John Powell, of Burke County

• Not the son of John Powell, of South Farnham Parish
• Not the son of John Powell, of Culpeper County

Disputed origins

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Powell-111

yDNA results from a known descendant of this John Powell, of Burke County are in the R-M269 haplogroup, different from the haplogroup of the known descendants of John Powell, of Culpeper County & Ann Pickett of Culpeper, VA, who are in haplogroup T-M70.

Biography

It is most likely that this John Powell was born in Virginia as per the research notes of Allan L. Poe, who wrote that after 1734, the names of {Ambrose (born 1713), Benjamin, Elias and John Powell} appear in the records of Culpeper County, VA. (Culpeper County was established in 1749, being originally part of Spotsylvania County, formed in 1721, which was divided into what are now Orange (1734), Culpeper (1749), Madison (1792), and Rappahannock (1833) Counties.[1])

Poe adds that in 1755, Elias and John Powell appear on the tax lists of Orange County, NC. He said that the sons of Elias were likely Ambrose, Thomas, Elijah and Lewis Powell - all of whom migrated westward. Lastly, he wrote that the wife of John Powell was Mary O'Neal and they were the ancestors of the "present" day Powells of Caldwell County, North Carolina.[2]

The Powells resided on the Middle Fork of Lower Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. John's will was probated 21 Jan 1783 in Burke County, North Carolina.

Lucas also gives record of a bond signed in Burke County, North Carolina, dated 21 Jan 1786, citing Mary Powell as administratrix on the estate of John Powell, deceased. The bond was also signed by James Powell and James Blair.[4]

The known children of John & Mary were:

1. Anna, b: 1730 Culpeper, Virginia
2. Elias, b: 1734 Culpeper, Virginia[5]
3. John, b: 1739 Culpeper, Virginia
4. Joseph, b: abt 1741
5. Robert, b: abt 1743
6. Ambrose, b: 1754 Burke County, North Carolina

The sons of John Powell and Mary O'Neal Powell as given in Caldwell County, NC, Families, by Linda Staley and Allan Poe were:[6] No dates were given, they have been rearranged to match dates from above

1. Elias Powell
2. John Powell Jr.
3. Robert Powell
4. Ambrose Powell
5. Benjamin Powell
6. James Powell
7. Thomas Powell

RESEARCH Notes by Ellisue Barber Morris

John and Mary O'Neal lived in Culpeper Co., VA in 1750 when their daughter, Anna, Was born. In 1755 they migrated to Orange Co., NC with many friends and relatives including: O'Neal's, Albright's, Holts, Allen's, Murray's, Grider's, and many others. In addition to Anna, they had at least three sons: William Powell, Robert and Elias Powell, Jr., who was named for his father's brother and was named junior to distinguish between uncle and nephew.

The Powell's resided on the Middle Fork of Lower Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. John's will was probated 21 Jan 1783 in Burke County, North Carolina

Elias Powell, Jr. and his wife, Barbara Albright, had a son, George Powell who was the father of Nelson Albright Powell, 1816-1910, author of many newspaper articles on local history of that section of NC.

RESEARCH NOTES by CECIL MELTON JR.

John Powell had at least 2 children out of wedlock. First was Elias born in 1669. This Elias had a son named Elias @1698, this Elias had a son named Elias. @1640, who could have served in the Revolutionary War. There are so many errors in this part of the Powell tree. Think only way of making positive sources are to use all the DNA connections.

Further Research needed on:

There are multiple online references to the marriage of John Powell & Mary O'Neal in Culpeper, Virginia in 1729. There is no verifiable source for this marriage. Would someone who has access to the book by Ellisue Barber Morris see if this marriage record came from her research and what was her source? There are lots of copies all over Texas, one in L.A., one in D.C., one in N.Y. Maybe we could just get photos of pages 201-204?

On the 1790 US Census, there were seven heads of household in Burke County with the surname "Powell" as follows:

   p. 99 

Thomas (1,1,2)[8]

   Ambrose (2,4,5,1)[9]

   Elias (1,3,3,1)[10] 

p. 101
Thomas (1,1,4)[11]

   Elijas (1,0,1,2)[12]

   Elias, Sr. (1,0,0,1)[13]

   Lewis (1,0,1)[14] 

Research Notes

It is possible that he was the son of John and Elizabeth Powell of Anne Arundel, Maryland, born on 25 Sept 1707.[15] There are, however, three John Powells with records from Anne Arundel County in Family Search's "Maryland Births and Christenings" as follows:

   son of John & Elizabeth Powell, born 29 Sept 1694 

   son of John & Elizabeth Powell, born 25 Sept 1707 

   son of John & Mary Powell, born 31 Mar 1712 

Any of the possible "John Powells" would have been over 60 years old at the time of the war and his son, Elias Powell, is well known for having served in the Revolution. His son was a "young man" enlisted in the military.

