Individual Details
Thomas Potts
(27 May 1695 - 29 Jul 1777)
Thomas POTTS was born on Mar 27 1695 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. Abington Monthly Meeting minutes; 6 mo 29, 1715. Whereas Thomas Potts son of David Potts, and Rachel James, Having declared Their Intentions of Marriage with each other, before two Monthly Meetings, Enquiry being made by persons appointed, and found clear from all others on ye account of marriage, did accomplish their Marriage in ye Unity of Friends as is signsfied by their marriage Certificate.
They seem to have lived in Roxborough Township, Philiadelphia County, for some years. On March 8, 1726, Isaac Norris and Mary, his wife, conveyed to Thomas Potts, Junior, a plantation of 140 acres in Roxbury. On November 16, 1733, Thomas Potts, and Rachel, his wife, of Roxbury, sold this same tract to Thomas Lewis, of Goshen, Chester County, Miller. Jonathan Potts was a witness to this deed on November 22, 1832, Thomas Potts was a witness to the will of Ann Thownsend, of Roxbury. They removed to Cumberland County, New Jersey. Rachel, wife of Thomas, was born about 1695. She was an excellent woman, and an acceptable minister among Friends. The following biographical sketch of her is copied from "The Friend, Volume XXXII, page 365: Rachel Potts, wife of Thomas Potts, was born about 1695. She resided with her husband for many years within the limits of Gwynedd Monthly Meeting; and was a Minister in esteem there. About the year 1750, her husband removed his family to West Jersey, and settled far from any Meeting of Friends. This was a great grief to her, for her weakness of body was such as generally precluded her from the exertion necessary to enable her to meet with her Friends in social worship. The people in the neighborhood where she resided, were of other religious denominations; among whom her good conversation was of much service, removing all prejudices against Friends, and awaking in their minds an openness towards Truth. So that after her removal from the place, Meetings were held in the neighborhood to good satisfaction; the savor she had left behind her opening the way for others. She had taken a Certificate to Salemf Monthly Meeting, and in a few years, her husband removed nearer to the place where the Meeting was held, she was enabled, although weakly in body, more frequently to attend it. She was, says her memorial, an humble waiter in religious meetings, and her labours in the ministry of the Gospel were accompanied witha good degree of life and power, to the comfort and edification of those who heard her. She departed at her own house on the 19th of the Second Month, 1758, aged 63 years; and we have resaon to believe, is entered into rest from the various troubles wherewith she was exercised. Gwynedd Monthly Meeting records the birth of three children.
The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts
He was married to Rachel JAMES 6 mo. 29, 1715 in Abington MM, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Rachel JAMES was born about 1695. She died on Feb 19 1758 in Salem Monthly Meeting, New Jersey. Thomas POTTS and Rachel JAMES had the following children:
117 i. Lydia POTTS was born on Aug 13 1716 in Roxborough Twp., Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.
118 ii. Elizabeth POTTS was born on Sep 27 1721 in Roxborough Twp., Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.
+119 iii. Jonathan POTTS.
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44. Thomas POTTS was born on Mar 27 1695 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. Abington Monthly Meeting minutes; 6 mo 29, 1715. Whereas Thomas Potts son of David Potts, and Rachel James, Having declared Their Intentions of Marriage with each other, before two Monthly Meetings, Enquiry being made by persons appointed, and found clear from all others on ye account of marriage, did accomplish their Marriage in ye Unity of Friends as is signsfied by their marriage Certificate.
They seem to have lived in Roxborough Township, Philiadelphia County, for some years. On March 8, 1726, Isaac Norris and Mary, his wife, conveyed to Thomas Potts, Junior, a plantation of 140 acres in Roxbury. On November 16, 1733, Thomas Potts, and Rachel, his wife, of Roxbury, sold this same tract to Thomas Lewis, of Goshen, Chester County, Miller. Jonathan Potts was a witness to this deed on November 22, 1832, Thomas Potts was a witness to the will of Ann Thownsend, of Roxbury. They removed to Cumberland County, New Jersey. Rachel, wife of Thomas, was born about 1695. She was an excellent woman, and an acceptable minister among Friends. The following biographical sketch of her is copied from "The Friend, Volume XXXII, page 365: Rachel Potts, wife of Thomas Potts, was born about 1695. She resided with her husband for many years within the limits of Gwynedd Monthly Meeting; and was a Minister in esteem there. About the year 1750, her husband removed his family to West Jersey, and settled far from any Meeting of Friends. This was a great grief to her, for her weakness of body was such as generally precluded her from the exertion necessary to enable her to meet with her Friends in social worship. The people in the neighborhood where she resided, were of other religious denominations; among whom her good conversation was of much service, removing all prejudices against Friends, and awaking in their minds an openness towards Truth. So that after her removal from the place, Meetings were held in the neighborhood to good satisfaction; the savor she had left behind her opening the way for others. She had taken a Certificate to Salemf Monthly Meeting, and in a few years, her husband removed nearer to the place where the Meeting was held, she was enabled, although weakly in body, more frequently to attend it. She was, says her memorial, an humble waiter in religious meetings, and her labours in the ministry of the Gospel were accompanied witha good degree of life and power, to the comfort and edification of those who heard her. She departed at her own house on the 19th of the Second Month, 1758, aged 63 years; and we have resaon to believe, is entered into rest from the various troubles wherewith she was exercised. Gwynedd Monthly Meeting records the birth of three children.
