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Alexander Powell 1771–1826 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1771

Birth Location: Hertford, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: Aug 1826

Death Location: Telfair, Georgia, United States

Father: James Powell

Mother: Alse Cotton

Spouse(s): Dorcas DeBerry

Children(s): Abraham Powell, Susannah Powell, Josaiah Powell, Allen Powell, Allen Powell, Alexander Powell, Absalom Powell, James Powell, Elizabeth Powell, William Powell, Child Powell, Martha Powell, Susannah Powell

In 1771, Alexander Powell entered the world in Hertford, North Carolina, United States, born to James Powell And Alse Cotton. In 1793, Alexander Powell resided in USA. Alexander Powell married Dorcas Deberry, and had children including Abraham F Powell, Absalom Deberry Powell, Alexander Spotswood Cotton Powell, Allen Beverly Powell, Child Powell, Elizabeth Powell, James Powell, Josaiah Powell, Martha Powell, Susannah Powell, William C Powell. Alexander Powell passed away in 1826 in Telfair, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1771, Alexander Powell entered the world in Hertford, North Carolina, United States, born to James Powell And Alse Cotton.
  • In 1793, Alexander Powell resided in USA.
  • Alexander Powell married Dorcas Deberry, and had children including Abraham F Powell, Absalom Deberry Powell, Alexander Spotswood Cotton Powell, Allen Beverly Powell, Child Powell, Elizabeth Powell, James Powell, Josaiah Powell, Martha Powell, Susannah Powell, William C Powell.
  • Alexander Powell passed away in 1826 in Telfair, Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Powell's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Powell
1771–1826
Birth Place: Hertford, North Carolina, United States
Parents
James Powell
1733–1790
Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Alse Cotton
1735–1790
Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (William) Powell
1676–1757
Beavers Dam, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Edwards
1703–1756
Virginia, United States
Alexander (Spotswood) Cotton
1700–1764
South Quay, Nansemond, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Priscilla) West
1711–1774
Bertie, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Powell
1642–1695
Elizabeth Lawrence
1650–1708
Thomas Niece)
1639–1693
Elizabeth Hadley
1648–1693
John Jr.
1658–1728
Colonel West
1689–1751
Priscilla Williams
1682–1780
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Powell
1614–1687
Priscilla Whitson
1616–1711
Mary Hunt
1603–1685

Alexander Powell's Descendants

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Alexander Powell (1771–Aug 1826) m. Dorcas DeBerry (Sep 1782–19 Sep 1855)
  1. 1. Abraham (F) Powell 1810–1865 m. Mary (Martha) Burkhalter 1815–1901
    1. 1. Abraham (DeBerry "Berry") Powell 1842–1911 m. Roxy (Ann) Brickle 1844–1922
      1. 1. Lewis (Edward) Powell 1865–1926 m. Mary (Leatha) Braswell 1877–1959
        1. 1. William (Gordon "Jake") Powell 1906–1968 m. Fannie (Irene) Grice 1905–1977
        2. 2. Annie (Ethel) Powell 1894–1943 m. James (William) Hussey 1885–1971
        3. 3. Mollie (Emma) Powell 1897–1953
        4. 4. Pearl POWELL 1899–1910
        5. 5. Silas (Edward) Powell 1900–1989
        6. 6. Berter Powell 1902–1974
        7. 7. Bertha Powell 1902–1979
        8. 8. Verlie (Efannie) Powell 1904–1988
        9. 9. Jacob Powell 1907–1968
        10. 10. Mary (Lula) Powell 1908–1973
        11. 11. Chloe (Lela) Powell 1910–1960
        12. 12. Ida (Lee Dora) Powell 1912–1985
        13. 13. John (Willis) Powell 1914–1991
        14. 14. Grover (Hall) Powell 1916–1973
        15. 15. Joseph (Lester) Powell 1919–1973
        16. 16. Mollie (E) Powell 1897–
        17. 17. Sam (E) Powell 1901–
        18. 18. Vera (E) Powell 1905–
        19. 19. Georgia (J) Powell 1906–
        20. 20. Mary Powell 1908–
        21. 21. Carrie (M) Powell 1910–
        22. 22. Joseph (Lester) Powell 1919–
        23. 23. Bulah (R) Powell 1903–1979
      2. 2. Edwin Powell 1867–
      3. 3. Mollie POWELL 1870–1906
      4. 4. Ida POWELL 1876–1895
      5. 5. Annie POWELL 1879–
      6. 6. Clinton (Cay) POWELL 1884–1954
      7. 7. Pearl POWELL 1888–
      8. 8. James POWELLL 1890–
      9. 9. Martha (Catherine) Powell 1881–1982
      10. 10. Joseph (Hubbard) Powell 1874–1943
      11. 11. John (Munro) POWELL 1874–
      12. 12. Valelia Powell 1868–
      13. 13. Lile Powell 1884–
    2. 2. Nancy Powell 1837–
    3. 3. Georgianna Powell 1838–
    4. 4. Mary Powell 1840–
    5. 5. Winifred (D) Powell 1844–
    6. 6. William (Burris) Powell 1846–1905
    7. 7. William (Burris) Powell 1846–1905
    8. 8. Benjamin (Franklin) Powell 1848–1924
    9. 9. Amanda Powell 1851–1937
    10. 10. Henry Powell 1853–
    11. 11. Harry Powell 1853–
    12. 12. William (Henry) Powell 1853–
    13. 13. June Powell 1858–
    14. 14. William (N) Powell 1859–
    15. 15. William (Madison) Powell 1859–1911
    16. 16. Madison (Beverly) Powell 1860–1911
    17. 17. Jane Powell 1861–
    18. 18. Shelton (John) Powell 1862–1892
    19. 19. Margaret (A) Powell 1862–
  2. 2. Susannah Powell 1801–1861
  3. 3. Josaiah Powell 1803–1877
  4. 4. Allen (Beverly) Powell 1804–1890
  5. 5. Allen (Beverly) Powell 1804–1861
  6. 6. Alexander (Spotswood Cotton) Powell 1807–1869
  7. 7. Absalom (DeBerry) Powell 1815–1848
  8. 8. James Powell 1818–1885
  9. 9. Elizabeth Powell 1822–1901
  10. 10. William (C) Powell 1823–1902
  11. 11. Child Powell 1825–
  12. 12. Martha Powell 1826–
  13. 13. Susannah Powell 1830–

Alexander Powell's Timeline

5 Records

1771
1771
Birth of Alexander Powell in Hertford, North Carolina, United States
Hertford, North Carolina, United States
1793
1793
Age 22
Alexander Powell resided here in USA
USA
1800
1800
Age 29
Alexander Powell was married in North Hampton County, NC
North Hampton County, NC
1800
1800
Age 29
Alexander Powell resided here in Capt Moores Captaincy, Hertford, North Carolina
Capt Moores Captaincy, Hertford, North Carolina
1826
Aug 1826
Age 55
Death of Alexander Powell in Telfair, Georgia, United States
Telfair, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1771
    Event Place: Hertford, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1771; Birth city: Hertford County; Birth state: NC.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: North Hampton County, NC
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1771; Birth city: Hertford County; Birth state: NC.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S., Compiled Service Records, Post-Revolutionary War Volunteer Soldiers, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served from 1784 to 1811

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Capt Moores Captaincy, Hertford, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Capt Moores Captaincy, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1826
    Event Place: Telfair, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1771; Birth city: Hertford County; Birth state: NC.

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