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Powell Family History & Genealogy

92,228 biographies and 127 photos with the Powell last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Powell family members.

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Early Powells

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John Powell was born on October 18, 1580 in Cardiff, Wales United Kingdom. He was in a relationship with Katherine (Burgess) Powell, and had a child Richard Powell. John Powell died at age 57 years old on April 19, 1638 in Hampton, Virginia United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Powell.
Katherine (Burgess) Powell was born on May 25, 1600 in CO Ireland. She was in a relationship with John Powell, and had a child Richard Powell. Katherine Powell died at age 37 years old on April 29, 1638 in Hampton, Virginia United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Katherine (Burgess) Powell.
Elizabeth Power Ellis (Bolling) Powell was born on March 27, 1624 in Liverpool, England United Kingdom. She was in a relationship with Richard Powell, and had a child Richard Powell Jr.. Elizabeth Powell died at age 25 years old on February 28, 1650 in Norfolk, Virginia United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Power Ellis (Bolling) Powell.
Richard Powell was born on July 15, 1625 in London, England United Kingdom to John Powell and Katherine (Burgess) Powell. He was in a relationship with Elizabeth Power Ellis (Bolling) Powell, and had a child Richard Powell Jr.. Richard Powell died at age 33 years old on October 18, 1658 in Norfolk, Virginia United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Powell.
Susannah (Clements) Powell was born on June 16, 1645 at Powhatan Indian Village 2110 Jamestown Rd, in Williamsburg, Virginia United States, and died at age 75 years old on April 1, 1721 in Asheville, NC. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Susannah (Clements) Powell.
Richard Powell Jr was born to Richard Powell Sr. (1625 - 1658) and Elizabeth Boulding (1623 - 1671). His father was born in Norfolk, Virginia, as was his mother. He had two brothers, William (1647 - 1712) and John (1650 - 1688).
Miriam (Smith) Powell was born on July 13, 1670 at Powhatan Indian Village 2110 Jamestown Rd, in Williamsburg, Virginia United States. She was in a relationship with John Thomas Powell, and had a child George Powell. Miriam Powell died at age 38 years old on January 12, 1709 in Norfolk. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Miriam (Smith) Powell.
John Thomas Powell was born on August 11, 1671 in Norfolk, Virginia United States, and died at age 77 years old on September 13, 1748 in Norfolk. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Thomas Powell.
George Powell was born on August 25, 1693 in Norfolk, Virginia United States to John Thomas Powell and Miriam (Smith) Powell. He was in a relationship with Ann (Conner) Powell, and had a child Moses Conner Powell Sr.. George Powell died at age 42 years old on March 24, 1736 in Windsor, NC. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Powell.
Ann (Conner) Powell was born on March 24, 1695 in Norfolk, Virginia United States to Lewis Conner and Elizabeth (Daines) Conner. She was in a relationship with George Powell, and had a child Moses Conner Powell Sr.. Ann Powell died at age 30 years old on March 24, 1725 in Norfolk. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ann (Conner) Powell.
Moses Conner Powell Sr. was born on April 25, 1725 in North Carolina United States to George Powell and Ann (Conner) Powell. He was in a relationship with Mary (Williams) Powell, and had a child Moses Conner Powell Jr.. Moses Powell died at age 61 years old on July 7, 1786 in Washington, GA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Moses Conner Powell Sr..
Mary (Williams) Powell was born on June 15, 1730 in Wallace, North Carolina United States. She was in a relationship with Moses Conner Powell Sr., and had a child Moses Conner Powell Jr.. Mary Powell died at age 55 years old on September 19, 1785 in Washington, GA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary (Williams) Powell.

