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George Powell 1789–1875

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have George 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Feb 1789 · Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
Died 21 Dec 1875 · Caldwell, North Carolina, United States

Researchers connected through George Powell 1789–1875

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1789, George Powell entered the world in Caldwell, North Carolina, United States. In 1830, George Powell resided in Burke, North Carolina, USA. George Powell passed away in 1875 in Caldwell, North Carolina, United States.

Sources

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    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1789
Birth of George Powell in Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1789
Birth of George Powell in Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1830
George Powell resided here in Burke, North Carolina, USA
Residence
1850
George Powell resided here in Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina,USA
Residence
1860
George Powell resided here in Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina,USA
Residence
1870
George Powell resided here in Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina,USA
Residence
1875
Death of George Powell in Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Death
1875
Death of George Powell in Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Powell

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Frequently Asked Questions

George Powell (1789–1875) was born in Caldwell, North Carolina, United States and died in Caldwell, North Carolina, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have George 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.

George Powell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Powell PTP
1789–1875
Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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George Powell's Descendants

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George Powell PTP 1789–1875