Some miscellaneous from the book. It occurs to me to wonder where the Rev. John Powell's actual research is today. A direct descendant of his might check around. Since he was prominent and lived in Findlay, that library may have it. Just a thought. It appears from the book that five Powell brothers arrived from Wales in 1685. Unfortunately, I didn't find where the Rev. John Powell (author) states their names. Here are some sentences. "In looking to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the year 1769, you will see two persons standing at the hymeneal altar, with good warm hearts filled with real honest love and affection for each other. (I'm assuming Philip and wife, Julia Ann Miller)." ... [from Lancaster to] "Reading, Berks Co., PA ..." [then to] "Mifflin Co., PA." ... "The inmates of that happy home increased in number until it became apparent that the 'parent hive' was too small to contain them all; and the young 'swarms' began to start out in different directions." (obviously, their children) ..."Two went to Schuylkill Co., PA ...; two went to Fairfield Co., OH; one went to Hardy Co., VA; three settled in Mifflin Co. PA ....; one flew to Perry Co., OH, while another stopped in Stark Co., OH; three continued to fly as though the wind was I their wings, and few to Hancock Co., OH." (Powell, Preface xvi, xvii) "The five brothers who came from Wales in 1685 stopped in New Jersey, and there separated. Richard remained in New Jersey, William went to Pennsylvania, one went to Virginia, one to Rhode Island, and (another?) one to Virginia." (Powell, 126) Another line from a letter received by Rev. Powell from (the) Hon. Judge Thomas Powell of Delaware, OH (but not directly related to this particular line of Powells, as you will see). "[the surname] originated in Wales, and, it is said, was originally Ap. Howell, but was condensed by writing it Powell. It was known in Wales and England as early at least as the reign of King Henry VIII, A.D. 1509. They were among the first settlers of America, and especially of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the New England states, going back in date perhaps two hundred years. ... My father was a native of Breconshire; and I was born in Glamorganshire, the next county south of it." (136) The book is an outgrowth of a reunion held August 15, 1878, on the camp-meeting ground on the land of Philip Powell, of Union Township, Hancock Co., OH. It was extremely well organized. The first informal meeting was held Jan 28, 1878 in Findlay, to discuss the "propriety of the Powell families to hold a reunion." It was decided that: 1) a larger meeting would be called Mar 23 1878 to organize a Powell Reunion Association. 2) Rev. John Powell be elected president for the purpose of taking charge of the interests 3) the president give public notice thorugh the Findlay Jeffersonian and the courier, two county papers 4) the president prepare a programme for the reunion At the meeting Mar 23 1878, five branches of the Powell parenttree were represented; Peter Powell, John Philip Powell, Daiel Powell, John Corkle, and Charles Phillips. It was decided that: 1) will organize a reunion assoc. to be known as the Powell Reunion Association. 2) elect the following officers; One president, one general vice-president, five vice-presidents (one from each branch represented), one secretary, one treasurer, and five managers. election results: Rev. John Powell, president; Andrew Powell, vice-pres at large; Oliver Powell (Peter Powell branch), Rev. Perry Foltz (John Philip Powell branch), Benjamin Powell (Daniel Powell branch), Lewis Brown (John Corkle branch), Eli Phillips (Charles Phillips branch) vice-presidents; John W. Powell, secretary; George W. Powell, treasurer; Bateman B. Powell, William a. Powell, George W. Powell, Peter H. Powell, and Isaiah Powell, Executive Committee 3) The reunion date is set Aug 15 1878 4) The programme prepared by the president will be adopted 5) Rev. John Powell will collect statistics and historical facts, and write and publish an authentic genealogical memorial history of Philip Powell, late of Mifflin Co., PA, and his descendants. The reunion must have been almost unbelievable to the citizenry of the time. to wit. "It was said by many that the reunion was a grand success." First, it was a grand success in numbers. There were about FOUR HUNDRED and FIFTY of the Powell families present; and including neighbors and invited guests, about TWO THOUSAND persons were present." Second, it was a grand success in respectability. There were present some of the most respectable people in the county; and they enjoyed the occasion with great pleasure." Third, it was a grand success for the good order that was observed by the large crowd that had collected together during the entire day. The best of order and decorum was met everywhere during the day, and the best attention was given to all the exercises." (33, 34) Kind Regards, Joyce

Some miscellaneous from the book. It occurs to me to wonder where the Rev. John Powell's actual research is today. A direct descendant of his might check around. Since he was prominent and lived in Findlay, that library may have it. Just a thought. It appears from the book that five Powell brothers arrived from Wales in 1685. Unfortunately, I didn't find where the Rev. John Powell (author) states their names. Here are some sentences. "In looking to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the year 1769, you will see two persons standing at the hymeneal altar, with good warm hearts filled with real honest love and affection for each other. (I'm assuming Philip and wife, Julia Ann Miller)." ... [from Lancaster to] "Reading, Berks Co., PA ..." [then to] "Mifflin Co., PA." ... "The inmates of that happy home increased in number until it became apparent that the 'parent hive' was too small to contain them all; and the young 'swarms' began to start out in different directions." (obviously, their children) ..."Two went to Schuylkill Co., PA ...; two went to Fairfield Co., OH; one went to Hardy Co., VA; three settled in Mifflin Co. PA ....; one flew to Perry Co., OH, while another stopped in Stark Co., OH; three continued to fly as though the wind was I their wings, and few to Hancock Co., OH." (Powell, Preface xvi, xvii) "The five brothers who came from Wales in 1685 stopped in New Jersey, and there separated. Richard remained in New Jersey, William went to Pennsylvania, one went to Virginia, one to Rhode Island, and (another?) one to Virginia." (Powell, 126) Another line from a letter received by Rev. Powell from (the) Hon. Judge Thomas Powell of Delaware, OH (but not directly related to this particular line of Powells, as you will see). "[the surname] originated in Wales, and, it is said, was originally Ap. Howell, but was condensed by writing it Powell. It was known in Wales and England as early at least as the reign of King Henry VIII, A.D. 1509. They were among the first settlers of America, and especially of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the New England states, going back in date perhaps two hundred years. ... My father was a native of Breconshire; and I was born in Glamorganshire, the next county south of it." (136) The book is an outgrowth of a reunion held August 15, 1878, on the camp-meeting ground on the land of Philip Powell, of Union Township, Hancock Co., OH. It was extremely well organized. The first informal meeting was held Jan 28, 1878 in Findlay, to discuss the "propriety of the Powell families to hold a reunion." It was decided that: 1) a larger meeting would be called Mar 23 1878 to organize a Powell Reunion Association. 2) Rev. John Powell be elected president for the purpose of taking charge of the interests 3) the president give public notice thorugh the Findlay Jeffersonian and the courier, two county papers 4) the president prepare a programme for the reunion At the meeting Mar 23 1878, five branches of the Powell parenttree were represented; Peter Powell, John Philip Powell, Daiel Powell, John Corkle, and Charles Phillips. It was decided that: 1) will organize a reunion assoc. to be known as the Powell Reunion Association. 2) elect the following officers; One president, one general vice-president, five vice-presidents (one from each branch represented), one secretary, one treasurer, and five managers. election results: Rev. John Powell, president; Andrew Powell, vice-pres at large; Oliver Powell (Peter Powell branch), Rev. Perry Foltz (John Philip Powell branch), Benjamin Powell (Daniel Powell branch), Lewis Brown (John Corkle branch), Eli Phillips (Charles Phillips branch) vice-presidents; John W. Powell, secretary; George W. Powell, treasurer; Bateman B. Powell, William a. Powell, George W. Powell, Peter H. Powell, and Isaiah Powell, Executive Committee 3) The reunion date is set Aug 15 1878 4) The programme prepared by the president will be adopted 5) Rev. John Powell will collect statistics and historical facts, and write and publish an authentic genealogical memorial history of Philip Powell, late of Mifflin Co., PA, and his descendants. The reunion must have been almost unbelievable to the citizenry of the time. to wit. "It was said by many that the reunion was a grand success." First, it was a grand success in numbers. There were about FOUR HUNDRED and FIFTY of the Powell families present; and including neighbors and invited guests, about TWO THOUSAND persons were present." Second, it was a grand success in respectability. There were present some of the most respectable people in the county; and they enjoyed the occasion with great pleasure." Third, it was a grand success for the good order that was observed by the large crowd that had collected together during the entire day. The best of order and decorum was met everywhere during the day, and the best attention was given to all the exercises." (33, 34) Kind Regards, Joyce

