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James Alford Powell

Male 1885 - 1968  (82 years)


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  • Name James Alford Powell  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Born 25 Aug 1885  Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 7, 8, 9
    Gender Male 
    Died 23 Mar 1968  Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9, 10
    Buried Kirbyville City Cemetery, Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Notes 
    • When he registed for the draft in World War I, he was working as a Blacksmith in Kirbyville. He was described as Tall, Medium Build, with brown eyes and black hair. His middle name is typed on this registration form as ALFRED, but when he signed the form, it was as James Alford Powell.
    • (Research):

      Census Listings:

      1910 Census
      Texas, Newton County, JP 5
      Enumerated 18 Apr 1910
      SD 2 ED 113 Sheet 3B
      Newton and Kirbyville Road
      50-50
      Boyett, Noah Head M W 35 M1 20 Tx Ark Ala Blacksmith
      Boyett, Julia Wf F W 35 M1 20 7/6 La Ala Iowa
      Boyett, Clifford Son M W 13 S Tx Tx La Laborer Home Farm
      Boyett, Susan Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx La
      Boyett, Anna Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx La
      Boyett, Earnest Son M W 6 S Tx Tx La
      Boyett, Kizzie Dtr F W 2 S Tx Tx La
      Powell, James Son-in-law M W 25 m1 3 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Farm
      Powell, Nettie F W 19 M1 3 1/1 Tx Tx Tx
      Powell, John D. Grandson M W 1 7/12 S Tx Tx Tx

      1920 Census
      Texas, Jasper County, JP #3, Kirbyville Town
      Enumerated 12 Jan 1920
      SD 326 ED 75 Sheet 10B
      201-218
      Powell, James Head O F M W 38 Tx Tx Tx Blacksmith Repair Shop
      Powell, Mettie (sic) Wf W F 29 Tx Tx La
      Powell, John D Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
      Powell, J. P. Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
      Powell, Loyd Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
      Powell, Lee Son M W 2 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
      Powell, Lois Dtr F W 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx
    Person ID I36097  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 20 Jan 2016 

    Family Nettie Aririlla Boyett,   b. 17 Oct 1890, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Apr 1946, Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years) 
    Married Abt 1907  Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 11
    Children 
     1. John D. Powell,   b. Abt 1908, Newton County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. J. P. Powell,   b. Abt 1911, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Loyd Powell,   b. Abt 1912, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Howard Powell,   b. Abt 1916, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Living
     6. Living
    Last Modified 20 Jan 2016 
    Family ID F6614  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 25 Aug 1885 - Texas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - Abt 1907 - Texas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 23 Mar 1968 - Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Kirbyville City Cemetery, Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S481] 1910 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006, (For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1910. T624, 1,178 rolls. This database is an index to the head of households enumerated in the 1910 United States Federal Census, the Thirteenth Census of the United States. In addition, each indexed name is linked to actual images of the 1910 Federal Census. The information recorded in the census includes: name, relationship to head of family, age at last birthday, sex, color or race, whether single, married, widowed, or divorced, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, and more.), Texas, Newton County, JP 5 Enumerated 18 Apr 1910 SD 2 ED 113 Sheet 3B Newton and Kirbyville Road 50-50 (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S483] 1920 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005, (For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the NARA web page. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1920 United States Federal Census, the Fourteenth Census of the United States. It includes all states and territories, as well as Military and Naval Forces, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the Panama Canal Zone. The census provides many details about individuals and families including: name, gender, age, birthplace, year of immigration, mother tongue, and parents? birthplaces. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1920 Federal Census.), Texas, Jasper County, JP #3, Kirbyville Town Enumerated 12 Jan 1920 SD 326 ED 75 Sheet 10B 201-218 (Reliability: 3).

    3. [S487] Ancestry.com - U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, James Alfred Powell (typed) James Alford Powell (handwritten) (Reliability: 3).

    4. [S333] Ancestry.com - U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current [database online], (Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011. Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration. The Social Security Administration Death Master File contains information on millions of deceased individuals with United States social security numbers whose deaths were reported to the Social Security Administration. Birth years for the individuals listed range from 1875 to last year. Information in these records includes name, birth date, death date, and last known residence.), James Powell (Reliability: 3).

    5. [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), # 101948054 James Alford Powell (inscribed on headstone) (Reliability: 3).

    6. [S513] Ancestry.com - Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 [database online], James Powell (Reliability: 3).

    7. [S487] Ancestry.com - U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.

    8. [S333] Ancestry.com - U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current [database online], (Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011. Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration. The Social Security Administration Death Master File contains information on millions of deceased individuals with United States social security numbers whose deaths were reported to the Social Security Administration. Birth years for the individuals listed range from 1875 to last year. Information in these records includes name, birth date, death date, and last known residence.).

    9. [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), # 101948054 (Reliability: 3).

    10. [S513] Ancestry.com - Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 [database online].

    11. [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), # 101947986 (Reliability: 3).