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CALEB L. POWELL Sr 1750–1828 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1750

Birth Location: South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 28 Jun 1828

Death Location: Fairfield, South Carolina, United States

Father: Sgt. vet

Mother: Mary Gordon

Spouse(s): Dorcas Miles, Dorcas Miles

Children(s): Aaron Powell, Dorcas Powell, Martha Powell, Jane Powell, John Powell, Rebecca Powell, Caleb Powell, Jacob Powell

In 1750, CALEB L. POWELL Sr entered the world in South Carolina, United States, born to Sgt James Powell Rev War Vet And Mary Gordon. CALEB L. POWELL Sr married Dorcas Miles, and had children including Aaron Powell, Caleb Powell, Dorcas Tabitha Powell, Jacob Powell, Jane P Powell, John Powell, Martha Mary Powell, Rebecca P Powell. CALEB L. POWELL Sr passed away in 1828 in Fairfield, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1750, CALEB L. POWELL Sr entered the world in South Carolina, United States, born to Sgt James Powell Rev War Vet And Mary Gordon.
  • CALEB L. POWELL Sr married Dorcas Miles, and had children including Aaron Powell, Caleb Powell, Dorcas Tabitha Powell, Jacob Powell, Jane P Powell, John Powell, Martha Mary Powell, Rebecca P Powell.
  • CALEB L. POWELL Sr passed away in 1828 in Fairfield, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sgt. vet
1725–1776
Birth Location: St Thomas, Orange, Virginia, United States
Sv
Mary Gordon
1728–1780
Birth Location: Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
MG

Spouses(s)

Dorcas Miles
1753–1835
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
DM
Dorcas Miles
1765–1835
Birth Location: Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
DM

Children(s)

Aaron Powell
1777–1845
Birth Location: South Carolina
AP
Dorcas Powell
1792–1889
Birth Location: Pendleton, Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
DP
Martha Powell
1790–1822
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
MP
Jane Powell
1782–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
JP
John Powell
1775–1847
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
JP
Rebecca Powell
1772–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
RP
Caleb Powell
1774–1862
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
CP
Jacob Powell
1784–1862
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
JP

CALEB Sr's Ancestors

Self
CALEB Sr
1750–1828
Birth Place: South Carolina, United States
Parents
Sgt. James Powell Rev. war vet
1725–1776
St Thomas, Orange, Virginia, United States
Mary Gordon
1728–1780
Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John Powell
1695–1762
Isle Wight, Virginia, USA
Alice Morrell
1705–1766
Newport Parish, Isle of Wigtoft, VA
Mary (Sarah) CHAPMAN
1707–1795
Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1670–1731
Deborah Hearn
1670–1731
Jane Taylor-Sherman-Chapman**1A
1673–1752
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Powell
1650–

