Charlotte, Karen, and all ********** Charlotte asked Karen: "Karen is Galon related to any of the Powells from Marion? If so I would like to contact. I am from James Moore P, Lewis Moore P, Francis Marion P, James Lewis P." ********** These names do not look familier, however, there is a possibility that there are some of my Powells that yet remain in that area. Here is what I know so far, and perhaps someone may have info that will tie in. William Jasper Powell (5 Feb 1830 - 9 May 1913), b. Jasper Co, GA--family moved to Tallapoosa Co, AL when he was young Mary Elizabeth Britton (18 Feb 1831 - 1870's) b. Butts Co, GA--family moved to Troup/Heard Co, GA on the Troup side of the line. They married 1848 in Troup Co, and they had 9 children--5 girls & 4 boys. The oldest child was probably born in Troup Co. They then moved to Tallapoosa County, and then moved back to Troup Co. about 1861 where he joined the Confederate Army. After the war, they lived in Heard Co, and then moved to Union/Lincoln Parish in the 1870's. After Mary's death, He married Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards. W J later moved to Brown Co, Texas, and he married again to Mrs. Mary Alline Byers. He died near the town of Waldrip in McCulloch Co., Texas. So far, I have located the graves of 4 of the children, and the doors of information have been surfacing on two others lately. Their 9 children: 1. Buena Vista Jane Powell (b. 6 Oct 1849)--m. James K Fomby. Known children: Laura E, Wilson Lumpkin (married Lizzie Neel Bella Coplen and is buried at Shiloh Cem), ______ (I could not read this name off of the Census), Otis Britton (buried Pleasent Valley Cem, Brown Co, TX), James, Curtis, Edward C, Lizzie Emma (married Seabron Jesse Booles and is buried at Shiloh Cem), Jefferson, & Oscar 2. Leroy N Powell (b. 4 Mar 1851)--1m. Bertha Hamilton. Known children: John Henry, W E, James H, Mattie May (married Frank Cooper), Alex, and Robert Lee (married Ethel Coplen). In the late 1880's Leroy is living in Williamson Co, TX and marries twice again (Jan 1889 & Aug 1890). Leroy and this 3rd wife, Susan Hollowman moved to Brown Co, TX and has the following known children: Ethel E, Bonnie Lee, Jestin C, Joseph K, and Marian A. It appears that his children from his first marriage remained in Union Parish and at least one child lived with Bertha's brother, J. D. Hamilton. 3. Virginia E Powell (b. 18 Apr 1853)--m. Hiram S Burson. They moved to Hutto, Williamson Co, TX and are buried in the Hutto City Cem. I do not know the names of their children at this time. 4. Elovena P Powell (b. 24 Feb 1855)--m. Wash Clark. They had no children. 5. William Emanuel Powell (b. 25 May 1857)--no more information 6. Martha Texana Powell (b. 12 Nov 1860)--m. Joseph Jackson Edwards. Joe Edwards was a Primitive Baptist minister. Known children: Lonnie, Wesley, Mary, Ray, Byran, Bertha, Dean, Manor, Gertrude, Carrie Buck. They lived in Brown Co, TX and are buried in De Leon City Cemetery, De Leon, Comanche Co, TX 7. John Thomas Powell (b. 26 Nov 1863)--1m. Ida May Fuller in Lincoln Parish, 1885. She died due to complications of childbirth, and the baby died also. 2m. Annie Eliza Coplen, Union Parish, 1887; 2 children: Effie Pearl, William Reed (my g grandfather). Annie died when Reed was 6 months old. 3m. Nina Shaw, Union Parish, 1890. Children: Mamie Irene, Clarence Brooks, Onnie Lee, James Floyd, Mattie Esther, Robert Fred, John Burl, J T--the last 5 were born in Texas. The lived in Brown Co, TX and they are buried at Greenleaf Cem, Brownwood, Brown Co, TX. 8. Joseph Edward Powell, MD (b. 14 Feb 1868)--m. Samantha Ann ? Children: Edna T, Mary L, Maggie M, and Paul William. They are buried at Live Oak Cem, Brady, McCulloch Co, TX 9. Purla P Powell (b. 26 Feb 1871)--m. ? Edison. No more information Thanks, Gaylon L Powell Austin TX