Dorcas Powel from Maryland Births and Christenings: Name-Dorcas Powel, Gender-Female, Birth Date-29 Jul 1724, Birthplace-All Hollows Parish, Anne Arundel, MD, Father's Name-John Powel, Mother's Name-Mary

References

1. https://web.culpepercounty.gov/AboutCulpeper/History
2. I. W. Thomas, "The Powell Family History," Caldwell County, N. C., Families: Newspaper Articles, Volume I, Linda M. Staley and Allan Poe (Patterson, N.C. (P.O. Box 7, Patterson 28661-0007): Staley Pub. and Genealogical Research, 1986).
3. Lucas, S E. The Powell Families of Virginia and the South: Being an Encyclopedia of the Eight (8) Major Powell Families of Virginia and the South in General. Easley, S.C. (P.O. Box 738, Easley 29640: S.E. Lucas, 1982. Print. p. 366.
4. Lucas, p. 372
5. Elias Powell, Jr. and his wife, Barbara Albright, had a son, George, who was the father of Nelson Albright Powell, 1816-1910, author of many newspaper articles on local history of that region of NC.
6. Caldwell County, N.C., families: newspaper articles, compiled by Linda M. Staley ; corrections and comments by Allan Poe. Caldwell County, N.C., Families : Newspaper Articles. Patterson, N.C. (P.O. Box 7, Patterson 28661-0007) :Staley Pub. and Genealogical Research, 1986.
7. Morris, Ellisue B. They Came to Cass Co., Texas: Barber, Bradley, Cannon, Wommack, Hicks, Holston & Whatley. Dallas?: E.B. Morris, 1980. Print., pp. 201-204.)
8. ↑ "United States Census, 1790," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHKB-21W : accessed 23 May 2019), Thos Powell, Burke, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 99, NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 7; FHL microfilm 568,147.
9. ↑ "United States Census, 1790," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHKB-21W : accessed 23 May 2019) Ambros Powell, Burke, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 99, NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 7; FHL microfilm 568,147.
10. ↑ "United States Census, 1790," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHKB-21W : accessed 23 May 2019), Elias Powell, Burke, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 99, NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 7; FHL microfilm 568,147.
11. ↑ "United States Census, 1790," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHKB-LG9 : accessed 23 May 2019), Thos Powell, Burke, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 101, NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 7; FHL microfilm 568,147.
12. ↑ "United States Census, 1790," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHKB-LGM : accessed 23 May 2019), Eljas Powell, Burke, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 101, NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 7; FHL microfilm 568,147.
13. ↑ "United States Census, 1790," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHKB-LL1 : accessed 23 May 2019), Elias Powell Sr, Burke, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 101, NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 7; FHL microfilm 568,147.
14. ↑ "United States Census, 1790," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHKB-LZ4 : accessed 23 May 2019), Lewis Powell, Burke, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 101, NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 7; FHL microfilm 568,147.
15. ↑ Maryland, Church Records, 1668-1995, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4ZN-PHC : 24 February 2016), John Powell, 25 Sep 1707; citing Birth, St. James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States, various libraries, churches, historical and national societies, private and public records; FHL microfilm 13,280.
16. ↑ "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2DG-2CXP : 21 December 2016), John Powell, 1778. See Also:
17. "Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F48W-JJB : 11 February 2018), John Powell in entry for JOSEPH POWELL, 23 Jun 1721; citing ALL HOLLOWS PARISH,ANNE ARUNDEL,MARYLAND; FHL microfilm 13,279.
18. "Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F48W-JJB : 11 February 2018), John Powell in entry for Joseph Powell, 23 Jun 1721; citing ALL HOLLOWS PARISH,ANNE ARUNDEL,MAmentioned in the record of Dorcas Powel
19. Culpeper County, Virginia, Deeds, Volume One, 1749-1755, Deed Book A, 1749-1753- Deed Book B, 1753-1756, by Johmentioned in the record of Joseph
20. Title: The People's History of Claiborne County TN 1801- 1988 page 108. Repository Name: Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection, Knox County Public Library, Knoxville,TN
21. Maryland, Births and Christenings Index, 1662-1911 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA
22. "Maryland Births and Christenings, 1600–1995." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records.
23. "North Carolina Estate Files, 1663-1979," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V1LM-SVH : 20 November 2015), John Powell, 1783; citing Burke, North Carolina, United States, State Archives, Raleigh; FHL microfilm 1,977,106.
24. https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I1290...
25. http://www.genealogy.com/ftm/p/o/w/Lee-P-Powell/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-02...
26. https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Powell-111