This is interesting reading when John M. Toler told about his growing up in Wayne Co NC he wrote about the Neuse river , he also stated his mother's father Peter POWELL was from Scotland. I pasted part of the message from the earlier email. I would like to see the land grants of Peter Powell in Dobbs Co NC. I believe I have in a tax period of 1769 Peter Powell and William Powell being taxed. John Marshall Toler named a son Levi Toler. Levi is not mentioned in any Toler Family other than John Marshall Toler family. The earliest record, which I can identify as referring to your John Powell, is where he made an entry for a warrant to survey land in then Johnston County (now Lenoir County) on 7 October 1756. He apparently had been there for some time as the survey (enclosed) states, "Being the place formerly surveyed for himself." I have enclosed all the records I could find which mention this John Powell. It appears that there was another John Powell who received a land grant in present Johnston County. This grant was for land near Neuse River and the present Johnston#8209;Wayne County line. Your John Powell's land was between n Loosing Swam p and Briery Swam p. These two creeks join to form Stony town Creek. I have enclosed two copies of a map, which identifies these creeks. I have marked on one to make in easier for you to identify. I have also enclosed papers concerning a land grant in Dobbs County for Peter Powell. I do not believe he was part of your family. This grant is for land i! n! present Wayne County some distance from your John Powell. ----- Original Message ----- From: "nancy stanley" <nancstan@yahoo.com> To: <POWELL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 10:15 AM Subject: Re: [POWELL] James Powell - Craven,Greene,Halifax,Pitt County > Hi Jin > my sister Rachael sent you some deeds here are two letters also. > Nancy Stanley > > > > TIMOTHY KEARNEY > > Genealogical Research > > P.O. Box 27645 > > Raleigh, NC 27611 > > (919) 494#8209;6786 > > > > 19 November 1997 > > > > Nancy Powell Stanley > > > > > > Dear Nancy: > > > > Sincere apologies for taking so long with your Powell assignment. I have been studying the case for weeks, and have about reached a conclusion. You have done a wonderful job with your research and have left nigh a stone unturned. There is actually nothing further I can add to this case. > > > > Your papers, however, contain significant clues, which should aim toward an evidenciary conclusion. We must realize that your Powells lived in a burned county, which is a problem beyond our control. However, the few details left to us can speak through the smoke if we identify the clues accurately. > > > > PROBLEM #8209; of course, the main problem is lost records. Putting that aside, and knowing that Levi was born circa 1796, a look at the 1800 census record you sent shows two Powell families of John and Daniel, both approximately the same age and both with young males in the household, where Levi could fit in either case. Also, this 1800 list is alphabetical; therefore, it does not help in regard to neighbors. > > > > In 1810, Daniel Powell is listed between David Grant and Richard Hill, both names associated in the deeds you sent, and John Powell shown elsewhere. Again, both Daniel and John have young males that Levi could fit in, and both Daniel and John appear to be of the same age group and appear to be brothers rather than father and son. The data indicates the same generation. > > > > By 1820, only Daniel appears in Lenoir County, which is very important. I do not consider John's omission to indicate he died, but rather he moved out of the county. Considering the number of people in John's household previously, one would think that if he died, another Powell would be shown in the census even if it was the widow if not an oldest son. Only Daniel appears in 1820 with enough males in his household to include Levi age 16#8209;26. > > > > The 1830 Census is very important! Daniel no longer appears, but an Elizabeth is shown and is no doubt his Widow. Levi appears as head of house for the first time. Only Olive Grant separates the two. > > > > > > By 1840, only Levi appears in the census. > > > > PROOF: The deed of conveyance regarding the sale of Falkner land from Lewis Bryan to Walter Dunn dated 13 January 1821 (very soon after the 1820 Census) describes the division of property belonging to William Falkner and "... adjoining Fredrk Baker, Daniel Powell and others ...... > > > > NOTE: Levi was living beside Falkners in 1860. > > > > The deed from Council Phillips & wife Rhody to Levi Powell dated 4 February 1839 includes the description "...to Frederick Baker's corner thence with his line to Levi Powell's line thence with said Powell's line..." > > > > This reveals that Levi already had land and his boundary was part of this new acquisition of