William Powell (abt. 1742 - abt. 1809)

Born about 1742 in Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania County, Colony of Virginia [uncertain]

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Died about 1809 at about age 67 in Orange County, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Research note

• "United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHLQ-NWX : accessed 4 November 2020), William Powell, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States; citing p. 157, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 135; FHL microfilm 193,694. William Powell: appears to be husband and wife over 45 with 25 slaves.

• "Virginia, Orange County Marriage Records, 1757-1938", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VP1G-1PT : 11 May 2018), William Powell in entry for William H Martin and Elizabeth H Powell, 1864. Elizabeth Powell and William Martin were both born in Spotsylvania, VA and were both residing in Orange Co, VA at the time of their marriage on Dec. 15, 1864. She was born in 1841 and he was born in 1816. She was single (23) and he was a widower (48). Her only parent listed was William Powell and his parents were James Martin and Sidney Willoughby. He was a farmer and they were married by Sanders Mason.

• "Virginia, Orange County Marriage Records, 1757-1938", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VP1P-FWY : 11 May 2018), William L Powell in entry for William H Runkel and Elizabeth Powell, 1827. Also other Powel's and Shifflet's are recorded as married on this page: Mary Powell to Pleasant Shifflet; Slaton Shifflet to Justian Davis; Willis Powel to Malinda Beasly; Rhoda Powel to St Clair Smith with bondsman Lewis J. or G. Powell.

• "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHB4-MD9 : 19 May 2020), Wm Powell, Virginia, United States; citing p. 162, NARA microfilm publication , (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll ; FHL microfilm . Also this reference: "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHBM-13Q : 19 May 2020), William Powel, Virginia, United States; citing p. 23, NARA microfilm publication , (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll ; FHL microfilm . Another 1840 reference: "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHB4-MDL : 19 May 2020), Wm Powell, Virginia, United States; citing p. 162, NARA microfilm publication , (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll ; FHL microfilm .

Sources

• http://www.klein-shiflett.com/shifletfamily/RFC/Powell/powellfc.html