Individual Details
Ezekiel Potts
(30 Mar 1708 - 1781)
Ezekiel POTTS was born on Jan 30 1708 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania. He died in 1781 in West Chester, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the principal legatee of his father's will, and succeeded to the homestead, embracing one hundred acres of land in Bristol Township, and purchased by his father in 1695. He seems to have spent his whole life on this land.
He married, first, Magdalen Miller, daughter of George and Sibilla Miller, 10 mo. 31, 1734. (NOTE: See records of the First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia.) As this marriage was accomplished contrary to the usage of Friends, he made an acknowledgment to Abington Monthly Meeting, on 2 mo. 29, 1737. He married, second, Barbara Vodges, widow of Reinier Vodges, (NOTE: The 1767, Ezekiel and Barbara Potts join with others in a deed, from which it appears that Reinier Vodges, deceased, late of Germantown, left children Jacob, Catharine, Ann, Sophia, Barbara, and Mary.) late of Germantown.
He died about 1781. His will, made April 22, 1775, and proven April 10, 1781, is recorded at West Chester. At the making of his will, his residence was given as Germantown, but at his death he was a resident of Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. It seems probable that when the British Army occupied Philadelphia, he went to Tredyffrin and lived with or near some of his children who had settled there. He speaks of himself as "yeoman, being aged and infirm." The following clause appears, "whereas my son John Potts hath been many years missing, nor do I know whether he be living or dead." He was married by the First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia.
The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts
He was married to Magdalen MILLER on Oct 31 1734 in Pennsylvania. Ezekiel POTTS and Magdalen MILLER had the following children:
+136 i. David POTTS.
+137 ii. William POTTS.
138 iii. John POTTS was born on Nov 1 1738 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.
+139 iv. Aquila POTTS.
140 v. George POTTS was born on Aug 13 1741 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.
+141 vi. Joseph POTTS.
142 vii. Rebecca POTTS was born on Jul 2 1744 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.
He was married to Barbara VODGES. Ezekiel POTTS and Barbara VODGES had the following children:
+143 i. Elizabeth POTTS.
+144 ii. Hannah POTTS.
145 iii. Sarah POTTS was born on Oct 14 1756 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.
Source: online @http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Potts/Pottsth.htm
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He married, first, Magdalen Miller, daughter of George and Sibilla Miller, 10 mo. 31, 1734. (NOTE: See records of the First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia.) As this marriage was accomplished contrary to the usage of Friends, he made an acknowledgment to Abington Monthly Meeting, on 2 mo. 29, 1737. He married, second, Barbara Vodges, widow of Reinier Vodges, (NOTE: The 1767, Ezekiel and Barbara Potts join with others in a deed, from which it appears that Reinier Vodges, deceased, late of Germantown, left children Jacob, Catharine, Ann, Sophia, Barbara, and Mary.) late of Germantown.
He died about 1781. His will, made April 22, 1775, and proven April 10, 1781, is recorded at West Chester. At the making of his will, his residence was given as Germantown, but at his death he was a resident of Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. It seems probable that when the British Army occupied Philadelphia, he went to Tredyffrin and lived with or near some of his children who had settled there. He speaks of himself as "yeoman, being aged and infirm." The following clause appears, "whereas my son John Potts hath been many years missing, nor do I know whether he be living or dead." He was married by the First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia.
The Potts Family in Great Britain and America, 1901 - Thomas Maxwell Potts
He was married to Magdalen MILLER on Oct 31 1734 in Pennsylvania. Ezekiel POTTS and Magdalen MILLER had the following children:
+136 i. David POTTS.
+137 ii. William POTTS.
138 iii. John POTTS was born on Nov 1 1738 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.
+139 iv. Aquila POTTS.
140 v. George POTTS was born on Aug 13 1741 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.
+141 vi. Joseph POTTS.
142 vii. Rebecca POTTS was born on Jul 2 1744 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.
He was married to Barbara VODGES. Ezekiel POTTS and Barbara VODGES had the following children:
+143 i. Elizabeth POTTS.
+144 ii. Hannah POTTS.
145 iii. Sarah POTTS was born on Oct 14 1756 in Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.
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 | 30 Mar 1708 | Bristol Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania |  | ||
| Marriage | 31 Oct 1734 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Magdalen Miller |  | ||
| Marriage | 1751 | Barbara | | ||
| Death | 1781 | West Chester, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania | | | |
| Religion | Quaker |
Families
| Spouse | Magdalen Miller (1708 - ) |
| Child | Hannah Potts ( - 1833) |
| Child | David Potts (1735 - ) |
| Child | William Potts (1736 - 1802) |
| Child | John Potts (1738 - ) |
| Child | Aquila Potts (1739 - ) |
| Child | George Potts (1741 - ) |
| Child | Joseph Potts (1743 - ) |
| Child | Rebecca Potts (1744 - ) |
| Spouse | Barbara (1712 - 1781) |
| Child | Elizabeth Potts (1753 - 1819) |
| Child | Hannah Potts (1755 - 1778) |
| Child | Sarah Potts (1756 - ) |
| Father | David Potts (1670 - 1730) |
| Mother | Alice Croasdale (1673 - 1730) |
| Sibling | Thomas Potts (1695 - 1777) |
| 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 | Nathan Potts (1710 - 1754) |
Notes
Marriage
First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia.) As this marriage was accomplished contrary to the usage of Friends, he made an acknowledgment to Abington Monthly Meeting, on 2 mo. 29, 1737.Marriage
He married, second, Barbara Vodges, widow of Reinier VodgesDeath
At the making of his will, his residence was given as Germantown, but at his death he was a resident of Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. It seems probable that when the British Army occupied Philadelphia, he went to Tredyffrin and lived with or near some of his children who had settled there. He speaks of himself as "yeoman, being aged and infirm." The following clause appears, "whereas my son John Potts hath been many years missing, nor do I know whether he be living or dead."Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834
POTTS, EZEKIEL. Germantown.
April 22, 1775. April 10, 1781.
Provides for wife Barbara. Remainder to be equally divided between sons and daughters David, William, Aquila, Joseph, Elizabeth, Hannah and Sarah. To son John 5 shillings, said son having been many years missing and not known whether living or not.
Executors: Sons Joseph and William.
Wit: Thomas Livezey, John Livezey.
Endnotes
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