The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts
He was married to Rachel JAMES 6 mo. 29, 1715 in Abington MM, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Rachel JAMES was born about 1695. She died on Feb 19 1758 in Salem Monthly Meeting, New Jersey. Thomas POTTS and Rachel JAMES had the following children:
117 i. Lydia POTTS was born on Aug 13 1716 in Roxborough Twp., Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.
118 ii. Elizabeth POTTS was born on Sep 27 1721 in Roxborough Twp., Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.
+119 iii. Jonathan POTTS.
Source: online @http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Potts/Pottsth.htm
This is a large file. I have tried to be accurate. There may be mistakes in here so please be subjective when using the data. There are many internet sites now and not all data agrees. If you are not sure what is here is correct please do futher research
They seem to have lived in Roxborough Township, Philiadelphia County, for some years. On March 8, 1726, Isaac Norris and Mary, his wife, conveyed to Thomas Potts, Junior, a plantation of 140 acres in Roxbury. On November 16, 1733, Thomas Potts, and Rachel, his wife, of Roxbury, sold this same tract to Thomas Lewis, of Goshen, Chester County, Miller. Jonathan Potts was a witness to this deed on November 22, 1832, Thomas Potts was a witness to the will of Ann Thownsend, of Roxbury. They removed to Cumberland County, New Jersey. Rachel, wife of Thomas, was born about 1695. She was an excellent woman, and an acceptable minister among Friends. The following biographical sketch of her is copied from "The Friend, Volume XXXII, page 365: Rachel Potts, wife of Thomas Potts, was born about 1695. She resided with her husband for many years within the limits of Gwynedd Monthly Meeting; and was a Minister in esteem there. About the year 1750, her husband removed his family to West Jersey, and settled far from any Meeting of Friends. This was a great grief to her, for her weakness of body was such as generally precluded her from the exertion necessary to enable her to meet with her Friends in social worship. The people in the neighborhood where she resided, were of other religious denominations; among whom her good conversation was of much service, removing all prejudices against Friends, and awaking in their minds an openness towards Truth. So that after her removal from the place, Meetings were held in the neighborhood to good satisfaction; the savor she had left behind her opening the way for others. She had taken a Certificate to Salemf Monthly Meeting, and in a few years, her husband removed nearer to the place where the Meeting was held, she was enabled, although weakly in body, more frequently to attend it. She was, says her memorial, an humble waiter in religious meetings, and her labours in the ministry of the Gospel were accompanied witha good degree of life and power, to the comfort and edification of those who heard her. She departed at her own house on the 19th of the Second Month, 1758, aged 63 years; and we have resaon to believe, is entered into rest from the various troubles wherewith she was exercised. Gwynedd Monthly Meeting records the birth of three children.
The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts
He was married to Rachel JAMES 6 mo. 29, 1715 in Abington MM, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Rachel JAMES was born about 1695. She died on Feb 19 1758 in Salem Monthly Meeting, New Jersey. Thomas POTTS and Rachel JAMES had the following children:
117 i. Lydia POTTS was born on Aug 13 1716 in Roxborough Twp., Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.
118 ii. Elizabeth POTTS was born on Sep 27 1721 in Roxborough Twp., Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.
+119 iii. Jonathan POTTS.
http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Potts/Pottsth.htm
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44. Thomas POTTS was born on Mar 27 1695 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. Abington Monthly Meeting minutes; 6 mo 29, 1715. Whereas Thomas Potts son of David Potts, and Rachel James, Having declared Their Intentions of Marriage with each other, before two Monthly Meetings, Enquiry being made by persons appointed, and found clear from all others on ye account of marriage, did accomplish their Marriage in ye Unity of Friends as is signsfied by their marriage Certificate.
