Chapter XXXI

The Potts' of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

FIRST GENERATION

1. James POTTS. The history of the Potts' of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, presents an interesting field for the genealogist. The Compiler (Thomas Maxwell Potts) hereof has only been able to secure partial and very brief abstracts of the public records of that section. It is believed that a careful examination of the County records of Rowan, Iredell and Mecklenburg would reveal much information, and perhaps show other connecting links and develop a clearer showing of the earlier generations than is given below. The compiler of this work, was very fortunate in having had, years ago, correspondence with several aged members of the family, who are now deceased, and who gave much valuable information. The traditions of descendants, all agree in alleging that their Potts ancestors went from Pennsylvania to Nroth Carolina. One tradition alleges that they went south from about Philadelphia, and another that they were from Pottsville. There is, however, nothing to show any connection with any of the Potts, of southeastern Pennsylvania.

James is found on Fourth Creek, Rowan (now Iredell) County, North Carolina, sometime after 1750. He lived above the Moses and Henry Potts' places, and was probably a near relative of these -- at least their descendants claimed to be cousins. On April 12, 1763, James Potts, described as of Rowan County, purchased from Edward Fanning, a tract of 443 acres of land in Mecklenburg County. He died about 1781. In his will dated July 16, 1781, he mantions his children, John, William, James and Jane. TMP pages 379 - 380

James POTTS had the following children:

+2 i. John POTTS.

+3 ii. William POTTS.

4 iii. James POTTS was born in Iredell County, North Carolina. Of him no definite account has been learned. It is probable that he left descendants, as there were those not otherwise accounted for, and who will be mentioned in the latter part of this Chapter.

5 iv. Jane POTTS was born in Iredell County, North Carolina.

SECOND GENERATION

2. John POTTS died in 1783. He was married twice. John seems to be the same who, on Jan 16, 1770, conveyed 636 acres of land in Mecklenburg County, to his son Robert Potts. Both are described as of that County. In his will dated May 1, 1783, he mentions his children, James, William, Robert and Margaret.

John POTTS had the following children:

+6 i. James POTTS.

7 ii. Margaret POTTS.

+8 iii. William POTTS.

+9 iv. Robert POTTS.

3. William POTTS died on Nov 29 1800. He was born in Iredell County, North Carolina. On January 13, 1778, James Potts conveyed 550 acres of land in Mecklenburg County to William Potts. Perhaps this was a conveyance from father to son. In his will dated Nov. 21, 1800, he mentions his wife Lydia and his children: James, William and Mary. Lydia Potts, widow, married Col. Geo. Graham in 1802. TMP page380

He was married to Lydia MCCUE on Nov 11 1779 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. William POTTS and Lydia MCCUE had the following children:

10 i. Mary POTTS was born in Nov 1780 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

+11 ii. James POTTS.

12 iii. William POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. No further account.

THIRD GENERATION

6. James POTTS. In the latter part of his life he lived with his son Robert. He was married to Sarah TINON OR TINNEN. James POTTS and Sarah TINON OR TINNEN had the following children:

+13 i. Henry POTTS.

14 ii. Robert POTTS died in 1793 in Pennsylvania. He died in Pennsylvania while taking cattle from North Carolina to Philadelphia. He was unmarried.

+15 iii. William POTTS.

+16 iv. Ann POTTS.

+17 v. Sarah POTTS.

8. William POTTS. He was a farmer or planter and slave-holder. He was married to Margaret MCKEOWN. William POTTS and Margaret MCKEOWN had the following children:

+18 i. Robert POTTS.

+19 ii. Benjmain POTTS.

20 iii. Absalom POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was unmarrried.

+21 iv. David POTTS.

+22 v. Elizabeth Jane POTTS.

+23 vi. Cynthia POTTS.

9. Robert POTTS. In 1770, his father conveyed to him, by deed, 636 acres of land in Mecklenburg County. He was a man of wealth, but required each of his sons to learn a trade. TMP page 381

He was married to Elizabeth MCKEOWN. Robert POTTS and Elizabeth MCKEOWN had the following children:



+24 i. Robert POTTS.

+25 ii. Jonathan POTTS.

26 iii. James POTTS.

27 iv. John POTTS.

28 v. Ephraim POTTS.

29 vi. Edwin POTTS.

30 vii. Ann POTTS.

