Who was Thomas Powell?

Thomas Powell (1792–1853) was born in Prince William County, Virginia, USA and died in Prince William County, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas William Powell 1792–1853

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

Born 7 Mar 1792 · Prince William County, Virginia, USA

Died 6 Jan 1853 · Prince William County, Virginia, USA

Father William Harrison Powell

Mother Sarah Green

Records

U.S., Sons of the American …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Harrison Powell

Sarah Green

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

In 1792, Thomas William Powell entered the world in Prince William County, Virginia, USA, born to william harrison powell and sarah green. Thomas William Powell passed away in 1853 in Prince William County, Virginia, USA.

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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1792

Birth of Thomas William Powell in Prince William County, Virginia, USA

Birth

1853

Death of Thomas William Powell in Prince William County, Virginia, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Powell

This ancestor line traces from Crawley, Sussex, England (1449) to Prince William County, Virginia, USA (1792) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Powell (1792–1853) was born in Prince William County, Virginia, USA and died in Prince William County, Virginia, USA. 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 Thomas 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 11 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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