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James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. 1888–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jul 1888

Birth Location: Anderson County, South Carolina

Death Date: 23 Jan 1961

Death Location: Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father:

Mother: Rebecca Powell

Spouse(s): Mary Standridge

Children(s): Harmon Powell, James Jr, Lena White, Samuel Powell, Jack Powell, Barton Powell, Clint Powell, Bennie Powell, Clarence Powell, Lula Powell, Rebecca Powell

James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. was born in 1888 in Anderson County, South Carolina, the child of Samson Doc Powell And Rebecca Powell. In 1900, James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. resided in Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA. In 1910, James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. resided in Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA. James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. married Lucile Chastain, Mary Missouri Zury Standridge, and had children including Barton Tinsley Powell, Bennie Melvin Powell, Clarence Pete Folger Powell, Clint Russell Powell, Harmon Sanders Powell, Jack Joseph Powell, James Gillard Powell Jr, Lena Rose Powell White, Lula Beatrice Powell, Rebecca Powell, Samuel Hamilton Powell. James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. passed away in 1961 in Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. was born in 1888 in Anderson County, South Carolina, the child of Samson Doc Powell And Rebecca Powell.
  • In 1900, James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. resided in Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. resided in Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
  • James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. married Lucile Chastain, Mary Missouri Zury Standridge, and had children including Barton Tinsley Powell, Bennie Melvin Powell, Clarence Pete Folger Powell, Clint Russell Powell, Harmon Sanders Powell, Jack Joseph Powell, James Gillard Powell Jr, Lena Rose Powell White, Lula Beatrice Powell, Rebecca Powell, Samuel Hamilton Powell.
  • James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. passed away in 1961 in Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Rebecca Powell
1865–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
RP

Spouses(s)

Mary Standridge
1894–1945
Birth Location: South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
MS

Children(s)

Harmon Powell
1924–1999
Birth Location: Anderson and, South Carolina
HP
James Jr
1917–1997
Birth Location: Anderson, South Carolina, USA
JJ
Lena White
1914–1996
Birth Location: Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
LW
Samuel Powell
1910–1936
Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
SP
Jack Powell
1930–2004
Birth Location: Fair Play, Oconee County, South Carolina, United States of America
JP
Barton Powell
1925–2012
Birth Location: Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
BP
Clint Powell
1921–1984
Birth Location: Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
CP
Bennie Powell
1934–2007
Birth Location: Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
BP
Clarence Powell
1932–2013
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America
CP
Lula Powell
1918–2001
Birth Location: –
LP
Rebecca Powell
1912–1929
Birth Location: South Carolina
RP

James Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
James Sr.
1888–1961
Birth Place: Anderson County, South Carolina
Parents
Rebecca Powell
1865–
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Sr.'s Descendants

1.
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James ("Jim" Gillard Powell) Sr. (14 Jul 1888–23 Jan 1961) m. Mary (Missouri "Zury") Standridge (1 Nov 1894–28 Feb 1945)
  1. 1. Harmon (Sanders) Powell 1924–1999 m. Grace Stone 1924–1995
  2. 2. James (Gillard Powell) Jr 1917–1997 m. Lula (Mae) Sosebee 1917–2007
    1. 1. Jimmie (Ray) Powell 1943–2020
    2. 2. Charles (Edward) Powell 1944–2020
  3. 3. Lena (Rose Powell) White 1914–1996 m. Woodrow (Wilson) White 1912–2000
  4. 4. Samuel (Hamilton) Powell 1910–1936 m. Willie (Viola) Aldrich 1913–1986
    1. 1. Frances (Powell Franklin) Bratcher 1935–2007
    2. 2. Gus Powell 1931–2013
    3. 3. Samuel (Powell) Jr 1929–1930
  5. 5. Jack (Joseph) Powell 1930–2004 m. Nettie (Louise) Burton 1939–2008 m. Helen (Doris) Keith 1930–2001
    1. 1. Jacquelyn Powell 1950–1950
  6. 6. Barton (Tinsley) Powell 1925–2012 m. Dezerie Weaver 1935–2023 m. Sybil (Stone) Guinn 1928–2025
  7. 7. Clint (Russell) Powell 1921–1984 m. Christine Duncan 1922–2012
  8. 8. Bennie (Melvin) Powell 1934–2007 m. Laura ("Billie" Elizabeth) Foster 1929–2001
  9. 9. Clarence ("Pete" Folger) Powell 1932–2013
  10. 10. Lula (Beatrice) Powell 1918–2001 m. Clifton (James) Cheek 1915–1998
    1. 1. Joseph Cheek 1910–
  11. 11. Rebecca Powell 1912–1929

James Sr.'s Timeline

13 Records

1888
14 Jul 1888
Birth of James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. in Anderson County, South Carolina
Anderson County, South Carolina
1900
1900
Age 12
James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. resided here in Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. resided here in Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 29
James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. resided here in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
1917
abt 1917
Age 29
James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. resided here
None
1918
abt 1918
Age 30
James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 32
James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. resided here in Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. resided here in Pendleton, Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Pendleton, Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. resided here in Rural, Anderson, South Carolina
Rural, Anderson, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 52
James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. resided here in Centerville Township, Equinox-Appleton Mills, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Centerville Township, Equinox-Appleton Mills, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1945
23 Jul 1945
Age 57
James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. resided here in Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 62
James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. resided here in Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1961
23 Jan 1961
Age 73
Death of James "Jim" Gillard Powell Sr. in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1888
    Event Place: Anderson County, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1766-1900 and City of Charleston, South Carolina, U.S., Birth Records, 1877-1901, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Equinox-Appleton Mills, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03786; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 4-23
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1685; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 55
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2341920
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Anderson County
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: 1517; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0061
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1449; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1375462
    [8] South Carolina, U.S., Death Records, 1821-1972, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Death Records; Year Range: 1950-1961; Death County or Certificate Range: Anderson
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184
    [11] South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Record Group Number: S169123; Series Number: 169; Year Range: 1917
    [12] South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Record Group Number: S169123; Series Number: 169; Year Range: 1918
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The State; Publication Date: 24 Jan 1961; Publication Place: Columbia, South Carolina, USA; ,0.42752346,0.37215495,0.6077959&xid=3355
    [14] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: 5292; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 4-49
    [15] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [16] Greenville County, South Carolina, U.S., Obituary Index, Greenville County Library System; Greenville, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: 1517; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0061

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1449; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1375462

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Anderson County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1917
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Record Group Number: S169123; Series Number: 169; Year Range: 1917

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1918
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Record Group Number: S169123; Series Number: 169; Year Range: 1918

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1685; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 55

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pendleton, Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2341920

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Anderson, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Equinox-Appleton Mills, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03786; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 4-23

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Centerville Township, Equinox-Appleton Mills, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Equinox-Appleton Mills, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03786; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 4-23

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Jul 1945
    Event Place: Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Daily Mail; Publication Date: 23 Jul 1945; Publication Place: Anderson, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: 5292; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 4-49

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Anderson
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The State; Publication Date: 24 Jan 1961; Publication Place: Columbia, South Carolina, USA; ,0.42752346,0.37215495,0.6077959&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1961
    Event Place: Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, U.S., Death Records, 1821-1972, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Death Records; Year Range: 1950-1961; Death County or Certificate Range: Anderson
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The State; Publication Date: 24 Jan 1961; Publication Place: Columbia, South Carolina, USA; ,0.42752346,0.37215495,0.6077959&xid=3355
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Greenville County, South Carolina, U.S., Obituary Index, Greenville County Library System; Greenville, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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