John Potts (Pennsylvanian)

John Potts
Bornc. 1710
Philadelphia. Province of Pennsylvania, British America
Died6 June 1768 (aged 57 or 58)
Pottstown, Province of Pennsylvania, British America
Spouse
Ruth Savage
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(m. 1734; died 1768)​
Children13
Parents
  • Thomas Potts (father)
  • Martha Potts (mother)

John Potts (c. 1710 – 6 June 1768) was the founder of Pottstown, Pennsylvania. He was also an ironmaster, merchant, and English Quaker.

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