Rev. Capt. Peter Powers

• BIRTH 29 Nov 1728 Dunstable, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA [2]
• DEATH 13 May 1800 (aged 71) Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine, USA
• BURIAL Old Settlers Cemetery, Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine, USA
• MEMORIAL ID 111670640 Photos John W. Van Dyke & N. A. Forbes

Recognized as a Patriot by Daughters of the American Revolution [4]

Inscription
"... was born in Dunstable, N.H.
educated at Harvard College
performed a sucessful ministry
for about 50 years.
"The joys of faith triumphant rise
And wing the soul above the skies"

Parents
Peter Powers 1701–1757
Anna Keyes Powers 1707–1798

Spouse
Martha Hale Powers 1737–1802 (m. 22 July 1756. Sutton, Worcester, MA [3]

Siblings
Stephen Powers 1729–1775
Anna Powers Hopkins 1732–1812
Phebe Powers Bates 1734–1824
Alice Powers 1736–1825
Phanna Powers 1744–1744
Samson Powers 1748–1822

Children 11x
Peter Powers 1757–1776
Martha Powers
Damaris Powers Grow 1761–1836
Stephen Powers
Jonathan Powers 1763–1807
Samuel Powers 1766–1857
John Powers
Prescott Powers 1770–1850
Hale Powers
Dr. Moody Powers 1773–1853
Betsey Powers

References

[1] https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111670640/peter-powers

[2] New Hampshire, U.S., Birth Index, 1659-1900

[3] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

[4] https://services.dar.org/public/dar_research/search_adb/default.cfm DAR Ancestor #: A092285
Service: VERMONT Rank(s): PATRIOTIC SERVICE
Birth: 11-29-1728 IN HOLLIS, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Death: 5-13-1800 IN DEER ISLE, HANCOCK COUNTY, MAINE DIST MASSACHUSETTS
Service Description: 1) PREACHED SERMONS SUPPORTING REV.