Robert Powell1

b. 1838
Family
Father*Thomas G. Powell1 b. 1805, d. 31 Mar 1846
Mother*Elizabeth Britt1 b. 29 Apr 1813
Birth*1838Robert Powell was born about 1838 in Kentucky.1 
Name VariationHis full name was likely Samuel Robert Powell.2 
(Heir at Law) Land Records3 August 1850A deed was prepared on 3 August 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, which corrected and completed an earlier deed dated 21 June 1845. The earlier deed was made to carry out the Barren County Circuit Court's directive in a suit brought by Complainants Isaac D. Powell and Thomas G. Powell against Defendants Louisa Carver, the widow of Elisha Carver, and his infant children. Ruling for the Complainants, the court had directed that a certain tract of land which had been owned by Elisha Carver, deceased, and was in the possession of the Defendants, be conveyed to the Complainants, Isaac D. Powell and Thomas G. Powell. The names of two of Elisha's children, James L. Carver and Sarah F. Carver, were missing, we believe in error, from the original deed of conveyance and this second deed, which conveyed the same land, was prepared and filed as a correction of the omissions in the first.

We note that Thomas G. Powell, one of the original Complainants, had died in 1846 and his children, James A. Powell, Huldah A. Powell, Samuel R. Powell, Nelson T. Powell, William J. Powell and John V. Powell, replaced their father as Complainants with their uncle, Isaac D. Powell, in the 1850 deed, and that Sarah F. Carver, who had also died, was replaced as a Defendant by her stepmother, Louisa Carver. We also note that the line in brackets, [thence S 60 W 32 poles to a white oak and hickory], which appeared in the original deed, was omitted in the second when the copy was made. Our transcription of the second deed follows:

In a suit of Isaac D. Powell, Complainant, and Louisa Carver and others, Defendants, the Barren Circuit Court at the June Term 1850 made an order appointing William Garnett a Commissioner and directing him to convey on behalf of defendants James and Sarah F. Carver to the Complainant Isaac D. Powell and to the children and heirs at law of Thomas G. Powell, deceased, the land in the suit and 1 shilling mentioned. Said land contains 43 acres and lies in Barren County and is bounded as follows: Beginning at a sycamore and beech on Peters and Snells Creek, thence S 31 W 110 poles to a white oak and hickory [thence S 60 W 32 poles to a white oak and hickory] on Graham’s Original line, thence with the same N 23 W 66 poles to a sugar tree and beech, thence N 60 E 27 poles to two beeches on the ridge, thence N 20 E 57 poles to a gum on Clark’s line, thence with the same S 82 E 76 poles to the beginning.

Now, in consideration of the premises, I William Garnett as Commissioner do hereby convey to Isaac D. Powell and to the children and heirs at law of Thomas G. Powell deceased, to wit: James A. Powell, Huldah A. Powell, Samuel R. Powell, Nelson T. Powell, William J. Powell and John V. Powell on behalf of James and Lousia Carver the land aforesaid to the said Isaac D. Powell and others, their heirs and assigns forever. To have and to hold free from the claim of said James and Louisa Caver, and all persons claiming under them, and agree on the part of the said James and Louisa Carver to warrant and defend the title to said land to said Isaac D. Powell, Defendant, from the claim of all persons to the extent of assets descended to said James and Louisa Carver from their father Elisha, deceased. Given under my hand and seal this 3rd day of August 1850.

The signature of William Garnett, Commissioner, was sealed, and the deed was recorded in Barren County, Kentucky on 2 October 1851.3 
(Grandson) Census US 185028 August 1850Robert was enumerated with his widowed mother and siblings on the 1850 census taken on 28 August 1850 in the household of his maternal grandparents, Sarah and Obadiah Britt, in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Robert was 12 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Obadiah and Sarah Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 350b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935. Microfilm of original and typescript at the Barren County courthouse in Glasgow, Kentucky; includes general index: Film# 209730, Digital# 8568123, Volume V, pages 410-411, image# 210 of 336, William Garnett, a Commissioner appointed by the Barren Circuit Court, carrying out the court’s directive regarding a suit brought by Isaac D. Powell and the children and heirs at law of Thomas G. Powell, Complainants, against James and Lucy Carver, who had married after the directive for the Complainants against Lucy Carver and other heirs of her father, Elisha Carver, deceased, was issued regarding the same land in 1845; on 35 microfilm rolls, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky).
  3. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky): Film# 209730, Digital# 8568123, Volume V, pages 410-411, image# 210 of 336, William Garnett, a Commissioner appointed by the Barren Circuit Court, carrying out the court’s directive regarding a suit brought by Isaac D. Powell and the children and heirs at law of Thomas G. Powell, Complainants, against James and Sarah Carver, the two children who had not been named in the court’s 1845 directive for the Complainants, regarding the same land, against the other heirs of their father, Elisha Carver, deceased, Defendants; on 35 microfilm rolls.

Robert M. Powell1

b. 17 May 1917, d. 1970
Family
Father*Wilbur G. Powell1 b. 19 Nov 1891, d. 31 Aug 1974
Mother*Mattie Larkin1 b. 23 Jan 1892, d. 21 Oct 1978
Birth*17 May 1917Robert M. Powell was born on 17 May 1917 in Gatesville, Coryell County, Texas.1,2,3 
Relationship Note*Robert and Elizabeth Maxine Powell were twins.3,4 
Name VariationHis full name was Robert Max Powell.3 
(Son) Census US 19202 January 1920Robert M. was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 2 January 1920 in the household of his parents in Police Jury Ward 1, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. He was 2 years old.1 
(Son) Census US 19304 April 1930Robert was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 4 April 1930 in the household of his parents at 3004 Avenue B, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. He was 12 years old and a student at a public school.5 
Death*1970He died in 1970 at about age 532 
Burial* and was buried in Apostles 17 of Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.2 

Citations

  1. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Wilbur G. and Mattie Powell, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Bossier, Louisiana; Roll: T625_607; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 17. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Robert M Powell, Memorial# 73364158. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Robert Max Powell of Fort Worth, Texas, USA, age 23, born on 17 March 1917 at Gatesville, Texas, USA, registered on 16 October 1940 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA, describing him as 5 8 in height, weighing 135, Light complexion, Blue eyes and Brown hair, other members of his household included Robert Max Powell, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri, WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147, Box 1200. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S2188] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 4 October 1917 in Gatesville, Coryell, Texas, USA, of Elizabeth Maxine Powell, daughter of W. Gladstone Powell and Mattie Larkin Powell, age 0, born on 17 May 1917 in Gatesville, Texas, referencing Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin Texas, USA. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982.
  5. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Wilbur G. and Mattie Powell, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 2342130. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Thomas Powell1

b. 1784, d. February 1828
Family
Father*Richard Powell2,3 b. 1743, d. 1815
Mother*Elizabeth Crews4,3 b. 1752, d. 18 May 1840
Birth*1784Thomas Powell was born in 1784 in Amherst, Amherst County, Virginia.5,3 
Marriage*7 February 1803He married Essenith Tinsley, daughter of Isaac Tinsley Sr. and Jane Lee, on 7 February 1803 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,6,7,5,8,3 
(Legatee) Estate and Land20 May 1822On the same date of 20 May 1822 that Thomas's mother-in-law, Jane Tinsley, was allotted her Dower Rights, the Commissioners appointed by the Court in Barren County, Kentucky, submitted their estimation required for the settlement of the estate of Thomas's father-in-law, Isaac Tinsley Sr. From an examination of the papers they had received from Thomas Winn, Administrator for the estate, and from the "best evidence" they could obtain, they presented an accounting to the Court of the distribution status for each of the other legatees, Moses Tinsley, Richard Tinsley, Isaac Tinsley Jr., Thomas Tinsley, Seney (Tinsley) Powell, Thomas Powell, Colby Tinsley, Andrew Carpenter, Bennett Tinsley, Rhoda Tinsley, Frank Tinsley, Sophia (Tinsley) Turner and Aiden D. Turner. Identified as Isaac Tinsley Sr.'s heirs and their legal representatives, the group included Isaac's children, the husbands of their married daughters, an attorney for one of their sons, the heirs of a deceased son, and a trustee for one of their daughter's children. The report of the Commissioners listed specific amounts of money and personal property received and/or owning to each.

All of the couple's children, with the exception of Sophia (Tinsley) Turner, had already received a portion of their shares from the estate before this final accounting, and allotments were made by the commissioners for balances due.

Moses Tinsley's allotment was made to his heirs.

Allotments were made directly to Richard Tinsley, Isaac Tinsley Jr., Thomas Tinsley, Bennett Tinsley, Rhoda Tinsley and Frank Tinsley.

Essenith (Tinsley) Powell's allotment was made to her husband, Thomas Powell, who by law was her legal representative.

Colby Tinsley's balance due was allotted to his father-in-law, Andrew Carpenter, whom Colby had appointed his legal representative.

Frank Tinsley, as the Trustee for the children of his sister, Sophia (Tinsley) Turner and her husband Aiden Turner, received the children's allotment.9 
(Son-in-Law) Estate and Land27 June 1822Commissioners were appointed in February 1822 by the County Court of Barren County, Kentucky, to divide and allocate the lands of Thomas's father-in-law, Isaac Tinsley Sr., deceased, to his heirs or their legal representatives. The widow's Dower had previously been set aside. Three of the commissioners submitted their report, which included a sketch of the ten allotted shares, to the court on 27 June 1822. Included in the allocations were the heirs of Isaac's deceased son, Moses Tinsley, and Isaac's nine surviving children, Colby Tinsley, Richard Tinsley, Seney (Tinsley) Powell, Thomas Tinsley, Rhoda Tinsley, Francis Tinsley, Sophia (Tinsley) Turner, Isaac Tinsley Jr. and Bennett Tinsley. Because Thomas's wife, Essenith, and her sister, Sophia, were married, as was the law in those days, their allocations were made to their husbands, Thomas Powell and Aiden D. Turner, respectively, as their legal representatives. Our transcription of the Commissioners' report follows and the icon at the end will take you to the sketch of the boundaries dividing each allocation included in their report.

