Potts , ( 1830 -- 1896 ) was a pioneer resident of Los Angeles , California , after that state became part of the United States following the Mexican War .
James Wesley Potts , known as James W. Potts or J.W.
James W. Potts , ( 1830 -- 1896 ) was a James W. Potts   of Los Angeles , California , after that state became part of the United States following the Mexican War .
James Wesley Potts , known as James W. Potts or J.W.