This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tracer4236 Surnames: Powel, Powell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.powell/6626.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Nathaniel's parents are John Powell born 1789, and his wife Sarah 1789 they are found with Nathaniel's sisters Anne, Isabell, and Rebecca in the 1850 Barnwell,SC Federal census record. If you are a direct line male you might want to consider joining the Powell Surname DNA Project. You might find related ancestors and this will also provide future descendants a opportunity to find their correct Powell Family. Here is a link to the project. http://jpbdna.com/powell-surname-dna-project.htm 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.