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Mary Powis 1813–1885

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Powis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 4 Mar 1813 · Bethnal Green
Died 9 Jul 1885 · Bethnal Green, London, England
Father Joseph Powis
Mother Susannah Gofton
Spouse William Williams
Children Alfred Williams, Ann Williams, Benjamin Williams, Elizabeth Williams, George Williams, James Williams, John Williams, Joseph Williams, Mary Williams, Rebecca Williams, William Benjamin Williams

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Biography

In 1813, Mary Powis entered the world in Bethnal Green, born to joseph powis and susannah gofton. In 1861, Mary Powis resided in Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England. In 1871, Mary Powis resided in St Jude, London, England. Mary Powis married william williams, and had children including alfred williams, ann williams, benjamin williams, elizabeth williams, george williams, james williams, john williams, joseph williams, mary williams, rebecca williams, william benjamin williams. Mary Powis passed away in 1885 in Bethnal Green, London, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1861 England Census

  2. 2
    Census 1871 England Census

Life Timeline

1813
Birth of Mary Powis in Bethnal Green
Birth
1861
Mary Powis resided here in Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England
Residence
1871
Mary Powis resided here in St Jude, London, England
Residence
1885
Death of Mary Powis in Bethnal Green, London, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Powis

This ancestor line traces from London, England (1690) to Bethnal Green (1813) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Powis (1813–1885) was born in Bethnal Green and died in Bethnal Green, London, England. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Mary Powis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Powis PTP
1813–1885
Bethnal Green
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Powis's Descendants

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Mary Powis PTP 1813–1885