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Zack Powell Sr.
Zack Powell Sr. was born on January 12, 1878 in Pinehurst, Montgomery County, Texas United States to Martin Powell and Sarah Powell, and had siblings Eliza Powell, Louvenia (Powell) Shannon, Manuel Powell, George Mason, Martha Powell, and Eddie Powell. He married Cornelia Turner/Stewart on December 18, 1898 in Tomball, Harris County, and had children Rosie Lee (Powell) McKee Mitchell, Otto Powell Sr., Pinkie (Powell) Mayes, Lillie (Powell) Butler, Willard “Bill” Powell Sr., Alton Powell Sr., and Zack Powell Jr.. Zack Powell died at age 81 years old on January 12, 1959 in Magnolia, Montgomery County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Zack Powell Sr..
Zack Powell Jr. was born on April 5, 1914 in Tomball, Texas United States to Zack Powell Sr. and Cornelia Turner/Stewart, and had siblings Rosie Lee (Powell) McKee Mitchell, Otto Powell Sr., Pinkie (Powell) Mayes, Lillie (Powell) Butler, Willard “Bill” Powell Sr., and Alton Powell Sr.. Zack Powell died at age 86 years old on December 27, 2000. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Zack Powell Jr..
Alton Powell Sr. was born on July 2, 1912 in Texas United States to Zack Powell Sr. and Cornelia Turner/Stewart, and had siblings Rosie Lee (Powell) McKee Mitchell, Otto Powell Sr., Pinkie (Powell) Mayes, Lillie (Powell) Butler, Willard “Bill” Powell Sr., and Zack Powell Jr.. Alton Powell died at age 78 years old on June 20, 1991 in Tomball. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alton Powell Sr..
Willard Powell Sr. was born on June 12, 1910 in Texas United States to Zack Powell Sr. and Cornelia Turner/Stewart, and had siblings Rosie Lee (Powell) McKee Mitchell, Otto Powell Sr., Pinkie (Powell) Mayes, Lillie (Powell) Butler, Alton Powell Sr., and Zack Powell Jr.. Willard Powell died at age 98 years old on January 6, 2009. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Willard “Bill” Powell Sr..
Lillie (Powell) Butler was born on June 9, 1909 in Texas United States to Zack Powell Sr. and Cornelia Turner/Stewart, and had siblings Rosie Lee (Powell) McKee Mitchell, Otto Powell Sr., Pinkie (Powell) Mayes, Willard “Bill” Powell Sr., Alton Powell Sr., and Zack Powell Jr.. Lillie Butler died at age 66 years old on May 30, 1976. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lillie (Powell) Butler.
Pinkie (Powell) Mayes was born on May 28, 1906 in Texas United States to Zack Powell Sr. and Cornelia Turner/Stewart, and had siblings Rosie Lee (Powell) McKee Mitchell, Otto Powell Sr., Lillie (Powell) Butler, Willard “Bill” Powell Sr., Alton Powell Sr., and Zack Powell Jr.. Pinkie Mayes died at age 78 years old on July 12, 1984. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Pinkie (Powell) Mayes.
Otto Powell Sr. was born on March 26, 1902 in Texas United States to Zack Powell Sr. and Cornelia Turner/Stewart, and had siblings Rosie Lee (Powell) McKee Mitchell, Pinkie (Powell) Mayes, Lillie (Powell) Butler, Willard “Bill” Powell Sr., Alton Powell Sr., and Zack Powell Jr.. Otto Powell died at age 67 years old on June 9, 1969. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Otto Powell Sr..
Martin Powell was born in March 1825 in North Carolina United States. Martin Powell got married to Sarah Powell in 1847, and has children Eliza Powell, Louvenia (Powell) Shannon, Manuel Powell, George Mason, Martha Powell, Eddie Powell, and Zack Powell Sr.. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martin Powell.
Eddie Powell was born in 1874 in Texas United States to Martin Powell and Sarah Powell, and has siblings Zack Powell Sr., Eliza Powell, Louvenia (Powell) Shannon, Manuel Powell, George Mason, and Martha Powell. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Eddie Powell.
Martha Powell was born in 1873 in Texas United States to Martin Powell and Sarah Powell, and has siblings Zack Powell Sr., Eliza Powell, Louvenia (Powell) Shannon, Manuel Powell, George Mason, and Eddie Powell. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martha Powell.
Manuel Powell was born in 1865 in Texas United States to Martin Powell and Sarah Powell, and has siblings Zack Powell Sr., Eliza Powell, Louvenia (Powell) Shannon, George Mason, Martha Powell, and Eddie Powell. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Manuel Powell.
Louvenia (Powell) Shannon was born in 1859 in Alabama United States to Martin Powell and Sarah Powell, and had siblings Zack Powell Sr., Eliza Powell, Manuel Powell, George Mason, Martha Powell, and Eddie Powell. Louvenia Shannon died at age 70 years old on February 19, 1930 in Tomball, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Louvenia (Powell) Shannon.
Eliza Powell was born in 1858 in Alabama United States to Martin Powell and Sarah Powell, and has siblings Zack Powell Sr., Louvenia (Powell) Shannon, Manuel Powell, George Mason, Martha Powell, and Eddie Powell. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Eliza Powell.
Sarah Powell was born in February 1835 in Virginia United States. Sarah Powell got married to Martin Powell in 1847, and has children Eliza Powell, Louvenia (Powell) Shannon, Manuel Powell, George Mason, Martha Powell, Eddie Powell, and Zack Powell Sr.. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah Powell.
Cornelia (Turner) Powell of Montgomery County, Texas United States was born on July 23, 1873 to Henry Turner and Sallie (McClay) Stewart. She married Zack Powell Sr. on December 18, 1898 in Tomball, Harris County, and had children Rosie Lee (Powell) McKee Mitchell, Otto Powell Sr., Pinkie (Powell) Mayes, Lillie (Powell) Butler, Willard “Bill” Powell Sr., Alton Powell Sr., and Zack Powell Jr.. Cornelia Powell died at age 48 years old on October 10, 1921 in Tomball.
Rosie Lee (Powell) McKee Mitchell of Texas United States was born on April 13, 1902 to Zack Powell Sr. and Cornelia Turner/Stewart. Rosie McKee Mitchell had siblings Otto Powell Sr., Pinkie (Powell) Mayes, Lillie (Powell) Butler, Willard “Bill” Powell Sr., Alton Powell Sr., and Zack Powell Jr.. She married David McKee on June 17, 1917 in Montgomery County, TX. They had children Ruby Lee “Olivia” (McKee) Jones, Willis McKee Sr., Murley McKee Sr., Johnnie Earl “Jack” McKee Sr., Ollie Viola McKee, Juanita (McKee) Washington Parker, and Hazel McKee. She would also marry Green Berry Mitchell on December 27, 1941 in Houston, Harris County. Rosie McKee Mitchell died at age 83 years old on September 17, 1985 in Houston.
Billy Powell was born to JD POWELL and loveda eggleston. Billy powell married MARY ANN POWELL, and has children DANNY RAY POWELL, CINDY POWELL, JESSE POWELL, and BILLY POWELL. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember BILLY RAY POWELL.
Mary Powell was married to BILLY RAY POWELL, and has children DANNY RAY POWELL, CINDY POWELL, JESSE POWELL, and BILLY POWELL. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember MARY ANN POWELL.
Billy Powell was born to BILLY RAY POWELL and MARY ANN POWELL, and has siblings DANNY RAY POWELL, CINDY POWELL, and JESSE POWELL. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember BILLY POWELL.
Jesse Powell was born to BILLY RAY POWELL and MARY ANN POWELL, and has siblings DANNY RAY POWELL, CINDY POWELL, and BILLY POWELL. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember JESSE POWELL.

