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Potts Family History
Potts Genealogy & Family TreePotts is an English name from Durham, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English word pott that means "hole" or "pit" and usually referred to someone who lived near such a landmark. The earliest known ancestor--Godwin Pot--was recorded in 1115. Roots for this name can also be found in Germany. The family motto is Fortis et astutus which means "Bold and crafty."
Other spellings include "Pot" and "Pott." Notable people with the surname include American Olympic athlete Andy Potts (triathlete, swimming), American actress Annie Potts (Designing Women, Ghostbusters, Toy Story), and English actor Andrew Lee Potts (1408, Primeval, Alice). The first Potts to come to America was Richard Potts in Virginia in 1608.
Potts Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Potts -- --, 1696 December 0, 1766 Pennsylvania
- James Potts -- --, 1719 May 5, 1781 Pennsylvania
- George Potts -- --, 1856 December 0, 1913
- Finley Potts -- --, 1881 December 0, 1931 Ohio
- William Potts -- --, 1803 December 0, 1886
Potts Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Matthew Potts -- --, 1781 January 0, 1854
- Jane Potts -- --, 1903 January 7, 1994
- Alexandra Potts -- --, 1959 June 0, 1960
- Matthew Potts -- --, 1873 November 12, 1939
- Lucy Potts -- --, 1846 October 7, 1918 Illinois
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