31 viii. Eliza POTTS.

11. James POTTS was born on Mar 23 1783 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He died on Nov 4 1827.

He was married to Mary A.. Mary A. was born on Nov 9 1780. James POTTS and Mary A. had the following children:

+32 i. Mary A. POTTS.

33 ii. Lydia L. POTTS was born on Apr 1 1807 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She died on May 4 1808 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

+34 iii. Betsey C. POTTS.

+35 iv. William G. POTTS.

FOURTH GENERATION

13. Henry POTTS was born about 1766. He died on Feb 2 1850 in East Laporte, Jackson County, North Carolina. NOTE; Miss Ella Potts, of Sylvia, North Carolina, has furnished the compiler with a fuller account of Henry Potts and his descendants, of which the following is a brief abstract, Henry Potts, son of James and Sarah (Tinon) Potts, was born about 1766, and died Feb 2, 1850. They resided near Statesville, until 1828, when they removed, first to Waynesville, Haywood County, and subsequently to Jackson County. Occupation farmer. Place of burial, East Laporte, Jackson County, North Carolina. TMP page 637

He was married to Margaret HENRY about 1798 in Iredell County, North Carolina. Margaret HENRY was born about 1780. She died on May 28 1843 in East Laporte, Jackson County, North Carolina. Henry POTTS and Margaret HENRY had the following children:

36 i. Sarah POTTS was born on Oct 10 1799 in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina. She died on May 20 1888 in Laporte, Jackson County, North Carolina. unmarried

37 ii. Esther Stewart POTTS was born on Sep 9 1802 in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina. She died on Feb 19 1890.

+38 iii. James Henderson POTTS.

+39 iv. Wilson POTTS.

+40 v. Lanson POTTS.

+41 vi. Eunice "Nicely" POTTS.

+42 vii. Evaline POTTS.

+43 viii. John Lee POTTS.

15. William POTTS was born about 1770. He died in 1839. He was a saddler by trade and was commonly known as "Saddler Billy." He lived about two miles from Concord Presbyterian Church for many years, but about 1832 or 33 he and all his family removed to Sumner County, Tennessee. In the Spring of 1835, he and his family, except his sons Thomas and Robert, removed to Jersey County, Illinois, where he took up land and became a well-to-do farmer. TMP page 382

He was married to Margaret ANDERSON (daughter of James ANDERSON and Elizabeth MABEN) on Sep 9 1799 in Iredell County, North Carolina. William POTTS and Margaret ANDERSON had the following children:

44 i. Elizabeth M. POTTS was born on Jul 17 1800 in Iredell County, North Carolina. She died on Oct 25 1883. She was unmarried.

+45 ii. James Anderson POTTS.

+46 iii. Robert Maben POTTS.

47 iv. Franklin POTTS was born in Oct 1806 in Iredell County, North Carolina. He died on Sep 10 1835.

48 v. Sidney A. POTTS was born on Sep 18 1808 in Iredell County, North Carolina. He died on Apr 27 1857.

+49 vi. Thomas E. POTTS.

50 vii. Sarah T. POTTS was born on May 10 1813 in Iredell County, North Carolina. She died in Feb 1837.

51 viii. William C. POTTS was born on Aug 5 1815 in Iredell County, North Carolina. He died on Sep 11 1835 in Iredell County, North Carolina.

+52 ix. George W. POTTS.

16. Ann POTTS. She was married to Ephraim SHURRELL.

17. Sarah POTTS. She was married to Thomas HENRY.

18. Robert POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was married to Jane WITHERSPOON on Aug 23 1791 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Robert POTTS and Jane WITHERSPOON had the following children:

+53 i. Elizabeth POTTS.

54 ii. Delilah POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

+55 iii. Melissa POTTS.

+56 iv. Jane POTTS.

+57 v. Cynthia POTTS.

+58 vi. McKeown A. POTTS.

+59 vii. Caroline POTTS.

+60 viii. John M. POTTS.

19. Benjmain POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was married to Margaret WITHERSPOON.

21. David POTTS was born in 1780 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He died on Nov 17 1845. They lived near Concord Presbyterian Church. They had three daughters and perhaps other children. He was married to Martha BRADY.

22. Elizabeth Jane POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was married to Isaac WITHERSPOON. Elizabeth Jane POTTS and Isaac WITHERSPOON had the following children:

61 i. Margaret WITHERSPOON.