We, Alanson Trigg, James Matthews and William Edmonds, three of the Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Barren in the February Term 1822 to divide and allot to the Heirs and legal representatives of Isaac Tinsley, deceased, their respective parts in a tract of land containing 550 acres, met on the land aforesaid on the 26th of this Instant June and divided the same as follows, to wit and allocated:

No.1 to Moses Tinsley’s Heirs, Beginning at a beech and sugar tree near John Holeman’s fence and at the figure one, thence S 7 E 140 poles to a beech and white oak at 2, N 84 West 59 poles to two beeches at three, thence N 7 W 120 poles to figure 4 on the bluff of the creek, thence up the creek to the beginning, containing 55 acres.

No.2 allotted to Colby Tinsley and bounded as follows, Beginning at a beech and white oak, corner to No.1 and at figure 2, thence South 7 E 99 poles to the figure 5, a stake standing about eight feet north of a large poplar, thence North 84 West 63 poles to a stake in Turner’s field, thence N 7 W 99 poles to a stake and small dogwood at 7, thence S 84 E 60 poles to the beginning, containing 40 acres.

No.3 allotted to Richard Tinsley and bounded as follows, Beginning at a poplar in the head of a hollow at the figure 8, thence South 84 W 60 poles to two beeches at the figure 9, thence N 7 W 120 poles to figure 6, a stake in Turner’s field, thence South 84 E 63 poles to a stake, corner to No.2 and a figure 5, thence to the beginning, containing 45 acres.

No.4 allotted to Thomas Powell and Begins at the figure 10, thence S 7 E 94 poles to figure 11, a dead white oak, thence S 84 E 70 poles to figure 3, thence N 37 W 120 poles to a white oak at 4, thence down the creek to the beginning, containing 50 acres.

No.5 Thomas Tinsley, No.5, Beginning at a stake and small dogwood, corner to No.4 and at figure 7, thence S 7 E 99 poles to figure 6, a stake in Turner’s field, thence South 84 W 60 poles to a beech at figure 12, thence N 7 W 99 poles to figure 11, dead white oak, thence S 84 E 60 poles to the beginning, containing 40 acres.

No.6 allotted to Rhoda Tinsley and Begins at two beeches at the figure 9, thence North 7 W 120 poles to figure 6, a stake in Turner’s field, thence North 84 W 62 poles to figure 12, a beech, thence S 7 E 80 poles to a gum and beech to figure 10, thence down the creek to figure 14, a beech, lower corner to the original survey, thence with the Original line to the beginning, containing 50 acres.

No.7 allotted to Francis Tinsley, Beginning at figure 15 at two sycamores, thence up the creek to line of No. 8 and with the line of same S 83 W to the beginning, containing 79 acres.

No. 8 allotted to Aiden Turner and bounded as follows, Beginning at two sycamores at figure 15, thence down the creek to a black gum at figure 16, thence N 83 E 178 poles to figure 17, a stake, thence N 7 W 60 poles to white oak, same course to the edge of the water, thence S 83 W with the line of No.7 to the beginning, containing 60 acres.

No.9 allotted to Isaac Tinsley, Beginning at a gum and beech at figure 13, thence N 7 W 206 poles to figure 17, a stake corner to No. 8, thence South 83 W 70 poles to figure 18, beech and ash, thence S 7 E 144 poles to figure 19, two hickories, thence down the creek to the beginning, containing 64 acres.

No.10 allotted to Bennett Tinsley and Begins at figure 19, two hickories, thence N 7 W 144 poles to a beech and ash at 18, thence S 83 W 94 poles to a stake and gum on the bank of the creek at 16, thence down the same to the beginning, containing 62 acres.

Given under our hand this 27th June 1822, and signed by James Matthews, Alanson Trigg and William Edmonds


The above report was sworn and subscribed before a judge on 15 July 1822, and the foregoing allotment and division of the land of Isaac Tinsley, deceased, was returned to the Barren County Court and ordered to be recorded. Clicking the camera icon will take you to the commissioners' sketch of their allocations.10
Land Records*8 October 1824Thomas Powell and his wife Seney sold about 62½ acres of land on Skaggs Creek, Barren County, Kentucky, to Samuel Whitney on 8 October 1824 for $250. The land had previously been owned by Isaac Tinsley Sr., the deceased father-in-law of both men, whose wives, Seney (Tinsley) Powell and Rhody (Tinsley) Whitney were sisters. The land in the transaction bordered the land of Isaac Tinsley's widow, Jane (Lee) Tinsley, the sisters' mother. Our transcription of the deed follows:

This indenture made and entered into this ___ day of October 1824 between Thomas Powell and Seney his wife of the County of Barren and State of Kentucky of the one part, and Samuel Whitney of the other part, Witnesseth that the said Thomas Powell and Seney his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of $250 current money to them in hand paid by the said Samuel Whitney at or before the unsealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge, have bargained, sold, transferred and delivered and, by these presents, bargain, sell, transfer and deliver unto the said Samuel Whitney one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County and State aforesaid, being part of the tract purchased by Isaac Tinsley, now deceased, of Thomas Elliott and bound as follows, viz:

Beginning at a stake in Mrs. Tinsley’s field, corner to Lot 4 and 5, running thence S 84 degrees W 57½ poles to an ash and beech, thence S 12 degrees E 140 poles to two hickories on Skaggs Creek, thence down the same, with the meanders thereof, to a hornbeam and hickory, N 34 degrees E 81 poles to a small beech, N 42 degrees W 35 poles to two beeches and sugar tree, thence N 42 degrees W 27 poles to three beeches, and thence N 5½ W 92 poles to the beginning, including by estimation 62½ acres more or less. To have and to hold the said land and premises with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the said Samuel Whitney, his heirs and assigns forever.

In testimony whereof they have hereunto set their hands and seals, the day and year first in this indenture written. The signature of Thomas Powell was sealed and Seney Powell’s signature was sealed with her X mark. The deed was recorded on 6 October 1824 in Barren County, Kentucky.11 
Death*February 1828He died in February 1828 in Barren County, Kentucky, at about age 445,3 
Burial* and was buried in Powell-Britt Cemetery, Lucas, Barren County.5 

Family

 Essenith Tinsley b. 1787, d. 12 Jan 1852
Children 1.Thomas G. Powell+12 b. 1805, d. 31 Mar 1846
 2.Jane L. Powell+1 b. 11 Jan 1807, d. 2 May 1883
 3.Isaac D. Powell+5 b. 1813, d. 5 Feb 1885
 4.Elizabeth C. Powell+13 b. 1815, d. b 21 Dec 1848
 5.Eliza Powell+14 b. 1817, d. 30 May 1861

Citations

  1. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, The Life and Times of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler Britt, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Biographical and genealogical information about Obadiah Britt, Jr. (1763-1862) and about his wife, Sarah (Wheeler) Britt (1763-1855) and some of their descendants. They married in 1785 and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky. Includes an index, a helpful table of contents and excellent documentation of sources. (Indianapolis, Indiana: C. B. Conner, 1981), page 105, Family Group Sheet for Jane L. Britt nee Powell and Obadiah Britt, Jr. Hereinafter cited as Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler.
  2. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/… .Caution: This is a beautifully presented collection of "Person Pages" containing a variety of information about specific ancestors submitted by individual contributors -- often, unfortunately, with no sources. If the information we have chosen to pass along here is accurate, we are extremely grateful to the contributor(s) who have shared it. Without documentation, however, we researchers are always forced to question the validity of information. We hope what we have selected to include was originally obtained from family Bible records, or other reliable sources, and is accurate. Although, even when we have found contributed information to be unreliable, inaccurate or incomplete, we consider the information useful as possible clues as we research, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LHHB-JKJ. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.
  3. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GQS5-R4N
  4. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/G9ML-KQ4
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Thomas Powell, Memorial# 202227751. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  6. [S1405] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 7 February 1803 in Amherst County, Virginia of Essenith Tinsley, daughter of Isaac Tinsley and Thomas Powell, referencing FHL Film# 30273, ID# 164. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Essenith (Tinsley) Powell, Memorial# 202227710.
  8. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L791-41Y
  9. [S2268] Kentucky. County Court (Barren County), Mixed probate records, 1799-1884; general index to wills, 1798-1960. Microfilm of original and typescript at the Barren County courthouse in Glasgow, Kentucky. Contains wills, inventories, appraisements, sale and settlements of estates, and administrator bonds. Includes index in each volume: Film# 209724, Volume 2, pages 175-177, Digital# 4818752, image# 386-387 of 626, dower rights dated and recorded in May 1822 allotted to Jane Tinsley, widow and relict of Isaac Tinsley, deceased, and also various allotments to other heirs and representatives of Isaac Tinsley, deceased; on 5 microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Barren County, Kentucky, Mixed probate records, 1799-1884.
  10. [S2268] Kentucky. County Court (Barren County), Barren County, Kentucky, Mixed probate records, 1799-1884: Film# 209724, Volume 2, pages 208-209, Digital# 4818752, image# 404 of 626, Isaac Tinsley division of lands to heirs dated 27 June 1822 and recorded in Barren County, Kentucky on 15 July 1822; on 5 microfilm reels.
  11. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935. Microfilm of original and typescript at the Barren County courthouse in Glasgow, Kentucky; includes general index: File# 209724, Volume J, page 544, Digital# 7899153, image# 281 of 541, Thomas and Seney Powell sold to Samuel Whitney, being part of the land Isaac Tinsley, deceased, had purchased from Thomas Elliott on Skaggs Creek, Barren County, Kentucky, and bordering the land of Isaac’s widow, Jane Tinsley; on 35 microfilm rolls, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky).
  12. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler, pages 176-177, photo copy and transcription of a page from the Britt Family Bible of Obadiah Britt, Jr. and Jane Powell Britt.
  13. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage bond dated 30 December 1833 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, between Jesse Buley and Obadiah Brit Jr. regarding the intended marriage of Jesse Buley and Elizabeth C. Powell, permission for the marriage given by Essenith Powell and Obadiah Britt, citing FHL Film# 000209752. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  14. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Eliza Woodcock on 30 May 1861 of consumption in Kentucky, USA, age 43, born about 1818 in Kentucky to Thomas and Cena Powell, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.

