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William Potts 1721–1783 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 July 1721

Birth Location: Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States

Death Date: 25 Jul 1783

Death Location: Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: Thomas Jr

Mother: Mary Potts

Spouse(s): Amye Borden

Children(s): Ann Potts

In 1721, William Potts entered the world in Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States, born to Thomas Potts Jr And Mary Potts. In 1780, William Potts resided in Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey,. In 1783, William Potts resided in New Jersey, USA. William Potts married Amye Borden, and had children including Ann Potts. William Potts passed away in 1783 in Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1721, William Potts entered the world in Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States, born to Thomas Potts Jr And Mary Potts.
  • In 1780, William Potts resided in Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey,.
  • In 1783, William Potts resided in New Jersey, USA.
  • William Potts married Amye Borden, and had children including Ann Potts.
  • William Potts passed away in 1783 in Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Children(s)

William Potts's Ancestors

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William Potts
1721–1783
Birth Place: Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Parents
Thomas Potts Jr
1677–1754
Chesterfield, Chesterfield Borough, Derbyshire, England
Mary Potts
1684–1741
Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Potts's Descendants

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William Potts (24 July 1721–25 Jul 1783) m. Amye Borden (23 July 1723–19 August 1804)
  1. 1. Ann Potts 1757–1815

William Potts's Timeline

5 Records

1721
24 July 1721
Birth of William Potts in Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
1780
1780
Age 59
William Potts resided here in Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
1783
1783
Age 62
William Potts resided here in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
1783
25 Jul 1783
Age 62
Death of William Potts in Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
1783
16 Aug 1783
Age 62
William Potts - Probate
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 July 1721
    Event Place: Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 10
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 031

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: County Tax Ratables, Feb 1779 [New Jersey State Library]; Call Number: FHL Film 411289; Page Number: 8; Family Number: 1

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1783
    Event Place: Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] New Jersey, Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 031

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

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1783
    Record Source: New Jersey, Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives

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