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Ambrose Powell 1713–1788

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ambrose Powell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Sep 1713 · Culpeper, Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Died 8 Sep 1788 · Culpeper, Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Father Robert Powell
Mother Sarah Taylor (1671–1698)
Siblings Ambrose Powell, Benjamin Powell, Charles Powell, James Powell, John Powell, Robert Powell, Sarah Powell, William Powell

Researchers connected through Ambrose Powell 1713–1788

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Ambrose Powell was born in 1713 in Culpeper, Fauquier, Virginia, United States, the child of robert powell and sarah taylor. Ambrose Powell passed away in 1788 in Culpeper, Fauquier, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1713
Birth of Ambrose Powell in Culpeper, Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Birth
1788
Death of Ambrose Powell in Culpeper, Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ambrose Powell (1713–1788) was born in Culpeper, Fauquier, Virginia, United States and died in Culpeper, Fauquier, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ambrose in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Ambrose Powell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ambrose Powell PTP
1713–1788
Culpeper, Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Taylor PTP
1671–1698
Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ambrose Powell's Descendants

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Ambrose Powell PTP 1713–1788