Who was David Powers?

David Powers (1790–1838) was born in , , South Carolina, USA and died in , , South Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have David in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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David Powers 1790–1838

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 12 Apr 1790 · , , South Carolina, USA

Died 21 Sep 1838 · , , South Carolina, USA

Father William Powers Rev

Mother Elizabeth F Spearman 16

Siblings Dennis Powers, Edmund Powers, Elizabeth Powers Twin To Polly, Francis Powers, Hannah Bowlar Powers, John Powers, Meredith William Powers, Nancy Powers, Patience Powers, Polly Twin Powers, Polly Powers Twin To Elizabeth, Sarah Belle Powers, Thomas Spearman Powers

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Powers Rev

Elizabeth F Spearman 16

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of David Powers began in 1790 in, South Carolina, USA. David Powers passed away in 1838 in, South Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1790

Birth of David Powers in, South Carolina, USA

Birth

1838

Death of David Powers in, South Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from David Powers

This ancestor line traces from Essex, Virginia, United States (1663) to , , South Carolina, USA (1790) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: David Powers (1790–1838) was born in , , South Carolina, USA and died in , , South Carolina, 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 (B) 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 6 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.
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