"The following are the names of those who were reported and present at the first reunion of the Powell families. Some that were Present did not report:" Branch of Elizabeth Powell 10 May 1784 - 29 Sep 1845 + Charles Phillips 2 Apr 1779 - 11 Jan 1847 Eli Phillips. Peter and Catherine Fetters - Isaiah, Erwin, Uriah, Caroline C., Duretta J., and Emma M. Fetters. Branch of Susan Powell c1789-19 July 1860 + John Corkle c1788 - 8 Mar 1859 Lewis and Margaret Bowin - Albert Bowin. Charles E. and Caroline Vintrum - Edward and Mary Vintrum, Julia ann and John Neekel, Henry and Rebecca Claybaugh. Branch of Christina Powell 8 Mar 1796 - (after Oct 1879) + John Beatty 10 Sep 1783 - 8 Jul 1878 John and Elizabeth Michener, Rosannah and Mary King.

"The following are the names of those who were reported and present at the first reunion of the Powell families. Some that were Present did not report:" Branch of Peter Powell 24 Feb 1777 - 13 Sep 1863 + Mary Alspaugh ? - 24 June 1860 George W. and Mary Jane Powell - Solon Pierce, Zela Jane, Alice M., Florence e., Beecher W., Patience V., and Mary L. Powell. Andrew and Sarah A. Powell - Emily, Theodore, Franklin P., Priscilla R., Rocher S., Sarah E., Ellsworth, Charles D., Sullivan, Huntington, Jemima J., Homer R., Cornelius Dresbach, Lawrence A., Jennie M., marble E., Orville C., Dresbach, Anga, Bertha M., and Lawrence Powell (don't know if Orville's last name is Dresbach or Powell because of a comma possibly misplaced). Jesse and Mary Ford - Theresa Jane, Clayton W., Addison B., Louisa A., Ida A., Florence E., Tullires E., and Addison Ford. Andrew and Susannah Sager - Raymond S., Laura A., Elvie J., and Nellie M. Sager Solomon and Hannah R. Powell - Flora, Effie, Junius, and Fannie Powell Henry and Catherine Hartman - Samuel and Claudie Hartman Solomon Robenalt, Catherine, Ida, and E. B. Larkins. Henry and Amelia Powell - Margaret J., Leonidas L., Arbertha C., Estella J., Jessie M., and Fannie L. Powell Oliver and Rachael Powell - Blanche, Herbert, and Arthur Powell Jacob and Julia A. Crites - Nancy, Melvina, and Samantha Crites. Peter F. and Sarah Powell - Craties, Eda, and Dilla B. Powell John W. and Samantha Powell and five children David M. and Hannah Powell - Fannie Powell. John and Rebecca Powell - Jeremiah, Amos, Mary R. Powell, and Rebecca Miller. Jacob and Mary Fellers - Jacob, Nelson, Amanda J., Samuel, Nancy, Julia, Sarepta, and Sedilla Fellers, and Anna R. Biggs. Jacob and Mary M. Powell - Isaiah and Florence Powell, and Estena M. Raudebaugh. Henry W. and Susannah Powell - Emanuel, Jeremiah, Jacob, Noah, Ira, Evada, Ida, Timothy, and Moneria Powell. William and Polly Powell - Sarah J., Cordillas, Flora, Frank, Alice, and Louisa Powell, Jacob Romac, Frank Bish, and Levi Gorby. David and Rebecca Channy - Oliver, Melvina, Washington, John, Lucy, and Arty Channy. Abraham and Delilah Courtright - Eldora, Clara I., Saide B., William J., and Sherman Courtright. Paul and Catherine Kemerer - Emmit Kemerer. Albert C., and Catherine Powell - Fannie and Otta Powell. Joshua and Harriet Powell - Elizabeth, Ferlen, Frederick, Festus, Verda, and Hattie Powell. Peter H. and Catherine E. Powell - Jacob Sylvanus, Alice L., Solomon G., Emman V., and Mary E. Powell. Bateman B. and Elizabeth A. Powell - Margaret V., America B., Sherman E., and Henderson E. Powell Peter I. and Emeline Powell - Orpha M., Minnie O., Norris H., Alexander B., Hezekiah W., and Alvin E. Powell Samuel and Sarah Raney - Elihu, James, Martha, William, and Daniel Raney. Charles and Elizabeth Wisner - James F., Ida M., Clara B., Chester L., Eliza J., and Nora V Wisner. George and Sarah A. Powell - John W. and Isabel R. Powell Lewis D., and Martha Smalts - Sherman, Alice V., and Lydia V. Smalts. Irwin and Lucinda Powell - Sylvester, Brilly, and Harvey J. Powell. (Thus ends the names of the Peter Powell branch who were recorded and attended the first Philip Powell Reunion August 15, 1878)

