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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
- Robert Potts
- Samuel Eugene Potts -- --, 1896 July 7, 1970 North Carolina
- Marshall H. Potts -- --, 1848 December 0, 1923 Michigan
- Louis Todd Potts -- --, 1890 December 0, 1983
- John D. Potts -- --, 1809 February 12, 1875 New York
Potts Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- George Plummer Potts -- --, 1873
- Harry Victor Potts -- --, 1929 June 29, 1994
- Thomas Potts -- --, 1647 December 0, 1726
- Jacob Potts -- --, 1876 June 3, 1965 Pennsylvania
- Aura Potts -- --, 1879 April 7, 1969 Pennsylvania
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