This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: yljones2001 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.powell/59.64.278.285.287.656.660.857.2989.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I to am looking for information on the Powell family in Sumter, SC or Maysville.. I have heard from older family members who have passed on that my family ancesters were own by a family named Powell. Iwould like to get some history on the family as well My understanding was that it was five siblings 4 brothers and one sister who took the name powell when they were freed. 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.