"The following are the names of those who were reported and present at the first reunion of the Powell families. Some that were Present did not report:" Branch of John Philip Powell 1 May 1781 - 5 Apr 1849 + Elizabeth Raudabaugh 17 Oct 1787 - 22 Oct 1862 Solomon and Mary Ghaster - William H., Jennie, John J., Seymour L., Sarah J., Ida M., Euphemia M., Elmer E., and Charles M. Ghaster. Leanah Powell - Sarah A. Kraft and Jacob Powell. William A. and Angeline Powell - Cora E. Powell John W. and Sarah E. Powell - Byron E., Howard W., and Elva Powell William and Mary Powell Peter and Olivia Powell - Franklin D., Imas J., and Justina Powell. Harriet Kraft - Abertina and Gracie Kraft. James and Amanda Brayton - Gracie and Ida Brayton. Daniel and Elizabeth Powell - John H., Sarah A., Louisa, Hattie, Catherine, and William C. V. Powell. Emanuel and Mary C. Powell - Howard G. and Homer R. Powell Jonas and Caroline Powell - Daniel E. Powell. Aaron and Lovina Double - Ardilla B. and Edna Double. Rev. Perry and Martha Foltz - Eva J. Foltz, Rev. George Foltz. John W. and Lucinda Edwards - Wilson and Clara E. Edwards. Rev. John and Elizabeth Powell - William H. Whitehurst, Elmer and Mary Harpst, George W. and Lydia A. Kinney, George W. and Ester J. Harpst, and John Lawrence Powell. Jacob and Sarah E. George - Clemon a. and Imas F. George. Mary C. Watson - George D. and Wallis A. Watson, and John W. Sperow. Jonas and Mary A. Powell - Samuel B. and Bertha B. Powell, and Amanda C. Fisher. (Thus ends the names of the John Philip Powell branch who were recorded and attended the first Philip Powell Reunion August 15, 1878)

Some miscellaneous from the book. It occurs to me to wonder where the Rev. John Powell's actual research is today. A direct descendant of his might check around. Since he was prominent and lived in Findlay, that library may have it. Just a thought. It appears from the book that five Powell brothers arrived from Wales in 1685. Unfortunately, I didn't find where the Rev. John Powell (author) states their names. Here are some sentences. "In looking to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the year 1769, you will see two persons standing at the hymeneal altar, with good warm hearts filled with real honest love and affection for each other. (I'm assuming Philip and wife, Julia Ann Miller)." ... [from Lancaster to] "Reading, Berks Co., PA ..." [then to] "Mifflin Co., PA." ... "The inmates of that happy home increased in number until it became apparent that the 'parent hive' was too small to contain them all; and the young 'swarms' began to start out in different directions." (obviously, their children) ..."Two went to Schuylkill Co., PA ...; two went to Fairfield Co., OH; one went to Hardy Co., VA; three settled in Mifflin Co. PA ....; one flew to Perry Co., OH, while another stopped in Stark Co., OH; three continued to fly as though the wind was I their wings, and few to Hancock Co., OH." (Powell, Preface xvi, xvii) "The five brothers who came from Wales in 1685 stopped in New Jersey, and there separated. Richard remained in New Jersey, William went to Pennsylvania, one went to Virginia, one to Rhode Island, and (another?) one to Virginia." (Powell, 126) Another line from a letter received by Rev. Powell from (the) Hon. Judge Thomas Powell of Delaware, OH (but not directly related to this particular line of Powells, as you will see). "[the surname] originated in Wales, and, it is said, was originally Ap. Howell, but was condensed by writing it Powell. It was known in Wales and England as early at least as the reign of King Henry VIII, A.D. 1509. They were among the first settlers of America, and especially of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the New England states, going back in date perhaps two hundred years. ... My father was a native of Breconshire; and I was born in Glamorganshire, the next county south of it." (136) The book is an outgrowth of a reunion held August 15, 1878, on the camp-meeting ground on the land of Philip Powell, of Union Township, Hancock Co., OH. It was extremely well organized. The first informal meeting was held Jan 28, 1878 in Findlay, to discuss the "propriety of the Powell families to hold a reunion." It was decided that: 1) a larger meeting would be called Mar 23 1878 to organize a Powell Reunion Association. 2) Rev. John Powell be elected president for the purpose of taking charge of the interests 3) the president give public notice thorugh the Findlay Jeffersonian and the courier, two county papers 4) the president prepare a programme for the reunion At the meeting Mar 23 1878, five branches of the Powell parenttree were represented; Peter Powell, John Philip Powell, Daiel Powell, John Corkle, and Charles Phillips. It was decided that: 1) will organize a reunion assoc. to be known as the Powell Reunion Association. 2) elect the following officers; One president, one general vice-president, five vice-presidents (one from each branch represented), one secretary, one treasurer, and five managers. election results: Rev. John Powell, president; Andrew Powell, vice-pres at large; Oliver Powell (Peter Powell branch), Rev. Perry Foltz (John Philip Powell branch), Benjamin Powell (Daniel Powell branch), Lewis Brown (John Corkle branch), Eli Phillips (Charles Phillips branch) vice-presidents; John W. Powell, secretary; George W. Powell, treasurer; Bateman B. Powell, William a. Powell, George W. Powell, Peter H. Powell, and Isaiah Powell, Executive Committee 3) The reunion date is set Aug 15 1878 4) The programme prepared by the president will be adopted 5) Rev. John Powell will collect statistics and historical facts, and write and publish an authentic genealogical memorial history of Philip Powell, late of Mifflin Co., PA, and his descendants. The reunion must have been almost unbelievable to the citizenry of the time. to wit. "It was said by many that the reunion was a grand success." First, it was a grand success in numbers. There were about FOUR HUNDRED and FIFTY of the Powell families present; and including neighbors and invited guests, about TWO THOUSAND persons were present." Second, it was a grand success in respectability. There were present some of the most respectable people in the county; and they enjoyed the occasion with great pleasure." Third, it was a grand success for the good order that was observed by the large crowd that had collected together during the entire day. The best of order and decorum was met everywhere during the day, and the best attention was given to all the exercises." (33, 34) Kind Regards, Joyce