Thomas G. Powell1

b. 1805, d. 31 March 1846
Family
Father*Thomas Powell2 b. 1784, d. Feb 1828
Mother*Essenith Tinsley2 b. 1787, d. 12 Jan 1852
Birth*1805Thomas G. Powell was born about 1805 in Amherst County, Virginia.1 
Marriage*31 July 1834He married Ann Eliza Britt, daughter of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler, on 31 July 1834.1,3 
Land Records*21 June 1845An indenture was made and entered into on 21 June 1845 between William Garnett, a Commissioner who had been appointed by the Barren Circuit Court of Barren County, Kentucky, of the one part, and Isaac D. Powell and Thomas G. Powell of the second part, regarding a suit that had been brought by the Powells against Louisa Carver and the infant children of Elisha Carver, deceased. We note that only six of the children, Emily Carver, Lucy Carver, Elizabeth Carver, Martha Carver, John Carver and Mary T. Carver, were named, and that James L. Carver and Sarah F. Carver, also infant children of Elisha Carver, were not. Our transcription of the deed follows:

This indenture made and entered into the 21st day of June 1845 between William Garnett, a Commissioner appointed by the Barren Circuit Court, on the one part, and Isaac D. Powell and Thomas G. Powell of the second part, Witnesseth that whereas by a decree of the Barren Circuit Court, ordered at the June Term 1845 in a suit between the said Powells, Complainants, and Louisa Carver and others, Defendants, William Garnett was appointed a Commissioner and directed to convey to the Complainants by deed with general warranties all the right, title and interest which said infant defendants, to wit: Emily Carver, Lucy Carver, Martha Carver, Elizabeth Carver, John Carver and Mary T. Carver have in and to the tract of land in the suit and exhibit mentioned. Said land is described in the exhibit filed in said cause to be bounded as follows, to wit: Beginning at a sycamore and beech on Peters and Snells Creek, thence S 31 W 110 poles to a white oak and hickory, thence S 60 W 32 poles to a white oak and hickory on Graham’s Original line, thence with the same N 23 W 66 poles to a sugar tree and beech, thence N 60 E 27 poles to two beeches on the ridge, thence N 20 E 57 poles to a gum on Clark’s line, thence with the same S 82 E 76 poles to the beginning, containing 43 acres more or less.

Now, in consideration of the premises, and for the further consideration of $86 acknowledged in said exhibit, to have been paid to the ancestor of said infant defendants, I William Garnett as Commissioner on the part of said infant defendants, do hereby convey to the Complainants, all the right, title and interest which said infant defendants, Emily Carver, etc., have in and to the above-described land, to the Powells, their heirs and assigns forever. To have and to hold the same free from the claim or claims of the said infant Carvers and all other persons. In witness whereof, I as Commissioner, do hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year aforesaid.

The signature of William Garnett, Commissioner, was sealed, and the deed was recorded in Barren County, Kentucky in July 1845.4 
Death*31 March 1846He died on 31 March 1846 in Barren County, Kentucky, at about age 41.1,2 

Family

 Elizabeth Britt b. 29 Apr 1813
Children 1.James A. Powell5 b. 1835
 2.Huldah A. Powell5 b. 1837
 3.Robert Powell5 b. 1838
 4.Nelson T. Powell5 b. 1840
 5.William J. Powell5 b. 1843
 6.John V. Powell5 b. 1845

Citations

  1. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, The Life and Times of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler Britt, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Biographical and genealogical information about Obadiah Britt, Jr. (1763-1862) and about his wife, Sarah (Wheeler) Britt (1763-1855) and some of their descendants. They married in 1785 and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky. Includes an index, a helpful table of contents and excellent documentation of sources. (Indianapolis, Indiana: C. B. Conner, 1981), page 17, Family Group Sheet for Sarah Britt nee Wheeler and Obadiah Britt. Hereinafter cited as Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler.
  2. [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler, pages 176-177, photo copy and transcription of a page from the Britt Family Bible of Obadiah Britt, Jr. and Jane Powell Britt.
  3. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage bond dated 28 July 1834 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, for the marriage of Ann Eliza Britt, daughter of Obadiah Britt, and Thomas G. Powell, citing FHL Film# 000209752. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  4. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935. Microfilm of original and typescript at the Barren County courthouse in Glasgow, Kentucky; includes general index: Film# 209730, Digital# 8568123, Volume V, pages 409-410, image# 209-210 of 336, William Garnett, a Commissioner appointed by the Barren Circuit Court, regarding Isaac D. Powell and Thomas G. Powell, Complainants, against Louisa Carver and the children of Elisha Carver, deceased; on 35 microfilm rolls, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky).
  5. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Obadiah and Sarah Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 350b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Wilber Lynn Powell1,2

b. 10 September 1936, d. 21 September 1936
Family
Father*Larry Lorraine Powell1,2 b. 28 Jul 1913, d. 4 Jul 1976
Mother*Evelyn Miller1,2 b. 15 Feb 1912, d. 13 May 1986
Birth*10 September 1936Wilber Lynn Powell was born prematurely on 10 September 1936 in Eastland County, Texas,1,2 
Death*21 September 1936 and died after 11 days on 21 September 1936 in Bradford Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas.2 
Burial*22 September 1936He was buried on 22 September 1936 in Eastland City Cemetery, Eastland, Texas.3 

Citations

  1. [S2190] Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997, online at www.ancestry.com, birth on 10 September 1936 in Eastland County of Wilber L Powell, (indexed as Walter), son of Lorraine Larkin Powell and Evelyn Miller, referencing Roll# 1936_0006. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  2. [S2188] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 21 September 1936 in Bradford Memorial Hospital, Dallas, of Wilber Lynn Powell, age 11 days, cause of death prematurity, born on 10 September 1936 in Eastland, Texas, son of Lorraine L. Powell and Evelyn Miller, referencing name on birth certificate was Lynn L. Powell. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Wilber Powell, Memorial# 50836382. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Wilbur G. Powell1

b. 19 November 1891, d. 31 August 1974
Family
Birth*19 November 1891Wilbur G. Powell was born on 19 November 1891 in Texas.2,3 
Name VariationHis full name was Wilbur Gladstone Powell.3 
Marriage*24 December 1911He married Mattie Larkin on 24 December 1911 in Coryell County, Texas.1,4 
Census US 1920*2 January 1920Mattie and Wilbur G. Powell were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 2 January 1920 in Police Jury Ward 1, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. Wilbur was 28 years of age and an engineer at a gas plant, and Mattie was 27 years of age and a teacher in a private school. They rented their house and had two children who were enumerated with them. Lorraine L. was 6 years old and attending school, and Robert M. was 2 years old.2 
Census US 1930*4 April 1930Mattie and Wilbur G. Powell were enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 4 April 1930 at 3004 Avenue B, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Wilbur was 38 years of age and worked as a station engineer in the wholesale produce industry, and Mattie was 38 years of age and worked as an educational saleslady. Both worked for wages. Wilbur had been 20 years old, and Mattie age 19, when they married. They rented their house for $20.00 per month and were enumerated with their two surviving children in 1930. Sons Lorraine and Robert were ages 16 and 12 years, respectively, and both were students at public schools.5 
(Father) Arrested and Charged13 November 1938His older son, Larry, age 25, and Rex Holt, 24, both residents of Cisco, were arrested on 13 November 1938 in Fort Worth, Texas, and charged with automobile theft and armed robbery of a service station. A third man, Pete Eudy, who had left the car a few minutes before Powell and Holt were arrested, later surrendered to police. The two men initially in custody readily admitted their part in the robbery, blaming whisky for their complicity. The men had stolen the car in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas and driven it to Stamford, in Jones County, Texas where they committed the robbery, then were apprehended with the car in Fort Worth.6,7,8,9,10 
(Father) Criminal Conviction4 May 1939His son's trial in connection with the Stamford service station holdup on 13 November 1938 began on Thursday, morning, 4 May 1939 in District Court, Anson, Texas. Powell was the last of the three men to appear in court. Both J. M. Eudy and Rexford Holt had been found guilty of armed robbery and had been sentenced to five years in state prison. Powell pleaded not guilty and jury selection was completed at 11 o'clock.

The State called only two witnesses, the owner of the station that was robbed, and a customer who was inside the station at the time. The owner was the first witness examined, and testified that three men entered his station the night of the holdup but was unable to positively identify Powell. The customer, who was inside the station talking to Pete Eudy, who had previously been convicted in connected with the holdup, definitely identified Powell as the third man. It was established that J. M. Eudy was also called "Pete" Eudy. He said that Powell and Rexford Holt, who had been convicted the previous day, followed the owner into the station after their car had been serviced, and the holdup followed immediately. The customer testified that Powell was the one who locked him and the owner in the men's washroom while Eudy kept them covered at pistol point and Holt looted the cash register.

