William Potts (1819-1898)

POTTS

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 3/29/2014 at 23:13:17

Dubuque Herald, May 1, 1898

OLD SETTLER DIES
Death of William Potts a Resident of Dubuque County Sixty Years

At an early hour yesterday morning occurred the death of William Potts, a well known and highly respected citizen of our city, who had resided in the city and county sixty years. Mr. Potts was born in County Wexford, Ireland in 1819. He at one time farmed in Prairie Creek township, and his wife, Bridget, died in 1878. He is survived by five children. The funeral will take place Tuesday from the family residence, 87 Summit Street. Mr. Potts was well acquainted among our older inhabitants, and was a man of upright character and a generous spirit.

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