Person:David Potts (2)
David Potts
b.Abt 1670 Montgomeryshire, wales
d.16 Nov 1730 Bristol, Phila Co., Pa.
Parents and Siblings
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m. 2 Oct 1658
  1. Thomas Potts1658 -
  2. John PottsAbt 1658 -
  3. Thomas Potts1660 - 1719
  4. Jonas Potts1662 -
  5. Elizabeth Potts1662 -
  6. John * Potts, Sr1663 - 1698
  7. Margaret Potts1664 -
  8. Elizabeth POTTSAbt 1666 - 1690
  9. Jane Potts1668 - 1734
  10. David PottsAbt 1670 - 1730
  11. Jonas Potts1672 -
Spouse and Children
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m. 26 Nov 1693
  1. Thomas Potts1695 -
  2. John Croasdale Potts1696 - 1766
  3. Daniel Potts1698 - 1729
  4. Elizabeth POTTS1699 - 1762
  5. Jonathon POTTS1701 -
  6. Mary POTTS1703 -
  7. Stephen POTTS1705 - 1758
  8. Rebecka POTTS1706 -
  9. Eziquel POTTS1708 - 1781
  10. Nathan Potts1710 - 1754
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Facts and Events
Name[1][2] David Potts
Alt Name[3] David Potts
Gender Male
Birth[1][2] Abt 1670 Montgomeryshire, wales
Alt Birth[3] 1670 Llandleios, Montgomery, Wales
Alt Birth? Abt 1670 Llangirrig, Montgomeryshire, Wales
Marriage 26 Nov 1693 Middletown, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvaniato Alice Croasdale
Alt Marriage 22 Jan 1694 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAto Alice Croasdale
Death[1][2] 16 Nov 1730 Bristol, Phila Co., Pa.
Alt Death[4] 16 Nov 1730 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Will[5] 26 Nov 1730 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial[1][2] Germantown, Pennsylvania

probably came to America around 1690 David is probably associated with Bristol Township which was incorporated into the City of Philadelphia following the passage of the Act of Consolidation of 1854 David is a Welsh Quaker. David settled in Bristol Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania where he lived the rest of his life. He was a "miller" by trade. His religious fellowship was with the Society of Friends (Quakers).

David was a member of the Provincial assembly in 1728, 1729

1730 - will shows David Potts was a yeoman; died 13 Nov 1730/1; Children: Thomas, John, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Stephen, Mary, Rebecca, Daniel, Nathan, Ezekiel; Grandchildren: Children of son Daniel; Exec: Ezekiel Potts.

The Pennsylvania Gazette of 19 Nov 1730 contains the notice of his death, in which is stated that: Monday last Mr David Potts died one of the members of assembly for this county.....

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Thomas Potts-lindaweidner.ged.

    Date of Import: Mar 22, 2003

  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Thomas Potts - gumby291.ged.

    Date of Import: Mar 22, 2003

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Thomas Potts - 2353884.ged.

    Date of Import: Mar 23, 2003

  4. ↑ Hildeburn, Charles R., An Index to the Obituary Notices Published in the "Pennsylvania Gazette" from 1728-1791. death obituary for David POTTS. (Name: Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. X (1886) p 334-349;).

    Potts, David Nov 19 1730

  5. ↑ Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1900. Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1819
    Book E pg 142.

    David Potts, Bristoll, Philadelphia Co., PA; Decedent; Date: 13 Nov 1730; Prove Date: 26 Nov 1730; Yeoman; children: Thomas, John, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Stephen, Mary, Rebecca, Daniel, Nathan, Ezekiel; grandchildren: children of son Daniel; exec: Ezekiel Potts

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