CALEB Sr's Descendants

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CALEB (L. POWELL) Sr (1750–28 Jun 1828) m. Dorcas Miles (1753–21 Dec 1835) m. Dorcas Miles (1765–1835-12-21)
  1. 1. Aaron Powell 1777–1845
  2. 2. Dorcas (Tabitha) Powell 1792–1889
  3. 3. Martha (Mary) Powell 1790–1822
  4. 4. Jane (P.) Powell 1782–
  5. 5. John Powell 1775–1847
  6. 6. Rebecca (P.) Powell 1772–
  7. 7. Caleb Powell 1774–1862
  8. 8. Jacob Powell 1784–1862 m. Elizabeth (Latha "Betsy") Miles 1785–1850
    1. 1. Henry (J.) Powell 1809–1876 m. Elizabeth (G.) Sanderson 1822–1905
      1. 1. Eliza Powell 1844–1928
      2. 2. John (Egbert) Powell 1849–1863
      3. 3. Rebecca (Elizabeth) Harris 1829–1875
      4. 4. Wesley (Green) Powell 1852–1937
      5. 5. Hillery (Rivien) Powell 1846–1925
      6. 6. James Powell 1848–1848
      7. 7. Sophia (Graves, Aaron,) Crank 1840–1870 m. G (W) Aaron 1841–1865
        1. 1. John Aaron 1861–1942 m. Laura (Dorothy) Aaron 1863–1903 m. Mattie (H) Breedlove 1883–1964 m. Laura (Dorothy) Murphy 1863–1903 m. Laura (Dorothy) Aaron 1863–1903 m. Laura (Dorothy) Aaron 1863–1903 m. Laura (Dorothy) Aaron 1863–1903 m. Laura (Dorothy) Aaron 1863–1903 m. Laura (Dorothy) Murphy 1863–1903
        2. 2. Egbert (A.) Crank 1868–1868
        3. 3. James (C.) Crank 1869–1869
        4. 4. Elizabeth (Teresa) Crank 1867–1964
      8. 8. Joseph (M. "Jolie") POWELL 1853–1926 m. Sarah (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Beavers 1854–1915
        1. 1. Ben (H) Powell 1887– m. Hattie Beavers 1888–
      9. 9. Eliza (Powell.) Save 1844–1928 m. Walter (A) Crank 1833–1900
        1. 1. Walter (Samuel "Sam") CRANK 1871–1955 m. Josephine (Caldonia) MCCLELLAN 1874–1961
        2. 2. Elizabeth (T.) Crank 1868–
        3. 3. George (W.) Crank 1877–
        4. 4. Albert (D.) Crank 1880–
        5. 5. Charles (W.) Crank 1875–
        6. 6. John (W.) Crank 1873–
    2. 2. Rebecca ((?A) (?)Powell) (Jones) 1820–1889 m. David Jones 1811–1875
      1. 1. Martha (Ellen) Jones 1860–1946 m. Thomas (Jefferson) Williams 1852–1918
        1. 1. Lela (Mae) Williams 1892–1932 m. William (W) Breedlove 1885–1962
        2. 2. Alice Barham 1881–1958 m. William (Haffe) Barham 1859–1917 m. William (Hayes Barham) MD 1859–1917
        3. 3. Bryant (Jesse) Williams 1899–1979 m. Jarvie Hart 1900–
        4. 4. Virgil Williams 1896–1996 m. Mand Crank 1899–1977
        5. 5. George (W) Williams 1878–1939 m. Lue Williams 1879–1961
        6. 6. Roy (Lee) Williams 1894–1963 m. Virgie Crank 1895–1955
        7. 7. Carrie Williams 1886–1966 m. Herbert Hunter 1883– m. Charley Davis 1882–
        8. 8. Samuel (Williams) Sr 1889–1977 m. Rosa (Lee) Williams 1894–1957 m. Rosa (Lee) Williams 1894–1957 m. Gussie Williams 1895– m. Rosie Williams 1894–1957
        9. 9. Ruthie Williams 1903–1986 m. Arthur (M) Huckabee 1902–1974
        10. 10. Lonnie Williams 1884–1960 m. Roberta (Eliza) Williams 1883–1962
      2. 2. David (H) Jones 1848–1892 m. Harriet (Virginia) Williams 1855–1932
        1. 1. Christopher (Columbus) Jones 1873–
        2. 2. Walter Jones 1886–
        3. 3. David Jones 1880–
        4. 4. Julia Jones 1876–
        5. 5. Henry (J.) Jones 1872–
        6. 6. Jacob (F.) Jones 1877–
        7. 7. Walter Jones 1886–
        8. 8. Henry (J.) Jones 1872–
        9. 9. Julia Jones 1876–
        10. 10. David Jones 1880–
        11. 11. Jacob (F.) Jones 1877–
        12. 12. Christopher (C.) Jones 1874–
      3. 3. Jacob (Adison) Jones 1857–1938 m. Mollie (A.) Jones 1861–1900
        1. 1. Ida (P) Jones 1900–
        2. 2. Lon (F) Jones 1886–
        3. 3. Enos (E) Jones 1897–
        4. 4. Marian (Fraklin) Jones 1879–1955
        5. 5. Enos (Eldridge) Jones 1897–1961
        6. 6. Nancy (Elizabeth) Daniel 1887–1916
        7. 7. Hattie (Izora) Daniel 1892–1986
        8. 8. Emma (Lee) Lum 1882–1966
      4. 4. James (H.) Jones 1842–1862
      5. 5. Caleb (F) Jones 1854–1888
      6. 6. Delaney (Catherine) Lewis 1840–1924
      7. 7. Elijah (Pridgen) Jones 1838–1875 m. Sarah Williams 1839–1867 m. Alsissy (Francis) Coleman 1844–
        1. 1. Sarah (Annabelle) McClellan 1863–1942
        2. 2. Walter (P.) Jones 1866–1945
        3. 3. Sarah (Annabell) McClellan 1863–1942
        4. 4. Walter (Pridgen) Jones 1866–1945
      8. 8. William (Filgo) Jones 1844–1890 m. Taletha Jones 1846–
        1. 1. James Jones 1870–
        2. 2. Elizabeth Jones 1867–
        3. 3. Lula Jones 1877–
        4. 4. George Jones 1874–
        5. 5. Robert Jones 1879–
        6. 6. Henry Jones 1872–
        7. 7. Nora Jones 1881–
        8. 8. Lillie (C) Jones 1890–
        9. 9. Onie Jones 1886–
        10. 10. Dolph Jones 1888–
        11. 11. Samuel Jones 1894–
    3. 3. Martha (Elizabeth Powell) Jones 1815–1880
      1. 1. Mary (Ann Jones) (Powell) 1844–1910 m. Sarah Dudley 1833–1895
        1. 1. Caldonia Burns 1870–1951 m. William (Henry) Burns 1859–1936
      2. 2. James (P.) Jones 1869–1928
      3. 3. Wilbourne (Wiley) Jones 1879–1947
    4. 4. Benjamin (‘Ben’) Powell 1823–1886 m. Judith (Woodward) Williams 1829–1912
      1. 1. Rebecca (Adelade) Powell 1850–1908 m. Thomas (H Mc) Clellan 1848–1933
        1. 1. Josephine (Caldonia) MCCLELLAN 1874–1961 m. Walter (Samuel "Sam") CRANK 1871–1955
      2. 2. W (F) Powell 1868–1944
      3. 3. Martha (Ellen) O'Neal 1853–1931
      4. 4. George (C.) Powell 1859–1940
      5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Kitchens 1848–1923
      6. 6. James (Anderson) Powell 1854–1939
      7. 7. Sophronia Powell 1861–
      8. 8. William (Calvin) Powell 1846–
      9. 9. Eliza (J) Powell 1862–

