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Leonard Preston Powers 1895–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Dec 1895

Birth Location: Wise County, Virginia

Death Date: 9 Aug 1943

Death Location: Letcher County, Kentucky

Father: John Powers

Mother: Victoria Davis

Spouse(s): Ethel Callin

Children(s): Willie Powers, Victor Powers, McClaris Powers, Lura Powers, Elma Powers, Clara Powers

In 1895, Leonard Preston Powers entered the world in Wise County, Virginia, born to John W Powers And Victoria Victory Davis. In 1900, Leonard Preston Powers resided in Kenady District, Dickenson, Virginia. In 1920, Leonard Preston Powers resided in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia. Leonard Preston Powers married Ethel L Callin, and had children including Clara Powers, Clarence Powers, David P Powers, Elma Powers, Lura Powers, Mcclaris Powers, Norma Y Powers, Roy Powers, Troy J Powers, Victor Powers, Willie Powers. Leonard Preston Powers passed away in 1943 in Letcher County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Leonard Preston Powers entered the world in Wise County, Virginia, born to John W Powers And Victoria Victory Davis.
  • In 1900, Leonard Preston Powers resided in Kenady District, Dickenson, Virginia.
  • In 1920, Leonard Preston Powers resided in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia.
  • Leonard Preston Powers married Ethel L Callin, and had children including Clara Powers, Clarence Powers, David P Powers, Elma Powers, Lura Powers, Mcclaris Powers, Norma Y Powers, Roy Powers, Troy J Powers, Victor Powers, Willie Powers.
  • Leonard Preston Powers passed away in 1943 in Letcher County, Kentucky.

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Spouses(s)

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Leonard Powers's Ancestors

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Leonard Powers
1895–1943
Birth Place: Wise County, Virginia
Parents
John W. Powers
1870–
Wise County, Virginia
Victoria ((Victory)) Davis
1877–
Wise County, Virginia USA
Grandparents
Jesse (Davis Jr.,) Dr.
1824–1908
Scott County, Virginia
Phoebe (Victory) Roberson
1842–1901
Scott County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Sr.
1785–1870
Dorcas Wheatley
1786–1839
Matthew Roberson
1815–1889
Nancy Russell
1818–1887
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Leonard Powers's Descendants

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Leonard (Preston) Powers (02 Dec 1895–9 Aug 1943) m. Ethel (L) Callin (1896–)
  1. 1. Willie Powers 1919–
  2. 2. Victor Powers 1922–
  3. 3. McClaris Powers 1916–
  4. 4. Lura Powers 1923–
  5. 5. Elma Powers 1926–
  6. 6. Clara Powers 1915–

Leonard Powers's Timeline

6 Records

1895
02 Dec 1895
Birth of Leonard Preston Powers in Wise County, Virginia
Wise County, Virginia
1900
1900
Age 5
Leonard Preston Powers resided here in Kenady District, Dickenson, Virginia
Kenady District, Dickenson, Virginia
1920
1920
Age 25
Leonard Preston Powers resided here in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
1930
1930
Age 35
Leonard Preston Powers resided here in Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky
Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 45
Leonard Preston Powers resided here in Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
1943
9 Aug 1943
Age 48
Death of Leonard Preston Powers in Letcher County, Kentucky
Letcher County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Dec 1895
    Event Place: Wise County, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1330; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 67-7.
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T625_1918; Page: 48B; Enumeration District: 170; Image: 353.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 765; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 662.0; FHL microfilm: 2340500.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kenady, Dickenson, Virginia; Roll: T623_31077_4117874; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1241706.
    [7] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kenady District, Dickenson, Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kenady, Dickenson, Virginia; Roll: T623_31077_4117874; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1241706.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T625_1918; Page: 48B; Enumeration District: 170; Image: 353.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 765; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 662.0; FHL microfilm: 2340500.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1330; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 67-7.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1943
    Event Place: Letcher County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2011

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