The jury deliberated only 30 minutes, and returned a verdict of guilty, making Powell the third and last man convicted in the holdup. He was sentenced, as were his two accomplices, to five years in state prison.6,7,8,9,10
 
Census US 1940*13 April 1940Mattie and W. G. Powell were enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 13 April 1940 at 1005 Seventh Street, Cisco, Eastland County, Texas. They were both 48 years of age. Wilbur had completed his education through the 4th year of college and worked as a refrigeration engineer for an ice company. Mattie had completed her education through the 2nd year of college. They rented their house for $10.00 per month and reported they had lived in the same place, Cisco, in 1935.11 
(Father) Conduct Records26 November 1940The Prison Conduct Register for Larry Lorraine Powell, Convict# 91658 at the Texas State Penitentiary, Huntsville, Walker County, Texas, included the following events:

18 October 1939          Ranked (punished) and lost all overtime and commutation time for threating an official by saying,
                                   "If anyone causes me to be ranked, my family will attend to them"
21 October 1939          Moved to the Harlem Prison Farm in Fort Bend County
3 March 1940               Returned from Harlem Prison Farm to Huntsville
18 October 1940          General Manager ordered his record cleared without restoring any lost time
26 November 1940     Governor granted six (6) month reprieve with orders to report to McLennan County Parole Board
25 May 1941               Governor granted one (1) year extension to reprieve with order to report to Tarrant County Parole Board
4 June 1942                Governor granted Conditional Pardon.12,13
 
Residence*13 December 1940When his son, L., completed his World War II Draft Registration on 13 December 1940 with the Registrar for the Texas Prison System at Huntsville, he reported his parents' address as 605 S. 5th Street, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.14 
(Father) Sentence Discharge9 April 1943The prison sentence of his son, Larry Lorraine Powell, was discharged on 9 April 1943.12,13 
Death*31 August 1974He died on 31 August 1974 at the Boulevard Manor Nursing Home, Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 823 
Burial*3 September 1974 and was buried on 3 September 1974 with his son Robert in Apostles 17 of Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant County.3 

Family

 Mattie Larkin b. 23 Jan 1892, d. 21 Oct 1978
Children 1.Larry Lorraine Powell+1 b. 28 Jul 1913, d. 4 Jul 1976
 2.Robert M. Powell2 b. 17 May 1917, d. 1970
 3.Elizabeth Maxine Powell15 b. 17 May 1917, d. 4 Oct 1917

Citations

  1. [S2188] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 4 July 1976 in the Stanford Convalescent Home, Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA, of Larry Lorraine Powell, also known as Lorraine Larkin Powell, of 3433 James Avenue, Fort Worth, age 62, widowed, manager of a dry-cleaning business, born on 28 July 1913 in Texas, son of Wilbur G. Powell and Mattie Larkin, informant Dora Lee McClane, burial 6 July 1976 at Laurel Land, Fort Worth, referencing Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin Texas, USA. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982.
  2. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Wilbur G. and Mattie Powell, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Bossier, Louisiana; Roll: T625_607; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 17. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Wilbur Gladstone Powell, Memorial# 73364157, with a copy of his death certificate attached. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S2187] Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 24 December 1911 in Coryell, Texas, United States, of W G Powell and Mattie Larkin, referencing FHL Film# 985076. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965.
  5. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Wilbur G. and Mattie Powell, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 2342130. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2203] Larry L. Powell 1938-1943 Crime Stories, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday, 16 November 1938, page 8, "Third Robber is Hunted Here; Two Cisco Young Men Are Charged with Auto Theft as Companion Is Sought". Hereinafter cited as Larry L. Powell 1938-1943 Crime Stories.
  7. [S2203] Larry L. Powell 1938-1943 Crime Stories, online at www.newspapers.com, Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, Texas, Thursday, 31 January 1939, page 10, "Trio Sentenced in Hijacking."
  8. [S2203] Larry L. Powell 1938-1943 Crime Stories, online at www.newspapers.com, Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, Texas, Wednesday, 3 May 1939, page 1, "Rex Holt Given Five Years for Armed Robbery."
  9. [S2203] Larry L. Powell 1938-1943 Crime Stories, online at www.newspapers.com, Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, Texas, Thursday 4 May 1939, page 11, "Powell Trial Begun at Anson."
  10. [S2203] Larry L. Powell 1938-1943 Crime Stories, online at www.newspapers.com, Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, Texas, Friday 5 May 1939, page 12, "L. L. Powell Found Guilty of Robbery."
  11. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of W. G. and Mattie Powell, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cisco, Eastland, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04024; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 67-24. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S2189] Texas, U.S., Convict and Conduct Registers, 1875-1945, online at www.ancestry.com, prison processing record dated 25 May 1939 for L. L. Powell of Cisco, Texas, Convict# 91658, age 28, born in 1911 in Texas, prison location in Huntsville, Walker, Texas, USA, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Convict Record Ledgers, Convict Number Range B 090341-093340, Volume# 1998/038-169. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Convict and Conduct Registers, 1875-1945.
  13. [S2189] Texas, U.S., Convict and Conduct Registers, 1875-1945, online at www.ancestry.com, prison conduct records from 25 May 1939 through 9 April 1943 for L. L. Powell, Convict# 91658, prison location in Huntsville, Walker, Texas, USA, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Conduct Registers, Convict Number Range B 091470-093533, Volume# 1998/038-227.
  14. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration on 13 December 1940 by the registrar for the Texas Prison System, of Lorraine Larkin Powell of 605 S. 5th Street, Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA, age 27, born on 28 July 1913 at Gatesville, Texas, USA, registered on 13 December 1940 in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA, describing him as 5 7 in height, weighing 137, Ruddy complexion, Blue eyes and Brown hair, person who would always know his address was his father, W. G. Powell, of the same address, L. L. Powell's address at a later time to 1402 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri, WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147, Box 1199. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  15. [S2188] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 4 October 1917 in Gatesville, Coryell, Texas, USA, of Elizabeth Maxine Powell, daughter of W. Gladstone Powell and Mattie Larkin Powell, age 0, born on 17 May 1917 in Gatesville, Texas, referencing Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin Texas, USA.

William J. Powell1

b. 1843
Family
Father*Thomas G. Powell1 b. 1805, d. 31 Mar 1846
Mother*Elizabeth Britt1 b. 29 Apr 1813
Birth*1843William J. Powell was born about 1843 in Kentucky.1 
(Heir at Law) Land Records3 August 1850A deed was prepared on 3 August 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky, which corrected and completed an earlier deed dated 21 June 1845. The earlier deed was made to carry out the Barren County Circuit Court's directive in a suit brought by Complainants Isaac D. Powell and Thomas G. Powell against Defendants Louisa Carver, the widow of Elisha Carver, and his infant children. Ruling for the Complainants, the court had directed that a certain tract of land which had been owned by Elisha Carver, deceased, and was in the possession of the Defendants, be conveyed to the Complainants, Isaac D. Powell and Thomas G. Powell. The names of two of Elisha's children, James L. Carver and Sarah F. Carver, were missing, we believe in error, from the original deed of conveyance and this second deed, which conveyed the same land, was prepared and filed as a correction of the omissions in the first.

We note that Thomas G. Powell, one of the original Complainants, had died in 1846 and his children, James A. Powell, Huldah A. Powell, Samuel R. Powell, Nelson T. Powell, William J. Powell and John V. Powell, replaced their father as Complainants with their uncle, Isaac D. Powell, in the 1850 deed, and that Sarah F. Carver, who had also died, was replaced as a Defendant by her stepmother, Louisa Carver. We also note that the line in brackets, [thence S 60 W 32 poles to a white oak and hickory], which appeared in the original deed, was omitted in the second when the copy was made. Our transcription of the second deed follows:

In a suit of Isaac D. Powell, Complainant, and Louisa Carver and others, Defendants, the Barren Circuit Court at the June Term 1850 made an order appointing William Garnett a Commissioner and directing him to convey on behalf of defendants James and Sarah F. Carver to the Complainant Isaac D. Powell and to the children and heirs at law of Thomas G. Powell, deceased, the land in the suit and 1 shilling mentioned. Said land contains 43 acres and lies in Barren County and is bounded as follows: Beginning at a sycamore and beech on Peters and Snells Creek, thence S 31 W 110 poles to a white oak and hickory [thence S 60 W 32 poles to a white oak and hickory] on Graham’s Original line, thence with the same N 23 W 66 poles to a sugar tree and beech, thence N 60 E 27 poles to two beeches on the ridge, thence N 20 E 57 poles to a gum on Clark’s line, thence with the same S 82 E 76 poles to the beginning.

Now, in consideration of the premises, I William Garnett as Commissioner do hereby convey to Isaac D. Powell and to the children and heirs at law of Thomas G. Powell deceased, to wit: James A. Powell, Huldah A. Powell, Samuel R. Powell, Nelson T. Powell, William J. Powell and John V. Powell on behalf of James and Lousia Carver the land aforesaid to the said Isaac D. Powell and others, their heirs and assigns forever. To have and to hold free from the claim of said James and Louisa Caver, and all persons claiming under them, and agree on the part of the said James and Louisa Carver to warrant and defend the title to said land to said Isaac D. Powell, Defendant, from the claim of all persons to the extent of assets descended to said James and Louisa Carver from their father Elisha, deceased. Given under my hand and seal this 3rd day of August 1850.

The signature of William Garnett, Commissioner, was sealed, and the deed was recorded in Barren County, Kentucky on 2 October 1851.2 
(Grandson) Census US 185028 August 1850William J. was enumerated with his widowed mother and siblings on the 1850 census taken on 28 August 1850 in the household of his maternal grandparents, Sarah and Obadiah Britt, in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. William was 7 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Obadiah and Sarah Britt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 350b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935. Microfilm of original and typescript at the Barren County courthouse in Glasgow, Kentucky; includes general index: Film# 209730, Digital# 8568123, Volume V, pages 410-411, image# 210 of 336, William Garnett, a Commissioner appointed by the Barren Circuit Court, carrying out the court’s directive regarding a suit brought by Isaac D. Powell and the children and heirs at law of Thomas G. Powell, Complainants, against James and Sarah Carver, the two children who had not been named in the court’s 1845 directive for the Complainants, regarding the same land, against the other heirs of their father, Elisha Carver, deceased, Defendants; on 35 microfilm rolls, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky).