Dear Powell List Members, Picking up where I left off yesterday with the remainder of Philip Powell and Julia Ann Miller's children. Susannah Powell b. 1789 Berks Co., PA; m. c1809 to John Corkle, b. c1788 Berks Co., PA; he was a soldier in the war of 1812, going as a substitute and remained until the end. For some years after their marriage they lived on her father's farm, in Mifflin Co., PA, where some of their children were born. moved to Hancock Co., OH 1837 and remained ten years; moved to Mercer Co., OH where both died. Susannah d. 8 Mar 1859, aged 71 years; John d. 19 Jul 1860, 71 years nine children; three died in infancy (John*, Susannah, and Polly); six children lived to adulthood: (182-184) Sarah Corkle b. c1810; m. Eli Thompson; lived in Hancock Co., OH; one child: Rebecca Jane Thompson Julia Ann Corkle b. c1812; m. Benjamin Nickle; Live in Mercer Co., OH ten children: William; Anna; Charlotte; Mary Jane; Nancy; Franklin: Julia Ann: Samuel; Amanda; and John Elizabeth Corkle b. c1817; m. 1) Randolph Wooden; had three children (no names) m. 2) Franklin Felker; had four children (no names) Joseph Corkle b. c1827; m. Mary Jane Wade; lived in Cherokee Co., KS; had four children; one dead (no names) Mary Corkle b. c1823 (the book says 1823, but this may actually be 1828, given the sequence); m. Samuel Hamler; seven children (no names) Margaret Corkle b. 1832; m. Lewis Bowen; lived in Findlay, Hancock Co., OH four children, two dead (no names) Christina Powell b. 8 Mar 1796; m. 20 Feb 1820 to John Beatty, b. 10 Sep 1783 in Ireland arriving in America 1786; he was a soldier in the war of 1812, going as a substitute and served six months. He died 8 Jul 1878, aged 95 years, 2 months, 28 days; buried in Lutheran Cemetery, Jackson Township, Stark Co., OH (marble-arch tomb-stone) (At the time of this writing 1 Oct 1879, Christina Powell Beatty was still alive.) children Samuel Beatty b. 16 Dec 1820; m. Susan Val Teir Graham; live on part of the old home farm Mary Ann Beatty b. 3 Dec 1822, single and lived with her mother Rosannah Beatty b. 18 Nov 1824; m. John A. King, attorney; live in Napoleon, OH Elizabeth Beatty b. 9 July 1928; m. John Michener; live three mi south of Canal Fulton, Stark Co., OH on a farm Ellen Beatty b. 30 Sep 1830, died in infancy Harriet Beatty b. 9 Sep 1831, d. 8 Mar 1852 George Beatty b. 18 Mar 1834, d. 1836 (choked to death by "getting an iron screw in his windpipe") Maria Beatty b. 4 May 1836; m. John M. Butler; live on a farm in Stark Co., OH William Jackson Beatty b. 18 Dec 1838; d. Oct 1841 Jane Beatty b. unk month 24, 1841, died 1842 Rosannah Powell b. 1802 Mifflin Co., PA; m. 1819 to John Norton, jr; b. 14 Jan 1796 Mifflin Co., PA, d. 25 Jan 1866, aged 70 years 11 days; buried at Newton Hamilton, in the southwest corner of Presbyterian Cemetery. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. (At the time of this writing, 1 Oct 1879, Rosannah was still living; with her daughter Rebecca Haffly in Huntingdon Co., PA.) ten children (Rev. John Powell didn't provide the names of the children's children) David Norton b. 22 Jul 1821; m. Catherine Neise; six children Mary Ann Norton b. 11 Oct 1822; m. James Wilson; one child George Norton b. 30 Nov 1825; enlisted in US Army, went to Mexico where he d. 21 Nov 1847 Benjamin Norton b. 6 Jul 1828; m. Ellen Robb; "In Aug 1878, his house took fire, burned down... moved on the camp meeting grounds near Newton Hamilton; on Monday 15 Aug 1878, he "suddenly took sick and died soon after." Jacob Norton b. 1 Feb 1830; m. Sarah Jane Ward; eleven children Samuel Withrow Norton b. 35 Dec 1831; m. Mary Ann Gamble James Norton b. 19 Feb 1836; m. Amanda Ward; eight children Rebecca Norton b. 18 Sep 1837; m. George W. Haffly; one child Martin VanBuren Norton b. 30 Aug 1840; m. Mary Elizabeth Melican; five children John Norton b. 20 Jul 1844; m. Margaret Askin Those of the Norton descendants who are yet living (1 Oct 1879) reside in Huntingdon or Mifflin counties, PA. *Back John Corkle, son of Susannah Powell + John Corkle; Rev. Powell states on p 184 that John (Susannah and Polly) "died in infancy." However, chapter XI offers information on David Corkle, "son of John Corkle." Chapter X is devoted to Rev. John Powell's family. It took a long time to realize this because of his writing style. In the beginning, he indicates who was elected to the various offices of the reunion; he was elected president. Chapter X's Visit to the President - His Home- Wife - Children, etc. He writes this chapter as a conversation between his grandfather, Philip Powell and "Wesley." I don't know who Wesley is; perhaps he's identified in chapter III which is written in the same fashion to explain Philip Powell's travels. Rev. John Powell b. 2 Apr 1819 Pleasant Township, Fairfield Co., OH; ordained 11 May 1838 from Scioto Annual Conference of the United Brethren Church. m. 14 Feb 1843 Elizabeth Trapp b. 3 Apr 1822 Fayette Co., PA dau/of Andrew Trapp and Elizabeth Barkley. Two days after they were married, they moved to Blanchard Township, Hancock Co., OH where they have "resided ever since." children Jeremiah b. 1 Jan 1844; d 25 Dec 1849 Sarah Elizabeth b. 8 Apr 1848; d. 8 Mar 1878, aged 29 years 11 months; m. William H. Whitehurst Mary Catherine b 6 Aug 1851; m. 10 Sep 1876 Elmer Harpst; one child: Victor Harold Harpst b. 15 Oct 1878 Lydia Ann b. 30 Oct 1853; m. 30 Sep 1877 George W. Kenney; two children: Paul b. 5 Nov 1878; infant dau b 13 Dec 1879 Esther Jane b. 10 Mar 1857; m. 12 Mar 1876 George W. Harpst John Lawrence b. 1 Jan 1861 Levi Madison b. 5 Sep 1863; d. 20 Mar 1870, aged 6 years 6 months 15 days. I am so impressed by this next passage that I simply must include it. Concerning Levi's death... "Being the youngest of the family, he was the special favorite of all. When his father came home for his district (preaching), Levi would always meet him at a distance, and lead him home by the hand, and tell him all that had happened during the absence. But once when his father came home eh could not see Levi, and wondered why he did not meet him as usual. Upon opening the door he found him lying on the bed, sick. Levi said, 'Father, you must not think hard of me for not coming to meet you. I am sick.' The next day his mother said to him, 'Levi, I fear you will die.' He answered, 'I know I will die.' Wishing to know more of his mind, she said, 'If you die, we will have to bury you. See how cold it will be for you in the.' He calmly answered, 'Why, mother, how you talk! I will not be in the grave. You will only bury my body. I will have wings, and will fly all over heaven.' The next day he called his sister, Sarah, to his bed, and asked her if she did not se those two beautiful children dressed in white, sitting on his bed. He also asked his father to look, saying that they were the prettiest children he ever saw. Probably they were two little angels who had come for him, as he soon left, and was no more." There are more people who are the subject of this book. However, I have given all of the pertinent information on Philip Powell and his children and some of their children. In a separate email, I'll type the names of those who are listed in the front of the book. Kind Regards, Joyce