62 ii. William WITHERSPOON.

63 iii. Elizabeth WITHERSPOON.

23. Cynthia POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was married to William FORTUNE.

24. Robert POTTS was born on May 2 1785 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He died on Nov 20 1859 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was married to Nancy R. GILLESPIE. Nancy R. GILLESPIE was born on Feb 11 1794 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She died on Feb 5 1845 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Robert POTTS and Nancy R. GILLESPIE had the following children:

64 i. James A, G, POTTS was born on Jan 12 1812 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He died in Aug 1888 in Lincoln County, North Carolina. Removed to Lincoln County and raised a large family.

65 ii. Ephraim POTTS was born on Feb 25 1814 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He died on Feb 25 1815 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

66 iii. Zebulon M. POTTS was born on Jan 8 1815 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He died on Sep 5 1843.

67 iv. Esther E. POTTS was born on Nov 10 1817 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She died on Nov 17 1818 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

+68 v. Charles Stanhope POTTS.

+69 vi. Nancy POTTS.

70 vii. Julius R. POTTS was born on Jan 2 1826 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He died in 1863. He died in the Army.

+71 viii. Thomas Espy POTTS.

72 ix. William W. POTTS was born on Mar 22 1833 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He died on Sep 18 1835 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

25. Jonathan POTTS died in 1836 in Columbus, Mississippi. He was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He learned the trade of a saddler, but engaged in farming and was a slave-holder. He removed to Bibb County, Alabama, and settled near Centerville.

He was married to Cynthia BRYSON (daughter of Hugh BRYSON and Nancy DAVIDSON). Jonathan POTTS and Cynthia BRYSON had the following children:

+73 i. Harriet POTTS.

74 ii. Clementine POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

+75 iii. Alfred POTTS.

+76 iv. Caroline POTTS.

+77 v. Jean POTTS.

+78 vi. Mary Lucinda POTTS.

79 vii. Henry POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

+80 viii. Martha POTTS.

81 ix. John POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He died in Died Young.

32. Mary A. POTTS was born on Nov 19 1804 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She died on May 9 1825. She was married to John PATTERSON.

34. Betsey C. POTTS was born in Apr 1809 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was married to William PATTERSON. Betsey C. POTTS and William PATTERSON had the following children:

82 i. John PATTERSON.

83 ii. Margaret PATTERSON.

84 iii. James PATTERSON.

85 iv. Lenora PATTERSON.

86 v. Banna PATTERSON.

35. William G. POTTS was born on May 31 1818 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He died on Aug 3 1865. He was a farmer and resided about seven miles from Davidson College. He was married to Rebecca TORRENCE (daughter of Alexander TORRENCE and Catharine) on Feb 14 1830 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. William G. POTTS and Rebecca TORRENCE had the following children:

+87 i. James Monroe POTTS.

+88 ii. Lawson A. POTTS.

89 iii. Sidney X. POTTS was born on Apr 24 1844 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

+90 iv. Mary Ann POTTS.

91 v. Catharine J. M. POTTS was born on Dec 3 1847 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She died on May 27 1868 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

+92 vi. William H. POTTS.

93 vii. John M. POTTS was born on Dec 26 1850 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He died on May 5 1865 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

+94 viii. Elisabeth A. POTTS.

95 ix. Francis W. POTTS was born on May 13 1854 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He died on Jan 14 1884. He was unmarried.

+96 x. Rebecca L. POTTS.

97 xi. Annie Bona POTTS was born on Jun 20 1857 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

98 xii. Maggie O. POTTS was born on Oct 7 1858 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She died on Aug 5 1881.

99 xiii. Beuregard N. POTTS was born on Sep 7 1861 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He died on Jun 8 1862 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

FIFTH GENERATION

38. James Henderson POTTS was born on Dec 28 1804 in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina. He was married to Catharine SLATE. James Henderson POTTS and Catharine SLATE had the following children:

+100 i. Margaret POTTS.

+101 ii. Jane POTTS.

+102 iii. Ann POTTS.

103 iv. John POTTS.

+104 v. William POTTS.

105 vi. Sarah POTTS.

106 vii. Eva POTTS.

39. Wilson POTTS was born in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina. He was married to Margaret ALLISON. Wilson POTTS and Margaret ALLISON had the following children:

+107 i. Margaret POTTS.

