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Narcissa Eliza GRAY

HAIRSTON.org ID#993, b. about 1826

Father*

John Frederick GRAY¹

Mother*

Sommer Fleming AIKIN¹

Birth*

Narcissa Eliza GRAY was born about 1826 in South Carolina.²

She was the daughter of John Frederick GRAY and Sommer Fleming AIKIN.¹

Marriage*

Narcissa Eliza GRAY married Dr. Hugh Swinton POTTS, son of Samuel Thomas POTTS and Margaret SWINTON, on 14 May 1844 in Winston, Mississippi. Potts Bible shows marriage date of 14 May 1844. They received a marriage license on 10 May 1844. - Winston Marriage Records 1834-1844, page 70. FSL #7726209, image 210.^3,4,1

Census 1850

Narcissa Eliza GRAY appeared on the 1850 census of Dr. Hugh Swinton POTTS on 4 September 1850 in Winston, Mississippi; H.S. Potts 32 physician from SC, wife Narcissa 25 from SC, Margaret 5, Anna 1.

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Census 1860

Narcissa Eliza GRAY appeared on the 1860 census of William H. GRAY on 20 June 1860 in Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi; William H. Gray (head of household) 32 born in SC, Ella Gray 5 born MS, H. S. Potts 42 Physician South Carolina, Narcissa Potts 34 South Carolina, Margaret 14, Anna 11, Martha & Elvira 7 (twins). Sumner Hudson 9 and William Hudson 1.³

Death Spouse*

Her husband, Hugh Swinton Potts, died in 1867.

Census 1870*

Narcissa Eliza GRAY was Head of Household on 16 June 1870 in Township 17, Lowndes, Mississippi.⁶

Census 1880*

She appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 in Beat 4, Lowndes, Mississippi, Mrs N. E. Potts 42 SC, daughters M.B. 22, E.M. 22, G.w. 18, sons S.F. 21, H.S. 16.⁷

Family

Dr. Hugh Swinton POTTS b. 12 Mar 1818, d. 1867

Children

Margaret Sommer POTTS+³ b. 1 Jul 1845, d. 11 Sep 1903
Anna Caroline POTTS+³ b. 30 Apr 1849, d. 3 Jun 1911
Martha Burton POTTS³ b. 19 May 1853
Elvira Warren POTTS³ b. 19 May 1853, d. 28 Sep 1925
Samuel Frederick POTTS+¹ b. 18 Aug 1858, d. 20 May 1916
Willie Gary POTTS¹ b. 26 May 1861, d. 19 Jan 1931
Hugh Swinton POTTS II+¹ b. 9 Jan 1865, d. 21 Aug 1923

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

[S136] Bible - Thomas Potts Family Bible - 1668-1893 , area covered is Charleston, South Carolina. Bible printed in 1740. other surnames mentioned: Akin, Burton, Gray, Hairston, Keelin, Smith, and Thornton. Library call number 24346, Library of Virginia.
[S1900] 1900 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
[S1860] 1860 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
[S76] Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935, Ancestry.com.
[S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
[S1870] 1870 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
[S1880] 1880 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.

Last Edited

29 Aug 2025