Thanks to A.T. Powell, I have found information on the beginnings of my Thomas Powell (abt 1752-1797) Surgeon in the revolutionary war. I offer this bit of information for others who might still be searching for their ancestors and who may need to stop a minute and renew your methods. A.T. Powell recently tried to tell me where to search for his Powell family and since I have always used Google I thought that was what he was trying to tell me. After retrying searches in rootsweb etc, I finally figured out it was the search engine box on my AOL tool bar. I used that years and years ago but never do it now. Wrong and stupid of me....because not only did I find the information regarding A.T.'s family, I also found information on my Thomas Powell, by using that simple search engine. So to all who have not recently tried that (hopefully I am not the only one) do try putting your questions, lost ancestor's name etc in that search engine on your tool bar. Mine is enhanced by google, but frankly I have been less successful using just the google search in my brower and often spent so much time refining my search, finally gave up. I merely typed in Thomas Powell and the results screen provided me with some new information not found by other methods. Such as this Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Library Research Report Series - 1399 - complete with sources! The site I found that helped explain my family is: <A HREF="http://www.pastportal.com/Archive/Research%20Reports/Html/RR1399.htm">http://www.pastportal.com/Archive/Research%20Reports/Html/RR1399.htm</A> This Thomas Powell was a surgeon in the Rev War and his family received a land warrants from Va. In the records of those warrants found at the LVA, are depositions that support his service as well as multiple requests by the heirs along with support for their being the heirs. Thomas Powell married Elizabeth Diggs in York Co in 1772, then according to the depositions: enlisted as a surgeon about 1776 in Yorktown; was in Williamsburg - his "native place" and removed to Fredericksburg to the end of the war. Other records of deeds etc in Spotsylvania Co and he died there in 1797. I have been searching for some documents that would identify his father etc. and "The Powell Books" have never seemed to get it correct. The site I am listing above has sent me on my way. So special thanks again to A.T. Powell and hope this in some way helps our "list Powells" find something new for them as well. Mary Jean Zimmerman

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~eaglesnest/Histories/powell.html If the one below didn't work, try the above. Kind Regards, and thanks to edzimm for clarifying. I browse Rootsweb's freepages occasionally and have had very good returns for the effort. Am posting the final children of Philip Powell momentarily. Kind Regards, Joyce ----- Original Message ----- From: EDZIMM@aol.com To: POWELL-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 7:15 AM Subject: Re: [POWELL] Site Thanks to A. T. ..... this is the site: <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~eaglesnest/Histories/powell.html">http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~eaglesnest/Histories/powell.html</A> ==== POWELL Mailing List ==== If you wish to unsubscribe from the Powell surname list, send only the word UNSUBSCRIBE to Powell-l-request@rootsweb.com or if you are on the digest list to Powell-d-request if you are on the digest list. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

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When I have ABOUT the least Computers SMARTS of any on line. WHAT I KNOW I learned by my self: I have a <COMPAE-- DESPRO-- I have had NET ZERO & now have aol.com. With both Carrers at the top of the Screen there is A green Space With BLACK <LETTERSSEARCH> To the left there a WHITE SPACE. TRY TYPEING POWELL>S of Amherst , County,VA into that Space you will get <Do you mean Powells of Amherst, County , in blue Letters> CLICK ON TO THAT line , You will get A line that says< EAGLES_NEST. NOW I HOPE THIS IS NOT TOO COMPLICATED A T < atpowelljr@aol.com>

Dear Powell List, I believe that the subject Rev. John B. Powell, his father George P. Powell, and his father, Eilas Powell are not direct members of the Philip Powell family, the subject of the book material I've been writing about. Can anyone help out Charles with a connection? (see below) It is possible that Eilas (Elias?) is the same generation as Philip Powell, since Philip's eldest child, was born c1770 and Elias' son, George P. was born 26 Feb 1787. Keep in mind that there were five brothers who arrived in New Jersey from Wales in 1685. There are two interesting similarities between the families -one is a minister; the other is the given names ie. George and John, both prominent given names in Philip Powell's line. Could be realitively close cousins. The Rev. John Powell (the author of the book) does not write about any brothers his father may have had. Kind Regards, Joyce ----- Original Message ----- From: charles lindsay To: JZachman@msn.com Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 7:49 PM Subject: Phillip Powell, Lancaster, Co. PA. b. c1743 Hi Joyce- I have a Rev. John B. Powell b.?. His father was George P. Powell b. 2/26/1787 to Eilas Powell. George Powell died 12/21/1875 at the residence of his son Rev. John B. Powell. These were North Carolina Powell's. Could be the same family? I am interested, Advise. Charles

Okay, Powell list. Please remember, this is not my line. However, I'm sure the list members are thankful to whomever forwarded this information, though I can't quite figure out where one is to search. Hope this is helpful to someone. Kind Regards, Joyce ----- Original Message ----- From: Atpowelljr@aol.com To: POWELL-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 1:15 PM Subject: Re: [POWELL] Philip Powell descendants For Joyce, Here are TWO places to check for Powell Information:Amherst County Unit of Native African American Revoloutionary War Soldiers who Marched to Yorktown VA, june 21/1781---Then: Type into search, Powells of amherst county Va, Tou will get in BLUE Letters <You mean Powells of Amherst County Va> YES Then you wil get Egels Nest. LOG ON TO E>Nest atpowelljr@aol.com> Goof POWELL INFO. PLEASE LET ME KNOW ==== POWELL Mailing List ==== If you wish to unsubscribe from the Powell surname list, send only the word UNSUBSCRIBE to Powell-l-request@rootsweb.com or if you are on the digest list to Powell-d-request if you are on the digest list. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

For Joyce, Here are TWO places to check for Powell Information:Amherst County Unit of Native African American Revoloutionary War Soldiers who Marched to Yorktown VA, june 21/1781---Then: Type into search, Powells of amherst county Va, Tou will get in BLUE Letters <You mean Powells of Amherst County Va> YES Then you wil get Egels Nest. LOG ON TO E>Nest atpowelljr@aol.com> Goof POWELL INFO. PLEASE LET ME KNOW

