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Priscilla Potts 1788–1813 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 May 1788

Birth Location: Iredell, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 19 March 1813

Death Location: Nicholas Co., KY

Father: William DNA

Mother: Margret Purviance

Spouse(s): John Sr

Children(s): William Swinney, Jane SWINEY, Oliver Swinney, Son SWINEY, Son SWINEY, John SWEENEY

The story of Priscilla Potts began in 1788 in Iredell, North Carolina, United States. In 1800, Priscilla Potts resided in Bourbon; Harrison; Nicholas; Scott, Kentucky, USA. Priscilla Potts married John Swiney Sr, and had children including Jane Elizabeth Swiney, John S Sweeney, Laura Sweeney, Oliver Swinney, Son A Swiney, Son B Swiney, William Potts Swinney. Priscilla Potts passed away in 1813 in Nicholas Co., KY.

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Biography

  • The story of Priscilla Potts began in 1788 in Iredell, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, Priscilla Potts resided in Bourbon; Harrison; Nicholas; Scott, Kentucky, USA.
  • Priscilla Potts married John Swiney Sr, and had children including Jane Elizabeth Swiney, John S Sweeney, Laura Sweeney, Oliver Swinney, Son A Swiney, Son B Swiney, William Potts Swinney.
  • Priscilla Potts passed away in 1813 in Nicholas Co., KY.

Immediate Family

Parents

William DNA
1763–1828
Birth Location: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA,
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Margret Purviance
1768–1837
Birth Location: Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

John Sr
1765–1840
Birth Location: Kilmacrenan, Donegal, Ireland
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Children(s)

William Swinney
1809–1853
Birth Location: Bourbon County, KY
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Jane SWINEY
1812–1865
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Oliver Swinney
1807–
Birth Location: Bourbon County, KY
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Son SWINEY
1808–
Birth Location: Kentucky
SS
Son SWINEY
1805–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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John SWEENEY
1803–1848
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Priscilla Potts's Ancestors

Self
Priscilla Potts
1788–1813
Birth Place: Iredell, North Carolina, United States
Parents
William Nelson Potts DNA
1763–1828
Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA,
Margret Purviance
1768–1837
Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Henry (Houston) Potts
1726–1775
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Margaret Sheets
1725–1788
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Priscilla Potts's Descendants