108 ii. Malinda POTTS.

109 iii. Jane POTTS.

+110 iv. Mary POTTS.

+111 v. Sarah POTTS.

+112 vi. Rufus POTTS.

+113 vii. Callie POTTS.

40. Lanson POTTS was born in 1814 in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina. He died Mr 22 1891. He was married to Evie DAVIDSON. Lanson POTTS and Evie DAVIDSON had the following children:

114 i. Margaret POTTS.

115 ii. Catharine POTTS.

116 iii. Emeline POTTS.

117 iv. Missouri POTTS.

118 v. Francis Lee POTTS.

41. Eunice "Nicely" POTTS was born in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina. She was married to John BROWN. Eunice "Nicely" POTTS and John BROWN had the following children:

119 i. Sarah BROWN.

120 ii. Melissa BROWN.

121 iii. Rebecca BROWN.

122 iv. Elbert BROWN.

123 v. Jesse BROWN.

124 vi. Pilgrin BROWN.

42. Evaline POTTS died on Oct 23 1869. She was born in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina. She was married to Frank ALLISON. Evaline POTTS and Frank ALLISON had the following children:

125 i. Catharine ALLISON.

126 ii. Sam ALLISON.

127 iii. Rufus ALLISON.

43. John Lee POTTS was born on Aug 12 1818 in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina. He died on Nov 6 1897. He was married to Hattie RIPLEY in 1868. John Lee POTTS and Hattie RIPLEY had the following children:

128 i. Margaret Narcissa POTTS.

129 ii. Ella POTTS.

130 iii. Lela POTTS.

45. James Anderson POTTS was born on Feb 6 1802 in Iredell County, North Carolina. He died on Apr 18 1857 in Jersey Co., Illinois. About 1826, he removed to Sumner County, Tennessee, and later to Jersey County, Illinois. He was for many years Surveyor for the latter County, and was commonly known as "Judge Potts." He and his wife were among the founders of the Presbyterian Church at Jerseyville. He was one of the Ruling Elders from the organization of the Church until his death. He died April 18, 1857 of pneumonia. He married his cousin. TMP page 385

He was married to Jane A. ANDERSON in Dec 1832 in Sumner County, Tennessee. Jane A. ANDERSON died in Sep 1852 in Jersey Co., Illinois. James Anderson POTTS and Jane A. ANDERSON had the following children:

+131 i. William Anderson POTTS.

+132 ii. Thomas Franklin POTTS.

+133 iii. Margaret Phebe POTTS.

+134 iv. Sarah Elizabeth POTTS.

+135 v. Mary Jane POTTS.

46. Robert Maben POTTS was born on Jun 16 1804 in Iredell County, North Carolina. He died on May 29 1874 in Hartsville, Tennessee. He removed to Hartsville, Tennessee, about 1830. He carried on the saddlery and Harness business for some forty years or longer. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and of the Masonic Fraternity. TMP page 386

He was married to Aseneth ADAMS on Sep 26 1833 in Iredell County, North Carolina. Robert Maben POTTS and Aseneth ADAMS had the following child:

136 i. Margaret A. POTTS was born on Nov 5 1834. She died in Jan 1858.

He was married to Clarissa Elizabeth HART on Nov 25 1841. Robert Maben POTTS and Clarissa Elizabeth HART had the following children:

+137 i. Amanda POTTS.

138 ii. Pinckney POTTS was born on Apr 6 1844 in Hartsville, Tennessee. He died on Jun 13 1844 in Hartsville, Tennessee.

+139 iii. Robert Maben POTTS.

+140 iv. Clarissa H. POTTS.

+141 v. Marietta A. POTTS.

49. Thomas E. POTTS was born on Dec 10 1810 in Iredell County, North Carolina. He first removed to Tennessee, where he engaged extensively in tanning. He subsequently removed to Brierfield, Bibb County, Alabama, where he carried on a large tanning and shoe manufacturing business. TMP page 386

He was married to Sarah F. DENNIS (daughter of Coleman DENNIS and Sophia CARLTON) on Jan 17 1864. Thomas E. POTTS and Sarah F. DENNIS had the following children:

142 i. William C. POTTS was born on Oct 1 1865.

143 ii. Robert C. POTTS was born on Jul 16 1867.

