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Francis (Frank) POTTS

Francis (Frank) POTTS

Male 1859 - 1917  (58 years)

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  • Name Francis (Frank) POTTS 
    Nickname Frank 
    Born 31 Jul 1859  Langhorne Creek SA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • First to plant, and grow vineyards in Strathalbyn area in 1860's
    Gender Male 
    Died 18 Aug 1917  Langhorne Creek SA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I-9149  Christina and Donald McLean
    Last Modified 26 Nov 2020 

    Family Alice Elizabeth Bridgeman BRIDGEMAN,   b. 17 Nov 1868, Sturt SA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Sep 1935, Mount Barker SA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years) 
    Married 6 Jun 1888  Blakiston SA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    • Saint James church Blakiston SA
    Children 
    +1. Alice Elizabeth Bridgeman BRIDGEMAN,   b. 17 Nov 1868, Sturt SA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Sep 1935, Mount Barker SA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years)  []
     2. Henry Leonard POTTS,   b. 1 Jun 1899, Langhorne Creek SA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Sep 1970, Langhorne Creek SA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)  []
    Last Modified 26 Nov 2020 05:58:53 
    Family ID F-3084  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents

    SIGNAGE - Frank Potts, father of Alice Augusta Potts (married Borrett family) were first people in Alexandrina region SA to grow vineyards from 1860's. Arrived in Langhorne Creek in 1850's

  • Sources 
    1. [S-75] BDM SA, https://www.genealogysa.org.au requires log in , 9 Jan 2021 Researcher Lorna Mclean.
      Surname:POTTS Given Names: Frank Reginald Date of Birth: 10-Feb-1897 Gender:M Father: Frank POTTS Mother: Alice BRIDGEMAN
      Birth Residence: Langhornes Creek Book/Page: 599/107
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    2. [S-137] FS Mark Brabant-no evidence provided-pending evidence, my heritage (with a log in), 9 Jan 2021 Researcher Lorna Mclean.
      Alice Elizabeth Potts (born Bridgeman) Birth Nov 17 1868 Upper Stuart, Adelaide SA DeathSep 1 1935 Mount Barker SA Died at aged 66 years old Family members Husband Francis "Frank" Potts, Jr. 1859 - 1917 Son Henry Leonard Potts 1899 - 1970

    3. [S-75] BDM SA, https://www.genealogysa.org.au requires log in , 9 Jan 2021 Researcher Lorna Mclean.
      Groom Surname:POTTS Groom Given Names:Frank Bride Surname:BRIDGMAN Bride Given Names:Alice Elizabeth Marriage Date:06-Jun-1888 Marriage Place:St James Church Blakiston SA Groom Age: 29 Groom Marital Status:S Groom Father: Frank POTTS Bride Age:19 Bride Marital Status:S Bride Father: John BRIDGMAN District:Mount Barker SA Book/Page:155/899