William Powell (abt. 1660 - bef. 1714)

Born about 1660 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut Colony

Husband of Sarah (Francis) Powell — married 26 Feb 1691 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut

Descendants

Died before 1714 before about age 54 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut Colony [uncertain]

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Biography

William Powell married Sarah Francis 26 Feb 1691. His wife was born in 1664, from this his birth is estimated about 1660. His parents are unknown.

In 1695 he drew a land allotment in Wethersfield. In 1704 he was "a poor and indigent" person and his children were "put out" (apprenticed) by the town.

Powell died by 1714. The town built a little home for his widow before that date. Perhaps died before 9 April 1713, when Thomas was placed again. The wording in the record "supposed to have departed this life" sheds some doubt on William's demise, but reference to his widow in 1714 confirms his death.

Children:

1. Mary, age 4 in 1704 was sent to Edward Bulkeley
2. Thomas, 2years old in 1704 was given to John Dix. Thomas was a minor of 11 years old, son of William "supposed to have departed this life" was placed under the guardianship of John Stillman of Wethersfield 9 April 1713.
3. Abigail, age 1 in 1704 was placed with Nathaniel Hun.

Sources

"Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:78XX-8NPZ : 7 February 2023), William Powell in entry for Sarah Ffrancis, ; citing Marriage, Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008143428.