This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gasp0111 Surnames: Powell- Dieffenbach-Smith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.powell/6639.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Powell's i am looking for were from Wales. His name William Powell born 1862.immigrated around 1878 Settled in Blossburg P.A.Married Mary ? also from Wales immigrated around the same time. i don't know if they met after they settled in P.A They had 9 children.I know that one of there children a son James Powell moved to Williamsport, P.A.were he met & married Emma Hammaker.They managed the Williamsport Railroad boarding house. It was for the road employees. They had 2 sons Henry Stone Powell 2/22/1911 my grandfather& James William Powell 6/2/1913 ? I am not sure if anyone is still in Williamsport,P.A.Henry left with Katherine Dieffenbach his wife 2 children in 1940 for Clifton N.J.If anyone has any info. I would be very appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.