Henry Potts, of Rowan County, North Carolina
1. Henry Potts lived on Fourth Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina, about a mile above Moses Potts, and four or five miles from the present town of Statesville. This section was afterwards included in Iredell County. He was probably a farmer, and was evidently a near relative of Moses and John Potts. His wife's name was Margaret. He died in 1775. His will was recorded in Will Book A, page 147, at Salisbury, was made January 18, 1775, and proven May, 1775. He names wife Margaret and children James, William, Henry, Margaret, Mary and Sarah. Moses Potts was a subscribing witness.
Children of Henry and Margaret (_____) Potts:
2. James Potts. He is said to have removed to Tennessee and raised a family. One James Potts, of Williamson County, Tennessee, probably the same, was pensioned March 14, 1821. His age is given as 77 years. It is also stated that he served in the North Carolina line.
3. William Potts m. Margaret Purviance. See below
4. Henry Potts. He is said to have settled in Ohio and died unm.
5. Margaret Potts. Perhaps she married Stephen Potts. See p. 373.
6. Mary Potts.
7. Sarah Potts.