144 iii. Margaret C. POTTS was born on Oct 30 1869.

145 iv. Florence E. POTTS was born on Apr 15 1871.

146 v. Clara M. POTTS was born on Sep 12 1872.

52. George W. POTTS was born in Jan 1818 in Iredell County, North Carolina. He first removed to Sumner County, Tennessee, next removed to Jerseyville, Illinois and from there to Pawnee City, Nebraska. TMP page 386 -387

He was married to Phebe ANDERSON in 1856 in Sumner County, Tennessee. George W. POTTS and Phebe ANDERSON had the following children:

147 i. Frances POTTS was born in 1861.

148 ii. Sarah POTTS was born in 1868.

149 iii. George W. POTTS was born in 1870.

150 iv. Ruth POTTS was born in 1873.

53. Elizabeth POTTS died in 1864. She was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was married to Maxwell HALL.

55. Melissa POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was married to G. B. TANDY.

56. Jane POTTS was born in 1800 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was married to Thomas FORTUNE.

57. Cynthia POTTS was born in 1803 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was married to NESBIT.

58. McKeown A. POTTS was born in 1806 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was married to Susan HALL.

59. Caroline POTTS was born in 1812 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was married to Luther MORRISON.

60. John M. POTTS was born in 1814 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was a farmer. He was married to Em. BEGALY. John M. POTTS and Em. BEGALY had the following children:

151 i. Hiram POTTS.

152 ii. Charles POTTS.

68. Charles Stanhope POTTS was born on Dec 29 1819 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He lived not far from Davidson College. He married and raised a family. His sons are said to have removed to Ringgold, Georgia. TMP page 387

Charles Stanhope POTTS had the following children:

153 i. Eunice POTTS.

154 ii. Sidney POTTS.

155 iii. Margaret POTTS.

156 iv. Robert POTTS.

157 v. Houston POTTS.

69. Nancy POTTS was born on Jan 5 1822 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was married to GILLESPIE.

71. Thomas Espy POTTS was born on Sep 18 1829 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

He was married to WHITE. Thomas Espy POTTS and WHITE had the following children:

158 i. Pritchard POTTS.

159 ii. William POTTS.

160 iii. James POTTS.

161 iv. Libbie POTTS.

73. Harriet POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was married to Asa BLAKE.

75. Alfred POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Alfred POTTS had the following children:

+162 i. John POTTS.

+163 ii. Thomas Davidson POTTS.

+164 iii. Mary POTTS.

165 iv. David POTTS.

166 v. William Edward POTTS.

76. Caroline POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was married to TRUCKS. She was married to Benjamin F. GLASS. Caroline POTTS and Benjamin F. GLASS had the following child:

+167 i. Frank Potts GLASS.

77. Jean POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was married to Jackson TRUCKS. Jean POTTS and Jackson TRUCKS had the following children:

168 i. James TRUCKS.

169 ii. William TRUCKS.

170 iii. Louisa TRUCKS.

171 iv. Frances TRUCKS.

78. Mary Lucinda POTTS resided in Hemphill, Texas. She was married to J. Hampton PRATT.

80. Martha POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was married to Benjamin F. GLASS.

87. James Monroe POTTS was born on Dec 11 1839 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He died on Sep 21 1869 in Iredell County, North Carolina. He was a farmer and lived about four miles above Davidson College, wihtin the limits of Iredell County. He was Captain of Co. C. 27th Reg. of North Carolina, in the Confederate Army. TMP 388

He was married to Nannie C. TORRENCE (daughter of A. H. TORRENCE) on Aug 12 1862. James Monroe POTTS and Nannie C. TORRENCE had the following children:

172 i. Nannie R. POTTS was born on Oct 24 1863 in Iredell County, North Carolina. She died on Aug 12 1895.

+173 ii. William A. POTTS.

He was married to Lottie C. COLBY. James Monroe POTTS and Lottie C. COLBY had the following children:

174 i. James M. POTTS was born on Oct 18 1866 in Iredell County, North Carolina.