They seem to have lived in Roxborough Township, Philiadelphia County, for some years. On March 8, 1726, Isaac Norris and Mary, his wife, conveyed to Thomas Potts, Junior, a plantation of 140 acres in Roxbury. On November 16, 1733, Thomas Potts, and Rachel, his wife, of Roxbury, sold this same tract to Thomas Lewis, of Goshen, Chester County, Miller. Jonathan Potts was a witness to this deed on November 22, 1832, Thomas Potts was a witness to the will of Ann Thownsend, of Roxbury. They removed to Cumberland County, New Jersey. Rachel, wife of Thomas, was born about 1695. She was an excellent woman, and an acceptable minister among Friends. The following biographical sketch of her is copied from "The Friend, Volume XXXII, page 365: Rachel Potts, wife of Thomas Potts, was born about 1695. She resided with her husband for many years within the limits of Gwynedd Monthly Meeting; and was a Minister in esteem there. About the year 1750, her husband removed his family to West Jersey, and settled far from any Meeting of Friends. This was a great grief to her, for her weakness of body was such as generally precluded her from the exertion necessary to enable her to meet with her Friends in social worship. The people in the neighborhood where she resided, were of other religious denominations; among whom her good conversation was of much service, removing all prejudices against Friends, and awaking in their minds an openness towards Truth. So that after her removal from the place, Meetings were held in the neighborhood to good satisfaction; the savor she had left behind her opening the way for others. She had taken a Certificate to Salemf Monthly Meeting, and in a few years, her husband removed nearer to the place where the Meeting was held, she was enabled, although weakly in body, more frequently to attend it. She was, says her memorial, an humble waiter in religious meetings, and her labours in the ministry of the Gospel were accompanied witha good degree of life and power, to the comfort and edification of those who heard her. She departed at her own house on the 19th of the Second Month, 1758, aged 63 years; and we have resaon to believe, is entered into rest from the various troubles wherewith she was exercised. Gwynedd Monthly Meeting records the birth of three children.
The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts
He was married to Rachel JAMES 6 mo. 29, 1715 in Abington MM, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Rachel JAMES was born about 1695. She died on Feb 19 1758 in Salem Monthly Meeting, New Jersey. Thomas POTTS and Rachel JAMES had the following children:
117 i. Lydia POTTS was born on Aug 13 1716 in Roxborough Twp., Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.
118 ii. Elizabeth POTTS was born on Sep 27 1721 in Roxborough Twp., Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.
+119 iii. Jonathan POTTS.
Source: online @http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Potts/Pottsth.htm
This is a large file. I have tried to be accurate. There may be mistakes in here so please be subjective when using the data. There are many internet sites now and not all data agrees. If you are not sure what is here is correct please do futher research
Events
| Birth | 27 May 1695 | Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania |  | ||
| Marriage | Oct 1715 | Abington MH, Montgomery Co., PA - Rachel James | |||
| Event | 1750 | West Jersey |  | ||
| Death | 29 Jul 1777 |
Families
| Spouse | Rachel James (1695 - 1758) |
| Child | Lydia Potts (1716 - ) |
| Child | Elizabeth Potts (1721 - ) |
| Child | Jonathan Potts (1723 - ) |
| Father | David Potts (1670 - 1730) |
| Mother | Alice Croasdale (1673 - 1730) |
| Sibling | John Potts (1696 - 1766) |
| Sibling | Daniel Potts (1698 - 1727) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth Potts (1699 - 1762) |
| Sibling | Jonathan Potts (1701 - 1792) |
| Sibling | Mary Potts (1703 - ) |
| Sibling | Stephen Potts (1705 - 1758) |
| Sibling | Sarah Potts (1706 - 1790) |
| Sibling | Rebecca Potts (1706 - ) |
| Sibling | Ezekiel Potts (1708 - 1781) |
| Sibling | Nathan Potts (1710 - 1754) |
Notes
Event
From “The Friend,” Vol. 32, p. 365: “She [Rachel James] resided with her husband for many years within the limits of Gwynedd Monthly Meeting; and was a Minister in esteem there. About the year 1750,her husband removed his family to West Jersey, and settled far from any Meeting of Friends. This was a great grief to her, for her weakness of body precluded her from the exertion necessary to enable her to meet with her Friends in social worship.” The article goes on to say that she was influential with her non-Quaker neighbors, “removing all prejudices against Friends,” and later Meetings formed in her neighborhood. Joined Salem Monthly Meeting.”Endnotes
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