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John Wesley Powers (1845 - 1915)

John Wesley Powers
Born in Ohio, United Statesmap
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Son of and
Brother of [half], [half], [half], and [half]
Husband of — married 9 Jun 1868 in Richland County, Ohiomap
[children unknown]
Died at age 70 in Pen Mar, Franklin County, Pennsylvania,map
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Biography

John Wesley was born in January 1845 in Ohio. He was the son of Lewis Powers and Sarah (Coltman) Powers. Note: though he is a year older in his obituary and the 1850 census, a yearyounger in the 1860 census and 2 years younger in the 1910 census[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Milit-Beg: 26 December 1861 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio. Note: enlisted, Co. F, 82nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry[8][9]

Milit-Beg: 20 June 1863 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio. Note: enlisted, Co. E, 2nd Ohio H. A.[9]

Milit-End: 3 August 1865 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.[9]

On 8 June 1880 John Wesley (age 35) was living in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio. Note: as a house painter[10]

On 12 June 1900 John Wesley (age 55) was living at 176 South Sugar Street, Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio. Note: a fireman[11]

When John Wesley was 65 he married Sarah M. Gilkison on 15 April 1910 in Richland County, Ohio.[12][13][14][10][11][15]

Note: (Marrs. 10:26)
Event:
Note: 2 children, both living

On 16 April 1910 John Wesley (age 65) was living at 176 Franklin Street, Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio. Note: as a house painter[16]

On 16 April 1910 John Wesley (age 65) was living at 176 South Franklin Avenue, Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio.[17]

Member: 14 July 1915. Note: the Odd Fellows[8]

Obituary: 14 July 1915 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio.[8]

Note: in The Mansfield News:
[LIND:]
Retired Fireman and War Veteran Dead
John W. Powers Passes Away Rather Suddenly Today at PennsylvaniaResort.
John W. Powers, retired fireman and Civil War veteran, died rathersuddenly at Penn Mawr, a Pennsylvania summer resort, early Wednesdaymorning, according to word that was received here this morning. Mr. andMrs. Powers, who make their home at 176 South Franklin avenue, went toWaynesburg, Pa., several weeks ago to spend the summer with theirdaughter, Mrs. Harry Crilly. When he left here he was apparently ingood health and the announcement of his death comes as a big surprise tohis many friends here.
For a long period of years Mr. Powers was connected with the MansfieldFire Department. He served as captain of the No. 3 fire station fromthe time it was added until about five years ago when he retired fromthe service. Mr. Powers was also a veteran of the Civil war and amember of the lodge of Odd Fellows.
Mr. Powers was 71 years of age, and is survived by his wife and twodaughters, Mrs. Harry Crilly, of Waynesburg, Pa., and Mrs. Bertie F.Johnston, who, with her daughter Miss Lena, is spending the summer inCalifornia.
The body will be brought to Mansfield, arriving here early Thursdaymorning. Funeral arrangements will be made following arrival of thebody.
[:LIND]

John Wesley died at the age of 70 on 14 July 1915 in Pen Mar, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Note: rather suddenly early in the morning while on vacation[8]

Obituary: 17 July 1915 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio.[18]

Note: in The Mansfield News:
[LIND:]
Funeral of J. W. Powers
The funeral of J. W. Powers will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clockfrom the residence on South Franklin avenue, conducted by the Rev. HenryCandler. The I. O. O. F. lodge will have charge of the services. Thepallbearers will be selected from the fire department and Odd fellows.
Attention Odd Fellows
All Add [sic] Fellows are requested to meet at the hall Monday afternoonat 1:30 to attend the funeral of Brother John Powers. John Pfeifer,Noble Grand.
[:LIND]

John Wesley was buried on 19 July 1915 in Mansfield Cemetery, Richland County, Ohio.[19]

Note: where the inscription reads:
[CENTER:]
JOHN W. POWERS
1845 – 1915
[:CENTER]

Funeral: 19 July 1915 in his home, 176 South Franklin Avenue, Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio. Note: at 2:00 p.m.[18]

Research Notes

Milit-End: in McDowell, McDowell County, West Virginia. Note: wounded[9]