88. Lawson A. POTTS was born on Aug 14 1841 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He died on May 3 1886 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was a Captain in the 27th Reg't, North Carolina, in the Civil War. He was a farmer by occupation, and lived about four miles from Davidson College. In 1884, he was elected sheriff of Mecklenburg County, and removed to Charlotte, the County Seat. TMP page 388

He was married to Emma A. JOHNSTON (daughter of Houston JOHNSTON and Catharine) on Dec 20 1865 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Lawson A. POTTS and Emma A. JOHNSTON had the following children:

175 i. Ella POTTS was born on Oct 9 1866 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She died on Nov 2 1867 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

176 ii. Kate M. POTTS was born on Jun 30 1868 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

177 iii. Mary Lee POTTS was born on Dec 13 1869 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

178 iv. Emma J. POTTS was born on Nov 9 1871 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

179 v. William G. POTTS was born on May 31 1873 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

180 vi. Julia J. POTTS was born on Jun 2 1875 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

181 vii. Eugenia H. POTTS was born on Jun 5 1877 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

182 viii. Rebecca POTTS was born on Jul 6 1879 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

183 ix. Houston J. POTTS was born on Mar 18 1881 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He died on May 15 1881 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

184 x. M. Lorena POTTS was born on Nov 11 1882 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

185 xi. Lottie A. POTTS was born on Mar 2 1885 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She died on Nov 16 1886 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

90. Mary Ann POTTS was born on Nov 11 1845 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was married to John L. JETTON.

92. William H. POTTS was born on Aug 10 1849 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He resided in Cowans Ford, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was married to Annie CALDWELL (daughter of Thomas CALDWELL and Sallie). Annie CALDWELL was born in Iredell County, North Carolina. William H. POTTS and Annie CALDWELL had the following children:

186 i. Lucy G. POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

187 ii. John POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

188 iii. Thomas POTTS.

189 iv. Clarence POTTS.

190 v. William POTTS.

191 vi. Van POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

192 vii. Ella POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

193 viii. Sarah POTTS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

94. Elisabeth A. POTTS was born on May 23 1852 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was married to F. J. KNOX.

96. Rebecca L. POTTS was born on Feb 1 1856 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was married to Dr. Samuel ABERNATHY.

SIXTH GENERATION

100. Margaret POTTS. She was married to SMITH.

101. Jane POTTS. She was married to Lanson BROWN.

102. Ann POTTS. She was married to James HOOPER.

104. William POTTS. He was married to Tabitha DILLS.

107. Margaret POTTS. She was married to Marion DILLS.

110. Mary POTTS. She was married to William FRANKLIN.

111. Sarah POTTS. She was married to Bryson HOUSTON.

112. Rufus POTTS. He was married to Ellen MUNDY.

113. Callie POTTS. She was married to Clark MCDADE.

131. William Anderson POTTS was born on Oct 10 1833 in Sumner County, Tennessee. He died on Nov 1 1889 in Morrisonville, Christian County, Illinois. He was a Farmer in Morrisonville, Christian County, Illinois.

He was married to Sarah Jane LEMMON on Apr 2 1857. William Anderson POTTS and Sarah Jane LEMMON had the following children:

194 i. William A. POTTS was born on Dec 1 1864. He died before 1901.

195 ii. Sidney K. POTTS was born on Jan 20 1867. He died before 1901.

196 iii. Henry L. POTTS was born on Jun 14 1870. He died before 1901.

197 iv. Charles Voorhees POTTS.

132. Thomas Franklin POTTS was born on Feb 17 1836 in Sumner County, Tennessee. Occupation: Farmer. Residence, near Morrisonville, Christian County, Illinois. He has held the offices of Township Supervisor, School Director, Justice of the Peace, and Member of the County Court. He has long been a Ruling Elder and a Trustee of the Presbyterian Church. TMP page 389

He was married to Elizabeth C. STRYKER (daughter of William C. STRYKER and Ann VOORHEES) on Jan 18 1860. Elizabeth C. STRYKER was born on May 25 1841. Thomas Franklin POTTS and Elizabeth C. STRYKER had the following children:

+198 i. James Anderson POTTS.

+199 ii. William Stryker POTTS.

+200 iii. Franklin Voorhees POTTS.

201 iv. Elizabeth Cornelia POTTS was born on Feb 15 1874.

202 v. John Beekman POTTS was born on Jul 14 1876.

203 vi. Mary Bergen POTTS was born on Oct 11 1885.

