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NameFirst: Mary
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DeathYear: 1899
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OriginalDeathState: IN
OriginalDeathCounty: Marion
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Parents: Abner and Maria (Parkins) Pope
Children: Jordan: Maria E. (1842-1842); Anna M. (b. 1843); Henry Clay (1845-1926); Eliza P. Jordan (1848-1855)
Potts: William (1853-1854); William Ball (1854-1897); Alfred Fremont (1856-1927); Alice (b. 1858); Edith Ella (1861-1863)
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FamilyInPhotography: son Will B. Potts
OriginalNotes: Bruna Family Tree maintained by Merlin D. Bruna [viewed Jan. 30, 2020 at https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/16663693/person/310156430762/facts?_phsrc=FGM1007&_phstart=successSource]
Mary Ann Pope, b. Nov. 12, 1820, Baltimore County MD; to Abner Pope and Maria Parkins; d. Dec. 19, 1899, Indianapolis; married James Goodlin Jordan on June 22, 1841 (children Maria, Anna, Henry Clay Jordan, Eliza P. Jordan); m. Alfred Potts 1852 in Indianapolis (children William 1853-1854; William Ball (1854-1897); Alfred Fremont, 1856-1927; Alice; Edith Ella (1861-1863)

Indiana Death Certificate: Mary A. Potts, d. Dec. 20, 1899, age 79 yrs., 8 days; 427 Walcott St; housewife; father Abner b. Mass; mother Maria; buried Crown Hill on Dec. 21, 1899; reported by Alfred F. Potts

1866 Edwards' Indianapolis CD: Mary A. Potts, wid. R. 78 W. North [no occupation listed]

Sketches of Prominent Citizens of 1876, John H. B. Nowland, (1877, Indianapolis), p. 449-450: write-up about Dr. Abner Pope, a Quaker who had doctor's shop and store on the north side of Washington St., near where Trade Palace now stands. He came to Indianapolis from Baltimore, MD in spring of 1836. Two children still living in city: Edward, proprietor and editor of the Sun, and Mrs. Mary Potts, one of most accomplished photographists of city. Dr. Pope left his heirs quite wealthy, having at the time of his death considerable real estate in and near the city.

Indiana State Sentinel, July 31, 1889, p. 5 - Prints two historic letters owned by Mrs. Mary A. (Pope) Potts. States that the letter from President Taylor was addressed to Mr. James R. Gordon, Mrs. Potts' first husband. 

Indianapolis News, Aug. 12, 1889, p. 3  - 52 spiritualists met in Mansur Hall yesterday to reorganize. A temporary board of organization elected. Among officers is Mrs. Mary A. Potts, VP

Indianapolis News, Apr. 22, 1899, p. 8 - Mrs. Mary A. Potts has returned to her home, at 427 Walcott street, where she will receive her friends.

Indianapolis Journal, Thurs., Dec. 21, 1899, p. 5 - The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Potts, who died late Tuesday night at her home, 427 Walcott street, will be held at the home at 2 pm today. Mrs. Potts came to Indianapolis in 1836 with her father, Dr. Abner Pope. She was twice married, first to James G. Gordon and then to Dr. Alfred Potts, of Richmond, Ind., who died during the civil war.

Indianapolis Journal, Dec. 22, 1899, p. 7 - Mary A. Potts, 79 yrs, 427 Walcott, paralysis
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City: Indianapolis
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Name: Mrs. Mary A. Potts
Alternate Studio Names: Bee Hive Gallery
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OriginalSource: Indianapolis News (Indianapolis, Indiana), September 20, 1873, p. 3
Mr. A. Potts, of the Bee Hive gallery, is preparing stereoscopic views of scenes of the interior of the Exposition. [This is possibly Mrs. Mary A. Potts or her son Will B. Potts. Note that John Cadwallader was proprietor of the Bee Hive Gallery at this time. He sold it in October 1873.]

