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John Hathorn Powell 1800–1867

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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Powell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees

Born 30 Aug 1800 · Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Died 22 Sep 1867 · Alvarado, Johnson, Texas, United States
Father John Hathorn Powell
Mother Esther Owens
Spouse Elizabeth Spears (1797–1884)
Children Caroline Eliza Powell, Gatzy Powell, Helena Ellen Lena Powell, James Madison Powell, John Hathorn Powell, Mary Eliza Powell, Patience Maranda Powell, Remilicent R Powell, Samantha E Powell, Sarah Eliza Powell
Siblings Hiram Powell, Rigdon Powell, Teresia Powell, Trecy Powell

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Biography

The story of John Hathorn Powell began in 1800 in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States. John Hathorn Powell married elizabeth spears, sarah dunn, and had children including caroline eliza powell, gatzy powell, helena ellen lena powell, james madison powell, john hathorn powell, mary eliza powell, patience maranda powell, remilicent r powell, samantha e powell, sarah eliza powell. John Hathorn Powell passed away in 1867 in Alvarado, Johnson, Texas, United States.

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Life Timeline

1800
Birth of John Hathorn Powell in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Birth
1841
John Hathorn Powell was married in Washington, Georgia
Marriage
1867
Death of John Hathorn Powell in Alvarado, Johnson, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Powell

This ancestor line traces from Penryn, St. Gluvias, Cornwall, England (1625) to Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States (1800) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Powell (1800–1867) was born in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States and died in Alvarado, Johnson, Texas, United States. 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.
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John Powell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Hathorn Powell PTP
1800–1867
Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Powell's Descendants

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John Hathorn Powell PTP 1800–1867 m. Elizabeth Spears PTP 1797–1884