Dear Powell List, As I plan to visit the Clayton Library for Genealogical Research this Thursday, it is my intention to take Rev. Powell's book and donate it there. To the disappointment of a few who have offered to purchase the book from me, I have, with prayer, decided to donate it for as many as possible to have it available to them. Thank you for the offers. I want to offer as much information from the book as my time allows. Note that Rev. Powell indicated that Philip married Julia Ann Miller "probably in 1769" (Lancaster Co., PA) and she was a [German lady] "who had lately come from Germany." (Powell 140,141) Chapter VII begins a discourse on the second generation of Philip Powell and Julia Ann Miller. (I hope my abbreviations do not cause confusion.) John Powell I have but little history; I did not find any of this branch, do not now know where any one of this numerous family resides. He was the oldest son, b. c1770 in Berks Co., PA; married to a dau. of Henry Alspaugh of Schuylkill Co., PA. She was a sister to Peter Powell's wife. The family lived three miles north of Orwigsburgh; seventeen children. Henry is the oldest child of John + Miss Alspaugh; he married and had children a daughter of John married a Mr. Raber and moved to Marion Co., OH c1833 later moving to a western states. Rev. Powell relates that in "1842, I visited one of John Powell's daughters, who was married to a Mr. Raber. She was then a widow, living in Wayne Co., IN; but where she now is I do not know. She then had a family of five children." Rev. Powell continues, "John Powell and wife both died on the old homestead, north of Orwigsburgh, and were buried in the Lutheran Cemetery at that place. Both were members of the Lutheran Church. November 22, 1879." Ann Maria Powell b. 1775 in Berks Co., m. John Godfrey Boyer c1798 (of little note, my mother-in-law is a Boyer!) John Godfrey Boyer died in 1827; Ann Maria Powell died in 1850. Both are buried in Schuylkill Haven, PA in the Lutheran Cemetery; both were members of the Lutheran Church. ten children Maria Boyer m. John Rudy - six children; four living (in 1879) Abraham Boyer m. Susannah Lookingbill; five children Catherine Boyer m. Andrew Willour; four children Magdalene Boyer m. Samuel Boben; fourteen children Philip Boyer m. 1) Maria Berkhiser; two children / m. 2) Catherine Keffner - two children John Boyer m. Susannah Berkhiser; nine children. John & Susannah moved to Fairfield Co., OH where they died. Elizabeth Boyer m. John Boid; live in Davenport, IL and have children Daniel Boyer m. 1) Margaret Showalter; nine children / m. 2) Henrietta Gittings All lived in Fairfield Co., OH Rebecca Boyer & Esther Boyer - both died in infancy The information about Ann Maria Powell and John Godfrey Boyer was given to Rev. Powell by Daniel Boyer, Mar 18 1879. Peter Powell b. 24 Feb 1777; came with his parents in 1795 to Mifflin Co., PA, but returned to Schuylkill Co., PA. m. Mary Alspaugh, dau. of Henry Alspaugh and sister to John Powell's wife. rented a farm on the Juniata Riv., Mifflin Co.; farmed until 1814. nine children (but doesn't list their spouses!) moved to Fairfield Co., OH 1814 Samuel b. [ukn] 24th, 1800 Catherine b. 1 Sep 1801 Henry b. 20 Jan 1803 (subject of ch VIII) Elizabeth b. 7 Dec 1804 John b. 24 May 1805 (subject of ch VIII) Jacob b. 21 Dec 1807 Philip b. 1 Jul 1809 (subject of ch VIII) Daniel b. 7 Jan 1811 Polly b. [unk] 21st, 1813 Rebecca, b. 10 Dec 1814 (in Fairfield Co., OH) Peter, b. 8 Jan 1817 George b. 30 Mar 1819 (subject of ch VIII) "All his children were married, and nearly all of them were fortunate in the selection of companions for life. The parents lived to a good old age. They moved to Hancock Co., OH in 1858 where they died. They are buried in the Powell Cemetery, Eagle Township, Hancock Co., OH where a marble tomb-stone marks their last resting place." She died 24 June 1860, aged 82 years and 12 days. He died 13 Sept 1863, aged 86 years and 12 days. Jacob Powell b. 4 Feb 1779 Berks Co., PA; learned the blacksmith trade; 1810 or 1812 went to Hardy Co., VA whe m. Mary Ann Idelman March 1813; She was b. 6 Dec 1790 Hardy Co., VA; Her parents came from Germany. They remained in Hardy Co., Va. ten children Conrad I., b. 10 Mar 1814; m. Lucinda Connel; live in Grant Co., W VA, have thirteen children four of whom are dead: Jacob, Sallie, and two infants. Remaining nine children are: Nancy E.; John W.; Mary E.; Eliza C.; Rinda A.; Lucy B.; Joseph G.; Daniel; and Laura E. Daniel F., b. 18 May 1816; m. Ann M. Rankins; live in Linton, Greene Co., IN; five children Abel; Lemuel V.; Rebecca C.; Mary (dead); and Martha Elizabeth Ann, b. 20 Oct 1818; m. Joshua Fleaster; moved to Missouri, both died in 1878; three children Anna; Edward; Florence Jacob G. R., b. 5 Jan 1820; m. 1) Nathala Neff; five children infant died, Mary M.; Elizabeth E.; Sarah A.; and Alice V. m. 2) Charity Lyons; seven children Otis W.; Annie; Carie; Maggie; McClelland; William; and Astie live in Good Hope, Fayette Co., OH (presumably second wife and all 12 children) Andrew Jackson, b. 1822 & died the same year John L., b. 24 Feb 1824; m. Catherine Vance; live in Lahmansville, Grant Co., WVA; six children Mahala A.; Maggie E.; Eliza I.; Lemuel I.; Saide L.; and Mollie C. George W., b. 4 Nov 1826; m. Sirena Groves; live in Doddridge Co., WVA; seven children Ruhannah F.; Ann; George C.; Laura B.; Carrie; and Emma; (William is dead) Sarah L., b. 18 May 1829 (in the narrative on the family, Rev. Powell call her Susannah); m. Henry Funk; live in Grant Co., WVA; seven children Mary F.; Jennie; John; Horace; George; Otis; and Julius Mary Magdalene, b. 1831 and died in the same year Eliza E., b. 23 Jun 1833; m. 1) Jacob Tyler; one child Conrad Tyler m. 2) Chinewith Groves; six children Virginia A.; Mollie O.; Henry; Arnold; Juetta E.; and Addie They live in Doddridge Co., WVA The information on the history of Jacob Powell's descendants was provided by John L. Powell, June 20th 1879. John Philip Powell (known as Philip) b. 1 May 1781, named after his father and grandfather. Worked for a time with his brother, Peter. Left home at age 17. (there is a very long narrative on this man), at age 24, he m. in April 1805 to Elizabeth Raudabaugh, dau of Nicholas Raudabaugh and [ukn 1st name] Varner. ; moved to Fairfield Co., OH; fourteen children (two died in infancy). "In John Philip Powell's family Bible is found the following record:" Sallie, b. 17 Jan 1806; baptized 20 Apr 1807; m. Henry Ghaster 20 Sep 1825; died 9 Jan 1831; three children Eliza b. 25 Aug 1826; Solomon b. 31 Dec 1827; Sarah b. 11 Oct 1829 Samuel, b. 8 Oct 1807; bap. 25 Dec 1807 Jacob, b. 1 Apr 1809; bap. 11 Jan 1810 (subject of ch IX) "The three above were baptized by the Rev. Mr. Kemp, a minister of the German Reformed Church." Henry, b. 1 Mar 1811; bap. 11 May 1811; d. 29 Mar 1835 at 6:00 p.m. in Millersburg, KY, at the residence of Charles Dolbot. (subject of ch IX) William, b. 4 Apr 1813 and was baptized. (subject of ch IX) Daniel, b. 19 May 1815; bap. 30 Jul 1815 (subject of ch IX) Elizabeth, b. 19 May 1817 and was baptized. John, b 2 Apr 1819 and was baptized. Philip, b 21 Apr 1823 and was baptized. (subject of ch IX) Polly (called Mary), b. 18 Mar 1825; bap. 26 Jun 1825 (subject of ch IX) Tena, b 25 Apr 1827; bap. 25 Jul 1827 Jonas, b. 9 May 1830; bap. 30 Aug 1830 (subject of ch IX) "The nine children lst mentioned were all baptized by Rev. George Benadum, a minister in the United Brethren Church. All of the above family record is in the hand-writing of John Philip Powell. I also found the following record in the same Bible, in the hand-writing of his two youngest sons:" "John Philip Powell was born May 1st, 1781 and died April 5th, 1849 at one o'clock A. M., aged 67 years, 11 months, and 5 days. he was buried April 5th, when two funeral sermons were preached - one in German and one in English. The former was preached from Phil. i. 21 and the latter from Hebrews vii. 25. Elizabeth Powell, consort of John Philip Powell, was born October 17th, 1787, and died October 22d, 1862, at one o'clock A. M., aged 75 years and 5 days. Her disease was palsy and bilious fever." Polly Powell b. 1783 Berks Co., PA; m. in c1802 to Peter Roads b. 1771; lived west of McVeytown, Mifflin Co., PA ten children, three of whom are dead John, David, and Nancy are dead (by book's information date of 1879), Living are Philip, Joseph, Mary, Peter P., Julia Ann, Michael, and Levi. John Roads (dead by book's information date of 1879), m. Jane Flenigan; seven children Samuel; Ellen; William; Mary; David; Annie; John (dead); and Philip Mary Roads, b. 12 Jul 1809 Mifflin Co., PA; m 14 Dec 1827 to William S. Wooden b. 1805 in Cumberland Co., PA; seven children Julia Ann (dead) b. 2 Jan 1829; Sarah Jane (dead) b. 4 Jul 1835; Mary Catherine, b. 19 Apr 1838; William Dill, b. 8 Jul 1840; Hannah Maria, b. 28 Jul 1842; Nancy Elizabeth, b. 23 Feb 1845; James Henry, b. 4 Apr 1849. William S. Wooden d. 17 Mar 1854. Peter P. Roads, b. 3 Dec 1810; m. Sarah Kimes b. 24 Oct 1813; eight children John K.; Mary K. (dead); Mary B. (dead); Julia H. (dead); George M. D.; Elizabeth (dead); Ellen Jane; and Margaret H. Michael Roads, m. Mary Wilson; eight children William; Nancy; Thomas; Francis; Joseph; Julia Ann; Samuel; and Ida Levi Roads, m. Julia Ann Sunderland; five children Mina; Ioidan, Samuel; Rebecca; and Ropp Nancy Roads (dead by book's information date of 1879), m. John Stine; four children David; Nancy; Julia Ann; and William (There is no information offered about Philip, Joseph, Julia Ann, or David.) Polly died 6 May 1827, aged 44 years. Peter Roads died 6 Jun 1864, aged 93 years. Both buried at McVeytown. Elizabeth Powell b. 10 May 1784; m. 29 Jul 1819 Charles Phillips, b. 2 Apr 1779 Lancaster Co., PA; lived on part of her father's farm in Mifflin Co., PA where five children were born; two died in infancy. Eli Phillips, b. 16 Jun 1821; m. Margaret Folk of Hancock Co., OH; four children three of whom are dead; live in Findlay, Hancock Co., OH Elizabeth Phillips, b. 1823; m. Moses Fellers son of Peter Fellers; three children, two of whom are dead. She died some years ago. Catherine Ann Phillips, b. 9 Oct 1826; m. Petter (should be Peter?) Fetters, of Hancock Co., OH; thirteen children, six of whom are dead. Elizabeth and Charles Phillips and children moved to Hancock Co., OH in 1833. Elizabeth d. 29 Sep 1845, aged 61 years, 4 months, and 13 days. Charles d. 11 Jan 1847, aged 67 years, 9 months, and 9 days. Both are buried in Ealge Township, Hancock Co., OH. I'll stop for now; it's a great deal of typing and reading already. Later, I'll send information on Philip Powell and Julia Ann Miller's other children: Susannah, Christina, and Rosannah. Kind Regards, Joyce PS I checked the spelling, particularly the more unusual names and dates. However, if you think I've made a mistake, contact me and I'll recheck it.

