Some miscellaneous from the book. It occurs to me to wonder where the Rev. John Powell's actual research is today. A direct descendant of his might check around. Since he was prominent and lived in Findlay, that library may have it. Just a thought. It appears from the book that five Powell brothers arrived from Wales in 1685. Unfortunately, I didn't find where the Rev. John Powell (author) states their names. Here are some sentences. "In looking to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the year 1769, you will see two persons standing at the hymeneal altar, with good warm hearts filled with real honest love and affection for each other. (I'm assuming Philip and wife, Julia Ann Miller)." ... [from Lancaster to] "Reading, Berks Co., PA ..." [then to] "Mifflin Co., PA." ... "The inmates of that happy home increased in number until it became apparent that the 'parent hive' was too small to contain them all; and the young 'swarms' began to start out in different directions." (obviously, their children) ..."Two went to Schuylkill Co., PA ...; two went to Fairfield Co., OH; one went to Hardy Co., VA; three settled in Mifflin Co. PA ....; one flew to Perry Co., OH, while another stopped in Stark Co., OH; three continued to fly as though the wind was I their wings, and few to Hancock Co., OH." (Powell, Preface xvi, xvii) "The five brothers who came from Wales in 1685 stopped in New Jersey, and there separated. Richard remained in New Jersey, William went to Pennsylvania, one went to Virginia, one to Rhode Island, and (another?) one to Virginia." (Powell, 126) Another line from a letter received by Rev. Powell from (the) Hon. Judge Thomas Powell of Delaware, OH (but not directly related to this particular line of Powells, as you will see). "[the surname] originated in Wales, and, it is said, was originally Ap. Howell, but was condensed by writing it Powell. It was known in Wales and England as early at least as the reign of King Henry VIII, A.D. 1509. They were among the first settlers of America, and especially of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the New England states, going back in date perhaps two hundred years. ... My father was a native of Breconshire; and I was born in Glamorganshire, the next county south of it." (136) The book is an outgrowth of a reunion held August 15, 1878, on the camp-meeting ground on the land of Philip Powell, of Union Township, Hancock Co., OH. It was extremely well organized. The first informal meeting was held Jan 28, 1878 in Findlay, to discuss the "propriety of the Powell families to hold a reunion." It was decided that: 1) a larger meeting would be called Mar 23 1878 to organize a Powell Reunion Association. 2) Rev. John Powell be elected president for the purpose of taking charge of the interests 3) the president give public notice thorugh the Findlay Jeffersonian and the courier, two county papers 4) the president prepare a programme for the reunion At the meeting Mar 23 1878, five branches of the Powell parenttree were represented; Peter Powell, John Philip Powell, Daiel Powell, John Corkle, and Charles Phillips. It was decided that: 1) will organize a reunion assoc. to be known as the Powell Reunion Association. 2) elect the following officers; One president, one general vice-president, five vice-presidents (one from each branch represented), one secretary, one treasurer, and five managers. election results: Rev. John Powell, president; Andrew Powell, vice-pres at large; Oliver Powell (Peter Powell branch), Rev. Perry Foltz (John Philip Powell branch), Benjamin Powell (Daniel Powell branch), Lewis Brown (John Corkle branch), Eli Phillips (Charles Phillips branch) vice-presidents; John W. Powell, secretary; George W. Powell, treasurer; Bateman B. Powell, William a. Powell, George W. Powell, Peter H. Powell, and Isaiah Powell, Executive Committee 3) The reunion date is set Aug 15 1878 4) The programme prepared by the president will be adopted 5) Rev. John Powell will collect statistics and historical facts, and write and publish an authentic genealogical memorial history of Philip Powell, late of Mifflin Co., PA, and his descendants. The reunion must have been almost unbelievable to the citizenry of the time. to wit. "It was said by many that the reunion was a grand success." First, it was a grand success in numbers. There were about FOUR HUNDRED and FIFTY of the Powell families present; and including neighbors and invited guests, about TWO THOUSAND persons were present." Second, it was a grand success in respectability. There were present some of the most respectable people in the county; and they enjoyed the occasion with great pleasure." Third, it was a grand success for the good order that was observed by the large crowd that had collected together during the entire day. The best of order and decorum was met everywhere during the day, and the best attention was given to all the exercises." (33, 34) Kind Regards, Joyce

There were two POWELL families (1700s) in Hampshire/Hardy Co VA (now WV) -- the "other" one came from NJ. I'd have to look up the given name but it seems like it was also Joseph. I know there was much confusion with our line but Wilmer Kerns was able to sort most of them out. He was knowledgeable about the "other" line but didn't have much info on Joseph who md Christen FRY. Ellen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joyce Zachman" <jzachman@msn.com> To: <POWELL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 9:28 PM Subject: [POWELL] Misc from "Memorial History of Philip Powell" > Some miscellaneous from the book. > > It occurs to me to wonder where the Rev. John Powell's actual research is today. A direct descendant of his might check around. Since he was prominent and lived in Findlay, that library may have it. Just a thought. > > It appears from the book that five Powell brothers arrived from Wales in 1685. Unfortunately, I didn't find where the Rev. John Powell (author) states their names. Here are some sentences. > > "In looking to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the year 1769, you will see two persons standing at the hymeneal altar, with good warm hearts