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Oliver Powers 1840–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 MAY 1840

Birth Location: Russell, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 7 JAN 1928

Death Location: Cranes Nest, Wise, Virginia, United States

Father: Reuben Powers

Mother: Catherine Estep

Spouse(s): Martha Ritchie

Children(s): Jackson Powers

In 1840, Oliver Powers entered the world in Russell, Virginia, United States, born to Reuben H Powers And Catherine Estep. In 1850, Oliver Powers resided in Russell county, part of, Russell, Virginia, United. In 1860, Oliver Powers resided in Wise, Virginia, United States. Oliver Powers married Martha Eveline Ritchie, and had children including Jackson Powers. Oliver Powers passed away in 1928 in Cranes Nest, Wise, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1840, Oliver Powers entered the world in Russell, Virginia, United States, born to Reuben H Powers And Catherine Estep.
  • In 1850, Oliver Powers resided in Russell county, part of, Russell, Virginia, United.
  • In 1860, Oliver Powers resided in Wise, Virginia, United States.
  • Oliver Powers married Martha Eveline Ritchie, and had children including Jackson Powers.
  • Oliver Powers passed away in 1928 in Cranes Nest, Wise, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reuben Powers
1814–1884
Birth Location: Russell Co VA
RP
Catherine Estep
1807–1850
Birth Location: Floyd Co., KY
CE

Spouses(s)

Martha Ritchie
1840–1922
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
MR

Children(s)

Jackson Powers
1864–1960
Birth Location: –
JP

Oliver Powers's Ancestors

Self
Oliver Powers
1840–1928
Birth Place: Russell, Virginia, United States
Parents
Reuben H Powers
1814–1884
Russell Co VA
Catherine Estep
1807–1850
Floyd Co., KY
Grandparents
Shadrach Estep
1760–1840
Frederick Co., Maryland, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Lane
1765–1840
,, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Estep
1738–1810
Sarah Hall
1737–1810
Daniel Lane
1735–1801
Rachel Boyce
1743–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Estep
1710–1772
Mary Lane
1712–1793
Elizabeth Lane
1720–
John Boyce
1704–1749
Susannah Davis
1704–1745

Oliver Powers's Descendants

1.
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Oliver Powers (29 MAY 1840–7 JAN 1928) m. Martha (Eveline) Ritchie (18 JUN 1840–11 APR 1922)
  1. 1. Jackson Powers 1864–1960 m. Lucy Freeman 1869–1963
    1. 1. Sophia (Jeanette) Powers 1898–1976 m. Walter (Edward) Woods 1892–1971

Oliver Powers's Timeline

7 Records

1840
29 MAY 1840
Birth of Oliver Powers in Russell, Virginia, United States
Russell, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 10
Oliver Powers resided here in Russell county, part of, Russell, Virginia, United States
Russell county, part of, Russell, Virginia, United States
1860
1860
Age 20
Oliver Powers resided here in Wise, Virginia, United States
Wise, Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 40
Oliver Powers resided here in Walker, Wise, Virginia, United States
Walker, Wise, Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 60
Oliver Powers resided here in Kenady District, Dickenson, Virginia, United States
Kenady District, Dickenson, Virginia, United States
1920
1920
Age 80
Oliver Powers resided here in Kenady, Dickenson, Virginia, United States
Kenady, Dickenson, Virginia, United States
1928
7 JAN 1928
Age 88
Death of Oliver Powers in Cranes Nest, Wise, Virginia, United States
Cranes Nest, Wise, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 MAY 1840
    Event Place: Russell, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Details: Details: Details: Details: Details: Footnote: Brøderbund WFT Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #5322, Date of Import: Aug 12, 1996 SLAUGHT PEDIGREE CHART 1992 Footnote: Brøderbund WFT Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #5322, Date of Import: Aug 12, 1996 SLAUGHT PE
    [2] World Family Tree Vol. 6, Ed. 1, Tree #3661
    [3] 3661.ftw

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dickenson, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Powers Cemetery, Coeburn, Wise, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 JAN 1928
    Event Place: Cranes Nest, Wise, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] World Family Tree Vol. 6, Ed. 1, Tree #3661
    [2] 3661.ftw

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Russell county, part of, Russell, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wise, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Walker, Wise, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kenady District, Dickenson, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kenady, Dickenson, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
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