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David Powell 1848–1918

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

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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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have David 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 27 Aug 1848 · Devynnock, Breconshire, Wales
Died 28 Feb 1918 · Yuba, California, USA
Spouse Margaret D Maggie Greely
Children Jeanette Powell, Margaret P Powell

Researchers connected through David Powell 1848–1918

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of David Powell began in 1848 in Devynnock, Breconshire, Wales. In 1900, David Powell resided in Marysville, Yuba, California, USA. David Powell married margaret d maggie greely, and had children including jeanette powell, margaret p powell. David Powell passed away in 1918 in Yuba, California, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

Life Timeline

1848
Birth of David Powell in Devynnock, Breconshire, Wales
Birth
1900
David Powell resided here in Marysville, Yuba, California, USA
Residence
1914
David Powell resided here in This City
Residence
1918
Death of David Powell in Yuba, California, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Powell

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Frequently Asked Questions

David Powell (1848–1918) was born in Devynnock, Breconshire, Wales and died in Yuba, California, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have David 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.

David Powell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Powell PTP
1848–1918
Devynnock, Breconshire, Wales
Parents
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Grandparents
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David Powell's Descendants

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David Powell PTP 1848–1918