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Hester Ann Powers 1841–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 May 1841

Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia

Death Date: 18 Oct 1916

Death Location: Wise County, Virginia

Father: Jonas Powers

Mother: Nancy Newberry

Spouse(s): Harvey Smith

Children(s): Elizabeth Smith

The story of Hester Ann Powers began in 1841 in Scott County, Virginia. In 1850, Hester Ann Powers resided in Western District, Scott, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Hester Ann Powers resided in Wise County, Virginia. Hester Ann Powers married Harvey P Smith, and had children including Elizabeth Lizzie Smith. Hester Ann Powers passed away in 1916 in Wise County, Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of Hester Ann Powers began in 1841 in Scott County, Virginia.
  • In 1850, Hester Ann Powers resided in Western District, Scott, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Hester Ann Powers resided in Wise County, Virginia.
  • Hester Ann Powers married Harvey P Smith, and had children including Elizabeth Lizzie Smith.
  • Hester Ann Powers passed away in 1916 in Wise County, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonas Powers
1801–1882
Birth Location: Tennessee
JP
Nancy Newberry
1809–1903
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia
NN

Spouses(s)

Harvey Smith
1840–1915
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia
HS

Children(s)

Elizabeth Smith
1884–1933
Birth Location: Wise County, Virginia, USA
ES

Hester Powers's Ancestors

Self
Hester Powers
1841–1916
Birth Place: Scott County, Virginia
Parents
Jonas Powers
1801–1882
Tennessee
Nancy Newberry
1809–1903
Scott, Virginia
Grandparents
Jonas Powers
1778–
New Hampshire
Lucy Sperry
1774–
Great-Grandparents
Jonas Powers
1742–1833
Jerusha Harmon
1744–1783
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Hester Powers's Descendants

1.
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Hester (Ann) Powers (09 May 1841–18 Oct 1916) m. Harvey (P.) Smith (abt 1840–04 Mar 1915)
  1. 1. Elizabeth ((Lizzie)) Smith 1884–1933 m. Henry (Arnett) Blankenbeckler 1887–1920
    1. 1. Ruby (Ann) Blankenbeckler 1911–1992 m. Kelly (W.) Perkins 1893–1982
      1. 1. Ruey (Ivonale) Perkins 1928–1930
      2. 2. Harry (Patton) Perkins 1934–1977
      3. 3. Nina (P. Perkins) \\ 1936–1982
    2. 2. Harry (P.) Blankenbeckler 1908–
    3. 3. Bonnie (L.) Blankenbeckler 1916–2007 m. Vencil Adkins 1921–1996
      1. 1. Steven (Lynn) Adkins 1950–1950

Hester Powers's Timeline

8 Records

1841
09 May 1841
Birth of Hester Ann Powers in Scott County, Virginia
Scott County, Virginia
1850
1850
Age 9
Hester Ann Powers resided here in Western District, Scott, Virginia, USA
Western District, Scott, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 19
Hester Ann Powers resided here in Wise County, Virginia
Wise County, Virginia
1870
1870
Age 29
Hester Ann Powers resided here in Lipps, Wise, Virginia
Lipps, Wise, Virginia
1880
1880
Age 39
Hester Ann Powers resided here in Lipps, Wise, Virginia, United States
Lipps, Wise, Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 59
Hester Ann Powers resided here in Lipps, Wise, Virginia, USA
Lipps, Wise, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 69
Hester Ann Powers resided here in Lipps, Wise, Virginia
Lipps, Wise, Virginia
1916
18 Oct 1916
Age 75
Death of Hester Ann Powers in Wise County, Virginia
Wise County, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 May 1841
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: 1394; Family History Film: 1255394; Page: 316A; Enumeration District: 104
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: 1732; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1241732
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wise, Virginia; Roll: M653_1384; Page: 369; Image: 375; Family History Library Film: 805384
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T624_1652; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 150; Image: 334.
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western District, Scott, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 416A; Image: 400

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Western District, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western District, Scott, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 416A; Image: 400

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wise County, Virginia
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wise, Virginia; Roll: M653_1384; Page: 369; Image: 375; Family History Library Film: 805384

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: 1394; Family History Film: 1255394; Page: 316A; Enumeration District: 104

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: 1732; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1241732

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T624_1652; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 150; Image: 334.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1916
    Event Place: Wise County, Virginia
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