Does anyone on the list know about the Powells living in Richmond, Virginia in 1820? I am researching William J. Powell. His tombstone says he was born in Richmond, Virginia on July 14, 1820: Tombstone, William J. Powell, Willow Mount Cemetery, Shelbyville, TN My Husband, Our Pa W. J. Powell Born in Richmond, Virginia July 14, 1820 d. July 24, 1874 He married Elizabeth Ann Morgan in 1847 in Halifax County, VA: Marriage Bond Register, Halifax County, Virginia Book 1 (1753-1889), page 184: Date: Sept. 17, 1847 Husband: William J. Powell Wife: Elizabeth A. Morgan Bondsman: Enoch Taylor Witness: <blank> Signer of Certificate: Samuel A. Morgan Relationship: father In 1850 the family was still living in Halifax County, VA: 1850 US Census, Halifax County, VA, Southern District, dwelling and family 197, handwritten page 143, printed page 72, enumerated on 23 August 1850 Name Age Sex Occupation Place of birth William J. Powell 27 m Coach Maker VA Betty A. Powell 18 f VA Samuel T. Powell 1 m VA No real estate owned. By 1860 this family has moved to Bedford County, Tennessee: 1860 US Census, Bedford County, TN, 7th CD, dwelling and family 45, (second) handwritten page 7, printed page 198, enumerated on 2 June 1860 Name Age Sex Occupation Place of birth W. J. Powell 36 m coach maker VA E. A. Powell 26 f VA S. T. Powell 11 m VA Henry Powell 8 m TN William Powell 5 m TN M. M. Powell 3 f TN Lillie Powell 6/12 f TN $1200 in real estate and $1100 in personal property owned Any information or leads would be appreciated.