land and it bordered Frederick Baker. Eighteen years earlier, Frederick Bakers corner bordered Daniel Powell. > > > > The combination of all the records, and most especially, the above two deeds, prove that Levi was the son of Daniel and Elizabeth Powell. There is no other alternative, and the suggestive evidence is strong and clear. Congratulations! > > > > As you know, Lenoir County was formed from Dobbs in 1791. Nearly all of Dobbs' records were also lost, therefore, we jump from one fire to another. As with Lenoir, both Daniel and John appear in the 1790 Dobbs County Census on page 136. Daniel with one male over 16 (himself) and 1 male under 16 and 5 females. He is listed between two Falkners (Fortner). John Powell is shown with only 2 females besides himself. > > > > Only a couple of early tax lists survived in Dobbs County. The 1780 Tax list shows Daniel Powell and Fanny Powell listed together and also John Powell (transcription enclosed). The same associative names appear on this list. > > > > In 1769, only Hardy Powell and William Powell appear in Dobbs County. Both records are insufficient to establish a link. > > > > I checked Bible records, Secretary of State records and other sources without being able to locate any additional details. I also checked New Bern District papers but they end in 1810 #8209; too early. The analysis of the data you accumulated however is in fact sufficient evidence to conclude that Levi was son of Daniel. > > > > I have returned all your papers, as they appear to be your original copies. I have also enclosed the Pearcy Morgan deed you requested as well. I wish there was more I could do, but the lack of surviving records prevents any further examination. However, the link from Levi to Daniel is very clear > > > > Sincere thanks for the opportunity to study and work your case, and please do give me a call if you have any questions. > > > > And again, I truly regret the delay. I hope to clear my books by year's end if possible. I look forward to hearing from you as I remain > > Very truly yours, > > > > Timothy/ Kearney; 7 > > > > > > > > 415 Bickett Blvd. > > Raleigh ' NC 27608 > > 919#8209;8218#8209;4236 > > > > I > > > > Nancy Powell Stanley > > > > > > Dear Ms. Stanley: > > > > WILLIAM DOUS BENNETT > > Historical and Genealogical > > Researcher, Lecturer, Author, Publisher > > > > 4 November 1998 > > > > 1804 Lafayette Ave. > > Rocky Mount, NC 27803 > > 252#8209;446#8209;6578 > > > > With the research you have done I am sure you are aware of the problems encountered in doing research in Dobbs and Lenoir Counties. I have not been able to solve your problem, but I do have additional information for you. > > > > First, concerning the deeds from Levi Powell concerning the land in Craven County, The only logical conclusion that can drawn from these deeds is that Levi Powell had been previously married and had one ore more children by his first wife. Under such a condition Levi would have had a life estate in the lands of his wife through "Curtesy." Curtesy is defined as: > > > > The estate to which by common law a man is entitled, on the death of his wife, in the lands or tenements of which she was seized in possession in fee#8209;simple or in tail during her coverture, provided they have lawful issue born alive which might have been capable of inheriting the estate. It is a free hold estate for the term of his life. > > > > I ~have A found no reference to a Furnifold Powell in either Colonial Records (by Saunders), Colonial Records, Series Two, Higher Court Records, or Colonial Records, Series Two, Executive Council Minutes. The family of John Powell of Craven County is defined in Craven County Deed Book 5, page 192. This is the will of his son William, probated December 1748. It lists his mother: Fielder (who is listed a Pherebe in a deed); brothers: George and Osborn; and sister: Ann. There appears to have been another sister. Craven County Deed Book 1, page page 229, is a deed from Osbern Spriggs of Prince George County Maryland to Margaret Powell daughter of John Powell and wife Pherebe. This deed is dated 5 November 1730; This John Powell had been a Justice (although his commission was revoked by the Executive Council in early 1744) and a Deputy Surveyor of the colony. He was appointed a justice I n 173 1. 