Indianapolis News (Indianapolis, Indiana), Maqrch 6, 1874, p. 4
Don't fail to examine the display of fine photographs tomorrow at Bowen, Stewart & Co.'s book store, executed at Potts's Bee Hive Gallery.

1874 Swartz & Tedrowe's Indianapolis CD, p. 303, Mrs. Mary A. Potts, photographer, 2 1/2 W. Washington, res 48 W. North [probably typo, most likely 78 W. North]  Willie B. Potts, photographer works for M. A. Potts and res 78 W. North

1870s CDV: Mrs. M. A. Potts, Bee Hive Gallery, 2 1/2 W. Washington St.

Indianapolis News (Indianapolis, Indiana), March 16, 1875, p. 4
Go to the Bee Hive Gallery for Fine Photographs, 2 1/2 W. Washington Street [does not mention Potts]

1875 Swartz & Tedrowe's Indianapolis City Directory
p. 528 Photographers: Mrs. M. A. Potts, 2 1/2 W Washington and 78 W North [Note: H. C. Jordan also listed at 78 W North]
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OriginalSource: 1866 Edwards' Indianapolis CD: Mary A. Potts, wid. r. 78 W. North [not listed as photographer]

INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL, Oct. 1874, State Fair Awards, Fine Art Dept: Mrs. Mary A. Potts won:
Prof. Best Photograph portrait in oil     silver medal
best collection, plain card photographs   diploma & $5.00
best colored plain, 4-4 or larger         diploma & $5.00
best group 4-4 or larger, not less than 3 figures  silver medal
best 11x14 photographic views             diploma

Sketches of Prominent Citizens of 1876, John H. B. Nowland, (1877, Indianapolis), p. 449-450: write-up about Dr. Abner Pope; two children still living in city including Mrs. Mary Potts, one of most accomplished photographists of city. Dr. Pope left his heirs quite wealthy, having at the time of his death considerable real estate in and near the city.

[Note: Pope Drug Store, located at 33 W. Washington St., had a photography studio on the 2nd floor. Perhaps Mary learned photography from one of the photographers who rented from her father.]
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Name: Mrs. Mary A. Potts
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OriginalSource: Indianapolis News, March 3, 1875, p. 4 - Having fitted up my new photographic studio, 78 West North street, with the finest instruments and apparatus known to our business, we are now prepared to make photographs in all of the latest styles. Our rooms are always warm and pleasant, easy of access, and sittings can be secured by pre-engagements, thereby preventing disappointments. Children's pictures made in from 3 to 4 seconds. Mrs. M. A. Potts

INDPLS EVE NEWS
9 Mar. 1875, p. 4 The new studio is now open ready for the reception of patrons. Mrs. M. A. Potts 78 W. North St.
Elite appreciate Mrs. M. A. Potts's efforts to promote art in this city..photographic studio 78 W. North St.
17 Apr. 1875, p. 4 Berlin heads are among specialties at Mrs. M. A. Potts's art studio, 78 W. North St.
15 May 1875 ad. Baby pictures taken in 3 seconds at Mrs. Potts's art studio, No. 78 W. North St.

1875 Swartz & Tedrowe's Indianapolis City Directory
p. 528 Photographers: Mrs. M. A. Potts, 2 1/2 W Washington and 78 W North [Note: H. C. Jordan also listed at 78 W North]

Ca. 1880 CDV: Mrs. M. A. Potts, 78 West North St., Indianapolis, Ind., H. C. Jordan, Photographer
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OriginalSource: 1877 S. E. Tilford & Cos. Indianapolis CD, p. 330 Mrs. Mary A. Potts, Willie B. Potts; Mrs. M. A. Potts & Son, 321 N. Illinois, res. same

1882 Polk's Indianapolis CD, p. 459: Mary A. Potts (wid Alfred) res. 321 N. Illinois (no occupation listed; Will B. Potts photographer at that address)

1883 Polk's Indianapolis CD, p. 488: Mrs. Mary A. Potts (wid. Alfred) res. 321 N. Ill. [no occupation listed; Will B. Potts photographer at that address]
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