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Martha Ellen "Mattie" Yates Potts 1845–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1845

Birth Location: Missouri, USA

Death Date: July 1870

Death Location: Douglas County, Kansas, USA

Father: Abel Yates

Mother: China Yates

Spouse(s): George Potts

Children(s): Harry Potts

In 1845, Martha Ellen "Mattie" Yates Potts entered the world in Missouri, USA, born to Abel Yates And China Campbell Myers Yates. In 1850, Martha Ellen "Mattie" Yates Potts resided in Washington, Buchanan, Missouri, USA. In 1860, Martha Ellen "Mattie" Yates Potts resided in Kanwaka, Douglas, Kansas Territory, USA. Martha Ellen "Mattie" Yates Potts married George H Potts, and had children including Harry Potts. Martha Ellen "Mattie" Yates Potts passed away in 1870 in Douglas County, Kansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Martha Ellen "Mattie" Yates Potts entered the world in Missouri, USA, born to Abel Yates And China Campbell Myers Yates.
  • In 1850, Martha Ellen "Mattie" Yates Potts resided in Washington, Buchanan, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1860, Martha Ellen "Mattie" Yates Potts resided in Kanwaka, Douglas, Kansas Territory, USA.
  • Martha Ellen "Mattie" Yates Potts married George H Potts, and had children including Harry Potts.
  • Martha Ellen "Mattie" Yates Potts passed away in 1870 in Douglas County, Kansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Potts's Ancestors

Self
Martha Potts
1845–1870
Birth Place: Missouri, USA
Parents
Abel Yates
1815–1874
Lee County, Virginia, USA
China (Campbell Myers) Yates
1814–1870
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
William (Yates) Jr.
1775–1846
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Cecelia ((Seeley)) Durham
1780–1840
Maryland, United States
James (Campbell Baker) connection
1790–1837
Ashe, North Carolina, USA
Martha (Adams Campbell Green) ⭐️
1789–1853
Roaring River, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Yates
1738–1827
Nancy Gibson
1737–1795
James Campbell
1742–1798
Mary Kinchen
1743–1798
Jacob Sr⭐️
1753–1815
Mary ⭐️
1756–1823
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Captain Campbell
1702–1781
Mary Hill
1725–1753
William Jr.
1711–1758
Mary Dawson
1714–1758
William Adams
1727–1795
Maria Copenhaver
1730–1799
Jonathan Sr
1719–1793
Rachel Parks
1733–1793

Martha Potts's Descendants

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Martha (Ellen "Mattie" Yates) Potts (1845–July 1870) m. George (H) Potts (abt 1838–)
  1. 1. Harry Potts 1870–

Martha Potts's Timeline

4 Records

1845
1845
Birth of Martha Ellen "Mattie" Yates Potts in Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA
1850
1850
Age 5
Martha Ellen "Mattie" Yates Potts resided here in Washington, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
Washington, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
1860
1860
Age 15
Martha Ellen "Mattie" Yates Potts resided here in Kanwaka, Douglas, Kansas Territory, USA
Kanwaka, Douglas, Kansas Territory, USA
1870
July 1870
Age 25
Death of Martha Ellen "Mattie" Yates Potts in Douglas County, Kansas, USA
Douglas County, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Kanwaka, Douglas, Kansas Territory; Page: 206; Family History Library Film: 803349
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Washington, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: 393; Page: 9a
    [3] Kansas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1811-1911

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Washington, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Washington, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: 393; Page: 9a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Kanwaka, Douglas, Kansas Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Kanwaka, Douglas, Kansas Territory; Page: 206; Family History Library Film: 803349

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sigel
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 13 Jun 1869; Publication Place: Lawrence, Kansas, USA; ,0.2928964,0.2667877,0.33020142&xid

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: July 1870
    Event Place: Douglas County, Kansas, USA

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