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Martha Jane Potts 1866–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 May 1866

Birth Location: Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 3 Sep 1931

Death Location: Creemore, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada

Father: Edward Potts

Mother: Elizabeth Creighton

Spouse(s): John Ferguson

Children(s): William Ferguson, Gladys Ferguson, William Ferguson, Eliza Ferguson, John Ferguson, Stanley Ferguson, Margaret Ferguson, Unknown Ferguson

In 1866, Martha Jane Potts entered the world in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, born to Edward Potts And Elizabeth Creighton. In 1891, Martha Jane Potts resided in Osprey, Grey East, Ontario, Canada. In 1901, Martha Jane Potts resided in Ontario, Canada. Martha Jane Potts married John Ferguson, and had children including Eliza Jane Lillian Ferguson, Gladys May Mae Ferguson, John Wesley Ferguson, Margaret Ann Ferguson, Stanley Creighton Ferguson, Unknown Ferguson, William Edward Ferguson. Martha Jane Potts passed away in 1931 in Creemore, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1866, Martha Jane Potts entered the world in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, born to Edward Potts And Elizabeth Creighton.
  • In 1891, Martha Jane Potts resided in Osprey, Grey East, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1901, Martha Jane Potts resided in Ontario, Canada.
  • Martha Jane Potts married John Ferguson, and had children including Eliza Jane Lillian Ferguson, Gladys May Mae Ferguson, John Wesley Ferguson, Margaret Ann Ferguson, Stanley Creighton Ferguson, Unknown Ferguson, William Edward Ferguson.
  • Martha Jane Potts passed away in 1931 in Creemore, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Potts's Ancestors

Self
Martha Potts
1866–1931
Birth Place: Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Edward Potts
1833–1919
Ireland
Elizabeth Creighton
1838–1909
Quebec
Grandparents
Andrew Potts
1786–1868
Ireland
Margaret Lee
1787–1867
Ireland
James Creighton
1827–1896
Hemsworth, Yorkshire, England
Jane Bruce
1828–1888
Boroughbridge, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
James Creighton
1808–1881
Hannah Brooks
1793–1880
Matthew Bruce
1786–1859
Mary Fothergill
1791–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Creighton
1768–1818
Mary Carlyle
1777–1862
William Bruce
1745–
Mary Groves
1740–
John Fothergill
1765–1841
Rachel Gill
1771–1844

Martha Potts's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Jane) Potts (24 May 1866–3 Sep 1931) m. John Ferguson (31 Oct 1856–2 Jun 1929)
  1. 1. William (Edward) Ferguson 1890–1890
  2. 2. Gladys (May\Mae) Ferguson 1902–1999 m. Frederick (Percival) Curran 1890–1969
    1. 1. Shirley Curran 1941–2013
    2. 2. Allan (Howard) Curran 1928–2018
    3. 3. Walter (Elroy) Curran 1934–2008
    4. 4. Gordon (Felix) Curran 1932–2012
    5. 5. Dalton (Frederick) Curran 1927–2015
  3. 3. William (Edward) Ferguson 1897–1983 m. Mary (Blanche) Miller 1899–
  4. 4. Eliza (Jane Lillian) Ferguson 1908–2012 m. Irvine ('Ervin' Clifton) Atkinson 1905–1961
    1. 1. Howard (Cecil) Atkinson 1931–2022
    2. 2. Roy (Merlin) Atkinson 1938–2009
    3. 3. Delbert ("Bert" Ervin) Atkinson 1928–2011 m. Hilma (Ruby Andrea) Smith 1939–2005
    4. 4. Joyce (Lillian) Atkinson 1927–2008 m. George (Allan) Walker 1921–1992
  5. 5. John (Wesley) Ferguson 1893–1981 m. Jessie (Catharine) Stewart 1900–1996
  6. 6. Stanley (Creighton) Ferguson 1900–1955
  7. 7. Margaret (Ann) Ferguson 1895–1980 m. Thomas (E) Hannon 1888–
  8. 8. Unknown Ferguson 1892–1892

Martha Potts's Timeline

6 Records

1866
24 May 1866
Birth of Martha Jane Potts in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 25
Martha Jane Potts resided here in Osprey, Grey East, Ontario, Canada
Osprey, Grey East, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 35
Martha Jane Potts resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 45
Martha Jane Potts resided here in Grey East, Ontario
Grey East, Ontario
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 55
Martha Jane Potts resided here in Creemore Village, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
Creemore Village, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
1931
3 Sep 1931
Age 65
Death of Martha Jane Potts in Collingwood, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Collingwood, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 May 1866
    Event Place: Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Reel: 60
    [3] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 20 - Osprey, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 12; Family No: 118
    [4] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Osprey, Grey (Eastest), Ontario; Page: 6; Family No: 53
    [5] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 86; Census Place: Stayner (Town), Simcoe North, Ontario; Page Number: 11
    [6] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Osprey, Grey East, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6338; Family No: 121

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Osprey, Grey East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Osprey, Grey East, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6338; Family No: 121

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Osprey, Grey (Eastest), Ontario; Page: 6; Family No: 53

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Grey East, Ontario
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 20 - Osprey, Grey East, Ontario; Page: 12; Family No: 118

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Creemore Village, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 86; Census Place: Stayner (Town), Simcoe North, Ontario; Page Number: 11

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Sep 1931
    Event Place: Collingwood, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Creemore, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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