Who was Oliver Powers?

Oliver Powers (1741–1808) was born in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Oliver Powers 1741–1808

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

Born 6 Sep 1741 · Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Died 30 Jul 1808 · Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States

Father Jonathan Powers

Mother Hannah Sawyer

Spouse Lydia Winn

Children Dorthea Powers, Elizabeth Powers, Jacob Powers, Josiah Calvin Powers, Lucy Powers, Lydia Powers, Oliver Powers

Siblings Amos Powers, Elizabeth Powers, Ephraim Powers, Hannah Powers, Jacob Powers, Jonathan Powers, Lucy Powers, Manassa Powers, Silas Powers

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Biography

The story of Oliver Powers began in 1741 in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Oliver Powers married lydia winn, and had children including dorthea powers, elizabeth powers, jacob powers, josiah calvin powers, lucy powers, lydia powers, oliver powers. Oliver Powers passed away in 1808 in Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States.

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Life Timeline

1741

Birth of Oliver Powers in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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1808

Death of Oliver Powers in Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Oliver Powers

This ancestor line traces from Of, Ryhall, R., England (1197) to Lancaster, Massachusetts (1741) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Oliver Powers (1741–1808) was born in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Lancaster, Erie, 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 Oliver 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 17 generations of this lineage geographically.
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