Popular Powell Biographies

Laurene (Powell) Jobs
Laurene was born to James Harry Powell (1936-1967) and Marjorie Ellen Brand (born 1936) and grew up in West Milford New Jersey. At age 3, pilot father, died in a plane collision and her mother later would remarry. She has three children and was married to Steven Paul Jobs.

Carol Ann Powell was born to Clarence and Lorraine and was married to John. She was only 28 when she passed away due to an auto-accident. She and John had two daughters together.
Warfus Moon Powell Jr
Warfus Moon Powell Jr. was born on March 7, 1957 at kcmo, and died at na. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Warfus Moon Powell Jr.
Jane Powell
Jane Powell was born on April 1, 1929 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon United States. She was married to Dickie Moore in 1948, and they were together until John's death on September 7, 2015. Jane Powell died at age 92 years old on September 16, 2021 at Wilton, CT. in Wilton, CT.
Warfus Powell of Kansas City, Jackson County, MO was born on May 15, 1918, and died at age 76 years old on February 20, 1995.
Mary Ellen Powell was born in Wiltshire County, England United Kingdom, and died in 1889. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Ellen Powell.
Richard Powell Jr was born to Richard Powell Sr. (1625 - 1658) and Elizabeth Boulding (1623 - 1671). His father was born in Norfolk, Virginia, as was his mother. He had two brothers, William (1647 - 1712) and John (1650 - 1688).
Mary Jane (Powell) Vickers
Mary Jane (Powell) Vickers of Semmes, Mobile County, Alabama US was born on July 26, 1869, and died at age 80 years old on March 30, 1950 in Wilmer. Mary Vickers was buried on April 5, 1950 at Stringfellow Cemetery in Wilmer.
Caroline (Oldt) Powell was born in Ohio United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Caroline (Oldt) Powell.
Mary J.(Jenny) Powell
Mary J.(jenny) Powell was born in 1869. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary J.(Jenny) Powell.
Dorothy Powell
Dorothy Powell of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dorothy Powell.
Cherina Nicole Powell was born on September 3, 2002 at St. David's Medical Center in Austin, Travis County, Texas United States to Clarece Christine Romund and Gregory Allen Powell, and has a sister Chenoa Neci Powell. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cherina Nicole Powell.
Luther Franklin Powell was born on May 4, 1924, and died at age 72 years old on March 15, 1997. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Luther Franklin Powell.
Jd Powell of Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon United States was born on November 27, 1913 in DeKalb County, AL. He was married to loveda eggleston, and had a child BILLY RAY POWELL. Jd powell died at age 65 years old in February 1979 in Portland, Multnomah County, OR.
Audrey M. (Powell) Cobb
Audrey M. (Powell) Cobb of Semmes, Mobile County, AL was born on September 13, 1936, and died at age 68 years old on January 23, 2005 in Mobile. Audrey Cobb was buried circa January 2005 at First Baptist Cemetery in Semmes.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Violet Louisa Millicent Powell.
Lisa Yvette (Craven) Powell
Lisa Yvette (Craven) Powell of Sacramento, Sacramento County, California was born in 1963 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, and died at age 45 years old on December 10, 2009 in Sacramento, Sacramento County. Lisa Powell was buried on December 22, 2009 at Sylvan Cemetery District in Citrus Heights.
Walter Powell
Walter Powell of Rapid City, Pennington County, SD was born on August 13, 1891, and died at age 81 years old in May 1973.
Sarah Elizabeth (Foster) Powell
Sarah Elizabeth (Foster) Powell was born in December 1856, and died at age 71 years old on September 24, 1928. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah Elizabeth (Foster) Powell.

