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I think I have found my ancestor, Jesse Potts b1816 in the 1841 census. He is living with parents Stephen 1791, and Jane 1791 and siblings Joseph 1821(possibly should be 1818) Thomas 1826 and Jane 1832 in Clerkenwell, London. Also with them is Caroline Berry 1821 who I think is their daughter who married Henry Berry in 1840.

Can someone please help me trace this family forwards into 1851 so that I can see if this ties up.

Many thanks - Gai

1871 England Census
about Jesse Potts
Name: Jesse Potts
Age: 55
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1816
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Frances
Gender: Male
Where born: Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
Civil Parish: St Leonard Shoreditch
Ecclesiastical parish: St Augustine
County/Island: London
Country: England
Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Disability: View Image
Registration district: Shoreditch
Sub registration district: Haggerston East
ED, institution, or vessel: 10
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 174
Household Members: Name Age
Amelia Potts 14
Fanny Potts 19
Frances Potts 48
Jesse Potts 55
Sarah Potts 17
Stephen Potts 23
Thomas Potts 25
Walter Potts 8
William Potts 16


Source Citation: Class: RG10; Piece: 470; Folio: 69; Page: 29; GSU roll: 823367.

Do you think this could be them in 1861

1861 England Census
about Jesse Potts
Name: Jesse Potts
Age: 45
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1816
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Francis
Gender: Male
Where born: Clerkenwell

Civil Parish: Shoreditch St Leonard
Ecclesiastical parish: Haggerston St Mary
County/Island: Middlesex
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage: View Image

Registration district: Shoreditch
Sub registration district: Haggerstone East
ED, institution, or vessel: 10
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 166
Household Members: Name Age
Amelia Potts 4
Edwin Potts 3 Mo
Fanny Potts 9
Francis Potts 38
Jesse Potts 45
Jesse Potts 17
Rebecca Potts 7
Sarah Potts 7
Stephen Potts 13
Thos Joseph Potts 15

1861 England Census
about Jesse Potts
Name: Jesse Potts
Age: 45
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1816
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Francis
Gender: Male
Where born: Clerkenwell

Civil Parish: Shoreditch St Leonard
Ecclesiastical parish: Haggerston St Mary
County/Island: Middlesex
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Registration district: Shoreditch
Sub registration district: Haggerstone East
ED, institution, or vessel: 10
Neighbors:
Household schedule number: 166
Household Members: Name Age
Amelia Potts 4
Edwin Potts 3 Mo
Fanny Potts 9
Francis Potts 38
Jesse Potts 45
Jesse Potts 17
Rebecca Potts 7
Sarah Potts 7
Stephen Potts 13
Thos Joseph Potts 15


Source Citation: Class: RG9; Piece: 249; Folio: 70; Page: 27; GSU roll: 542599.

Jesse POTTS Head M Male 37 Shoreditch, Middlesex, England Cabinet Maker
Emily POTTS Wife M Female 34 Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
Jesse POTTS Son Male 13 Shoreditch, Middlesex, England Scholar
Cecelia POTTS Daur Female 11 Shoreditch, Middlesex, England Scholar


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Source Information:
Dwelling 51 Goldsmith Row
Census Place London, Middlesex, England
Family History Library Film 1341088
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 0405 / 81
Page Number 10


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1881 census

1891 England Census
about Jesse Potts
Name: Jesse Potts
Age: 75
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1816
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Frances
Gender: Male
Where born: Clerkenwell, London, England

Civil Parish: Ilford
Ecclesiastical parish: St Mary
County/Island: Essex
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Education:

Employment status: View Image

Registration district: Romford
Sub registration district: Ilford
ED, institution, or vessel: 13
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Frances Potts 68
Jesse Potts 75

England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1983
about Jesse Potts
Name: Jesse Potts
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1816
Year of Registration: 1898
Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec
Age at Death: 82
District: Bethnal Green
County: Greater London, London, Middlesex
Volume: 1c
Page: 131

Jesse Jnr in 1881


1881 England Census
about Jesse Potts
Name: Jesse Potts
Age: 37
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1844
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Emily
Gender: Male
Where born: Shoreditch, Middlesex, England

Civil Parish: St Leonard
County/Island: London
Country: England

Street address: 51 Goldsmith Row
Condition as to marriage: Married
Education:

Employment status: View Image
Occupation: Cabinet Maker

Registration district: Shoreditch
Sub registration district: Haggerston
ED, institution, or vessel: 22
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Cecelia Potts 11
Emily Potts 34
Jesse Potts 37
Jesse Potts 13

Possibility for a marriage


Surname First name(s) District Vol Page

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Marriages Sep 1842 (>99%)
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ALDRIDGE Frances St Jas Westr 1 107
DIXEY George St Jas Westr 1 107
DUNCAN Augusta St Jas Westr 1 107
HOGAN Charles St Jas Westr 1 107
POTTS Frances St Jas West 1 107
POTTS Jesse St Jas West 1 107
REYNOLDS George St Jas West 1 107
WESTON Harriet St Jas Westr 1 107

crumbs - that all happened in quick time didn't it!!!!

Certainly did! I have some of this info - Celia is my ggrandmother. It now makes a bit more sense!

Pam - what district is the marriage in 1842?

Any luck with the 1851 ?

England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index: 1837-1983
about Jesse Potts
Name: Jesse Potts
Year of Registration: 1842
Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep
District: St James Westminster
County: Middlesex
Volume: 1
Page: 107 (click to see others on page)

Jesse Jnr

England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index: 1837-1983
about Jesse Potts
Name: Jesse Potts
Year of Registration: 1907
Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec
District: Shoreditch
County: London, Middlesex
Volume: 1c
Page: 202 (click to see others on page)

Strange...can't seem to find anything in the 1851 census.

Oh - thanks! I didn't recognise it before as Westminster. That would fit I suppose - they are from Clerkenwell and Shoreditch.

There are two Frances, one is also a Potts - would that be her maiden name? or could Jesse have married a brothers widow? or perhaps a cousin? I would really like to see what I can find on Stephen and Janes other children in 1851.

Looks Like Stephen and Jane were on their own in 1851.

1851 England Census
about Stephen Potts
Name: Stephen Potts
Age: 64
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1787
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Jane
Gender: Male
Where born: Epsom, Surrey, England

Civil Parish: Clerkenwell
County/Island: Middlesex
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Disability: View Image

Registration district: Clerkenwell
Sub registration district: Goswell Street
ED, institution, or vessel: 4
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 61
Household Members: Name Age
Jane Potts 66
Stephen Potts 64

Oh! I guess the others are all married - even Jane at 19! Oh well.

England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1983
about Stephen Potts
Name: Stephen Potts
Year of Registration: 1852
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
District: Clerkenwell
County: Middlesex
Volume: 1b
Page: 313 (click to see others on page)

Thanks Katrina.

I would be really pleased if you could find Jesse and Frances family in 1851 although you've already managed to find more than I have!

Looks like this is him


1851 England Census
about Jesse Patts / Cabinet Maker
Name: Jesse Patts
Age: 35
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1816
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Frances
Gender: Male
Where born: Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England

Civil Parish: Shoreditch
Ecclesiastical parish: Haggerstone West
County/Island: Middlesex
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Disability: View Image

Registration district: Shoreditch
Sub registration district: Haggerstone West
ED, institution, or vessel: 18
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 87
Household Members: Name Age
Frances Patts 28
Jesse Patts 35
Jesse Patts 7
Stephan Patts 3
Thomas Patts 5



Source Citation: Class: HO107; Piece: 1537; Folio: 364; Page: 21; GSU roll: 174767.