John Allen Potts (abt. 1854 - 1946)

Born about 7 May 1854 in Tennessee, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Lona Louella (Kelley) Potts — married 6 May 1888 in Maury County, Tennessee

Descendants

Died 12 Aug 1946 at about age 92 in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

Problems/Questions Profile manager: Delores Potts [send private message]

Biography

John Allen Potts was born 7 May 1854 in Tennessee, to Lee Potts and Callie Beard, both born in Tennessee.^[1][2]

John Potts and his first wife had at least the following children;

• John M Potts, b. 16 Feb 1884; d. 7 February 1936^[3]
• Henry P Potts, b. Sept 1886

John Potts and Lona Luella Kelly were married 6 May 1888 in Maury County, Tennessee.^[4].^[5] They had the following children:

• George Washington Potts, b. 23 Feb 1888; d. 18 Jul 1956^[6]
• Mary E Potts, b. July 1890
• Lillie M Potts, b. Oct 1891
• Maggie Letisha Potts, b. Oct 1893
• Wesley C Potts, b. June 1896
• Mattie B Potts, b. July 1898
• Walter P Potts, b. Jan 1900
• Allen Potts, b. ca. 1902
• Robert Potts, b. ca. 1905
• Ples Potts, b. ca. 1908

In 1900, John A., wife Lona Potts, and 9 children, on a farm in Civil District 2, Williamson, Tennessee.^[5]

In 1910, John Potts (indexed as Patts), lived with his wife Lona, (indexed as Lora), 9 children and 1 granddaughter in Civil District 2, Williamson, Tennessee. ^[7]

John died 12 Aug 1946 in rural Williamson County, Tennessee. He was 92 years, 3 months and 5 days old.^[1][2]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "Tennessee Death Records, 1914-1955," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-12319-180353-65?cc=1417505 : accessed 14 December 2015), 004184914 > image 683 of 2851; State Library and Archives, Nashville. Stamped No. 18086

   He was married to Mrs. L.L. Potts. The informant on the Death Certificate was G. W. Potts of Primm. He is buried at the Shady Grove-Jones Hill Cemetery, Kirkland, Williamson, Tennessee.

2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 06 December 2020), memorial page for John Allen Potts (7 May 1854–12 Aug 1946), Find A Grave: Memorial #89873025, citing Strong Tower Cemetery, Fernvale, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA ; Maintained by Shane Martin (contributor 47134507) .
3. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #80829157
4. ↑ "Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDQJ-RYD : accessed 14 December 2015), J. A. Potts and Lona Lonella Kelly, 06 May 1888; citing Maury,Tennessee, reference ; FHL microfilm 549,202.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSZL-996 : accessed 13 December 2015), Lutisha M Potts in household of John A Potts, Civil District 2, Williamson, Tennessee, United States; citing ED 110, sheet 2A, family 29, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,241,605.

   John A Potts, 50 b. May 1850; Lona L Potts, 29 b. Sept 1870; John M Potts, 16 b. Feb 1885; Henry P Potts, 13 b. Sept 1886; George W Potts, 12 b. Feb 1888; Mary E Potts, 9 b. July 1890; Lillie M Potts, 8 b. Oct 1891; Lutisha M Potts, 6 b. Oct 1893; Wesley C Potts, 4 b. June 1896; Mattie B Potts, 1 b. July 1898; Walter P Potts, 0-4/12 b. Jan 1900. All were born in Tennessee, as were their parents. John and Lorna have been married for 11 years, and Lorna has had 7 children, all of whom are living.

6. ↑ "Tennessee Death Records, 1914-1955", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKM9-VM1Z : accessed 14 December 2015), John Allen Potts in entry for George Washington Potts, 1956.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGNV-6F2 : accessed 13 December 2015), Wess Potts in household of John Patts, Civil District 2, Williamson, Tennessee, United States; citing ED 139, sheet 13B, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,375,539.

   John Patts, 56; Lora Patts, 39 [33]; Mary Patts, 19; Lillie Potts,18; Maggie Potts, 16; Wess Potts,14; Mattie Potts, 12; Walter Potts, 10; Allen Potts, 8; Robert Potts, 5; Ples Potts, 1-6/12; granddaughter Rosa Bear, 1-11/12 [1]. All were born in Tennessee. John and Lona have been married for 22 years, and Lora has had 10 children, all still living. Daughter Mary is a widow and has had 1 child, who is living.