1 n 172 9 there were three suits against John Powell which indicate he was probabl! y a > > Merchant. These records are a good indications that this John Powell came from Maryland sometime in the late 1 720s. > > > > The earliest record, which I can identify as referring to yourJohn Powell, is where he made an entry for a warrant to survey land in then Johnston County (now Lenoir County) on 7 October 1756. He apparently had been there for some time as the survey (enclosed) states, "Being the place formerly surveyed for himself." I have enclosed all the records I could find which mention this John Powell. It appears that there was another John Powell who received a land grant in present Johnston County. This grant was for land near Neuse River and the present Johnston#8209;Wayne County line. Your John Powell's land was between n Loosing Swam p and Briery Swam p. These two creeks join to form Stony town Creek. I have enclosed two copies of a map, which identifies these creeks. I have marked on one to make in easier for you to identify. I have also enclosed papers concerning a land grant in Dobbs County for Peter Powell. I do not believe he was part of your family. This grant is for land ! in! > present > Wayne County some distance from your John Powell. > > > > I feel that these records provide additional evidence that John Powell of Dobbs was the father of Daniel Powell and that Daniel Powell was the father of Levi Powell. The map I have enclosed was made by a CSA Engineer in 1864. 1 am surprised it does not list the family names that were in the area earlier. I am also enclosing a negative copy of a map made in 1865 by a Federal Engineer. I am supposed to have a positive copy of this map, but I have been unable to find it in my map cabinet. > > > > I would suggest that your John Powell came to North Carolina in the early 175 Os. It is very possible he was a nephew or cousin of John Powell of Craven County. I would suggest that your next move should be to search Maryland records, possibly Prince George County. Unfortunately, I have never been able to locate a researcher in Maryland whose work I would recommend. > > > > If I can be of further service, please let me know. > > > > Sincerely, > > > > William D. Bennett > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > James Shivers <shivers@mebtel.net> wrote: > I would be willing to bet my house that this is related family to my James > Powell from Pitt County, NC that married into the Shivers family of Craven > and Pitt County. I would like to see these deeds and reference them against > deeds that James Powell's estate gave to James M Shivers and Repsey Powell > dau of James Powell who died approx 1831. Other location known for James > Powell is Halifax County, NC, Green County, NC. > > I would like to follow this thread of research for clues to my Powells of > Craven and Pitt County. > > Jim Shivers > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "nancy stanley" > To: > > Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2005 9:49 PM > Subject: [POWELL] WE NEED A HISTORY LESSON > > > > WE NEED A HISTORY LESSON > > > > JOHN POWELL of Loosing Swamp-- was summons to Court in > > March, 1743--Craven County, NC. For whatever reason he > > did not show up in Court. This is the only court; > > tax; road repair or census record we have been able to > > find for this gentleman. > > > > JOHN POWELL received a Land Grant/Warrant > > 10-May-1745--200 acres CRAVEN COUNTY, NC--later DOBBS > > COUNTY, NC. --on the Northside of the Neuse River and > > Southside of Loosing Swamp for complement > > 25-Sept-1745. > > > > Through the Land Grant we know where this property is > > located today. All the neighbors that were listed in > > the census, court records, other property lines and > > transactions, maps and articles in the paper are > > mention and still some are located there today from > > their ancestors. "NO JOHN POWELL". > > > > TAX LIST--1769 WILLIAM POWELL--Listed > > TAX LIST--1769 HARDY POWELL--Listed > > TAX LIST--1769 JOHN POWELL-- Negative > > > > We assume the below are receiving their inheritance. > > TAX LIST--1780 ---DANIEL POWELL > > TAX LIST--1780---JOHN POWELL > > TAX LIST--1780---FANNIE POWELL, we thought this was a > > female; but now believe it was a male. We know that > > a HARDY POWELL voted in 1779; was drafted 1780; and > > allege murder by Thomas Vause 1780. > > > > John McKenny, Tax Collector, in 1782 was looking for a > > Fannie Powell, whom he could not find any Estate for > > in Moseley's District, Dobbs County, NC. Could this > > be a Francis Hardy Powell or Hardy Francis Powell??? > > > > 1802---DANIEL POWELL went to Craven County, NC---Jury > > Duty. > > Last record we have on one of our POWELL's in the > > Court Records. > > 1780-1860--Census Records--Our Powell Line was in > > Dobbs /Lenoir County, NC. > > > > 1870--Census-Negative for our Powell's in > > Dobbs/Lenoir County, NC. > > 1880--Census--one Powell--our JAMES A. POWELL in > > Dobbs/Lenoir County, NC. He and his family left and > > settle in Pamilco County, NC. > > > > QUESTION: What we need to know: Did our ancestor JOHN > > POWELL who received the Land Grant have to live on the > > land itself or could he have lived in some other > > place? > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Do you Yahoo!? > > Yahoo! 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