Dear Joyce, Did any of those Powells in the book you bought end up in SE Kentucky? I thank you in advance for your answer. Diane

Arlean, You are most welcome. I began reading the book last night; it's a wonderful family. My husband's Zachman/Beckman/Anselment family was close by in Marion County, OH. Surnames which married into these three families were Almendinger, Bird, Bower, Britsch, Bucher, Burbach, Irmer, Hecker, Krause, Kyle, Pontius, Souter, Weist, Zook/Zuck (and others, no doubt, I have not yet found). I'm always looking in locations nearby for connections. Our Pontius and your Powell families may have known each other because he, too, was a Brethren (German) minister. Also, the Zachmans planted Brethren churches in that area, as well. Interesting, no? Kind Regards, Joyce ----- Original Message ----- From: Arlean To: Joyce Zachman ; POWELL-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 7:02 AM Subject: RE: PML Search Result matching "Philip Powell" OR "Philip Paul" Joyce, What a generous thing to do. I know of the book and it has a lot of information in it. There is a copy of the book at the DAR Library in Washington, DC. Many of the descendants of Philip Powell ended up in Fairfield Co., Ohio. My ancestor was Philip Powell's oldest son John. He was not known as John Powell, however. He raised his family in Schuylkill Co., PA and was known as Johannes Paul. Philip and his wife lived in Berks County, Pa between 1769 and 1795 and the records of the church in the area record Philip's name as Philip Paul. Philip Powell was also a private in the Continental Army, Berks Co., PA listed as Philip Paul. It took me years to crack that wall but once I had it figured out the book you have was a treasure chest. Thank you for helping to preserve our history. Arlean Behler Fermanis -----Original Message----- From: Joyce Zachman [mailto:JZachman@msn.com] Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 6:36 PM To: afermanis@sprynet.com Subject: PML Search Result matching "Philip Powell" OR "Philip Paul" ===================================================================== A result of your requested PML search. To refine or cancel this search, please visit http://pml.rootsweb.com/ ===================================================================== Source: POWELL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [POWELL] Philip Powell, Lancaster Co., PA, b. c1743 Dear Powell list members, I purchased a Powell Family genealogy book at an auction today. Unless there exists a Powell Family Assn. with a library, I will donate it to the Clayton Library for Genealogical Research in Houston, Texas so that it may be used by many for years to come. Clayton is a large research library and they will bind it nicely to preserve it. I am not a Powell family member. I did this in the hopes that one day, someone might offer to do the same for someone else. I enjoy helping out fellow avid family researchers, amateur genealogists and historians even when it isn't my surname interest. When it is relatively easy to do so, I hope you, too, will be able to "forward the favor." The book itself is in decent shape; there are no torn or missing pages; the binding is in tact, though worn. (I sound like an ebay advertisement - which I have never used!) Its complete title: AUTHENTIC GENEALOGICAL MEMORIAL HISTORY OF PHILIP POWELL, Of Mifflin County, Pa., AND HIS DESCENDANTS AND OTHERS, WITH MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND INCIDENTS OF INTEREST. BY REV. JOHN POWELL Volume I Dayton, Ohio Published for the Author 1880 The book is organized in that wonderful antiquated way, i.e. Preface - "Everything has a beginning..." Introduction - "Origin of the name, where the first Powell lived, where now found, who they are" Ch. 1 - "Preparations for a Reunion, Programme for Reunion, Report of Reunion, Who were Present and Reported" (The reunion was held Thursday, Aug 15, 1878 as reported in the Findlay newspapers.) Ch. 2 - "Speeches" 1) Rev. John Powell reminiscing about "great-grandfather [Philip Powell] and gr-grandmother Julia Ann Miller, from Germany. Philip Powell was born c1743 in Lancaster County, PA, father of 16 children: John, Margaret, Ann Maria, Peter, Jacob, John Philip, Polly, Elizabeth, Barbara, Susannah, Catherine, Daniel, Christina, Rosannah, and two that died in infancy." 2) Daniel B. Beardsly, Esq. (not a relative, but close acquaintance of the family who spoke of the family's character. 3) Biographical Sketch by George W. Powell Speaks about "grandfather Peter Powell & wife, 12 children: Samuel + Sarah Robenatt; Catherine + Solomon Robenatt; Jacob + Mary Hart; John + Polly Fellers; Philip + Elizabeth Fellers; Daniel + Elizabeth Beatty; Elizabeth + George Billman; Mary + Jacob Fellers; Rebecca + John Miller; Peter + Hannah Savage; George + Sarah Beatty. All of the spouses with same last name are related to each other. Ch. 3 - Grandfather Coming Across the Mountains (a story in narrative) Ch. 4 - Richard Powell & Others; Names of Ancient Powells; Marriage of Sundry Powells. "Richard Powell was born in Wales; came to America in company with four brother c1685 and settled in Camden Co., NJ; afterward married to a German woman with whom he had twenty-one children - twenty boys and one girl. The girl lived to age 17 but the boys all grew up, married and had children (and now you know why there are presumably so many of you!) I'm going to end here. There are 18 chapters in all. There is no index. However, the remaining chapters are listed by family, with a personal history of the first generation - Philip Powell - an explanation is chapter 6. A personal history of the second generation is chapter 7 (names listed above) Third generation is ch 8 (Henry, John, Philip, George) Third gen. cont'd ch 9 (Jacob, Henry, William, Daniel, Philip, Mary, Jonas)) Third gen. cont'd ch 10 (no names in table of contents) Con't ch 11 (David Corkle, Henry W. Powell, John D. Powell, Major-gen. Beatty, Rosannah King) Fourth generations are in remaining chapters through ch 14. ch 15 gives personal history of others who are not Powells, Rev. D. W. Downey, Bishop Samuel Hiestand, Manuel Hiestand [but all Powell descendents] ch 16 about the United Brethren Church ch 17 mission church ch 18 Memorial Fund Appendix Errata With Kind Regards and Wishes for Happy Hunting, Joyce

