POTTS, MARTIN 1836 - 1897

POTTS, HARKNESS

Posted By: Janice Sowers (email)
Date: 9/9/2006 at 15:29:12

PIONEER DAYS-HESPER TOWNSHIP 1851-1941

Martin Potts came here in 1870. He was married to Betsey E. Harkness, a native of the state of Vermont. She came west with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.George Harkness. They settled in Minnesota. After coming to Hesper he took up the trade as a carpenter. Their religion was that of the Friends. They had three children, two daughters and one son all of whom are now deceased.

Hesper Public cemetery gravestone
 

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