
    1. 1. Arthur (Edward) Bishop 1870–1957 m. Birdie (G) Roschy 1881–1936
      1. 1. Walter (R) Bishop 1905–1992 m. Elizabeth Mull 1912–1999
      2. 2. Margaret (Louise) Bishop 1906–1959 m. William (Wesley) Gibb 1912–2002 m. Arthur (A) Kelly 1906–1975
        1. 1. John (Coulter) Bishop 1926–2009 m. Mary (Virginia) Hillard 1931–2018
        2. 2. Oakley (Bishop) Kelly 1927–1980
    2. 2. Fred (H.) Bishop 1867–1944 m. Jennie Tidd 1877–1952
      1. 1. Charles (Kenneth) Bishop 1908–1993
      2. 2. Gertrude Bishop 1901– m. William Cronis 1895–
      3. 3. Robert Bishop 1918–1995 m. Virginnia (Marie) Bishop 1922– m. Elaine (Marie) Peterson 1917–2006
      4. 4. John (H) Bishop 1905–1966 m. Mira (Marvel Jane) Snyder 1911–1944
      5. 5. Alona (M) Bishop 1895–1975 m. Edward (E) Reilly 1893–1977
        1. 1. Richard (Gale) Reilly 1929–2002
      6. 6. Harriet (O) Bishop 1914–2001
    3. 3. Harry Bishop 1865–1866
    4. 4. E. (B.) Bishop 1870–1925 m. Cora (B) Knepper 1874–1916
    5. 5. Harry Bishop 1866–1906
  2. 2. Carrie (Margaret) Bishop 1856–1928 m. Miles (P.) Shoup 1853–1939 m. P. (M.) Shoup 1853– m. J. (M.) Shoup 1852–
    1. 1. James (Jr.) Johnson 1875– m. Sadie Merrit 1882–
    2. 2. Irene (May) Shoup 1876–1989 m. George (Levi) Fryer 1873–1952
      1. 1. Paul (Samuel) Fryer 1893–1969 m. Sara (Rita) Fryer 1896–1973
      2. 2. Phyllis Fryer 1898–
    3. 3. Mabel Shoup 1878–1950
    4. 4. Jennie Shoup 1880–
  3. 3. William (Faux) Bishop 1851–1909 m. Mary (Magdalena) Giering 1850–1933
    1. 1. Laurence (Giering) Bishop 1879–1960
    2. 2. Olive (Louise) Bishop 1881–1964 m. Chas. Cypher 1877–
    3. 3. Josephine Bishop 1888–
    4. 4. Dora Bishop 1889–
    5. 5. May (Alberta) Bishop 1883–1885
    6. 6. Ida Bishop 1885–1885
  4. 4. Edward (G.) Bishop 1847–
  5. 5. Sarah (E.) Bishop 1845–1850
  6. 6. Charles (M) Bishop 1850–1876
  7. 7. Elsaray Bishop 1848–
  8. 8. W. (Faux) bishop 1851–1909
  9. 9. John (K.) Potts 1846–1915

Margaret Potts's Timeline

18 Records

1811
1811
Birth of Margaret Potts in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1811
abt 1811
Birth of Margaret Potts in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1811
1811
Birth of Margaret Potts in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pennsylvania, United States of America
1811
abt 1811
Birth of Margaret Potts in Ireland
Ireland
1811
1811
Birth of Margaret Potts in Ireland
Ireland
1811
1811
Birth of Margaret Potts in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1814
abt 1814
Birth of Margaret Potts in Ireland
Ireland
1850
1850
Age 36
Margaret Potts resided here in Richland, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Richland, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1858
6 Sep 1858
Age 44
Margaret Potts resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 46
Margaret Potts resided here in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 56
Margaret Potts resided here in Rockland, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Rockland, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1876
Abt 1876
Age 62
Margaret Potts resided here in Rechester, Beaver, Pennsylvania
Rechester, Beaver, Pennsylvania
1879
28 Oct 1879
Age 65
Margaret Potts - Probate in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 66
Margaret Potts resided here in Rockland, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Rockland, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1884
27 Oct 1884
Age 70
Death of Margaret Potts in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1884
October 27, 1884
Age 70
Death of Margaret Potts
None
1884
27 Oct 1884
Age 70
Death of Margaret Potts
None
1884
27 Oct 1884
Age 70
Death of Margaret Potts in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1811
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rockland, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1199; Page: 324B; Enumeration District: 252

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1811
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 293
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 116501-119500
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Richland, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_832; Page: 124A; Image: 252

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1811
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1811
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 094861-098100
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rockland, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1460; Page: 516A; Family History Library Film: 552959

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1811
    Event Place: Ireland

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1811
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1814
    Event Place: Ireland

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Richland, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Richland, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_832; Page: 124A; Image: 252

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1858
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 203

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rockland, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rockland, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1460; Page: 516A; Family History Library Film: 552959

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1876
    Event Place: Rechester, Beaver, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Packets Or Files, 1789-1917; Author: Allegheny County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rockland, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rockland, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1199; Page: 324B; Enumeration District: 252

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1884
    Event Place: Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Packets Or Files, 1789-1917; Author: Allegheny County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: October 27, 1884

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1884
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 293

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1884
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Southmont, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1879
    Event Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Packets Or Files, 1789-1917; Author: Allegheny County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania
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