Charlotte E. Power1,2

b. 24 July 1869, d. 16 July 1918
Family
Father*John Power3
Mother*Lottie Hultz3
Birth*24 July 1869Charlotte E. Power was born on 24 July 1869 in Missouri.3 
Name VariationShe was called Lottie.3 
Marriage*16 August 1888She married Robert P. Chapman, son of Thomas J. Chapman and Hannah R. Smith, on 16 August 1888 in Gentry County, Missouri.1,2,3 
Census US 1900*15 June 1900Lottie and Price Chapman were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 15 June 1900 in Cooper Township, Stanberry City, Gentry County, Missouri. Price was 36 years of age and worked as a fire knocker, which was a job offered by the railroad companies. A description found online explained that after a train completed its run and was parked in a railway yard, the fire knockers would clear the engine of fire and cinders over a cinder pit. Charlotte was 34 years of age. They were both able to read and write, rented their house, had been married for 11 years and Charlotte had given birth to two children, only one of whom was living. Ethyle M., who was 5 years old, was enumerated with her parents in 1900. A boarder was also enumerated with the family in 1900. William Wrightsman was a widow, 41 years of age and worked as a mail carrier.4 
Death*16 July 1918She died at age 48 of stomach cancer on 16 July 1918 in Ensworth Hospital, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. She was 8 days short of her 49th birthday3 
Burial* and was buried in High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry, Gentry County, Missouri.3 

Family

 Robert P. Chapman b. 22 May 1866, d. 22 Feb 1953
Children 1.Ethyl M. Chapman4 b. 19 Nov 1894, d. 19 Oct 1968
 2.Viola Irene Chapman+1 b. 1905, d. 17 Aug 1994

Citations

  1. [S1508] Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Viola Irene Chapman, age 18, daughter of Robert Chapman and Charlotte Power, and Raymond Earl Williams, son of Ed Williams and Frances Bonesteel, on 19 December 1922 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, citing FHL Film# 1476880, Reference ID: 2:3WV1RNV. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  2. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 16 August 1888 in Gentry County, Missouri, USA, of Robert P Chapman and Charlotte E Power, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Charlotte E. “Lottie” (Power) Chapman, Memorial# 103052784. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Price and Charlotte Chapman, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stanberry, Gentry, Missouri; Roll: 855; Page: 27; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1240855. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

David Power1

(Heir) Will2 December 1815Myles Montgomery, Daniel Montgomery and David Power alias HAIDAN were named as beneficiaries in the will of Myles Haidan and Margaret Haidan dated 2 December 1815 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Each of the boys was to receive $50, without interest, when he came of age.2 

Citations

  1. [S1608] Pennsylvania. Washington County Court, Will Books, 1781-1872; Index to Wills, 1781-1935, Washington County (Pennsylvania)
    : Wills 1814-1832 Volumes 3-4, Volume 3, pages 76-78, will of Myles Haidan; on 17 microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Will Books, 1781-1872; Index to Wills, 1781-1935, Washington County (Pennsylvania).
  2. [S1608] Pennsylvania. Washington County Court, Will Books, 1781-1872; Index to Wills, 1781-1935, Washington County (Pennsylvania): Myles Haidan, Wills 1814-1832 Volumes 3-4, Volume 3, pages 76-78; on 17 microfilm reels.

John Power1

Family
Birth*John Power was born in Indiana.1 
Marriage*He married Lottie Hultz.1 

Family

 Lottie Hultz
Child 1.Charlotte E. Power+1 b. 24 Jul 1869, d. 16 Jul 1918

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Charlotte E. “Lottie” (Power) Chapman, Memorial# 103052784. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Pierce Power1

Family
Marriage*1818He married Rachel Colgan in 1818 in Dublin, Ireland.2,3 

Family

 Rachel Colgan
Child 1.Rachel Power1 b. 1836, d. 11 Jun 1913

Citations

  1. [S1662] Belfast, Northern Ireland, The Belfast Newsletter (Birth, Marriage and Death Notices), 1738-1925, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 15 May 1863 in Dublin, Ireland of Andrew Bell Booth of County Cavan, only son of Andrew .B Booth, Esq., of Bellsgrove, married Rachel Power, youngest daughter of Pierce Power of Dublin, married by Richard B. Booth, cousin of the bridegroom, announcement published in The Belfast News-Letter on 20 May 1863, referencing Linen Hall Library, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Periodicals & Newspapers, Irish & Reference. Hereinafter cited as The Belfast Newsletter (Birth, Marriage and Death Notices), 1738-1925.
  2. [S1784] Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Rachel Bell-booth on 11 June 1913 in Queensland, daughter of Pierce Power and Rachel Colgan, registered in 1913 in Queensland, referencing Registration Number 003341, page 1674. Hereinafter cited as Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985.
  3. [S1668] Dublin, Ireland, Probate Record and Marriage Licence Index, 1270-1858, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage licence for Pierce Power and Rachel Colgan in 1818. Hereinafter cited as Dublin, Ireland, Probate Record and Marriage Licence Index, 1270-1858.

Rachel Power1

b. 1836, d. 11 June 1913
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Hinds, including our Walters and Ralphs
Father*Pierce Power1
Mother*Rachel Colgan2
Birth*1836Rachel Power was born about 1836.2,3 
Marriage*15 May 1863She married Andrew Bell Booth of Bellsgrove, County Cavan, son of Andrew Bell Booth and Charlotte Bell, on 15 May 1863 at St. Mary's Church, Dublin. They were married by Andrew's uncle, the Reverend Richard Bell Booth.1 
Immigration*12 March 1884Rachel and Andrew immigrated to Victoria, Australia, with their children on the ship Chimborazo, arriving there on 12 March 1884.4,5 
Death*11 June 1913She died on 11 June 1913 in Queensland, Australia, at age 773,2 
Burial* and was buried in Plot 1 of South Brisbane Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland.6 

Family

 Andrew Bell Booth b. 9 Feb 1834, d. 10 Jun 1922

Citations

  1. [S1662] Belfast, Northern Ireland, The Belfast Newsletter (Birth, Marriage and Death Notices), 1738-1925, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 15 May 1863 in Dublin, Ireland of Andrew Bell Booth of County Cavan, only son of Andrew .B Booth, Esq., of Bellsgrove, married Rachel Power, youngest daughter of Pierce Power of Dublin, married by Richard B. Booth, cousin of the bridegroom, announcement published in The Belfast News-Letter on 20 May 1863, referencing Linen Hall Library, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Periodicals & Newspapers, Irish & Reference. Hereinafter cited as The Belfast Newsletter (Birth, Marriage and Death Notices), 1738-1925.
  2. [S1784] Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Rachel Bell-booth on 11 June 1913 in Queensland, daughter of Pierce Power and Rachel Colgan, registered in 1913 in Queensland, referencing Registration Number 003341, page 1674. Hereinafter cited as Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985.
  3. [S2117] Australia Cemetery Index, 1808-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Rachel Bell-Booth on 11 June 1913, age 77, wife of Andrew. Hereinafter cited as Australia Cemetery Index, 1808-2007.
  4. [S497] Marguerite Clayton (Michigan), compiler, "Hinds Family Research Collection" (Research results and analysis, letters and photos, in the possession of Shirley Ertz of Nebraska), Robert Bell Booth (c1758-1830) Family Tree. Hereinafter cited as "Hinds Family Research Collection."
  5. [S2116] Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923, online at www.ancestry.com, passenger A. B. Booth, Irish, age 40, with his wife and family departed from Naples on the ship Chimborazo and arrived in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, Australia on 12 March 1884, citing Public Record Office Victoria, North Melbourne, Victoria, Inward Overseas Passenger Lists (British Ports) [Microfiche Copy of VPRS 947], VPRS 7666. Hereinafter cited as Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Rachel Bell-Booth, Memorial# 48719345. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Alta M. Powers1,2

b. October 1896
Family
Father*Stephen Powers1 b. 29 Oct 1854, d. 12 Mar 1915
Mother*Viola B. Gilmore1 b. Feb 1870
Birth*October 1896Alta M. Powers was born in October 1896 in Kansas.1 
(Daughter) Census US 190012 June 1900Alta was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 12 June 1900 in the household of her parents in Stella, Woods County, Oklahoma. She was 3 years old.1 
(Daughter) Census US 19106 May 1910Alta M. was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 6 May 1910 in the household of her parents in Richland, Pratt County, Kansas. She was 13 years old and had attended school within the census year.2 
(Sister) Draft Registration12 September 1918Alta was reported by her half-brother, Henry Powers, as his nearest relative when he registered for the World I Draft on 12 September 1918 at Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. He gave her residence, as well as his own, as Coats, Pratt County, Kansas.3 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Stephen and Belle Powers, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stella, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: 1344; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0237; FHL microfilm: 1241344. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Stephen and Viola M. Powers, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richland, Pratt, Kansas; Roll: T624_453; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1374466. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S223] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online at www.ancestry.com, draft registration card dated 12 September 1918 for Henry Powers, born on 15 April 1885, residence in 1917-1918 in Coats, Pratt County, Kansas, USA, his nearest relative was Alta Powers of Coats, Pratt County, Kansas, his occupation farming; his physical build was Medium, height was Medium, hair was Light, eyes were Blue, referencing U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.

