This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SteveL1990 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.powell/817.2510/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello there, I've got some Powells on my dad's side of the family. My line only goes back to 1832, though: the earliest Powell ancestor I know of was named Enos S. Powell(Sr.), and he was born in Illinois.....That's about all I know, though(still looking for his parents). 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.