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Nathaniel Powell 1903 – 1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Mar 1903

Birth Location: Longstreet, De Soto, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 15 Feb 1983

Death Location: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Father: Benjamin Powell

Mother: Leana White

Spouse(s): Irma Jefferson

Children(s): Ada Powell, Willie Powell, Ola Powell, Evelyn Powell

Nathaniel Powell was born in 1903 in Longstreet, De Soto, Louisiana, USA, the child of Benjamin 'Ben' Powell and Leana White. In 1920, Nathaniel Powell resided in Longstreet, De Soto, Louisiana, USA. In 1930, Nathaniel Powell resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Police Jury Ward 1, De Soto, L. Nathaniel Powell married Irma L Jefferson, and had children including Ada B Powell, Willie C Powell, Ola L Powell, Evelyn M Powell. Nathaniel Powell passed away in 1983 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • Nathaniel Powell was born in 1903 in Longstreet, De Soto, Louisiana, USA, the child of Benjamin 'Ben' Powell and Leana White.
  • In 1920, Nathaniel Powell resided in Longstreet, De Soto, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1930, Nathaniel Powell resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Police Jury Ward 1, De Soto, L.
  • Nathaniel Powell married Irma L Jefferson, and had children including Ada B Powell, Willie C Powell, Ola L Powell, Evelyn M Powell.
  • Nathaniel Powell passed away in 1983 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Powell
1879 – 1986
Birth Location: Logansport, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
BP
Leana White
1896 –
Birth Location: Longstreet, De Soto, Louisiana, United States
LW

Spouses(s)

Irma Jefferson
1902 – 1985
Birth Location: Carthage, Panola, Texas, USA
IJ

Children(s)

Ada Powell
1921 –
Birth Location: Texas
AP
Willie Powell
1924 –
Birth Location: Texas
WP
Ola Powell
1928 –
Birth Location: Louisiana
OP
Evelyn Powell
1932 –
Birth Location: Texas
EP

Nathaniel Powell's Ancestors

Self
Nathaniel Powell
1903 – 1983
Birth Place: Longstreet, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Parents
Benjamin 'Ben' Powell
1879 – 1986
Logansport, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Leana White
1896 –
Longstreet, De Soto, Louisiana, United States
Grandparents
Nathaniel (Allen) Powell
1893 –
Louisiana, USA
Anna Washington
1862 – 1925
New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Washington
1825 – 1955
Margaret Washington
1825 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nathaniel Powell's Descendants

1.
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Nathaniel Powell (14 Mar 1903 – 15 Feb 1983) m. Irma (L) Jefferson (14 Oct 1902 – 14 Feb 1985)
  1. 1. Ada (B) Powell (abt 1921 – )
  2. 2. Willie (C) Powell (abt 1924 – )
  3. 3. Ola (L) Powell (abt 1928 – )
  4. 4. Evelyn (M) Powell (abt 1932 – )

Nathaniel Powell's Timeline

8 Records

1903
14 Mar 1903
Birth of Nathaniel Powell in Longstreet, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Longstreet, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Nathaniel Powell resided here in Longstreet, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Longstreet, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Nathaniel Powell resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Police Jury Ward 1, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1, Police Jury Ward 1, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Nathaniel Powell resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas
Houston, Harris, Texas
1940
1940
Age 37
Nathaniel Powell resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Harris, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Harris, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 39
Nathaniel Powell resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 48
Nathaniel Powell resided here in Texas
Texas
1983
15 Feb 1983
Age 80
Death of Nathaniel Powell in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1903
    Event Place: Longstreet, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1199
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Longstreet, De Soto, Louisiana; Roll: T625_610; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 102

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Longstreet, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Longstreet, De Soto, Louisiana; Roll: T625_610; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 102

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Police Jury Ward 1, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, De Soto, Louisiana; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340525

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04053; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 101-9C

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04053; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 101-9C

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1199

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1983
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000
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