Immigration: in Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Note: to spend the summer with their daughter, Mrs. Harry Crilly, leaving inJune[8]

Child Death: Title: Ohio State Death Certificates, 20 Dec 1908 – present Abbreviation: Ohio Death Certs. 1908–present Author: State Department of Health, Division of Vital Statistics, AuthorQualifier: Ohio. Citing: Page: Bird F. Johnson, 48-28157 (accessed before 17 October 2012)

There are alternate names for this person:

  • John Power
  • John Powers
  • John W. Powers

Lewis Powers married Sarah Coltman after 1835 in Ohio. The couple had 2 children: Mary E. Powers and John W. Powers.[20]

Sources

  1. ↑ Birth: Title: Richland County, Ohio 1860 U.S. Federal Census, Edition: Free Schedule,Format: ? microfilm reels Abbreviation: Richland Co. 1860 Census (Free Sched.) Author: U.S. Bureau of the Census Publication: National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., n.d. Citing: Page: 243/122 (Shelby, Sharon Twp., Shelby P.O.), dwelling 1715, family 1725,Joseph Coltman household (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  2. ↑ Birth: Title: Richland County, Ohio 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Url: MicropublicationM432, reel 724, Edition: Free Schedule, Format: ? microfilm reels Abbreviation: Richland Co. 1850 Census (Free Sched.) Author: U.S. Bureau of the Census Publication: National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., n.d. Citing: Page: 23/701/351A (Sharon Twp.), dwelling 162, family 162, Joseph Coltmanhousehold (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  3. ↑ Birth: Title: Franklin County, Pennsylvania 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Edition:Population Schedule, Format: ? microfilm reels Abbreviation: Franklin Co. 1920 Census (Pop. Sched.) Author: U.S. Bureau of the Census Publication: National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., n.d. Citing: Page: ED 45, SD 14, sheet 10A (Waynesboro borough), dwelling 217, family 231,Harry C. Crilly household (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  4. ↑ Birth: Title: Franklin County, Pennsylvania 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Edition:Population Schedule, Format: ? microfilm reels Abbreviation: Franklin Co. 1910 Census (Pop. Sched.) Author: U.S. Bureau of the Census Publication: National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., n.d. Citing: Page: ED 38, SD 13, sheet 14A (Washington Twp.), dwelling 254, family 263,Harry C. Crilly household (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  5. ↑ Birth: Title: Franklin County, Pennsylvania 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Edition:Population Schedule, Format: ? microfilm reels Abbreviation: Franklin Co. 1930 Census (Pop. Sched.) Author: U.S. Bureau of the Census Publication: National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., n.d. Citing: Page: SD 18, ED 41, 24/232A (Waynesboro 2nd Ward), dwelling 533, family 611,Harry C. Crilly household (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  6. ↑ Birth: Title: Richland County, Ohio 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Edition: PopulationSchedule, Format: ? microfilm reels Abbreviation: Richland Co. 1900 Census (Pop. Sched.) Author: U.S. Bureau of the Census Publication: National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., n.d. Citing: Page: SD 13, ED 120, 9/146B (Madison Twp., Mansfield 3rd Ward), dwelling 193,family 214, J. B. Johnson household (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  7. ↑ Birth: Title: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Edition:Population Schedule, Format: ? microfilm reels Abbreviation: Cumberland Co. 1930 Census (Pop. Sched.) Author: U.S. Bureau of the Census Publication: National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., n.d. Citing: Page: SD 19, ED 46, 3/39A (South Dickinson Twp.), dwelling 56, family 56, JamesW. Craighead household (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Death: Title: The Mansfield News Abbreviation: Mansfield News Publication: Mansfield, Ohio. Citing: Page: 14 July 1915, 4, col. 2, John W. Powers obituary (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Milit-End: Title: Richland County, Ohio Civil War Veterans Extracted From Hardesty'sHistorical & Geographical Encyclopedia Abbreviation: Richland Co. Civil War Vets. Author: Richland County Genealogical Society, The