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Walter Powers 1639–1708

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Walter Powers in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Jun 1639 · Essex, England
Died 22 Feb 1708 · Littleton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Walter Lee Powers
Mother Joane Newman
Spouse Tryall Shepard
Children Daniel Powers, Increase Powers, Isaac Powers, Jacob Powers, Mary Powers, Sarah Powers, Thomas Power, Walter Powers Jr, William Power
Siblings Fonda Powers, Nathaniel Powers, Thomas Powers

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Biography

The story of Walter Powers began in 1639 in Essex, England. Walter Powers married tryall shepard, and had children including daniel powers, increase powers, isaac powers, jacob powers, mary powers, sarah powers, thomas power, walter powers jr, william power. Walter Powers passed away in 1708 in Littleton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Probate/Wills Middlesex County, Massachusetts Probate Index, 1648-1870

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  6. 6
    Newspaper U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current

  7. 7
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  8. 8
    Record North America, Family Histories

  9. 9
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  10. 10
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  11. 11
    Record Alabama, Surname Files Expanded

  12. 12
    Record Records of Littleton, Massachusetts ... births and deaths, from the earliest records in the town books begun in 1715

  13. 13
    Record The Powers family : a record of Walter Power of Concord, Massachusetts and related families

Life Timeline

1639
Birth of Walter Powers in Essex, England
Birth
1708
Death of Walter Powers in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death
1708
Death of Walter Powers in Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death
1714
Walter Powers resided here in Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Residence

Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter Powers

This ancestor line traces from Hullavington, Wiltshire, England (1583) to Essex, England (1639) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Walter Powers (1639–1708) was born in Essex, England and died in Littleton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 3 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.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Walter 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 3 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Walter Powers's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Walter Powers PTP
1639–1708
Essex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Walter Powers's Descendants

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Walter Powers PTP 1639–1708