CALEB Sr's Timeline

7 Records

1750
1750
Birth of CALEB L. POWELL Sr in prob. that part of Carolina that became South Carolina
prob. that part of Carolina that became South Carolina
1750
1750
Birth of CALEB L. POWELL Sr in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1780
abt. 1780
Age 30
CALEB L. POWELL Sr was married in , , South Carolina, USA
, , South Carolina, USA
1790
1790
Age 40
CALEB L. POWELL Sr resided here in Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
1810
1810
Age 60
CALEB L. POWELL Sr resided here in Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
1828
28 Jun 1828
Age 78
Death of CALEB L. POWELL Sr in Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
1828
28 Jan 1828
Age 78
CALEB L. POWELL Sr - Probate in Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
Fairfield, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: prob. that part of Carolina that became South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: abt. 1780
    Event Place: , , South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Fairfield, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 151; Image: 102; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Fairfield, South Carolina; Roll: 62; Page: 588; Image: 00194; Family History Library Film: 0181421

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1828
    Event Place: Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Fairfield County); Probate Place: Fairfield, South Carolina
    [2] South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Author: South Carolina. Court of Ordinary (Fairfield District); Probate Place: Fairfield, South Carolina
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1828
    Event Place: Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Fairfield County); Probate Place: Fairfield, South Carolina
    [2] South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Author: South Carolina. Court of Ordinary (Fairfield District); Probate Place: Fairfield, South Carolina
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