filled with real honest love and affection for each other. (I'm assuming Philip and wife, Julia Ann Miller)." ... [from Lancaster to] "Reading, Berks Co., PA ..." [then to] "Mifflin Co., PA." ... "The inmates of that happy home increased in number until it became apparent that the 'parent hive' was too small to contain them all; and the young 'swarms' began to start out in different directions." (obviously, their children) ..."Two went to Schuylkill Co., PA ...; two went to Fairfield Co., OH; one went to Hardy Co., VA; three settled in Mifflin Co. PA ....; one flew to Perry Co., OH, while another stopped in Stark Co., OH; three continued to fly as though the wind was I their wings, and few to Hancock Co., OH." (Powell, Preface xvi, xvii) > > "The five brothers who came from Wales in 1685 stopped in New Jersey, and there separated. Richard remained in New Jersey, William went to Pennsylvania, one went to Virginia, one to Rhode Island, and (another?) one to Virginia." (Powell, 126) > > Another line from a letter received by Rev. Powell from (the) Hon. Judge Thomas Powell of Delaware, OH (but not directly related to this particular line of Powells, as you will see). > > "[the surname] originated in Wales, and, it is said, was originally Ap. Howell, but was condensed by writing it Powell. It was known in Wales and England as early at least as the reign of King Henry VIII, A.D. 1509. They were among the first settlers of America, and especially of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the New England states, going back in date perhaps two hundred years. ... My father was a native of Breconshire; and I was born in Glamorganshire, the next county south of it." (136) > > The book is an outgrowth of a reunion held August 15, 1878, on the camp-meeting ground on the land of Philip Powell, of Union Township, Hancock Co., OH. It was extremely well organized. The first informal meeting was held Jan 28, 1878 in Findlay, to discuss the "propriety of the Powell families to hold a reunion." It was decided that: > 1) a larger meeting would be called Mar 23 1878 to organize a Powell Reunion Association. > 2) Rev. John Powell be elected president for the purpose of taking charge of the interests > 3) the president give public notice thorugh the Findlay Jeffersonian and the courier, two county papers > 4) the president prepare a programme for the reunion > > At the meeting Mar 23 1878, five branches of the Powell parenttree were represented; Peter Powell, John Philip Powell, Daiel Powell, John Corkle, and Charles Phillips. It was decided that: > 1) will organize a reunion assoc. to be known as the Powell Reunion Association. > 2) elect the following officers; One president, one general vice-president, five vice-presidents (one from each branch represented), one secretary, one treasurer, and five managers. election results: > Rev. John Powell, president; Andrew Powell, vice-pres at large; Oliver Powell (Peter Powell > branch), Rev. Perry Foltz (John Philip Powell branch), Benjamin Powell (Daniel Powell branch), > Lewis Brown (John Corkle branch), Eli Phillips (Charles Phillips branch) vice-presidents; John W. > Powell, secretary; George W. Powell, treasurer; Bateman B. Powell, William a. Powell, George W. > Powell, Peter H. Powell, and Isaiah Powell, Executive Committee > 3) The reunion date is set Aug 15 1878 > 4) The programme prepared by the president will be adopted > 5) Rev. John Powell will collect statistics and historical facts, and write and publish an authentic genealogical memorial history of Philip Powell, late of Mifflin Co., PA, and his descendants. > > The reunion must have been almost unbelievable to the citizenry of the time. to wit. > > "It was said by many that the reunion was a grand success." > First, it was a grand success in numbers. There were about FOUR HUNDRED and FIFTY of the Powell families present; and including neighbors and invited guests, about TWO THOUSAND persons were present." > Second, it was a grand success in respectability. There were present some of the most respectable people in the county; and they enjoyed the occasion with great pleasure." > Third, it was a grand success for the good order that was observed by the large crowd that had collected together during the entire day. The best of order and decorum was met everywhere during the day, and the best attention was given to all the exercises." (33, 34) > > Kind Regards, > Joyce > > > ==== POWELL Mailing List ==== > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Powell surname list, send only the word > UNSUBSCRIBE to Powell-l-request@rootsweb.com or if you are on the digest list > to Powell-d-request if you are on the digest list. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

POWELL Listers, There were at least three (3) POWELL families in the 1700's in Hampshire County, VA. That is not to say there may not have been a connection prior to Hampshire County, but the three POWELL groups came to Hampshire Co VA (now WV) at different times. My JAMES POWELL and his wife Mary REEDER came from Hunterdon County, NJ after the Revolution, in 1787 (probably with her father, William REEDER) and left there in the 1810's for points west (Montgomery County, OH and Wayne County, IN). They did leave some of their children there in Hampshire, and I understand there are even descendants there today---though none of the POWELL surname. Just wanted to get my POWELL's associated with Hampshire County, VA/WV in this List's Archives. Bob Fetters (215 Dun Road, Chillicothe, OH 45601-1173) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ellen L Martin" <elmartin@localnet.com> To: <POWELL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2004 5:43 PM Subject: Re: [POWELL] Misc from "Memorial History of Philip Powell" > There were two POWELL families (1700s) in Hampshire/Hardy Co VA (now WV) -- > the "other" one came from NJ. I'd have to look up the given name but it > seems like it was also Joseph. I know there was much confusion with our > line but Wilmer Kerns was able to sort most of them out. He was > knowledgeable about the "other" line but didn't have much info on Joseph who > md Christen FRY. Ellen