Died after 1843 (aged 59+) Spouse(s) Polly Blue | Nationality American | |
Full Name Isaiah Luna Potts Born 1784? Loudoun County, Virginia Other names Isaiah Luna Potts, William Potts, Billy Potts, Billy Potts, Sr. Occupation tavern keeper, justice of the peace, road supervisor, salt maker, criminal gang leader, highwayman Parent(s) David Potts and Elizabeth Luna Looney Other name Isaiah Luna Potts, William Potts, Billy Potts, Billy Potts, Sr. | ||
Isaiah L. Potts, born Isaiah Luna Potts (1784?– after 1843), in Loudoun County, Virginia and lived in Union County, Kentucky and Potts Hill, Hardin County, Illinois. In history and folklore, he was known by many names and aliases including; Billy Potts, Sr. Potts was an Illinois tavern keeper and salt maker who, allegedly, ran a gang of highwaymen and murderers, known as the "Potts' Hill Gang", out his tavern inn, along the frontier crossroad highways, and the Ford's Ferry Road, near Cave-In-Rock. Isaiah Potts was also alleged to be the criminal partner of James Ford, a pillar of the local community, and secretly, the criminal leader of the Ford's Ferry Gang.
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