YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Edward Short Powers 1829 – 1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Aug 1829

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 1 Dec 1890

Death Location: Columbia, Henry, Alabama, USA

Father: James Powers

Mother: Sara Short

Spouse(s): Susan Albriton

Children(s): Willie Powers, Emma Powers, Kate Powers, Julia Powers, Lula Powers, Mary Powers, Sara Powers, Short Powers, Anna Powers, Vesta Powers, Selester Powers, Edward Powers

The story of Edward Short Powers Sgt. began in 1829 in Georgia. In 1880, Edward Short Powers Sgt. resided in Crawfords and Columbia, Henry, Alabama, USA. Edward Short Powers Sgt. married Susan Ann Vesta "Queen" POWERS Albriton, and had children including Willie A Powers, Emma C Powers, Kate Powers, Julia Powers, Lula N. Powers, Mary Evelyn Powers, Sara F. Powers, Short Florence Powers, Anna Colesta "Leslie" GWALTNEY Powers, Vesta Queen Powers, Selester Powers, Edward K Powers. Edward Short Powers Sgt. passed away in 1890 in Columbia, Henry, Alabama, USA.

Find more search results for Edward Powers
EP

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Edward Short Powers Sgt. began in 1829 in Georgia.
  • In 1880, Edward Short Powers Sgt. resided in Crawfords and Columbia, Henry, Alabama, USA.
  • Edward Short Powers Sgt. married Susan Ann Vesta "Queen" POWERS Albriton, and had children including Willie A Powers, Emma C Powers, Kate Powers, Julia Powers, Lula N. Powers, Mary Evelyn Powers, Sara F. Powers, Short Florence Powers, Anna Colesta "Leslie" GWALTNEY Powers, Vesta Queen Powers, Selester Powers, Edward K Powers.
  • Edward Short Powers Sgt. passed away in 1890 in Columbia, Henry, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Powers's Ancestors

Self
Edward Powers
1829 – 1890
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
James G. "Jim" Powers
1796 – 1847
Augusta, Columbia, Georgia, United States
Sara (Q.) Short
1805 – 1873
Appling, Columbia, County, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Powers's Descendants

1.
EP
Edward (Short) Powers (16 Aug 1829 – 1 Dec 1890) m. Susan (Ann Vesta "Queen" POWERS) Albriton (9 January 1842 – 26 Aug 1920)
  1. 1. Willie (A) Powers (04 Apr 1862 – 02 Jul 1903)
  2. 2. Emma (C) Powers (1865 – )
  3. 3. Kate Powers (29 April 1866 – 6 Dec1890)
  4. 4. Julia Powers (1867 – 01 Sep 1870)
  5. 5. Lula (N.) Powers (10 Feb 1868 – 7 November 1900)
  6. 6. Mary (Evelyn) Powers (23 Feb 1870 – 1 Sept 1870)
  7. 7. Sara (F.) Powers (23 April 1872 – 27 Sept 1873)
  8. 8. Short (Florence) Powers (12 July 1874 – 31 Jan 1897)
  9. 9. Anna (Colesta "Leslie" GWALTNEY) Powers (10 Aug 1877 – 2 July 1957)
  10. 10. Vesta (Queen) Powers (10 August 1877 – 15 May 1970)
  11. 11. Selester Powers (abt 1878 – )
  12. 12. Edward (K) Powers (Dec 1879 – 03 Nov 1958)

Edward Powers's Timeline

4 Records

1829
16 Aug 1829
Birth of Edward Short Powers Sgt. in Georgia
Georgia
1880
1880
Age 51
Edward Short Powers Sgt. resided here in Crawfords and Columbia, Henry, Alabama, USA
Crawfords and Columbia, Henry, Alabama, USA
1890
1 Dec 1890
Age 61
Death of Edward Short Powers Sgt. in Columbia, Henry, Alabama, USA
Columbia, Henry, Alabama, USA
1899
10 Jun 1899
Age 70
Edward Short Powers Sgt. resided here in Alabama, United States
Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1829
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama Civil War Muster Rolls, 1861-1865
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crawfords and Columbia, Henry, Alabama; Roll: 15; Family History Film: 1254015; Page: 586A; Enumeration District: 081; Image: 0655
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
    [4] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Crawfords and Columbia, Henry, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crawfords and Columbia, Henry, Alabama; Roll: 15; Family History Film: 1254015; Page: 586A; Enumeration District: 081; Image: 0655

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1899
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Confederate Pension Applications, 1880-1940; Collection #: Microfilm in the Research Room; Roll Description: Potts, E. F. - Powledge, F. G.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Loachapoka, Lee, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: Alabama Civil War Muster Rolls, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1890
    Event Place: Columbia, Henry, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Confederate Pension Applications, 1880-1940; Collection #: Microfilm in the Research Room; Roll Description: Potts, E. F. - Powledge, F. G.
    [2] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
    [3] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Columbia City Cemetery, Columbia, Houston County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
    [2] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE