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Perry Powers 1826–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1826

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: 22 Jan 1878

Death Location: Alexander County, Illinois, USA

Father: Daniel Powers

Mother: Jane Sutherland

Spouse(s): Zerelda Spires

Children(s): Meroa Powers, Jane Powers, Zerelda Powers, Flora Powers

The story of Perry Powers began in 1826 in Indiana. In 1860, Perry Powers resided in Cairo, Alexander, Illinois, USA. In 1863, Perry Powers resided in Illinois, United States. Perry Powers married Zerelda M Spires, and had children including Flora Temple Powers, Jane Powers, Meroa Elizabeth Powers, Zerelda G Powers. Perry Powers passed away in 1878 in Alexander County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Perry Powers began in 1826 in Indiana.
  • In 1860, Perry Powers resided in Cairo, Alexander, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1863, Perry Powers resided in Illinois, United States.
  • Perry Powers married Zerelda M Spires, and had children including Flora Temple Powers, Jane Powers, Meroa Elizabeth Powers, Zerelda G Powers.
  • Perry Powers passed away in 1878 in Alexander County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Perry Powers's Ancestors

Self
Perry Powers
1826–1878
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
Daniel B Powers
1802–1874
Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Jane Sutherland
1805–1840
Grandparents
George (Washington) Powers
1778–1830
Greenwich, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Deborah Howard
1780–
Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Powers
1733–1801
Elizabeth Cooley
1735–1823
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Powers
1710–1795
Hannah Fiske
1712–1789
Benjamin Cooley
1701–1790
Elizabeth Charles
1711–1743

Perry Powers's Descendants

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Perry Powers (abt 1826–22 Jan 1878) m. Zerelda (M.) Spires (1834–1885)
  1. 1. Meroa (Elizabeth) Powers 1853–1878
  2. 2. Jane Powers 1855–
  3. 3. Zerelda (G.) Powers 1857– m. Frank (M) Conlan 1852–
  4. 4. Flora (Temple) Powers 1860–

Perry Powers's Timeline

5 Records

1826
abt 1826
Birth of Perry Powers in Indiana
Indiana
1860
1860
Age 34
Perry Powers resided here in Cairo, Alexander, Illinois, USA
Cairo, Alexander, Illinois, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 37
Perry Powers resided here in Illinois, United States
Illinois, United States
1865
1865
Age 39
Perry Powers resided here in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1878
22 Jan 1878
Age 52
Death of Perry Powers in Alexander County, Illinois, USA
Alexander County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1826
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Cairo, Alexander, Illinois; Roll: M653_156; Page: 51; Image: 51; Family History Library Film: 803156

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Cairo, Alexander, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Cairo, Alexander, Illinois; Roll: M653_156; Page: 51; Image: 51; Family History Library Film: 803156

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1878
    Event Place: Alexander County, Illinois, USA

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