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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 Brown Potts -- --, 1899 December 0, 1968
- William Potts -- --, 1863 March 0, 1928
- Clara Melinda Potts -- --, 1915 March 26, 1996 Oklahoma
- Euel Sevear Potts -- --, 1919 April 16, 1962 Oklahoma
- Ruby I Potts -- --, 1921 September 0, 1988 Oklahoma
Potts Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Robert Burton Potts -- --, 1867 April 25, 1929 Illinois
- Elizabeth Potts -- --, 1662 December 0, 1690
- John Potts -- --, 1537 October 23, 1588
- John Potts -- --, 1645 December 0, 1698
- Thomas Potts -- --, 1851 September 0, 1851
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