Who was Lydia Powers?

Lydia Powers (1774–1843) was born in Lancaster, Nebraska, United States and died in Gerry, Chautauqua, New York, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lydia Powers 1774–1843

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Nov 1774 · Lancaster, Nebraska, United States

Died 20 Feb 1843 · Gerry, Chautauqua, New York, United States

Father Oliver Powers

Mother Lydia Winn

Siblings Dorthea Powers, Elizabeth Powers, Jacob Powers, Josiah Calvin Powers, Lucy Powers, Oliver Powers

Records

U.S., Find a Grave Index 3115.FTW 31582.ftw

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Immediate Family

Parents

Oliver Powers

Lydia Winn

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1774, Lydia Powers entered the world in Lancaster, Nebraska, United States, born to oliver powers and lydia winn. Lydia Powers passed away in 1843 in Gerry, Chautauqua, New York, United States.

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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index
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Record 3115.FTW
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Record 31582.ftw

Life Timeline

1774

Birth of Lydia Powers in Lancaster, Nebraska, United States

Birth

1843

Death of Lydia Powers in Gerry, Chautauqua, New York, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Powers

This ancestor line traces from Of, Ryhall, R., England (1197) to Lancaster, Massachusetts (1774) across 18 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lydia Powers (1774–1843) was born in Lancaster, Nebraska, United States and died in Gerry, Chautauqua, New York, 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.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia 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 18 generations of this lineage geographically.
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