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Harry Joel Potts

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Harry Joel Potts

Birth
Sharpsburg, Christian County, Illinois, USA
Death
7 Dec 1914 (aged 38)
Swanwick, Perry County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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OBITUARY-PINCKNEYVILLE ADVOCATE
DECEMBER 11, 1914

HARRY J. POTTS FUNERAL HELD AT GALUM WEDNESDAY

Mr. Harry Joel Potts beloved husband of Roxanne Potts nee (Goodrich) died very suddenly at his home near Swanwick, Ill., Dec. 7, 1914, at the age of 38 years, 6 months and 14 days. The deceased was born near Sharpsburg, Illinois, May 23, 1876.
He was united in marriage to Roxanna Alleta Goodrich, August 14, 1897 and to this union were born nine children, all of whom are left to mourn his loss. They are: Garland, Nathan, Alleta, Elwood, Eleanor, LaVay, Clifford, Ivan and Helen. Besides his wife and children he is survived by his mother, Fayanna E. Potts, his brothers, Herbert, Myron, Arch, Clyde, Charles and sisters, Mesdames, Lou Alexander, Mrs. Anna Bedham all of Taylorville, Ill., also his brother Joe of North Dakota and Almond of Meadville, Mo. In 1908 they moved from Taylorville, Ill., to Missouri then to a farm near Swanwick in 1914, where they resided at the time of his death. He was a Member of the Woodsman lodge in Swanwick.
Funeral services were held at the Galum Baptist church, Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. Bullard of DeSoto, Ill., after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery adjacent to the church. The family have the sympathy of the entire community.
OBITUARY-PINCKNEYVILLE ADVOCATE
DECEMBER 11, 1914

HARRY J. POTTS FUNERAL HELD AT GALUM WEDNESDAY

Mr. Harry Joel Potts beloved husband of Roxanne Potts nee (Goodrich) died very suddenly at his home near Swanwick, Ill., Dec. 7, 1914, at the age of 38 years, 6 months and 14 days. The deceased was born near Sharpsburg, Illinois, May 23, 1876.
He was united in marriage to Roxanna Alleta Goodrich, August 14, 1897 and to this union were born nine children, all of whom are left to mourn his loss. They are: Garland, Nathan, Alleta, Elwood, Eleanor, LaVay, Clifford, Ivan and Helen. Besides his wife and children he is survived by his mother, Fayanna E. Potts, his brothers, Herbert, Myron, Arch, Clyde, Charles and sisters, Mesdames, Lou Alexander, Mrs. Anna Bedham all of Taylorville, Ill., also his brother Joe of North Dakota and Almond of Meadville, Mo. In 1908 they moved from Taylorville, Ill., to Missouri then to a farm near Swanwick in 1914, where they resided at the time of his death. He was a Member of the Woodsman lodge in Swanwick.
Funeral services were held at the Galum Baptist church, Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. Bullard of DeSoto, Ill., after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery adjacent to the church. The family have the sympathy of the entire community.

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  • Created by: Leo James
  • Added: Aug 20, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21035062/harry_joel-potts: accessed ), memorial page for Harry Joel Potts (23 May 1876–7 Dec 1914), Find a Grave Memorial ID 21035062, citing Galum Baptist Church Cemetery, Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Leo James (contributor 46924764).