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Charles Powers 1917–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 May 1917

Birth Location: Hancock, Maryland

Death Date: 22 Mar 1988

Death Location: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: Harry Powers

Mother: Ida May

Spouse(s): Mary Fost

Children(s): Mary Powers

In 1917, Charles Powers entered the world in Hancock, Maryland, born to Harry L Powers And Ida May. In 1920, Charles Powers resided in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA. In 1930, Charles Powers resided in Hancock, Washington, Maryland, USA. Charles Powers married Mary Fost, and had children including Mary Beth Powers. Charles Powers passed away in 1988 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Charles Powers entered the world in Hancock, Maryland, born to Harry L Powers And Ida May.
  • In 1920, Charles Powers resided in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1930, Charles Powers resided in Hancock, Washington, Maryland, USA.
  • Charles Powers married Mary Fost, and had children including Mary Beth Powers.
  • Charles Powers passed away in 1988 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Harry Powers
1870–1961
Birth Location: Maryland
HP
Ida May
1872–
Birth Location: Maryland
IM

Spouses(s)

Mary Fost
1916–2009
Birth Location: Maryland
MF

Children(s)

Mary Powers
1942–2016
Birth Location: Hagerstown, MD
MP

Charles Powers's Ancestors

Self
Charles Powers
1917–1988
Birth Place: Hancock, Maryland
Parents
Harry L Powers
1870–1961
Maryland
Ida May
1872–
Maryland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Charles Powers's Descendants

1.
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Charles Powers (17 May 1917–22 Mar 1988) m. Mary Fost (17 Sep 1916–19 December 2009)
  1. 1. Mary (Beth) Powers 1942–2016

Charles Powers's Timeline

9 Records

1917
17 May 1917
Birth of Charles Powers in Hancock, Maryland
Hancock, Maryland
1920
1920
Age 3
Charles Powers resided here in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Charles Powers resided here in Hancock, Washington, Maryland, USA
Hancock, Washington, Maryland, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Charles Powers resided here in Sh, Washington, Maryland
Sh, Washington, Maryland
1940
1940
Age 23
Charles Powers resided here in Election District 5 Hancock, Washington, Maryland, USA
Election District 5 Hancock, Washington, Maryland, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 34
Charles Powers resided here in District of Columbia
District of Columbia
1959
1959
Age 42
Charles Powers resided here in Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
1984
1984
Age 67
Charles Powers resided here in Hancock, MD
Hancock, MD
1988
22 Mar 1988
Age 71
Death of Charles Powers
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 May 1917
    Event Place: Hancock, Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [9] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] District of Columbia, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hancock, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Washington, Maryland
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Election District 5 Hancock, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: District of Columbia
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1984
    Event Place: Hancock, MD
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hancock, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washington, Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1988
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Web: Washington County, Maryland, Obituary Index, 1790-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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