Anna Powers1

b. 1821
Family
Birth*1821Anna Powers was born about 1821 in Ohio.1 
Marriage*4 October 1840She married Jacob E. Higgins on 4 October 1840 in Highland County, Ohio.2,3 
(Wife) Death24 October 1870Anna became a widow when Jacob E. Higgins died on 24 October 1870 at age 52.4 
(Mother-in-Law) Census US 18803 June 1880Anna, who was recorded as Ann, was enumerated with her youngest son on the 1880 census taken on 3 June 1880 in the household of her daughter and son-in-law, Jennie and John M. Reveale, in Lynchburg, Highland County, Ohio. Anna was a widow and 59 years of age.1 

Family

 Jacob E. Higgins b. 24 Jan 1818, d. 24 Oct 1870
Children 1.Jennie J. Higgins+1 b. 1846
 2.Jacob W. Higgins2 b. 1865

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Jennie Revele, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lynchburg, Highland, Ohio; Roll: 1032; Page: 275A; Enumeration District: 041. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jacob and Anna Higgins, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Highland, Ohio; Roll: M593_1222; Page: 355B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Jacob Higgins and Anna Powers on 4 October 1840 in Highland County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000570613. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Jacob E. Higgins, Memorial# 127595158. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Grace M. Powers1

b. 1909
Family
Father*Stephen Powers1 b. 29 Oct 1854, d. 12 Mar 1915
Mother*Viola B. Gilmore1 b. Feb 1870
Birth*1909Grace M. Powers was born about 1909 in Kansas.1 
(Daughter) Census US 19106 May 1910Grace M. was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 6 May 1910 in the household of her parents in Richland, Pratt County, Kansas. She was one year old.1 
(Minor) Guardianship8 March 1919 On 8 March 1919, in the matter regarding the Estate of Ellen A. Powers, William F. Powers and Grace M. Powers, minor children, the Probate Court of Pratt County, Kansas, appointed their mother, Viola B. Sturges, the legal Guardian of their Estate.2 
(Stepdaughter) Census US 192031 January 1920Grace M. was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 31 January 1920 in the household of her mother and stepfather, William T. Briggs, at 415 North Oak, Center, Pratt County, Kansas. Grace was 11 years old, could read and write and had attended school within the census year.3 

Citations

  1. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Stephen and Viola M. Powers, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richland, Pratt, Kansas; Roll: T624_453; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1374466. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2299] Powers Children's 1919 Mother, Viola B. Sturges, Appointed Guardian, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Pratt Union, (Pratt, Kansas), Thursday, 27 March 1919, page 7, "in the matter of the Estate of Ellen A., William F., and Grace M. Powers, late of Pratt County, Kansas", notice dated 8 March 1919 by the Probate Court of Pratt County, Kansas, that Viola B. Sturges was duly appointed and qualified as Guardian of the Estate of the above named minors of Pratt County, Kansas. Hereinafter cited as Powers Children's 1919 Mother, Viola B. Sturges, Appointed Guardian.
  3. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William T. and Viola B. Briggs, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Pratt, Kansas; Roll: T625_545; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 155. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.

Henry Powers1

b. 15 April 1885, d. 27 December 1961
Family
Father*Stephen Powers1,2 b. 29 Oct 1854, d. 12 Mar 1915
Mother*Elizabeth A. Wiseman3,4,5,6,2 b. 1849
Birth*15 April 1885Henry Powers was born on 15 April 1885 in Northeast, Missouri.1,7,8,9,2 
(Son) Marriage1894His father married a second time to Belle (Gilmore) Thomas in 1894 when Henry was 9 years old. His new stepmother, who had also been married before, had a 2-year-old daughter.10,11,9 
(Son) Census State KS 18951 March 1895Henry was listed on the 1895 Kansas State census taken on 1 March 1895 in the household of his father and stepmother in Walnut, Reno County, Kansas. He was 10 years old, had been born in Missouri, and had moved from Missouri to Kansas.9 
(Son) Census US 190012 June 1900Henry was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 12 June 1900 in the household of his father and stepmother in Stella, Woods County, Oklahoma. He was 15 years old and had attended school for three months of the census year.1 
(Son) Census US 19106 May 1910Henry was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 6 May 1910 in the household of his father and stepmother in Richland, Pratt County, Kansas. He was 24 years old and worked as a laborer for wages on his father's farm.12 
Draft Registration*12 September 1918Henry Powers completed his World War I Draft Registration Card on 12 September 1918 in Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. His home address was reported as Coats, Pratt County, Kansas and his nearest relative as his half-sister, Alta M. Powers. Henry reported his occupation as farming and he was described as of medium build and height, with light hair and blue eyes.7 
Marriage*15 April 1919He married Edith C. Greenstreet, daughter of Zachariah Greenstreet and Mollie Dodd, on 15 April 1919 in Coats, Pratt County, Kansas.13 
Death*27 December 1961He died on 27 December 1961 at age 7614 
Burial* and was buried in Ellenwood Cemetery, Sawyer, Pratt County, Kansas.14 

Family

 Edith C. Greenstreet b. 19 Dec 1900, d. 12 Nov 1967

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Stephen and Belle Powers, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stella, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: 1344; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0237; FHL microfilm: 1241344. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Henry Powers, born on 15 April 1890 in Northeast Missouri to Stephen Powers and Elizabeth Wiseman, agency notes: May 1957: Name listed as HENRY POWERS. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Ellen Finley, Year: 1860; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M653_627; Page: 7; Family History Library Film: 803627. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, E. Wiseman, Memorial# 120250248. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 30 March 1843 in Scotland County, Missouri, USA, of Emery Wiseman and Ellen Williams, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  6. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 1 September 1878 at the residence of J. Finley in Knox County, Missouri, USA, of Stephen T Power of Scotland County, Missouri and Elizabeth A Wiseman of Knox County, witnesses were William Short and Andrew Finley, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm].
  7. [S223] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online at www.ancestry.com, draft registration card dated 12 September 1918 for Henry Powers, born on 15 April 1885, residence in 1917-1918 in Coats, Pratt County, Kansas, USA, his nearest relative was Alta Powers of Coats, Pratt County, Kansas, his occupation farming; his physical build was Medium, height was Medium, hair was Light, eyes were Blue, referencing U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Henry Powers, Memorial# 10344924, his date of birth recorded as 15 April 1886.
  9. [S1693] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, online at www.ancestry.com, 1895, household of Stephen and Belle Powers, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1895 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: v115_127; Ancestry image# 10, lines 31-32, and image# 12, lines 1-2, of 58 total images. Hereinafter cited as Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925.
  10. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage license issued to Stephen Powers and Belle Thomas, both of Walnut, in 1894 in Reno County, Kansas, referencing The Hutchinson News, published on 8 November 1894 in Hutchinson, Kansas, USA, viewed online at https://www.newspapers.com/image/406193/,0.21255232,0.4902797,0.34537455&xid=3398. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
  11. [S1456] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Retta E Banker Hopkins, born on 1 December 1899 at Coats Pratt, Oklahoma, to Stephen Powers and Viola B Gilmore, died in August 1993, agency notes: 08 Dec 1975: Name listed as RETTA E BANKER HOPKINS; 26 Mar 1969: Name listed as RETTA E HOPKINS.
  12. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Stephen and Viola M. Powers, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richland, Pratt, Kansas; Roll: T624_453; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1374466. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Mr. Henry Powers and Miss Edith Greenstreet, both of Coats, Kansas, on 15 April 1919 , citing the Medicine Lodge Republican, published on 19 April 1919 in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, USA, viewed online at https://www.newspapers.com/image/427104860/,0.5309193,0.61718374,0.5727709&xid=3398.
  14. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Henry Powers, Memorial# 10344924.

Nancy Powers1

b. August 1879, d. 15 August 1880
Family
Father*Stephen Powers1 b. 29 Oct 1854, d. 12 Mar 1915
Mother*Elizabeth A. Wiseman1 b. 1849
Birth*August 1879Nancy Powers was born in August 1879 in Kansas.1 
(Daughter) Census US 18805 June 1880Nancy was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 5 June 1880 in the household of her parents in Little Walnut, Butler County, Kansas. She was 10 months old1 
Death*15 August 1880 and died there on 15 August 1880 at the age of one year.2 
Burial*She was buried in Wakefield Cemetery, Leon, Butler County, Kansas.2 

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Steven and Elizabeth Powers, Year: 1880; Census Place: Little Walnut, Butler, Kansas; Roll: 375; Page: 164B; Enumeration District: 163. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy Powers, Memorial# 74442568. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Retta E. Powers1,2

b. 1 December 1898, d. 2 August 1993
Family
Father*Stephen Powers2,3 b. 29 Oct 1854, d. 12 Mar 1915
Mother*Viola B. Gilmore2,4 b. Feb 1870
Birth*1 December 1898Retta E. Powers was born on 1 December 1898 or 1899 in Oklahoma. Regarding the Social Security records as a source for her birth information, we note that Retta's census records report she was born in Oklahoma, and other sources tell us that Coats and Pratt County are in Kansas. We suspect that when her birth information was provided to the Social Security Administration, she confused the place of her birth and a place near where she and her family lived.5,2,6 
Name VariationHer full name was Ellen Aretta Powers.7,8 
(Daughter) Census US 190012 June 1900Retta was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 12 June 1900 in the household of her parents in Stella, Woods County, Oklahoma. She was one year old.6 
(Daughter) Census US 19106 May 1910Ellen R. was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 6 May 1910 in the household of her parents in Richland, Pratt County, Kansas. She was 11 years old and had attended school within the census year.9 
(Minor) Guardianship8 March 1919 On 8 March 1919, in the matter regarding the Estate of Ellen A. Powers, William F. Powers and Grace M. Powers, minor children, the Probate Court of Pratt County, Kansas, appointed their mother, Viola B. Sturges, the legal Guardian of their Estate.8 
Marriage*10 March 1919She married first, as his second wife, Milford C. Banker, son of James F. Banker and Mariah Lane, on 10 March 1919. They were married at the home of Retta's grandparents, Luvina and Francis M. Gillmore, her mother's parents, in Pratt County, Kansas. Milford's son, James Clifford Banker, was 11 years old.7 
Census US 1930*22 April 1930Retta and Milford C. Banker were enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 22 April 1930 in Cimarron, Meade County, Kansas. Milford was 50 years of age and worked as a general farmer on his own account, and Retta was 31 years of age and did not work outside her home. They owned their house and farm, and also owned a radio. Milford reported he had been 28 years old when he married for the first time, and Retta was 19 years old when she married. Two sons were enumerated with the couple in 1930. James C., Milford's son from his first marriage, was 22 years old and worked as a laborer doing odd jobs for wages; and Deane, the couple's son, was 11 years old had had not attended school within the census year. Everyone in the family was able to read and write.10 
(Wife) Death12 December 1950Retta became a widow when Milford C. Banker died on 12 December 1950 at age 70.11 
Marriage*before 2 June 1962She married second, as his second wife, Tommy Hopkins, son of Thomas R. Hopkins and Hester Jarnagin, before 2 June 1962. On that date the registration list for the upcoming Protection High School Reunion included the information that Tommy Hopkins, and his wife, Retta, would attend for the Class of 1929.1,12,13 
Death*2 August 1993She died on 2 August 1993 at age 941,2 
Burial* and was buried with her first husband in Plains Cemetery, Plains, Meade County, Kansas.1 

