Who was Gideon Powers?

Gideon Powers (1706–1752) was born in Littleton, Massachusetts (Middlesex) and died in Acton, Massachusetts (Middlesex). 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Gideon Powers 1706–1752

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

Born 10 DEC 1706 · Littleton, Massachusetts (Middlesex)

Died 25 AUG 1752 · Acton, Massachusetts (Middlesex)

Father Isaac Powers

Mother Mary Winship Poultier

Spouse Lydia Russell

Children Gideon Powers

Records

Pedigree Resource File - LDS

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Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Powers

Mary Winship Poultier

Spouse(s)

Lydia Russell

Children

Gideon Powers

Biography

Gideon Powers was born in 1706 in Littleton, Massachusetts (Middlesex), the child of isaac powers and mary winship poultier. Gideon Powers married lydia russell, and had children including gideon powers. Gideon Powers passed away in 1752 in Acton, Massachusetts (Middlesex).

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Life Timeline

1706

Birth of Gideon Powers in Littleton, Massachusetts (Middlesex)

Birth

1752

Death of Gideon Powers in Acton, Massachusetts (Middlesex)

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gideon Powers

This ancestor line traces from England (1555) to Littleton, Massachusetts (Middlesex) (1706) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Gideon Powers (1706–1752) was born in Littleton, Massachusetts (Middlesex) and died in Acton, Massachusetts (Middlesex). 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 Gideon 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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