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Priscilla Potts (15 May 1788–19 March 1813) m. John (Swiney) Sr (1765–4 Dec 1840)
  1. 1. William (Potts) Swinney 1809–1853
  2. 2. Jane (Elizabeth) SWINEY 1812–1865
  3. 3. Oliver Swinney 1807–
  4. 4. Son (B) SWINEY 1808–
  5. 5. Son (A) SWINEY 1805–
  6. 6. John (S.) SWEENEY 1803–1848 m. Elizabeth Highley 1805–1901
    1. 1. Airs Swiney 1835–
    2. 2. Nathaniel Swiney 1837–
    3. 3. Harrison (H) Sweeney 1842–1889
    4. 4. Henry (Clay) Sweeney 1842–1924 m. Sarah (Jane) Sweeny 1847–1908
      1. 1. James (Shade) Sweeney 1874–1961 m. Mary (Elizabeth "Bettie") Vance 1879–1956
        1. 1. George (Eldon) Sweeney 1894–
        2. 2. Nellie (D.) Sweeney 1909–1994
        3. 3. Arnott Sweeney 1913–1981
        4. 4. Eldon (George) Sweeney 1899–1957
        5. 5. Elsie Sweeney 1901–
        6. 6. L (E) Sweeney 1905–
        7. 7. Freddie Sweeney 1906–1992
        8. 8. Jesse Sweeney 1908–
        9. 9. Weler Sweeney 1910–
        10. 10. Elva Sweeney 1904–
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Parley) Rollins 1876–1968 m. William (Jefferson Rollins) (Rawlins) 1866–1946
        1. 1. Erna (Florence) Rollins 1904–1981
        2. 2. Claude (Henry) Rollins 1915–1971 m. Alta (Francis) Scott 1923– m. Margaret (Fay) Wallis 1923–2002
        3. 3. Lawrence (Earl) Rollins 1909–1986 m. Thela (Edith) Bay 1914–1986
        4. 4. Pearl Presley 1907–1999 m. Isaac (Richard) Presley 1899–1972
        5. 5. Perry (Guy) Rollins 1901–1970 m. Mary (Lavene) Clark 1909–1998
        6. 6. Clarence (Wilbur) Rollins 1899–1900
        7. 7. Sara Prewett 1896–1918 m. George (Harrison) Prewett 1890–1951
        8. 8. Lula (Byrtle) Ferguson 1893–1946 m. Bob (L) Ferguson 1885–1957 m. Oscar (ODell "Dell") Murphy 1888–1939
        9. 9. Fay Rollins 1912–1984 m. Rudolf Uher 1907–1970
      3. 3. Sidney (Morgan) Sweeney 1878–1883
      4. 4. Harrison (Alexander) Sweeney 1866–1956 m. Lillie Robertson 1875–
        1. 1. Leah (B) Sweney 1893–
        2. 2. Byrtle Carlin 1894–
      5. 5. John (Henry) Sweeney 1867–1968 m. Mary (Elizabeth 'Lizzie') Bedwell 1868–1937
        1. 1. Alma (Dean) Sweeney 1911–1992
        2. 2. Guston (E.) Sweeney 1914–1987
        3. 3. Donee Swiney 1899–
        4. 4. Lewis (Elvin) Sweeney 1892–1976
        5. 5. Donna Sweeney 1899–
        6. 6. Parlee (Josephine) Sweeney 1901–1990
        7. 7. May (E.) Sweeney 1908–
        8. 8. Emmett (O.) Sweeney 1905–1981
        9. 9. Nettie (Jane) Sweeney 1896–1993
        10. 10. Henry (Morgan) Swiney 1894–1959 m. Tillie Staffelbach 1899–1976
        11. 11. William (Gus) Sweeney 1903–1986 m. Florence E 1906–2000
      6. 6. Charlotte (Susan) Sweeney 1872–1960 m. William (Jefferson) Rollins 1866–1946 m. William (Jefferson) Rollins 1866–1946 m. Perry (Robert) Bedwell 1866–1960
        1. 1. Franklin (G) Bedwell 1893–1978
        2. 2. Blanch (Maybelle) Bedwell 1894–1984
        3. 3. Gus (T) Bedwell 1892–1978 m. Bessie E 1898–1992
        4. 4. George (Henry) Bedwell 1890–1983
        5. 5. William (Ray) Bedwell 1905–1975 m. Thelma 1908–1980
      7. 7. Mary (Arbelle) Sweeney 1880–1955 m. John Miller 1876–
        1. 1. Goldia Miller 1908–
        2. 2. James Miller 1904–
      8. 8. Frank Sweeney 1887–1906
      9. 9. Cora (Jane) Sweeney 1890– m. Thornton Petty 1878–
        1. 1. John Petty 1909–
      10. 10. Charles (Emory) Sweeney 1882–1969 m. Margaret (F) Sweeney 1879–
        1. 1. Virgil (R.) Sweeney 1910–
        2. 2. Noel (B.) Sweeney 1914–
        3. 3. Jewel (W.) Sweeney 1915–
      11. 11. Anvil (Grover) Sweeney 1885–1961 m. Laura (Jane) Slade 1888–1917
        1. 1. Ernest (Lorin) Sweeney 1913–1965
    5. 5. Mary (Jane) Swiney 1846–1905 m. Houston Edmonds 1843–1925
    6. 6. Susan Swiney 1843–1927 m. Shade Flowers 1844–1915
      1. 1. Anna (Belle) Flowers 1866–1928
      2. 2. Elizabeth ("Lizzie" J) Flowers 1873–1891
    7. 7. William Swiney 1841–1886
    8. 8. Edward (D.) Swiney 1829–1897 m. Susan Thompson 1829–1916
      1. 1. James (W Swiney) Sweeney 1859–1932
      2. 2. Isaiah (Nathaniel Swiney) Sweeney 1861–1928
      3. 3. Daniel (Webster Swiney) Sweeney 1868–1954
      4. 4. Julia (A Swiney) Sweeney 1852–
      5. 5. John (M Swiney) Sweeney 1855–1933
      6. 6. Edward (Lee Swiney) Sweeney 1866–1923
      7. 7. Elizabeth (Paralee Swiney) Sweeney 1870–
      8. 8. Ellen (Swiney) Sweeney 1872–
    9. 9. John (B) Swiney 1828–1897 m. Jane 1827–1920

Priscilla Potts's Timeline

3 Records

1788
15 May 1788
Birth of Priscilla Potts in Iredell, North Carolina, United States
Iredell, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800-1882
Age 12
Priscilla Potts resided here in Bourbon; Harrison; Nicholas; Scott, Kentucky, USA
Bourbon; Harrison; Nicholas; Scott, Kentucky, USA
1813
19 March 1813
Age 25
Death of Priscilla Potts in Nicholas Co., KY
Nicholas Co., KY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 May 1788
    Event Place: Iredell, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800-1882
    Event Place: Bourbon; Harrison; Nicholas; Scott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Bourbon, Harrison, Nicholas, and Scott Counties, Kentucky History

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 March 1813
    Event Place: Nicholas Co., KY
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