Family 1

 Milford C. Banker b. 4 Mar 1880, d. 12 Dec 1950
Child 1.Deane Theophilus Banker14 b. 26 Mar 1920

Family 2

 Lloyd Thomas Hopkins b. 18 Dec 1910, d. 12 Aug 1994

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Retta E. (Banker) Hopkins, Memorial# 11716623. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Retta E Banker Hopkins, born on 1 December 1899 at Coats Pratt, Oklahoma, to Stephen Powers and Viola B Gilmore, died in August 1993, agency notes: 08 Dec 1975: Name listed as RETTA E BANKER HOPKINS; 26 Mar 1969: Name listed as RETTA E HOPKINS. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Stephen Powers, Memorial# 10158474.
  4. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage license issued to Stephen Powers and Belle Thomas, both of Walnut, in 1894 in Reno County, Kansas, referencing The Hutchinson News, published on 8 November 1894 in Hutchinson, Kansas, USA, viewed online at https://www.newspapers.com/image/406193/,0.21255232,0.4902797,0.34537455&xid=3398. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Retta E. (Banker) Hopkins, Memorial# 11716623, recording her date of birth as 1 December 1901.
  6. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Stephen and Belle Powers, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stella, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: 1344; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0237; FHL microfilm: 1241344. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Miss Ellen Retta Powers of Coats, Kansas and Millford C. Banker of Plains, Kansas on 10 March 1919 at the home of the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore, bride the daughter of Mrs. Viola Belle Sterges and was a successful school teacher, groom a prosperous farmer and stock dealer, citing The Coats Courant, published on 13 March 1919 in Coats, Kansas, USA, viewed online at https://www.newspapers.com/image/479293755/,0.11381479,0.78733045,0.28275147&xid=3398.
  8. [S2299] Powers Children's 1919 Mother, Viola B. Sturges, Appointed Guardian, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Pratt Union, (Pratt, Kansas), Thursday, 27 March 1919, page 7, "in the matter of the Estate of Ellen A., William F., and Grace M. Powers, late of Pratt County, Kansas", notice dated 8 March 1919 by the Probate Court of Pratt County, Kansas, that Viola B. Sturges was duly appointed and qualified as Guardian of the Estate of the above named minors of Pratt County, Kansas. Hereinafter cited as Powers Children's 1919 Mother, Viola B. Sturges, Appointed Guardian.
  9. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Stephen and Viola M. Powers, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richland, Pratt, Kansas; Roll: T624_453; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1374466. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Milford and Retta Banker, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cimarron, Meade, Kansas; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340445. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Milford C. Banker, Memorial# 11716633.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lloyd Thomas “Tommy” Hopkins, Memorial# 21551936.
  13. [S2310] Tommy and Retta Hopkins to Attend June 1962 Protection High School Reunion, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Protection Post, (Protection, Kansas), Friday, 15 June 1962, page 9, article listing the names of those registered to attend the Protection High School Reunion on 2 June 1962 included, for the Class of 1929, Tommy Hopkins and his wife, Retta. Hereinafter cited as Tommy and Retta Hopkins to Attend June 1962 Protection High School Reunion.
  14. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Deane Theophilus Banker of Meade, Meade County, Kansas, USA, age 21, student, born on 26 March 1920 in Meade County, Kansas, USA, registered on 1 July 1941 in Kansas, USA, describing him as 5 8 in height, weighing 122, Light complexion, Blue eyes and Blonde hair, person who would always know his address M. C. Banker of Meade, Kansas, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kansas, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147, Box 17. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.

Stephen Powers1

b. 29 October 1854, d. 12 March 1915
Family
Birth*29 October 1854Stephen Powers was born on 29 October 1854 in Kentucky.1,2 
Marriage*1 September 1878He married first Elizabeth A. Wiseman, daughter of Emery Wiseman and Ellen Finley, on 1 September 1878 in Knox County, Missouri. They were married at the home of Elizabeth's mother and stepfather, James Finley, who had raised her since she was 4 years old. Elizabeth's half-brother, Andrew Finley, who was two weeks short of becoming 21 years of age, signed as a witness to their marriage.3,4 
Census US 1880*5 June 1880Elizabeth and Stephen Powers were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 5 June 1880 in Little Walnut, Butler County, Kansas. Stephen would have been 25 years of age, although he was recorded as age 28, and Elizabeth would have been 31 years of age, although she was recorded as age 30. Stephen was a farmer and Elizabeth was keeping house. Their baby daughter, Nancy, was ten months old.5 
Marriage*1894He married second, as her second husband, Belle (Gilmore) Thomas, daughter of Marion Francis Gilmore and Luvina R. Simmons, in 1894, probably in Reno County, Kansas. They each brought one child into their marriage.6,7,8 
Census State KS 1895*1 March 1895Belle and Stephen Powers were listed on the 1895 Kansas State census taken on 1 March 1895 in Walnut, Reno County, Kansas. Stephen was reported as 38 years of age, was a farmer, had been born in Kentucky, and had moved from Missouri to Kansas. Belle was 25 years of age, had been born in Illinois, and had moved from Illinois to Kansas. Two children were listed with them in 1895, one from each of their first marriages. Stephen's son, Henry Powers, was 10 years old, had been born in Missouri, and had moved from Missouri to Kansas; and Belle's daughter, Lydia Thomas, was 3 years old, and had been born in Kansas.8 
Census US 1900*12 June 1900Belle and Stephen Powers were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 12 June 1900 in Stella, Woods County, Oklahoma. Stephen was 45 years of age and a farmer working on his own account, and Belle was 29 years of age. They had been married for five years, owned their house and farm free of mortgage, and Belle had given birth to a total of five children, four of whom were living. Four children were enumerated with them in 1900: one from Stephen's first marriage; one from Belle's first marriage; and two from the couple's marriage. Stephen's son, Henry, was 15 years old and had attended school for three months of the census year. Belle's daughter, Lydia Thomas, was recorded as Lida Powers, and was 7 years old. The couple's two children, Alta and Retta, were age 3 years and one year, respectively.2 
Census US 1910*6 May 1910Viola and Stephen Powers were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 6 May 1910 in Richland, Pratt County, Kansas. Stephen was 55 years of age and a farmer working on his own account and, according to a very difficult census to read, Viola was about age 42. They rented their house and farm, had been married for 15 years, and each had been married one time before. Viola had given birth to five children, four of whom were living. Five children were enumerated with them in 1910. Henry, Stephen's son from his first marriage, was 24 years old and worked as a laborer for wages on his father's farm; the couple's two older children, Alta M. and Ellen R., were ages 13 and 11 years, respectively, and had both attended school within the census year; and the couple's two younger children were William F., who was 6 years old, and Grace M., who was one year old.9 
Death*12 March 1915He died on 12 March 1915 at age 601 
Burial* and was buried in Coats Cemetery, Coats, Pratt County, Kansas.1 

Family 1

 Elizabeth A. Wiseman b. 1849
Children 1.Nancy Powers5 b. Aug 1879, d. 15 Aug 1880
 2.Henry Powers2,3 b. 15 Apr 1885, d. 27 Dec 1961

Family 2

 Viola B. Gilmore b. Feb 1870
Children 1.Alta M. Powers2 b. Oct 1896
 2.Retta E. Powers+7,1 b. 1 Dec 1898, d. 2 Aug 1993
 3.William F. Powers9 b. 1904
 4.Grace M. Powers9 b. 1909

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Stephen Powers, Memorial# 10158474. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Stephen and Belle Powers, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stella, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: 1344; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0237; FHL microfilm: 1241344. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Henry Powers, born on 15 April 1890 in Northeast Missouri to Stephen Powers and Elizabeth Wiseman, agency notes: May 1957: Name listed as HENRY POWERS. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 1 September 1878 at the residence of J. Finley in Knox County, Missouri, USA, of Stephen T Power of Scotland County, Missouri and Elizabeth A Wiseman of Knox County, witnesses were William Short and Andrew Finley, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  5. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Steven and Elizabeth Powers, Year: 1880; Census Place: Little Walnut, Butler, Kansas; Roll: 375; Page: 164B; Enumeration District: 163. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage license issued to Stephen Powers and Belle Thomas, both of Walnut, in 1894 in Reno County, Kansas, referencing The Hutchinson News, published on 8 November 1894 in Hutchinson, Kansas, USA, viewed online at https://www.newspapers.com/image/406193/,0.21255232,0.4902797,0.34537455&xid=3398. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
  7. [S1456] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Retta E Banker Hopkins, born on 1 December 1899 at Coats Pratt, Oklahoma, to Stephen Powers and Viola B Gilmore, died in August 1993, agency notes: 08 Dec 1975: Name listed as RETTA E BANKER HOPKINS; 26 Mar 1969: Name listed as RETTA E HOPKINS.
  8. [S1693] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, online at www.ancestry.com, 1895, household of Stephen and Belle Powers, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1895 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: v115_127; Ancestry image# 10, lines 31-32, and image# 12, lines 1-2, of 58 total images. Hereinafter cited as Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925.
  9. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Stephen and Viola M. Powers, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richland, Pratt, Kansas; Roll: T624_453; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1374466. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

William F. Powers1

b. 1904
Family
Father*Stephen Powers1 b. 29 Oct 1854, d. 12 Mar 1915
Mother*Viola B. Gilmore1 b. Feb 1870
Birth*1904William F. Powers was born about 1904 in Oklahoma.1 
(Son) Census US 19106 May 1910William F. was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 6 May 1910 in the household of his parents in Richland, Pratt County, Kansas. He was 6 years old.1 
(Minor) Guardianship8 March 1919 On 8 March 1919, in the matter regarding the Estate of Ellen A. Powers, William F. Powers and Grace M. Powers, minor children, the Probate Court of Pratt County, Kansas, appointed their mother, Viola B. Sturges, the legal Guardian of their Estate.2 

Citations

  1. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Stephen and Viola M. Powers, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richland, Pratt, Kansas; Roll: T624_453; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1374466. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2299] Powers Children's 1919 Mother, Viola B. Sturges, Appointed Guardian, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Pratt Union, (Pratt, Kansas), Thursday, 27 March 1919, page 7, "in the matter of the Estate of Ellen A., William F., and Grace M. Powers, late of Pratt County, Kansas", notice dated 8 March 1919 by the Probate Court of Pratt County, Kansas, that Viola B. Sturges was duly appointed and qualified as Guardian of the Estate of the above named minors of Pratt County, Kansas. Hereinafter cited as Powers Children's 1919 Mother, Viola B. Sturges, Appointed Guardian.

