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Matthew Powell 1744–1824 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1744

Birth Location: Smithfield, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: ABT 1824

Death Location: Isle of wight, Virginia, USA

Father: John Jr

Mother: Alice Murrell

Spouse(s): Milly Daniel

Children(s): Matthew II

Matthew Powell was born in 1744 in Smithfield, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA, the child of John Thomas Powell Jr And Alice Murrell. In 1810, Matthew Powell resided in Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA. Matthew Powell married Milly Daniel, and had children including Matthew Powell Ii, Permilia Powell. Matthew Powell passed away in 1824 in Isle of wight, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • Matthew Powell was born in 1744 in Smithfield, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA, the child of John Thomas Powell Jr And Alice Murrell.
  • In 1810, Matthew Powell resided in Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA.
  • Matthew Powell married Milly Daniel, and had children including Matthew Powell Ii, Permilia Powell.
  • Matthew Powell passed away in 1824 in Isle of wight, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Jr
1695–1762
Birth Location: Beaverdam, New Kent County, Virginia Colony, Virginia, USA
JJ
Alice Murrell
1705–1766
Birth Location: Newport, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
AM

Spouses(s)

Milly Daniel
1770–1850
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Virginia
MD

Children(s)

Matthew II
1787–1824
Birth Location: Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
MI

Matthew Powell's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Powell
1744–1824
Birth Place: Smithfield, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Thomas Powell Jr
1695–1762
Beaverdam, New Kent County, Virginia Colony, Virginia, USA
Alice Murrell
1705–1766
Newport, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (William Powell) Sr
1670–1731
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States of America
Deborah Hearn
1670–1731
Nansemond, Suffolk City, Virginia, United States of America
George (Murrell) Jr
1678–1789
Surry County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William II
1640–1695
Henry (Hearn)
1630–1695
Elizabeth Boazman
1630–1695
George Sr
1652–1710
Elizabeth Bennett
1666–1732
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Powell
1618–1681
Priscilla Whitson
1620–1681
Henry Hearne
1585–1663
Annis Sherwood
1587–1639
William Murrell
1612–1653
Ann Coe
1612–1675
William Bennett
1641–1702
Mary Snalye
1642–1669

Matthew Powell's Descendants

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Matthew Powell (1744–ABT 1824) m. Milly Daniel (Abt 1770–Jan 1850)
  1. 1. Matthew (Powell) II 1787–1824 m. Lucy Joyner 1776–1866
    1. 1. Joshua Powell 1809–1859 m. Charlotte 1815–
      1. 1. Frank Powell 1840–1914 m. Frances (Rebecca) Jordan 1862–1914 m. Mary Jordan 1845–1880
        1. 1. Ernest (Finley) Powell 1890–1956 m. Edith (Virginia) Myrick 1893–1993
        2. 2. Nora (May) Powell 1882–1912
        3. 3. Letcher Powell 1899–1939 m. Mary (E) Powell 1899–1969
        4. 4. Mollie (F) Powell 1888–
        5. 5. Lizzie Powell 1896–1979
        6. 6. Bell Powell 1891–1958 m. Herman (Clyde) Hedgepeth 1887–1956
        7. 7. Wallie Powell 1900–1988 m. Blanche Williams 1907–1997
        8. 8. Joseph Powell 1894–1958 m. Lillian (Earl) Hazelwood 1899–1992
        9. 9. Virgie Powell 1898–1985
        10. 10. Everett Powell 1891–1939
        11. 11. Lilia Powell 1905–1987
        12. 12. Lonnie (James) powell 1893–1953 m. Hertie (H) Powell 1901–1989
        13. 13. Nathaniel Powell 1872–
        14. 14. Edward Powell 1879–
        15. 15. Warner Powell 1870–
        16. 16. Mary Powell 1873–
        17. 17. Lula Powell 1868–
        18. 18. Thos Powell 1876–
        19. 19. Alick (M) Powell 1882–1952
        20. 20. Frank (Lorenza) Powell 1873–1944
        21. 21. Benjamin Powell 1875–1928
        22. 22. Doria Powell 1878–
      2. 2. Benja Powell 1844–1863
      3. 3. Ezekiel Powell 1854–
      4. 4. Sarah Powell 1851–
      5. 5. Mills (Joseph) Powell 1846–1935 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Powell 1847–
        1. 1. Josephine Powell 1873–
        2. 2. James (R.) Powell 1877–
        3. 3. John (R.) Powell 1879–
      6. 6. John Powell 1834–
    2. 2. William Powell 1807– m. Sarah Askew 1805–
      1. 1. John (M.) Powell 1836–
      2. 2. Sarah (F.) Powell 1836–1877
      3. 3. Henry (James) Powell 1839–1923
      4. 4. Cornelius Powell 1841–1863
      5. 5. Eliza (A.) Powell 1844–
      6. 6. Edwin Powell 1847–1855
      7. 7. Edy Powell 1849–1855

Matthew Powell's Timeline

8 Records

1744
1744
Birth of Matthew Powell in Isle of wight, Virginia, USA
Isle of wight, Virginia, USA
1744
1744
Birth of Matthew Powell in Smithfield, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA
Smithfield, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 66
Matthew Powell resided here in Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 76
Matthew Powell resided here in New Port Parish, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
New Port Parish, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
1821
Abt 1821
Age 77
Matthew Powell resided here in Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
1821
17 Oct 1821
Age 77
Matthew Powell - Probate in Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
1824
1824
Age 80
Death of Matthew Powell in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
1824
ABT 1824
Age 80
Death of Matthew Powell in Isle of wight, Virginia, USA
Isle of wight, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1744
    Event Place: Isle of wight, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1744
    Event Place: Smithfield, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: New Port Parish, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1821
    Event Place: Isle of Wight
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Mixed Probate Records, 1643-1866 ; Indexes to Wills, 1850-1985; Author: Virginia. County Court (Isle of Wight County); Probate Place: Isle of Wight, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1824
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Mixed Probate Records, 1643-1866 ; Indexes to Wills, 1850-1985; Author: Virginia. County Court (Isle of Wight County); Probate Place: Isle of Wight, Virginia
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: ABT 1824
    Event Place: Isle of wight, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1821
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Mixed Probate Records, 1643-1866 ; Indexes to Wills, 1850-1985; Author: Virginia. County Court (Isle of Wight County); Probate Place: Isle of Wight, Virginia
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