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Alva Powell 1881–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Apr 1881

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 17 Jun 1968

Death Location: Bynum, Hill County, Texas, United States of America

Father: George Powell

Mother: Sophia Knott

Spouse(s): Henry Turner

Children(s): Powell Turner

In 1881, Alva Powell entered the world in Alabama, born to George W Powell And Sophia B Knott. In 1910, Alva Powell resided in Justice Precinct 4, Ellis, Texas, USA. In 1920, Alva Powell resided in Justice Precinct 4, Ellis, Texas, USA. Alva Powell married H P Turner, Henry Pascal Turner, and had children including Powell Turner. Alva Powell passed away in 1968 in Bynum, Hill County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1881, Alva Powell entered the world in Alabama, born to George W Powell And Sophia B Knott.
  • In 1910, Alva Powell resided in Justice Precinct 4, Ellis, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Alva Powell resided in Justice Precinct 4, Ellis, Texas, USA.
  • Alva Powell married H P Turner, Henry Pascal Turner, and had children including Powell Turner.
  • Alva Powell passed away in 1968 in Bynum, Hill County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Powell
1853–1933
Birth Location: Tennessee
GP
Sophia Knott
1863–1932
Birth Location: Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee
SK

Spouses(s)

Henry Turner
1876–1950
Birth Location: –
HT

Children(s)

Powell Turner
1902–1984
Birth Location: Texas
PT

Alva Powell's Ancestors

Self
Alva Powell
1881–1968
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
George W. Powell
1853–1933
Tennessee
Sophia (B) Knott
1863–1932
Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee
Grandparents
John (Alexander) Knott
1829–1907
Tennessee, United States
Arie (F. (Mary)) Connell
1835–1913
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Knott
1800–1829
Sarah Smith
1794–1883
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Knott
1768–1801
Rebekah Hart
1780–1850
Asa Smith
1772–1849
Phebe Cutter
1770–1841

Alva Powell's Descendants

1.
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Alva Powell (25 Apr 1881–17 Jun 1968) m. Henry (Pascal) Turner (1 January 1876–31 May 1950)
  1. 1. Powell Turner 1902–1984

Alva Powell's Timeline

7 Records

1881
25 Apr 1881
Birth of Alva Powell in Alabama
Alabama
1910
1910
Age 29
Alva Powell resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Ellis, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Ellis, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
Alva Powell resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Ellis, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Ellis, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Alva Powell resided here in Brandon, Hill, Texas
Brandon, Hill, Texas
1935
1935
Age 54
Alva Powell resided here in Brandon, Hill, Texas
Brandon, Hill, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 59
Alva Powell resided here in Brandon, Hill, Texas, USA
Brandon, Hill, Texas, USA
1968
17 Jun 1968
Age 87
Death of Alva Powell in Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1881
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brandon, Hill, Texas; Roll: T627_4066; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 109-35
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Ellis, Texas; Roll: T625_1800; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 138
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brandon, Hill, Texas; Roll: 2357; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0033; Image: 807.0; FHL microfilm: 2342091
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Ellis, Texas; Roll: T624_1550; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0139; FHL microfilm: 1375563
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Ellis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Ellis, Texas; Roll: T624_1550; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0139; FHL microfilm: 1375563

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Ellis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Ellis, Texas; Roll: T625_1800; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 138

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brandon, Hill, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brandon, Hill, Texas; Roll: 2357; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0033; Image: 807.0; FHL microfilm: 2342091

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Brandon, Hill, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brandon, Hill, Texas; Roll: T627_4066; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 109-35

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Brandon, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brandon, Hill, Texas; Roll: T627_4066; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 109-35

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1968
    Event Place: Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bynum, Hill County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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