Harriet L. Poynter1,2

b. 23 February 1830, d. 19 January 1912
Family
Birth*23 February 1830Harriet L. Poynter was born on 23 February 1830 in Kent County, Delaware.1,3 
Name VariationHer full name was Harriet Lavina Poynter.3 
Marriage*15 May 1850She married John Butt on 15 May 1850 in Indiana.1,2,3 
(Wife) Death15 March 1899Harriet became a widow when John Butt died on 15 March 1899 at age 73.4 
Death*19 January 1912She died on 19 January 1912 at age 813 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Miller Cemetery, Shipshewana, LaGrange County, Indiana.3,4 

Family

 John Butt b. 7 Feb 1826, d. 15 Mar 1899
Child 1.John Edward Butt+1 b. 26 Apr 1856, d. 3 Oct 1894

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Harriet L. Butt, (her name transcribed as "Hanett" by Ancestry), The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Newbury, LaGrange, Indiana; Roll: M653_274; Page: 579; Family History Library Film: 803274. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John Butt and Harriet L Poynter on 15 May 1850 in Indiana, United States, citing page 90 and referencing FHL Film# 001871247. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Harriet Lavina (Poynter) Butt, Memorial# 82550762. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Butt, Memorial# 82550798.

Aaron Pratt1

Family

Family
Child 1.Daniel Pratt1 b. 2 Feb 1687/88, d. 17 Feb 1749/50

Citations

  1. [S1240] Raymond Gordon Hawes, The Edward Hawes Heirs : Edward Hawes, ca. 1616-1687, of Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Eliony Lumber : and some of their descendants through eleven generations. Edward Hawes (ca. 1616-1687) was living at Dedham, Massachusetts, by 1648, where he married Eliony Lumber (ca. 1625-1688/9) that year. They had nine children, 1648/9-1666, all born at Dedham. Descendants lived in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and elsewhere. Descendants also spell their surname Haws. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, 1996), Generation Three, pages 15-27. Hereinafter cited as The Edward Hawes Heirs.

Abigail Pratt1

b. 6 November 1692
Family
Father*Jonathan Pratt1
Mother*Margaret Lock1
Birth*6 November 1692Abigail Pratt was born on 6 November 1692 in Scituate1,2 
Baptism13 October 1706 and was baptized on 13 October 1706 in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).2 
Marriage*8 November 1716She married Benjamin Eddy on 8 November 1716 in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,3 
(Wife) Death24 September 1744Abigail became a widow when Benjamin Eddy died on 24 September 1744.4 
Marriage Intention11 July 1747An intention of marriage for Elisha Hayward Sr. of Bridgewater and widow Abigail Eddy of Halifax was recorded on 11 July 1747 in Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).5 
Marriage*31 July 1747She married Elisha Hayward, son of Elisha Hayward and Experience Harvey, on 31 July 1747 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).6,7 

Family 1

 Benjamin Eddy d. 24 Sep 1744

Family 2

 Elisha Hayward b. 3 May 1710
Children 1.Hannah Hayward6,1 b. 2 Jul 1749
 2.Molly Hayward6,1 b. 24 Feb 1750/51

Citations

  1. [S744] Maltby Family Genealogy Website, online at http://home.earthlink.net/~jamaltby1/index.html. Compiled by John A. Maltby of Redwood City, California, who we believe has presented his own research; the website contains thorough source information and appears to be an excellent resource for the Massachusetts Colony Washburn Family History. The website includes additional family lines as well. Regarding the Washburns, the only family line on the website reviewed by this researcher, much of the information presented appears to be in line with information already obtained and is believed to be accurate. For that reason, additional information obtained only from the Maltby Family Genealogy website has been included in this collection. Information provided, unless additional proof has been offered, has not yet been verified and cannot be guaranteed. Hereinafter cited as the Maltby Family Genealogy Website.
  2. [S853] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, Vital Records of Scituate, Massachusetts, to the year 1850, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. Volume 1. Births and Volume 2. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society at the charge of the Eddy Town Record Fund, 1909), Volume 1, Births, page 299. Hereinafter cited as Scituate Vital Records to 1850.
  3. [S853] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Scituate Vital Records to 1850, Volume 2, Marriages, page 239.
  4. [S693] George Ernest Bowman, Vital records of the town of Halifax, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. Includes indexes. (Boston, Massachusetts: Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1905), page 1. Hereinafter cited as Halifax vital records to 1849.
  5. [S693] George Ernest Bowman, Halifax vital records to 1849, page 57.
  6. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Hayward, pages 181-190. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.
  7. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Marriages, Volume II, page 170. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.

Abigail Pratt1

Family
Father*Joseph Pratt1 b. c 1688, d. 1753
Mother*Lydia Leonard1

Citations

  1. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Pratt, pages 288-292. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.

Abigail Pratt1

b. 1657
Family
Father*Benajah Pratt1 b. c 1630
Mother*Persis Dunham1
Birth*1657Abigail Pratt was born in 1657 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts (Plymouth Colony).1 

Citations

  1. [S908] Compiled by Jayne Pratt Lovelace, The Pratt Directory (Chandler, Arizona: Ancestor House, 1998 Edition), pages 95-96. Hereinafter cited as The Pratt Directory.

Abigail Pratt1

b. 22 October 1720, d. 21 March 1765
Family
Father*Joseph Pratt1 b. c 1695, d. 14 Jun 1780
Mother*Lydia Hawes1 b. 22 Aug 1697, d. 7 Feb 1772
Birth*22 October 1720Abigail Pratt was born on 22 October 1720 in Dedham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England),1 
Death*21 March 1765 and died unmarried on 21 March 1765 in Bellingham, Suffolk County, at age 44.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1240] Raymond Gordon Hawes, The Edward Hawes Heirs : Edward Hawes, ca. 1616-1687, of Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Eliony Lumber : and some of their descendants through eleven generations. Edward Hawes (ca. 1616-1687) was living at Dedham, Massachusetts, by 1648, where he married Eliony Lumber (ca. 1625-1688/9) that year. They had nine children, 1648/9-1666, all born at Dedham. Descendants lived in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and elsewhere. Descendants also spell their surname Haws. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, 1996), Generation Three, pages 15-27. Hereinafter cited as The Edward Hawes Heirs.
  2. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Bellingham Deaths, Volume 1, page 206. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.

Abihail Pratt1

b. 8 December 1724
Family
Father*Deacon Solomon Pratt2,3
Mother*Sarah Johnson2,3 b. 1 Jul 1702
Birth*8 December 1724Abihail Pratt was born on 8 December 1724 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).3,2 
Marriage*3 March 1745/46She married John Conant, son of Nathaniel Conant and Elizabeth Hains, on 3 March 1745/46 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,4 

Family

 John Conant b. 20 Apr 1725
Child 1.Abihail Conant1 b. 10 Dec 1746

Citations

  1. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Conant, pages 139-143. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.
  2. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater, Pratt, pages 288-292.
  3. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Volume I, Births, page 266. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.
  4. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Volume II, Marriages, page 303, her name spelled "Abiel" in the Bridgewater record and "Abigail" in the marriage record for Plymouth County.

Asa Pratt1

b. 22 April 1774
Family
Father*Seth Pratt1 b. 21 Jun 1729, d. 30 Dec 1795
Mother*Hannah Washburn1 b. 6 Sep 1733, d. 26 Aug 1824
Birth*22 April 1774Asa Pratt was born on 22 April 1774 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 

Citations

  1. [S908] Compiled by Jayne Pratt Lovelace, The Pratt Directory (Chandler, Arizona: Ancestor House, 1998 Edition), page 862. Hereinafter cited as The Pratt Directory.
  2. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Births, Volume I, page 266. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.

Benajah Pratt1

b. circa 1630
Family
Birth*circa 1630Benajah Pratt was born circa 1630 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts (Plymouth Colony).1,2 
Marriage*29 November 1655He married Persis Dunham on 29 November 1655 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts (Plymouth Colony).1,2 

Family

 Persis Dunham
Children 1.Joshua Pratt2 b. c 1656
 2.Abigail Pratt2 b. 1657
 3.John Pratt+2 b. c 1659
 4.Benajah Pratt Jr.2 b. c 1663
 5.Joseph Pratt2 b. Feb 1665
 6.Mehitable Pratt2 b. c 1667
 7.Hannah Pratt2 b. c 1667
 8.Eleazer Pratt+2 b. c 1672
 9.Joseph Pratt+1 b. c 1676
 10.Daniel Pratt2 b. 1680
 11.Mary Pratt2 b. c 1682

Citations

  1. [S908] Compiled by Jayne Pratt Lovelace, The Pratt Directory (Chandler, Arizona: Ancestor House, 1998 Edition), page 558. Hereinafter cited as The Pratt Directory.
  2. [S908] Compiled by Jayne Pratt Lovelace, The Pratt Directory, pages 95-96.

Benajah Pratt Jr.1

b. circa 1663
Family
Father*Benajah Pratt1 b. c 1630
Mother*Persis Dunham1
Birth*circa 1663Benajah Pratt Jr. was born circa 1663 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts (Plymouth Colony).1 

Citations

  1. [S908] Compiled by Jayne Pratt Lovelace, The Pratt Directory (Chandler, Arizona: Ancestor House, 1998 Edition), pages 95-96. Hereinafter cited as The Pratt Directory.