Publication: The Richland County Genealogical Society, Mansfield, Ohio, 1998 Call Number: 977.128 M2r. Citing: Page: 180, John W. Powers (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Marriage: Title: Richland County, Ohio 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Url: Micropublication T9,reels 1061-1062, Edition: Population Schedule, Format: ? microfilm reels Abbreviation: Richland Co. 1880 Census (Pop. Sched.) Author: U.S. Bureau of the Census Publication: National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., n.d. Citing: Page: SD 6, ED 223, 32/373B (Mansfield), dwelling 257, family 294, John Powershousehold (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Marriage: Title: Richland County, Ohio 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Edition: PopulationSchedule, Format: ? microfilm reels Abbreviation: Richland Co. 1900 Census (Pop. Sched.) Author: U.S. Bureau of the Census Publication: National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., n.d. Citing: Page: SD 13, ED 126, 14/14A (Madison Twp., Mansfield 9th Ward), dwelling 266,family 326, John Power household (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  12. ↑ Marriage: Title: Gilkison Family Abbreviation: Gilkison Family Author: Gilkison, George Publication: the author, Le Grande, Oregon, 1984. Citing: Page: 133 (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  13. ↑ Marriage: Title: Richland County, Ohio Marriage Records 1813 to 1871: Combined Brides andGrooms Index Volumes 1 and 3-10 Abbreviation: Richland Co, OH Marrs 1813–71 Author: Mohican Area Genealogists Interested in Computers, Author Qualifier:comp. Publication: Mohican Area Genealogists Interested in Computers with Richland CountyChapter, Ohio Genealogical Society, Mansfield, Ohio, 1993. Citing: Page: 303, John W. Powers and Sarah M. Gilkison (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  14. ↑ Marriage: Title: Richland County, Ohio 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Url: MicropublicationM593, reel 1261, Edition: Population Schedule, Format: ? microfilm reels Abbreviation: Richland Co. 1870 Census (Pop. Sched.) Author: U.S. Bureau of the Census Publication: National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., n.d. Citing: Page: 208 (Mansfield 4th Ward), dwelling 195, family 243, Mansfield Gilkinsonhousehold (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  15. ↑ Marriage: Title: Mansfield Cemetery (Richland County, Ohio), Reader: Kimball G.Everingham, Format: Gravestone Inscriptions Abbreviation: Mansfield Cem. Gravestone Inscrips. Citing: Page: Lot 6, Block 9, The gravestones of John W. Powers and Sarah M. Powers areidentically styled and next to each other (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  16. ↑ Census: Title: Richland County, Ohio 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Url: MicropublicationT624, reels 1224-1225, Edition: Population Schedule, Format: ? microfilmreels Abbreviation: Richland Co. 1910 Census (Pop. Sched.) Author: U.S. Bureau of the Census Publication: National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., n.d. Citing: Page: SD 13, ED 190, 3/262B (Mansfield 4th Ward), dwelling 72, family 79, JohnPowers household (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  17. ↑ Residence: Title: The Mansfield News-Journal Abbreviation: Mansfield News-Journal. Citing: Page: 13 May 1935, 1, col. 1 (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Funeral: Title: The Mansfield News Abbreviation: Mansfield News Publication: Mansfield, Ohio. Citing: Page: July 17, 1915, 4, col. 1 (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  19. ↑ Burial: Title: Mansfield Cemetery (Richland County, Ohio), Reader: Kimball G.Everingham, Format: Gravestone Inscriptions Abbreviation: Mansfield Cem. Gravestone Inscrips. Citing: Page: Lot 6, Block 9, Gravestone of John W. Powers (accessed before 17 October 2012)
  20. ↑ Marriage of other person: Title: Biographies and Portraits of the Progressive Men of Iowa: Leaders inBusiness, Politics and the Professions: Together with an Original andAuthentic History of the State, Format: 2 vols. Abbreviation: Biogs. and Portraits of Progressive Men of Iowa Author: Gue, Benjamin F.; Shambaugh, Benjamin F. Publication: Conaway & Shaw, Des Moines, Iowa, 1899. Citing: Page: 2:370–372, Joseph Lewis Powers (accessed before 17 October 2012)
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