Background
Potts, James Henry was born on August 27, 1855 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of John and Jean (Findlay) Potts.
Potts, James Henry was born on August 27, 1855 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of John and Jean (Findlay) Potts.
Educated Troy High School.
Connected with the Troy Times, since 1879, assistant city editor, 1881-1883, city editor, 1883-1896, associate editor, 1896-1900, editor, since 1900. Vice president Troy Society for Spoken English. Vice president Rensselaer County Society in City of New New York
Director East Side Association, Troy.
Married Emma Jane Wilson, August 31, 1881. Children: Abbie Findlay, Henry Wilson, Jean Findlay (deceased), Mistress Katherine Saunders.