James Powell, SV/PROG

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James Powell, SV/PROG

Birthdate:
Death: May 26, 1864 (76-77)
Beaufort Street, Grahamstown, Cape, South Africa (aged 77)
Place of Burial: Ibhayi, Port Elizabeth, EC, South Africa
Immediate Family:

Son of Edward Powell and Sarah Powell
Husband of Mary Anne Dunsterville Powell and Sarah Powell, SM/PROG
Father of Priscilla Slater; Sarah Jane Rhodes, SM; Phillip Powell; James Powell, i; James Powell, ii and 1 other

Occupation: Farmer. Corporation Treasurer Garhamstown 1846
Managed by: Private User
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About James Powell, SV/PROG

1820 Settler. Holder's party

Departed Bristol on the Kennersley Castle

DN Attached

eGGSA - Letter

Written by Sue Mackay.

National Archives, Kew CO48/45, 88

No.1 Castle Green

Bristol

August 5th 1819

Sir,

Understanding that there is a number of persons who will be permitted to go to the Cape of Good Hope i have taken the liberty to solicit permition to go if it should meet your approbation – i am by trade a smith and have a knowledge of iron work in general - i have tools and some money suficient for a small establishment. My age is 32 years wifes age 32 years one child 8 years one do. 5 years & do. 3 years & do. 1 year all in perfect health. Carracter will bear the strictest investigation in morals or workmanship. Can attend in london if required. An answer from you Sir will be considered a great favour by your humble servant

James POWELL

PS I am acquainted with every thing in iron or brass used in Printing

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2nd marriage: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKD-79SZ-L?cc=282...

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James Powell, SV/PROG's Timeline

1787
1787
1810
December 2, 1810
Bristol, Bristol/Gloucestershire, England (United Kingdom)
1815
1815
Bristol, Bristol, England UK
1817
1817
Bristol, Bristol, England UK
1818
July 26, 1818
Bristol, Bristol/Gloucestershire, England UK
1820
October 1, 1820
Age 33
Bristol, Somerset England,,,
1821
November 1, 1821
Kowie, Cape, South Africa
1822
1822
Grahamstown,Albany,,South Africa
1831
November 1, 1831
Age 44
Port Alfred,Cacadu District Municipality,Eastern Cape,South Africa