Individual Details
Samuel Potts
(13 Nov 1736 - 1801)
Samuel Potts is described as a man who did not worry over trifles. His residence was a one story log cabin. On one occasion it took fire, and the negro, Austin, carried a churn full of water from the spring and mounted with it to the roof. By some mishap the negro fell to ground and was drenched with the water intended for the fire. This misadventure to the negro so amused the master, that he lay down upon the grass and laughed long and loud while his house burned to ashes.
Events
| Birth | 13 Nov 1736 | Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |  | ||
| Marriage | 1757 | Virginia - Martha Stroud |  | ||
| Event | 1759 | Loudoun Co., Virginia | | ||
| Event | 1771 | Loudoun Co., Virginia | | ||
| Death | 1801 | Loudoun County, Virginia | | | |
| Marriage | Loudoun Co - Elizabeth Thomas |
Families
| Spouse | Elizabeth Thomas (1744 - 1790) |
| Child | Stephen Potts ( - ) |
| Child | Elizabeth Potts ( - ) |
| Child | Margaret Potts (1788 - ) |
| Child | Nathan Potts (1794 - ) |
| Spouse | Martha Stroud (1730 - 1823) |
| Child | Thomas Potts ( - ) |
| Child | Tamar Potts ( - ) |
| Father | David Potts (1700 - 1768) |
| Mother | Ann Roberts (1702 - 1771) |
| Sibling | Christina Potts ( - 1762) |
| Sibling | David Potts (1738 - 1809) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth Potts (1740 - 1815) |
| Sibling | Ezekiel Potts (1743 - 1809) |
| Sibling | Nathan Potts (1745 - 1809) |
| Sibling | Jane Potts (1746 - 1788) |
| Sibling | Susanna Potts (1751 - 1782) |
| Sibling | Rachel Potts (1753 - 1782) |
Notes
Marriage
he married out of meeting, and because he refused to confess the error of outgoing, he was disowned by Friends. The name of his first wife has not been given.Event
the description of the boundaries of the land sold by David Potts to his half brother, Jonas Potts, mention is made of "the corner of Samuel Potts'sland." It would appear that David Potts had given his son Samuel a farm and confirmed the gift by his will.Event
In 1771, Ann R. Potts, executed a deed of gift, to her son Samuel, for a "negro Lad named Austin."Death
He died in 1801. His will is dated Nov. 20, 1801, and was proven on September 14, following. He bequeathed all his estate, both real and personal to his "Loving wife Elizabeth." The witnesses to the will were Nathan Potts, William Smith and Jane PottsEndnotes
1. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~clark42/wc04/wc04_031.html ---Richard A. Clark II.
2. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~clark42/wc04/wc04_031.html ---Richard A. Clark II.
3. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~clark42/wc04/wc04_031.html ---Richard A. Clark II.
4. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~clark42/wc04/wc04_031.html ---Richard A. Clark II.