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William Gipson Powers 1858–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 Sep 1858

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: 07 Mar 1942

Death Location: Johnson County, Kentucky

Father: David Powers

Mother: Susan Tilly

Spouse(s): Cynthia Collins, Allie Jeffs

Children(s): David Powers, Eliza Powers

The story of William Gipson Powers began in 1858 in Virginia, USA. In 1860, William Gipson Powers resided in Johnson County, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, William Gipson Powers resided in Rockcastle, Johnson, Kentucky. William Gipson Powers married Allie Jeffs, Cynthia Angeline Collins, and had children including David Marion Powers, Eliza Powers. William Gipson Powers passed away in 1942 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of William Gipson Powers began in 1858 in Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, William Gipson Powers resided in Johnson County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, William Gipson Powers resided in Rockcastle, Johnson, Kentucky.
  • William Gipson Powers married Allie Jeffs, Cynthia Angeline Collins, and had children including David Marion Powers, Eliza Powers.
  • William Gipson Powers passed away in 1942 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Powers
1830–1911
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA
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Susan Tilly
1832–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Cynthia Collins
1865–1928
Birth Location: Odds, Johnson, Kentucky
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Allie Jeffs
1873–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Children(s)

David Powers
1882–1966
Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky
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Eliza Powers
1887–1950
Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky
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William Powers's Ancestors

Self
William Powers
1858–1942
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
David A. Powers
1830–1911
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Susan Tilly
1832–
Virginia
Grandparents
Henry Powers
1802–
Virginia
Sarah ("Sally") Gobble
1813–1829
Washington County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Gobble
1784–1828
Elizabeth Musick
1791–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Music
1765–1810
Jane Wright
1768–1810

William Powers's Descendants

1.
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William (Gipson) Powers (01 Sep 1858–07 Mar 1942) m. Cynthia (Angeline) Collins (Feb 1865–19 Jul 1928) m. Allie Jeffs (Abt. 1873–)
  1. 1. David (Marion) Powers 1882–1966 m. Jennilee Honeycutt 1886–1970
    1. 1. Magdaline ("Maggie") Powers 1909– m. Garland Hatfield 1899–
      1. 1. Della Hatfield 1923–1999 m. Vernon Goble 1914–1979
  2. 2. Eliza Powers 1887–1950 m. David Goble 1880–

William Powers's Timeline

9 Records

1858
01 Sep 1858
Birth of William Gipson Powers in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 2
William Gipson Powers resided here in Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 12
William Gipson Powers resided here in Rockcastle, Johnson, Kentucky
Rockcastle, Johnson, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 22
William Gipson Powers resided here in Johns Creek, Johnson, Kentucky
Johns Creek, Johnson, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 42
William Gipson Powers resided here in Magisterial District 2, Johnson, Kentucky
Magisterial District 2, Johnson, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 52
William Gipson Powers resided here in Turkey Creek, Washita, Oklahoma
Turkey Creek, Washita, Oklahoma
1920
1920
Age 62
William Gipson Powers resided here in Westville, Adair, Oklahoma
Westville, Adair, Oklahoma
1930
1930
Age 72
William Gipson Powers resided here in District 2, Johnson, Kentucky
District 2, Johnson, Kentucky
1942
07 Mar 1942
Age 84
Death of William Gipson Powers in Johnson County, Kentucky
Johnson County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Sep 1858
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westville, Adair, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1451; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 10; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johns Creek, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: 425; Family History Film: 1254425; Page: 198C; Enumeration District: 046; Image: 0399.
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rockcastle, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: T623_534; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 39.
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 174; Image: 174.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Turkey Creek, Washita, Oklahoma; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 174; Image: 174.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rockcastle, Johnson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rockcastle, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Johns Creek, Johnson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johns Creek, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: 425; Family History Film: 1254425; Page: 198C; Enumeration District: 046; Image: 0399.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 2, Johnson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: T623_534; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 39.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Turkey Creek, Washita, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Turkey Creek, Washita, Oklahoma; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Westville, Adair, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westville, Adair, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1451; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 10; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, Johnson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Mar 1942
    Event Place: Johnson County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
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