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Martha Jane Potts 1849–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1849

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 1924

Death Location: Newton County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: William Jr

Mother: Margaret Chesnut

Spouse(s): Martin Potts

Children(s): William Potts, Margaret Potts, Samuel Potts, John Potts

In 1849, Martha Jane Potts entered the world in Georgia, born to William Thompson Jr And Margaret Chesnut. In 1870, Martha Jane Potts resided in Barns, DeKalb, Georgia, USA. In 1880, Martha Jane Potts resided in Brewers, Newton, Georgia, USA. Martha Jane Potts married Martin E Potts, and had children including John M Potts, Margaret Potts, Samuel Potts, William Potts. Martha Jane Potts passed away in 1924 in Newton County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1849, Martha Jane Potts entered the world in Georgia, born to William Thompson Jr And Margaret Chesnut.
  • In 1870, Martha Jane Potts resided in Barns, DeKalb, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1880, Martha Jane Potts resided in Brewers, Newton, Georgia, USA.
  • Martha Jane Potts married Martin E Potts, and had children including John M Potts, Margaret Potts, Samuel Potts, William Potts.
  • Martha Jane Potts passed away in 1924 in Newton County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Potts's Ancestors

Self
Martha Potts
1849–1924
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
William Thompson Jr
1815–1867
South Carolina, USA
Margaret Chesnut
1817–1885
Chester, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William Thompson
1778–1839
Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
Susanna Welden
1783–1866
Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
David Chesnut
1785–1837
Blackstock, Chester, South Carolina, USA
Jane (Gaston) Gladney
1785–1867
Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John THOMPSON
1735–1809
Elizabeth HODGE
1745–1807
Samuel IV
1752–1829
Agnes Arnet
1751–1830
Alexander Chesnut
1759–1809
Sarah (Chesnut)
1766–1831
Richard Gladney
1741–1793
Jennet Strong
1757–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Weldon
1737–1782
Penelope Short
1735–1802
Samuel Arnet
1715–1806
James Meek
1740–1806
Martha Young
1743–1805
Richard Gregg
1710–1754
Jane Wilson
1711–1781
Charles Strong
1725–1783
JANET GASTON
1714–1801

Martha Potts's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Jane) Potts (1849–1924) m. Martin (E.) Potts (Abt 1840–)
  1. 1. William Potts 1868–
  2. 2. Margaret Potts 1876–
  3. 3. Samuel Potts 1870–
  4. 4. John (M.) Potts 1878–

Martha Potts's Timeline

4 Records

1849
1849
Birth of Martha Jane Potts in Georgia
Georgia
1870
1870
Age 21
Martha Jane Potts resided here in Barns, DeKalb, Georgia, USA
Barns, DeKalb, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 31
Martha Jane Potts resided here in Brewers, Newton, Georgia, USA
Brewers, Newton, Georgia, USA
1924
1924
Age 75
Death of Martha Jane Potts in Newton, Georgia, USA
Newton, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1849
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brewers, Newton, Georgia; Roll: 160; Page: 50D; Enumeration District: 098
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Barns, DeKalb, Georgia; Roll: M593_147; Page: 201B

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Barns, DeKalb, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Barns, DeKalb, Georgia; Roll: M593_147; Page: 201B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brewers, Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brewers, Newton, Georgia; Roll: 160; Page: 50D; Enumeration District: 098

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Georgia, U.S., Death Index, 1919-1998, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 34044-F

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newton County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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