John POTTS
The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
It is considered a research aid and is intended to assist in locating sources that can be used as proof.
Birth: 1756 / / VA
Death: 15 Jun 1830 Richmond / Henrico / VA
Qualifying Service Description:
- 7th Virginia Regiment
- Note: Service is claimed with the 7th Virginia and there are two John Potts in the same company of the 7th Virginia with long service in the 7th Virginia and successor regiments. Both have pensions and can be accounted for and are not likely buried in Richmond as they both died in Ohio
Additional References:
Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in the American Army During the Rev War, compiled 1894 - ca. 1912, documenting the period 1775 - 1784 Date: 1775-1785 Publisher: NARA Record Group: 93 Roll: 1032
Spouse: Elizabeth Harrison
Children: Mary Frances; Robert; Thomas;
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Comments:
Two stones:
- Large broken stone laying flat on the ground, contemporary with the death of the Patriot (buried on 16 Jun 1830)
- Modern upright V/A stone
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
Arriving from the North and West use Exit 75 off of I-64/I-95 then follow signs to 3rd Street, left on Jackson St, left on 4th Street, which will become 5th Street, and turn left on Hospital Street, to entrance gate
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Additional Information:
No entry was found in DAR Ancestor Search in May 2021