133. Margaret Phebe POTTS was born in Nov 1838. She was married to Newton M. DENNIS.

134. Sarah Elizabeth POTTS was born in 1840. She died in 1871. She was married to David A. COMPTON in 1860 in Jersey Co., Illinois. Sarah Elizabeth POTTS and David A. COMPTON had the following children:

204 i. Russell COMPTON was born in Jersey Co., Illinois.

135. Mary Jane POTTS was born in 1843. She died in 1874. She was married to Frederick H. HARRISON in 1865. Mary Jane POTTS and Frederick H. HARRISON had the following children:

205 i. James HARRISON.

137. Amanda POTTS was born in 1842 in Hartsville, Tennessee. She was married to Tandy HAGER in 1868. Amanda POTTS and Tandy HAGER had the following children:

206 i. Clara HAGER.

207 ii. Hattie HAGER.

208 iii. Robert HAGER.

209 iv. Oscar HAGER.

210 v. John HAGER.

211 vi. Bettie HAGER.

139. Robert Maben POTTS was born on Oct 10 1847 in Hartsville, Tennessee. In 1872 , he was appointed Clerk of the Circuit Court of his native County, and was subsequently re-elected several times. He is an officer of the Hartsville Bank. He is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and of the Masonic Lodge and also of the Knights of Honor. TMP page 390

He was married to Bettie KING on May 26 1880 in Hartsville, Tennessee. Robert Maben POTTS and Bettie KING had the following children:

212 i. Robert M. POTTS was born in 1884 in Hartsville, Tennessee.

213 ii. Mary POTTS was born in Hartsville, Tennessee.



140. Clarissa H. POTTS was born on Sep 20 1849 in Hartsville, Tennessee. She died on Nov 23 1893. She was married to Rev. H. A. JONES. Clarissa H. POTTS and Rev. H. A. JONES had the following children:

214 i. Herbert JONES.

215 ii. Roberta JONES.

216 iii. Ellen JONES.

141. Marietta A. POTTS was born on Jul 18 1851 in Hartsville, Tennessee. She was married to G. W. PRICE. Marietta A. POTTS and G. W. PRICE had the following children:

217 i. Clara PRICE.

218 ii. Pearl PRICE.

162. John POTTS. He was married to Elizabeth STANLEY.

163. Thomas Davidson POTTS. He was married to ABERCROMBIE.

164. Mary POTTS. She was married to Rev. William PERRY.

167. Frank Potts GLASS was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Frank was educated at Princeton College, and is one of the publishers of the Montgomery Advertiser of Atlanta. TMP page 384 He was married to Mattie Byrd PURNELL.

173. William A. POTTS was born on Jan 3 1866 in Iredell County, North Carolina. He was a Farmer & Merchant in Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was married to Lucy S. THOMPSON on Feb 3 1887 in Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Lucy S. THOMPSON was born on Oct 14 1870. William A. POTTS and Lucy S. THOMPSON had the following children:

219 i. Cloyd Alexander POTTS was born on Dec 25 1887 in Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

220 ii. William Marshall POTTS was born on Jan 29 1890 in Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

221 iii. Samuel Monroe POTTS was born on Oct 26 1891 in Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

222 iv. Louis POTTS was born on Sep 2 1893 in Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

223 v. Madge Wayland POTTS was born on Mar 12 1895 in Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

224 vi. Katharine POTTS was born on Mar 20 1897 in Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

225 vii. Mary Winifred POTTS was born on Dec 13 1898 in Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

SEVENTH GENERATION

198. James Anderson POTTS was born on Aug 14 1861. He was a farmer in Hanover County, Virginia. He was married to Josephine M. KIDDER (daughter of F. A. KIDDER and Ardelia J. POTTER) on Sep 4 1882 in Hartsville, Tennessee.

199. William Stryker POTTS was born on Nov 30 1864. He resided in Pawnee City, Nebraska. His year of birth is given as 1864 on page 389 and 1868 on page 390. He was married to Peachie L. HARRISON (daughter of S. B. HARRISON and Ada FOREMAN) on Oct 11 1893. Peachie L. HARRISON was born on May 16 1870. William Stryker POTTS and Peachie L. HARRISON had the following children:

226 i. Ada Elizabeth POTTS was born on May 8 1896 in Pawnee City, Nebraska.

227 ii. Eda Margaret POTTS was born on Oct 1 1898 in Pawnee City, Nebraska.

200. Franklin Voorhees POTTS was born on Aug 13 1870. He was married to Mildred PICKARD.

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