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James C Powers 1817 – 1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jul 1817

Birth Location: South Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 15 Feb 1892

Death Location: Powell, Monroe Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Samuel Powers

Mother: Hannah Comstock

Spouse(s): Mary Hull, Philura Peck

Children(s): Morris Powers, Powers None, James Powers, Hannah Powers, Mary Powers, Ulissa Powers

James C Powers was born in 1817 in South Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Samuel Powers and Hannah Comstock. In 1840, James C Powers resided in Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1850, James C Powers resided in Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA. James C Powers married Mary Hull, Philura Peck, and had children including Morris D Powers, Powers, James M Powers, Hannah M Powers, Mary Powers, Ulissa E Powers. James C Powers passed away in 1892 in Powell, Monroe Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • James C Powers was born in 1817 in South Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Samuel Powers and Hannah Comstock.
  • In 1840, James C Powers resided in Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1850, James C Powers resided in Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • James C Powers married Mary Hull, Philura Peck, and had children including Morris D Powers, Powers, James M Powers, Hannah M Powers, Mary Powers, Ulissa E Powers.
  • James C Powers passed away in 1892 in Powell, Monroe Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Powers
1792 –
Birth Location: New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
SP
Hannah Comstock
1784 – 1880
Birth Location: Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA
HC

Spouses(s)

Mary Hull
1847 –
Birth Location: New York
MH
Philura Peck
1817 – 1912
Birth Location: Connecticut
PP

Children(s)

Morris Powers
1875 – 1943
Birth Location: Towanda, Pennsylvania
MP
Powers None
Birth Location: –
P
James Powers
1838 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Hannah Powers
1840 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
HP
Mary Powers
1840 – 1914
Birth Location: –
MP
Ulissa Powers
1847 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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James Powers's Ancestors

Self
James Powers
1817 – 1892
Birth Place: South Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Samuel Powers
1792 –
New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
Hannah Comstock
1784 – 1880
Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
(Capt.) (Hazard) Powers
1764 – 1832
Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Hannah Rogers
1769 – 1845
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Powers
1718 – 1791
Zerviah Powers
1713 – 1754
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Powers
1679 – 1761
Abigail Powers
1683 – 1754

James Powers's Descendants

1.
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James (C) Powers (12 Jul 1817 – 15 Feb 1892) m. Mary Hull (abt 1847 – ) m. Philura Peck (14 Jun 1817 – 7 Aug 1912)
  1. 1. Morris (D) Powers (Abt 1875 – 1943) m. Alice (Mable) Fry (abt 1886 – 1957)
    1. 1. Letitia (M) Frye (1901 – 1990) m. Lester Frye (abt 1902 – 1972)
      1. 1. Vivian Frye (abt 1922 – abt 2013) m. Charles (W) Signor (abt 1919 – )
      2. 2. Stiles Frye (abt 1926 – 16 May 1970)
      3. 3. Vonda Frye (abt 1928 – )
      4. 4. Jack (Lester) Frye (abt 1932 – 2 November 1950)
      5. 5. Helen Frye (abt 1933 – 13 Apr 1998) m. Robert Bates (2 Mar 1905 – )
      6. 6. Caroyln Frye (abt 1948 – )
    2. 2. Ernest (E) Powers (abt 1904 – 1 June 1971) m. Dells Powers (abt 1904 – 15 May 1995)
      1. 1. Richard (E) Powers (abt 1925 – 21 February 2000)
      2. 2. Betty Powers (abt 1927 – 10 July 1992) m. Anthony (Joseph) Masorti (1 November 1922 – 12 October 2007)
        1. 1. Gary (Lee) Masorti (14 Dec 1953 – ) m. Elizabeth Ault (abt 1955 – )
        2. 2. Rosemary Masorti (abt 1958 – )
        3. 3. Dorothy Masorti
      3. 3. Phyllis Powers (abt 1929 – 22 Apr 1994) m. Arthur (William) Lamberson (abt 1925 – )
    3. 3. George (E) Powers (abt 1907 – June 1972) m. Alta Powers (abt 1904 – )
      1. 1. Leo (A) Ferris (abt 1930 – 22 Apr 2017) m. Shirley (I.) Ferris
        1. 1. Penny (Jo) Snyder
        2. 2. Michael (L.) Ferris
        3. 3. Thomas (J.) Ferris
      2. 2. George (E) Powers (abt 1938 – )
      3. 3. Linda (A) Powers (abt 1941 – )
    4. 4. Earl Powers (abt 1909 – 1992) m. Margary Powers (abt 1913 – 16 March 2010)
      1. 1. Barry (Weston) Powers (11 Sep 1945 – 3 Feb 2004) m. Karen (Rae) Riddell (abt 1948 – )
        1. 1. Brian (Lyle) Powers (8 Mar 1985 – ) m. Megan (Elizabeth) Hall (21 Jul 1985 – )
      2. 2. Dennis (Earl) Powers (abt 1949 – ) m. Cindy
        1. 1. Mark Powers
    5. 5. Ruby (E) Powers (abt 1912 – 1927)
    6. 6. Mary (Sucile) Powers (30 Apr 1913 – )
    7. 7. Lucile (M) Powers (abt 1914 – 27 Jun 1998) m. John (R) Bletz (abt 1911 – )
      1. 1. John (M) Bletz (abt 1931 – )
      2. 2. Alda (M) Bletz (abt 1935 – 15 Dec 1990)
      3. 3. James (A) Bletz (abt 1936 – )
    8. 8. Wilber (F) Powers (abt 1916 – 16 November 1977) m. Mary Powers (abt 1921 – )
    9. 9. Chester (L) Powers (abt 1918 – 23 March 1999) m. Marguerite (Isabella) Welshans
      1. 1. Baby Powers (29 Apr 1940 – 29 Apr 1940)
    10. 10. Doris Powers (abt 1920 – 11 Jan 2008) m. Harold Signer (abt 1920 – )
      1. 1. Deana (L) Signer (abt 1943 – )
    11. 11. Lois Powers (abt 1921 – 14 Dec 2021) m. Robert (E.) Thompson
      1. 1. Eileen Thompson m. Terry Eckert
        1. 1. Tabitha Eckert
        2. 2. Tamara Eckert
    12. 12. Glenn Powers (abt 1924 – 23 April 1945)
  2. 2. Powers
  3. 3. James (M) Powers (abt 1838 – )
  4. 4. Hannah (M) Powers (abt 1840 – )
  5. 5. Mary Powers (26 Jul 1840 – 28 Sep 1914)
  6. 6. Ulissa (E) Powers (abt 1847 – )

James Powers's Timeline

7 Records

1817
12 Jul 1817
Birth of James C Powers in South Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
South Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1840
1840
Age 23
James C Powers resided here in Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 33
James C Powers resided here in Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 43
James C Powers resided here in Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 53
James C Powers resided here in Wolf, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Wolf, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 63
James C Powers resided here in Liberty, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
Liberty, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
1892
15 Feb 1892
Age 75
Death of James C Powers in Powell, Monroe Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Powell, Monroe Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1817
    Event Place: South Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 331
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1969, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pa; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 073551-076100
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1198; Page: 294A; Enumeration District: 158
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1185; Page: 218; Family History Lib
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 829; Page: 288b

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 476; Page: 362; Family History Library Film: 0020551

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 829; Page: 288b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Gibson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1185; Page: 218; Family History Lib

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Wolf, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Liberty, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1198; Page: 294A; Enumeration District: 158

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1892
    Event Place: Powell, Monroe Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 331

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
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