Amy Potts

Wife of William Potts, whom she married on December 10, 1755, Burlington County, NJ. Amy was the daughter of Joseph Borden (founder of Bordentown). She was a resident of Mansfield, Burlington County, NJ and died in her 81st year.

"Amy Potts, widow, died August 19, 1804. leaving a will dated June 6, 1799, and proven September 24, 1804. She mentions son Joseph Potts, daughter-in-law Rebecca, widow of William, deceased; daughters Ann Cox, Mary Eaton and Amy Potts. Executors, son-in-law James Cox and John Cliver.
Her tomb near that of her husband is inscribed…

In memory of AMY, widow of William Potts who died Aug' 19th 1804 in the 81st year of her age.

Origins

Joseph Borden made his will 16 July 1763

The children and grandchildren of Joseph Borden named in his will are as follows:[3]

Rebecca Brown, daughter
Hannah Lawrence, daughter
Pernal Clayton, grandson
Ann Beven, granddaughter
Mary How, granddaughter
Joseph Clayton, grandson
Elizabeth - and her son Joseph, daughter Ann, son John
Amy Potts, daughter
Ann Potts, daughter
Joseph Borden, son

References

1. WikiTree contributors, "Amy (Borden) Potts (1723-1804)," WikiTree: The Free Family Tree, (https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Borden-975 : accessed 25 March 2024).
   1. Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970. Louisville, Kentucky: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Microfilm, 508 rolls.
   2. New Jersey State Archives. New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series. Trenton, New Jersey: John L Murphy Publishing Company.
   3. Find A Grave: Amy Borden Potts http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=95492434&ref=wvr