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David Potts

Birth	:	20 Mar 1807 Jefferson County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	26 May 1886 Carroll County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Harlem Springs Cemetery, Harlem Springs, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5219002, -81.0053024
Description	:	This was in the Carroll Free Press, Carrollton, Ohio, Wednesday, March 26, 1884. On Thursday last the children and grandchildren of Mr. David Potts, of Harlem Springs, assisted by the Cornet Band, thirty-three in number, joined in a happy serenade and surprise party to him, on Thursday, the 20th instant, on his arrival at the 77th milestone of time, in a prime and well preserved old age. Presets were given by all present. The largest as one from his son George of Homeworth, Columbiana County, in a purse of $100. After a sumptuous dinner... Read More	This was in the Carroll Free Press, Carrollton, Ohio, Wednesday, March 26, 1884. On Thursday last the children and grandchildren of Mr. David Potts, of Harlem Springs, assisted by the Cornet Band, thirty-three in number, joined in a happy serenade and surprise party to him, on Thursday, the 20th instant, on his arrival at the 77th milestone of time, in a prime and well preserved old age. Presets were given by all present. The largest as one from his son George of Homeworth, Columbiana County, in a purse of $100. After a sumptuous dinner prepared by the youngest daughter, Mrs. Johnston all retired to their homes about 3 p.m., well pleased with the cordial gathering. He entered the government lands out of which, the waters of Harlem Springs flow. His obituary in the Carroll Free Press, Carrollton, Ohio, Wednesday, June 2, 1886. Mr. David Potts' death at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, James George, near Harlem Springs, summoned I. W. Potts and wife, all the other relatives and neighbors, to attend his funeral on Friday afternoon, the 28th of May last. He was born in 1807 on the town fork of Yellow Creek, within three miles of Richmond, Jefferson County, Ohio; and in 1817 his parents removed to Carroll County, near Scroggsfield, where he resided until his marriage with Rachel Wiggins, January 26, 1832. Shortly after marriage he entered the quarter section of land where Harlem Springs now is. Afterwards exchanged for lands now owned by Judge Adams, and in 1856 sold it, went to Iowa, was not pleased with the country, returned and purchased another tract of land from John Wallace, in Fox Twp., where his wife died on the 4th of October, 1869. They reared nine children, four sons and five daughters, seven of whom survive their parents. In 1873 he returned to Iowa and married Emily McLean, widow of John McLean, formerly of this county, and resided there until April, 1886, when he returned to Oho to the place where he died. He was a member of the Disciple Church for many years. Rev. Dickey of Harlem Springs, officiated as Minister. His remains were interred in the Harlem Cemetery.

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David Potts's memorial is located at: Harlem Springs Cemetery, Harlem Springs, Carroll County, USA.
When did David Potts death?
David Potts death on 26 May 1886 in Carroll County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the David Potts's memorial?
Latitude: 40.5219002
Longitude: -81.0053024

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Rachel Wiggins Potts

(1812 - 1869)

Siblings

Sarah Potts Brickles

(1781 - 1863)

Children

Isaac W. Potts

(1832 - 1911)

Sarah Potts Guess

(1834 - 1910)

John Monroe Potts

(1836 - 1914)

Martha L. Potts George

(1841 - 1888)

Elizabeth Potts Maple

(1845 - 1921)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Harlem Springs Cemetery
Harlem Springs, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5219002, -81.0053024

2. Green Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5303001, -81.0246964

3. Moorehead Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5449982, -81.0033035

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Coordinate: 40.5443880, -81.0227370

5. Lee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5391998, -81.0314026

6. Downing Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5567017, -81.0117035

7. McGauran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5522003, -80.9749985

8. Wells-Jackman Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5177994, -80.9522018

9. Palmer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5578003, -80.9764023

10. Crawford Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4935030, -80.9578650

11. Simmons Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4757996, -80.9621964

12. Kilgore Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4632988, -81.0014038

13. Chestnut Ridge Cemetery
Harlem Springs, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5491982, -80.9336014

14. Scroggsfield Cemetery
Scroggsfield, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5748980, -80.9652890

15. Kilgore Presbyterian Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4603004, -81.0002975

16. Simmons Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4622002, -80.9783020

17. Arabia Cemetery
Perrysville, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4803009, -81.0678024

18. Abel Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4578018, -81.0113983

19. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5905991, -81.0081024

20. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Carrollton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5238991, -81.1003036

21. Westview Cemetery
Carrollton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5663986, -81.0852966

22. Grandview Cemetery
Carrollton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5694008, -81.0828018

23. Amsterdam Cemetery
Loudon Township, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4752998, -80.9250031

24. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Amsterdam, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4756230, -80.9229770