John Potts

1887–1962 (age 75)

Biography

John Potts was a man who lived through much of the twentieth century, witnessing and experiencing the great changes of his time. He was a member of the community centered around Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland.

Potts' life spanned a period of significant American development and change. His memory is preserved among those who knew him and the historical records of his era.

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