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Edward Powers 1725–1790

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 May 1725 · Littleton, Middlesex, MA

Died 10 Nov 1790 · Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Father Jacob Powers

Mother Edith Gould Adams

Siblings Esther Powers, Jonas Powers, Lydia Powers, Sarah Powers

Records

North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Powers

Edith Gould Adams

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Edward Powers began in 1725 in Littleton, Middlesex, MA. Edward Powers passed away in 1790 in Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1725

Birth of Edward Powers in Littleton, Middlesex, MA

Birth

1790

Death of Edward Powers in Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Powers

This ancestor line traces from Taunton, Somerset, England (1429) to Littleton, Middlesex, MA (1725) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Powers (1725–1790) was born in Littleton, Middlesex, MA and died in Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 10 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.