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What a nice thing to do! Thanks. I do not know if it will help with our Powells, but it will be preserved for others. Beverly -----Original Message----- From: Joyce Zachman [mailto:JZachman@msn.com] Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 6:36 PM To: POWELL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [POWELL] Philip Powell, Lancaster Co., PA, b. c1743 Dear Powell list members, I purchased a Powell Family genealogy book at an auction today. Unless there exists a Powell Family Assn. with a library, I will donate it to the Clayton Library for Genealogical Research in Houston, Texas so that it may be used by many for years to come. Clayton is a large research library and they will bind it nicely to preserve it. I am not a Powell family member. I did this in the hopes that one day, someone might offer to do the same for someone else. I enjoy helping out fellow avid family researchers, amateur genealogists and historians even when it isn't my surname interest. When it is relatively easy to do so, I hope you, too, will be able to "forward the favor." The book itself is in decent shape; there are no torn or missing pages; the binding is in tact, though worn. (I sound like an ebay advertisement - which I have never used!) Its complete title: AUTHENTIC GENEALOGICAL MEMORIAL HISTORY OF PHILIP POWELL, Of Mifflin County, Pa., AND HIS DESCENDANTS AND OTHERS, WITH MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND INCIDENTS OF INTEREST. BY REV. JOHN POWELL Volume I Dayton, Ohio Published for the Author 1880 The book is organized in that wonderful antiquated way, i.e. Preface - "Everything has a beginning..." Introduction - "Origin of the name, where the first Powell lived, where now found, who they are" Ch. 1 - "Preparations for a Reunion, Programme for Reunion, Report of Reunion, Who were Present and Reported" (The reunion was held Thursday, Aug 15, 1878 as reported in the Findlay newspapers.) Ch. 2 - "Speeches" 1) Rev. John Powell reminiscing about "great-grandfather [Philip Powell] and gr-grandmother Julia Ann Miller, from Germany. Philip Powell was born c1743 in Lancaster County, PA, father of 16 children: John, Margaret, Ann Maria, Peter, Jacob, John Philip, Polly, Elizabeth, Barbara, Susannah, Catherine, Daniel, Christina, Rosannah, and two that died in infancy." 2) Daniel B. Beardsly, Esq. (not a relative, but close acquaintance of the family who spoke of the family's character. 3) Biographical Sketch by George W. Powell Speaks about "grandfather Peter Powell & wife, 12 children: Samuel + Sarah Robenatt; Catherine + Solomon Robenatt; Jacob + Mary Hart; John + Polly Fellers; Philip + Elizabeth Fellers; Daniel + Elizabeth Beatty; Elizabeth + George Billman; Mary + Jacob Fellers; Rebecca + John Miller; Peter + Hannah Savage; George + Sarah Beatty. All of the spouses with same last name are related to each other. Ch. 3 - Grandfather Coming Across the Mountains (a story in narrative) Ch. 4 - Richard Powell & Others; Names of Ancient Powells; Marriage of Sundry Powells. "Richard Powell was born in Wales; came to America in company with four brother c1685 and settled in Camden Co., NJ; afterward married to a German woman with whom he had twenty-one children - twenty boys and one girl. The girl lived to age 17 but the boys all grew up, married and had children (and now you know why there are presumably so many of you!) I'm going to end here. There are 18 chapters in all. There is no index. However, the remaining chapters are listed by family, with a personal history of the first generation - Philip Powell - an explanation is chapter 6. A personal history of the second generation is chapter 7 (names listed above) Third generation is ch 8 (Henry, John, Philip, George) Third gen. cont'd ch 9 (Jacob, Henry, William, Daniel, Philip, Mary, Jonas)) Third gen. cont'd ch 10 (no names in table of contents) Con't ch 11 (David Corkle, Henry W. Powell, John D. Powell, Major-gen. Beatty, Rosannah King) Fourth generations are in remaining chapters through ch 14. ch 15 gives personal history of others who are not Powells, Rev. D. W. Downey, Bishop Samuel Hiestand, Manuel Hiestand [but all Powell descendents] ch 16 about the United Brethren Church ch 17 mission church ch 18 Memorial Fund Appendix Errata With Kind Regards and Wishes for Happy Hunting, Joyce ==== POWELL Mailing List ==== NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237