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Roy Durward Powell 1927–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Dec 1927

Birth Location: Jones, Mississippi

Death Date: 1 Dec 2003

Death Location: Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi

Father: Leroy Powell

Mother: Lena Cranford

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Children(s):

In 1927, Roy Durward Powell entered the world in Jones, Mississippi, born to Leroy Powell And Lena Cranford. In 1930, Roy Durward Powell resided in Ellisville, Jones, Mississippi. In 1935, Roy Durward Powell resided in Jones, Mississippi. Roy Durward Powell married Ann Boykin, and had children including Caroline Powell, Rosemary Powell, Terri Powell. Roy Durward Powell passed away in 2003 in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi.

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Biography

  • In 1927, Roy Durward Powell entered the world in Jones, Mississippi, born to Leroy Powell And Lena Cranford.
  • In 1930, Roy Durward Powell resided in Ellisville, Jones, Mississippi.
  • In 1935, Roy Durward Powell resided in Jones, Mississippi.
  • Roy Durward Powell married Ann Boykin, and had children including Caroline Powell, Rosemary Powell, Terri Powell.
  • Roy Durward Powell passed away in 2003 in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi.

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Parents

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Children(s)

Roy Powell's Ancestors

Self
Roy Powell
1927–2003
Birth Place: Jones, Mississippi
Parents
Leroy Powell
1903–1982
Jones, Mississippi
Lena Cranford
1909–1995
Covington, Mississippi
Grandparents
William (Hiram) Powell
1855–1933
Jones, Mississippi
Margaret (Esther) Fountain
1860–1940
Greene, Mississippi
Jacob (Lee) Cranford
1870–1947
Jones, Mississippi
Annie (Jane) Cook
1875–1925
Covington, Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
James Powell
1829–1864
Cynthia Ellzey
1832–
John Fountaine
1815–1875
Sidney Crosby
1830–
Thomas Cranford
1847–1915
Mary Maxey
1847–1931
Thomas Cook
1846–1915
Drusilla Smith
1842–1903
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rigdon Powell
–1880
Nancy Roberts
–1884
Henry Fountaine
1786–1850
Clarissa Thurman
1798–

Roy Powell's Timeline

8 Records

1927
14 Dec 1927
Birth of Roy Durward Powell in Jones, Mississippi
Jones, Mississippi
1930
1930
Age 3
Roy Durward Powell resided here in Ellisville, Jones, Mississippi
Ellisville, Jones, Mississippi
1935
1935
Age 8
Roy Durward Powell resided here in Jones, Mississippi
Jones, Mississippi
1940
6 Apr 1940
Age 13
Roy Durward Powell resided here in Jones, Mississippi
Jones, Mississippi
1962
24 Mar 1962-1996
Age 35
Roy Durward Powell was employed in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi
Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi
1995
1 Aug 1995
Age 68
Roy Durward Powell resided here in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi
Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi
2003
29 Nov 2003
Age 76
Death of Roy Durward Powell in Ridgeland, Madison, Mississippi
Ridgeland, Madison, Mississippi
2003
1 Dec 2003
Age 76
Burial of Roy Durward Powell in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi
Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1927
    Event Place: Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 427-38-4016; Issue State: Mississippi; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ellisville, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: 1151; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 263.0; FHL microfilm: 2340886.
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Clarion-Ledger, The; Publication Date: 30 12 2003; Publication Place: Jackson, MS, US
    [4] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [5] Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ellisville, Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ellisville, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: 1151; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 263.0; FHL microfilm: 2340886.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1962-1996
    Event Place: Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1995
    Event Place: Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Nov 2003
    Event Place: Ridgeland, Madison, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 427-38-4016; Issue State: Mississippi; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Clarion-Ledger, The; Publication Date: 30 12 2003; Publication Place: Jackson, MS, US
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1 Dec 2003
    Event Place: Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2012

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