Powell Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Powell family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 78,736 people with the last name Powell that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

71.0 years

Oldest Powells

These are the longest-lived members of the Powell family on AncientFaces.

Tony Powell was born on April 8, 1865, and died at age 115 years old in July 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Tony Powell.
115 years
Mark Powell was born on July 28, 1863, and died at age 113 years old in June 1977. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mark Powell.
113 years
John Powell was born on March 2, 1849, and died at age 113 years old in April 1962. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Powell.
113 years
Claudia Powell of Marion, Perry County, AL was born on September 20, 1894, and died at age 111 years old on May 16, 2006.
111 years
Delma E Powell of Arcadia, Los Angeles County, CA was born on March 14, 1896, and died at age 109 years old on August 14, 2005.
109 years
Virginia Powell of Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama was born on August 3, 1861, and died at age 109 years old in November 1970.
109 years
Essie A Powell of Rosman, Transylvania County, NC was born on March 24, 1889, and died at age 107 years old on February 9, 1997.
107 years
Sallye M Powell of Shelbyville, Shelby County, KY was born on December 23, 1898, and died at age 107 years old on March 24, 2006.
107 years
Geraldine A Powell of Newbury Park, Ventura County, CA was born on January 26, 1896, and died at age 107 years old on May 9, 2003.
107 years
Mary Powell of Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming was born on February 16, 1879, and died at age 107 years old in April 1986.
107 years
State E Powell of Tulsa, Tulsa County, OK was born on September 27, 1899, and died at age 106 years old on April 18, 2006.
106 years
Mattie Powell of Petersburg, Petersburg City County, VA was born on September 2, 1902, and died at age 106 years old on March 13, 2009.
106 years
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I have just signed up I hope I'm not interrupting, does anyone have information about Oliver Cromwell Powell, Sr.
Male 1879 - 1952?he was born in texas.I'd like to see pictures. I have a few things about him but I want more if possible.
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Oliver Cromwell Powell, Sr.
Birth: Mar. 31, 1879
Bon Wier
Newton County
Texas, USA
Death: Aug. 19, 1952
Beaumont
Jefferson County
Texas, USA

Oliver Cromwell Powell

Son of George Walter Powell and Martha Ann (Jones) Powell

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Spouse:
Trudie Windham Powell (1880 - 1916)*

Children:
Eugene Victor Powell (1912 - 1968)*

*Calculated relationship

Inscription:
IN GOD'S CARE

Burial:
Ford Cemetery
Newton
Newton County
Texas, USA
How is this related to the last name Powell? A little more information would be helpful? Where do you live? Where did thesr relatives live? During what time period? I hope to hear from you soon :-)
Jean was my father's cousin. Her maiden name was Derr. My Dad's mom was Tillie Muffly. I know that Tillie had sisters but I can only recall Ida and LaVinia. Jean's husband was a college professor(?). Jean and her husband had two daughters. I have met Rebecca. Unfortunately, Jean, my Dad and Dad's twin all inherited kidney disease. Jean refused to do dialysis.

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