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Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell 1885–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 DEC 1885

Birth Location: Hempstead Co, AR

Death Date: 20 MAY 1959

Death Location: Evening Shade, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Joey Powell

Mother: Sarah Powell

Spouse(s): Hattie Beavers

Children(s): Clara Powell, Albert Powell, Orval Powell, Talmadge Powell, Elvin Powell

In 1885, Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell entered the world in Hempstead Co, AR, born to Joey Powell And Sarah E Powell. In 1900, Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell resided in Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA. Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell married Hattie P Beavers, and had children including Albert Powell, Clara Powell, Elvin Powell, Orval Powell, Talmadge Powell. Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell passed away in 1959 in Evening Shade, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell entered the world in Hempstead Co, AR, born to Joey Powell And Sarah E Powell.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell resided in Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA.
  • Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell married Hattie P Beavers, and had children including Albert Powell, Clara Powell, Elvin Powell, Orval Powell, Talmadge Powell.
  • Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell passed away in 1959 in Evening Shade, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joey Powell
1855–
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
JP
Sarah Powell
1855–
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
SP

Spouses(s)

Hattie Beavers
1888–1969
Birth Location: Arkansas
HB

Children(s)

Clara Powell
1906–1994
Birth Location: Arkansas
CP
Albert Powell
1913–
Birth Location: Arkansas
AP
Orval Powell
1917–
Birth Location: Arkansas
OP
Talmadge Powell
1920–
Birth Location: Arkansas
TP
Elvin Powell
1909–
Birth Location: Arkansas
EP

Benjamin Powell's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Powell
1885–1959
Birth Place: Hempstead Co, AR
Parents
Joey Powell
1855–
Arkansas, USA
Sarah (E) Powell
1855–
Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Henry Beavers
1804–1886
Rayle, Wilkes, GA
Nancy (M Brandenburg) (Beavers)
1813–1870
Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Powell's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Hillery "Bennie") Powell (26 DEC 1885–20 MAY 1959) m. Hattie (P) Beavers (1888–1969)
  1. 1. Clara Powell 1906–1994 m. Marvin (O) Turnage 1903–1985
    1. 1. Joe (Ben) Turnage 1928–
    2. 2. Gurlon Turnage 1922–
    3. 3. Helen Turnage 1925–
  2. 2. Albert Powell 1913–
  3. 3. Orval Powell 1917–
  4. 4. Talmadge Powell 1920–
  5. 5. Elvin Powell 1909–

Benjamin Powell's Timeline

9 Records

1885
26 DEC 1885
Birth of Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell in Hempstead Co, AR
Hempstead Co, AR
1900
1900
Age 15
Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell resided here in Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
1903
10 JUN 1903
Age 18
Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell was married in Hope, AR
Hope, AR
1910
1910
Age 25
Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell resided here in Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell resided here in Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell resided here in Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell resided here in Rural, Hempstead, Arkansas
Rural, Hempstead, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 55
Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell resided here in Spring Hill, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
Spring Hill, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
1959
20 MAY 1959
Age 74
Death of Benjamin Hillery "Bennie" Powell in Hope, Hempstead Co., AR
Hope, Hempstead Co., AR

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 DEC 1885
    Event Place: Hempstead Co, AR
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Arkansas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spring Hill, Hempstead, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00140; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 29-29
    [3] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas; Roll: T625_64; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 109
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2339812
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1240060
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas; Roll: T624_52; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1374065
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates
    [10] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1959; Roll: 2

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 10 JUN 1903
    Event Place: Hope, AR

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1240060

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas; Roll: T624_52; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1374065

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas; Roll: T625_64; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 109

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springhill, Hempstead, Arkansas; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2339812

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Hempstead, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spring Hill, Hempstead, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00140; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 29-29

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Spring Hill, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spring Hill, Hempstead, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00140; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 29-29

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hope, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Arkansas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lively, Hempstead, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 MAY 1959
    Event Place: Hope, Hempstead Co., AR
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1959; Roll: 2

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Evening Shade, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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