Thomas POTTS, JR.
Cousin of David Pott's wife, Rebecca Rutter.
Carried on the iron business exclusively at Pine Forge. Upon his death it was sold to Thomas Rutter, a cousin to both David and his wife. This property was still owned by descendents of the "Potts" and "Rutter" families for a long time.
Was a watchmaker.
Became an influential Minister among "Friends".
Died young.
He married Rebecca Rutter 1742 at Colebrookdale, Berks, Pennsylvania . Rebecca Rutter was born at Colebrookdale, Berks, Pennsylvania 1721 .
They were the parents of 6
children:
David Potts
born 1745.
Sarah Potts
born 1747.
Hannah Potts
born 1743.
Thomas Potts
born 1749.
Magdalen Potts
born 1741.
Blocked
Thomas Potts, Jr. died 21 Apr 1762 at Colebrookdale, Berks, Pennsylvania .
Rebecca Rutter died 1750 at Colebrookdale, Berks, Pennsylvania .