YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sir Captain William I Powell, Gentleman, Knight of Surrey, Captain of the Governor's Guard, Commander of Jamestown, Member of the 1st Virginia House of Burgesses, Lieutenant Governor of the Virginia Colony, Jamestown Settler and Militia Captain 1577–1623 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Mar 1577

Birth Location: St. Olaf Parish, Southwark, Surrey, England

Death Date: 24 Jan 1623

Death Location: Virginia Wilderness by Chickahominies Indians, Chickahomies, Charles, Virginia Colony

Father: Sir Powell

Mother: Lady Powell

Spouse(s): Margaret Powell

Children(s): Mary Powell

In 1577, Sir Captain William I Powell, Gentleman, Knight of Surrey, Captain of the Governor's Guard, Commander of Jamestown, Member of the 1st Virginia House of Burgesses, Lieutenant Governor of the Virginia Colony, Jamestown Settler and Militia Captain entered the world in St. Olaf Parish, Southwark, Surrey, England, born to Sir Captain John Powell And Lady Ann Louisa Weaver Beck Powell. Sir Captain William I Powell, Gentleman, Knight of Surrey, Captain of the Governor's Guard, Commander of Jamestown, Member of the 1st Virginia House of Burgesses, Lieutenant Governor of the Virginia Colony, Jamestown Settler and Militia Captain married Margaret Anne Whitney Powell, and had children including Mary Alice Powell. Sir Captain William I Powell, Gentleman, Knight of Surrey, Captain of the Governor's Guard, Commander of Jamestown, Member of the 1st Virginia House of Burgesses, Lieutenant Governor of the Virginia Colony, Jamestown Settler and Militia Captain passed away in 1623 in Virginia Wilderness by Chickahominies Indians, Chickahomies, Charles, Virginia Colony.

Find more search results for Sir Captain
SC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1577, Sir Captain William I Powell, Gentleman, Knight of Surrey, Captain of the Governor's Guard, Commander of Jamestown, Member of the 1st Virginia House of Burgesses, Lieutenant Governor of the Virginia Colony, Jamestown Settler and Militia Captain entered the world in St. Olaf Parish, Southwark, Surrey, England, born to Sir Captain John Powell And Lady Ann Louisa Weaver Beck Powell.
  • Sir Captain William I Powell, Gentleman, Knight of Surrey, Captain of the Governor's Guard, Commander of Jamestown, Member of the 1st Virginia House of Burgesses, Lieutenant Governor of the Virginia Colony, Jamestown Settler and Militia Captain married Margaret Anne Whitney Powell, and had children including Mary Alice Powell.
  • Sir Captain William I Powell, Gentleman, Knight of Surrey, Captain of the Governor's Guard, Commander of Jamestown, Member of the 1st Virginia House of Burgesses, Lieutenant Governor of the Virginia Colony, Jamestown Settler and Militia Captain passed away in 1623 in Virginia Wilderness by Chickahominies Indians, Chickahomies, Charles, Virginia Colony.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sir Captain's Ancestors

Self
Sir Captain
1577–1623
Birth Place: St. Olaf Parish, Southwark, Surrey, England
Parents
Sir (Captain) John Powell
1558–1638
Mildenhall, Suffolk, England
Lady (Ann Louisa Weaver BECK) Powell
1562–1614
Stratford On Avon, Staffordshire, England
Grandparents
Sir (John Henry) Powell
1530–1604
Shotsbrook, Berkshire, England
Lady (Katherine Anne) Herbert
1535–1593
Powis Castle, Montgomeryshire, Wales
Sir (Henry or Hendrye Beck or) Beacke
1541–1593
Staffordshire, England
Katherin Diar
1540–1593
Stratford-upon-Avon, , Warwickshire, England
Great-Grandparents
David Esquire
1505–1535
Margaret Evan
1510–1587
Sir Pembroke
1501–1570
Lady Parr
1514–1552
Sir Beck
1515–1588
Maria Beüter
1515–1577
Thomas Diar
1510–1552
Edith Sadier
1516–1560
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir (Welsh)
1478–1525
Sybil Vaughn
1480–1564
Gruffydd Evan
1474–1559
Elizabeth Gwilym
1476–1535
Sir Ewys
1442–1510
Margaret Craddock
1478–1530
JOSEPH BECK\BEKH
1500–1577
Justina Geigerin
1500–1570
Lambrecht Beüter
1490–1558
Margriet Tielens
1490–1587

Sir Captain's Descendants

1.
SC
Sir (Captain William I Powell, Gentleman, Knight of Surrey, Captain of the Governor's Guard, Commander of Jamestown, Member of the 1st Virginia House of Burgesses, Lieutenant Governor of the Virginia Colony, Jamestown Settler and Militia) Captain (16 Mar 1577–24 Jan 1623) m. Margaret (Anne Whitney) Powell (Apr 1582–24 March 1628)
  1. 1. Mary (Alice) Powell 1622–1669 m. Hon. (Capt. Thomas) Warren 1604–1677
    1. 1. Laura (Anne) Warren 1647–1697 m. George Pleasant 1640–1673
      1. 1. George (Pleasant) II 1669–1697 m. Dorothy Cary 1670–1697
        1. 1. Buford (Pleasant) Sr 1696–1784 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Browne 1711–1808 m. Elizabeth Henslee 1700–1725

Sir Captain's Timeline

2 Records

1577
16 Mar 1577
Birth of Sir Captain William I Powell, Gentleman, Knight of Surrey, Captain of the Governor's Guard, Commander of Jamestown, Member of the 1st Virginia House of Burgesses, Lieutenant Governor of the Virginia Colony, Jamestown Settler and Militia Captain in St. Olaf Parish, Southwark, Surrey, England
St. Olaf Parish, Southwark, Surrey, England
1623
24 Jan 1623
Age 46
Death of Sir Captain William I Powell, Gentleman, Knight of Surrey, Captain of the Governor's Guard, Commander of Jamestown, Member of the 1st Virginia House of Burgesses, Lieutenant Governor of the Virginia Colony, Jamestown Settler and Militia Captain in Virginia Wilderness by Chickahominies Indians, Chickahomies, Charles, Virginia Colony
Virginia Wilderness by Chickahominies Indians, Chickahomies, Charles, Virginia Colony

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1577
    Event Place: St. Olaf Parish, Southwark, Surrey, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1623
    Event Place: Virginia Wilderness by Chickahominies Indians, Chickahomies, Charles, Virginia Colony

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE