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Espy Glenn Potts 1905 - 1986

Espy Glenn Potts of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA was born on September 4, 1905 in Schellsburg, Bedford County, and died at age 80 years old on January 16, 1986 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County. Espy Potts was buried at Shoops Cemetery 4332 Lexington St, in Harrisburg.
Espy Glenn Potts
Glenn Potts
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA 17103
September 4, 1905
Schellsburg, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, 15559, United States
January 16, 1986
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States
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  • Introduction

    He was my Paternal Grandfather and was married to Helen Mae Arnold Potts for 50 years! Fun and Loving Grandparents, fond memories of spending three Christmas Vacations with them at their house in Harrisburg, PA. Their other grandchildren include Jessica, Glenn, & Joanne Potts AND Eric, Brien Eichelburger.
  • 09/4
    1905

    Birthday

    September 4, 1905
    Birthdate
    Schellsburg, Bedford County, Pennsylvania 15559, United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Espy Glenn Potts was born on September 4, 1905 to parents Espy Mahlone Potts and Alice Elizabeth Dull. His mother Alice was born on December 21, 1881 in Shade Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. She married Espy on December 12, 1901 in West End, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA and the couple resided in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA. She passed away on July 5, 1964 in Schellsburg, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA. His father Espy was born on November 29, 1877 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania and grew up in Juniata, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA. After marrying Alice, the couple resided in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA and he worked for the state highway. He passed away on April 16, 1956 in Schellsburg, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
  • Early Life & Education

    Espy had siblings Walter Sidney Potts (1902-1974), Floyd Martin Potts Sr (1903-1974), Clarence William Potts (1907-1984), Harry Reel Potts (1909-1994), James Eugene Potts (1914-1989), and Hilda Irene Potts (1917-1991). He was a high school graduate and also completed at least two years of college.
  • Military Service

    Espy Glenn Potts registered for the draft at the age of 35 on October 16, 1940, in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. He stood at 5' 7", weighed 148 pounds, with a light complexion and brown eyes. Helen M. Potts, his wife, was listed as his next of kin.
  • Professional Career

    He worked as a cook in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania.
  • Personal Life & Family

    In 1932, Espy married Helen May Arnold-Potts (1911–1987). The couple had children together including Eugene Glenn Potts (1934-2001), Sandra Ann Potts-Eichelberger (1935-2004), and H Audrey Potts (1938-1938).
  • 01/16
    1986

    Death

    January 16, 1986
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Shoops Cemetery 4332 Lexington St, in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17109, United States
    Burial location
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