Martha Ann "Babe" Jones

Martha married John Walter Powell on 1 Dec 1875 in Jasper County, Texas. John (son of John A. Powell and Lucy Thomas) was born on 8 Jul 1857 in Jasper County, Texas; died on 31 Dec 1926 in Voth, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Ford Cemetery, Bon Wier, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Onelia married Thomas Britton Meadows on 25 Aug 1897 in Newton County, Texas. Thomas was born on 22 Dec 1876 in Louisiana; died on 25 Oct 1959; was buried in Ford Chapel Cemetery, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during World War I, he listed his occupation as Farmer in Bon Wier, Texas. His nearest relative was shown as J. W. Powell of Merryville, Louisiana, his father. He was described as of Medium Heighth, Slender, with blue eyes and dark hair. On his registration for the World War II draft, he was still farming in Newton County, His place of birth was shown as Lees Mill versus Bon Wier. When asked for a name and address of a person who would always know his address, his answer was W. A. Newton.

His Texas Death Certificate lists him as a retired farmer, and a Widower. He had not served in the U.S. Armed Forces. At the time of his death, he lived at 3141 Proctor Street, Port Arthur, Texas. Informant on the death certificate was Carroll Powell, his oldest half brother.

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Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP No. 4
Enumerated 19 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 112 Sheet 12A
85-94
Powell, Oliver C Head M W 31 M1 5 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Powell, Trudie Wf F W 28 M1 5 3/3 Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Carrall Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Hollis Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Hargis Son M W 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP No. 4
Enumerated 17 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 142 Sheet 5A
88-91
Powell, Oliver Head M W 40 Wd Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Powell, Corroll Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, B. Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Walter Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Victor Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Jack Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Gertrude Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP No. 4
Enumerated 18 Apr 1930
ED 176-5 SD 19 Sheet 10A
88-91
Powell, Oliver Head M W 52 Married at 27 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Powell, Pearl Wf F W 32 Married at 15 Tx Ala Tx
Powell, Carrol Son M W 24 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Victor Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, O. C. Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Gladys Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Jessie Mae Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, Glenway Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Powell, James F Son M W 1/6 [2 months old] S Tx Tx Tx

1940 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP #4
Enumerated April 13, 1940
SD 42-2 ED 176-5
136-O-100 Yes
Powell, O. C. Head M W 61 M Highest Grade attended 3 Texas Same Place Farmer
Powell, Pearl Wife F W 42 M Highest Grade attended 5 Tx Same Place
Powell, O.C. Jr Son M W 18 S Highest Grade attended 8 Tx Same Place Farm Laborer
Powell, Gladys Dtr F W 16 S Highest Grade attended 8 Tx Same Place
Powell, Jessie M Dtr F W 14 S In School, Grade 6 Tx Same Place
Powell, Glenn R Son M W 12 S In School, Grade 3 Tx Same Place
Powell, Fred Son M W 10 S In School, Grade 3 Tx Same Place
Powell, Frank Son M W 8 S In School, Grade 0 Tx Same Place
Powell, John Son M W 6 S Not in School Texas Same Place
Powell, Charles Son M W 4 S Not in School Texas
Powell, Thomas Son M W 2 S Not in School Texas

Oliver married Avis Gertrude "Trudie" Windham on 16 Feb 1905 in Newton County, Texas. Avis was born on 20 Nov 1880 in Burkeville, Newton County, Texas; died on 16 May 1916 in Bon Wier, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Ford Chapel Cemetery, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oliver married Pearl Mae Foshee after 1920. Pearl was born on 19 Aug 1897 in Rockland, Tyler County, Texas; died on 18 Apr 1942 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Ford Chapel Cemetery, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ruby Burkett writes that he married a woman by the name of Minnie.

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Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP No 4
Enumerated 20 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 112 Sheet 7A
87-98
Household of Jess H and Georgia LEE
88-97
Powell, J. Walter Head M W 52 M 1 35 Tx Ala Ark Farmer
Powell, Marth A Wf F W 53 m1 35 6/5 Ga Ga Ga
xx-98
Powell, Franklin A Head M W 28 M1 2 Tx Tx Ga Farm Laborer
Powell, Minnie Wf F W 20 m1 La Tx La

Notes:

Ruby Burkett notes that she married Ira HOWELL, and that they raised Oliver's daughter, Gertrude, after her mother died. (Might this have actually been Lucy that married Ira Howell?)

John married Mary Emma Simmons on 14 Feb 1909 in Newton County, Texas. Mary was born in Jun 1891 in Texas; was buried in West Bethlehem Baptist Church, Quicksand Cemetery, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married a Mathews. FindAGrave shows she was divorced, and hospital records room clerk. Informant was Mrs. Martha Joan Alloy.

Family/Spouse: Luetta Oreana Weber. Luetta was born on 14 Aug 1915 in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; died in Feb 1995 in Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He shares a cemetery plot with wife Ida Belle Powell, 26 July 1919 to 10 Nov 1999

Notes:

Appears to have been called Hargis, age 5 months, on the 1910 census. His Texas Death Certificate lists him as Walter Hargis Powell, a resident of 402 Neil Pickett, Diboll. His occupation was shown as a retired mechanic in the poultry packing business. He was not a vetaran. His parents were shown as Otto (sic) and Trudy Powell, mother's maiden name not known. Information was his wife, Mrs. Treaburn Powell.

The Texas Marriage index shows that Walter Powell and Treaburn Perkins were married on 24 Aug 1966 in Angelina County, Texas.

His FindAGrave memorial page has a photo of his tombstone, which shows a photo of him as well.

Notes:

His Texas Death Certificate lists him as Eugene Victor Powell, a resident of 506 Second St, Diboll, Texas. His occupation was shown as Truck Driver for Southern Pine Plywood. He was not a veteran. He was married, and the informant was Fannie Mae Powell, presumably his wife. A photo of his tombstone shows his nickname was "Nig."

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Ancestry.com. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012 shows that his brother, Glen R. Powell of Blanding, Utah applied for a veteran's headstone for Oliver C. Powell Jr.

He enlisted in the military in June 1942, and again on 25 Jun 1952. He was discharged due to his death on 9 July 1954. His miliatry branch of service was listed as RA-18 082 145 Co L 39th Inf Reg APO 696 US Army.

Notes:

Her name at death was Gladys Rascoe.

Notes:

James Frederick Powell Sr. died in a workplace accident. He was employed by C. J. Simpson Company as a drilling operator, and died from fractured neck, back and ribs, with abrasions too many to count, after being caught in a revolving take-up drum on a Gas Well. His Pennsylvania death certificate was shared with me by his grandson, Adam Powell living in Huron, S.D.

Frank married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His Texas Death Certificate shows he was an Airman Second Class in the U.S. Air Force and married at the time of his death. He served during the Korean conflict. His residence at the time of his death was 3001 Hillcroft, #141. Informant was Joe Young Jr. Powell.

National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. shows that he served as a A1C US Air Force Korea, with a service start date of 12 Dec 1951.

Notes:

Obituary, copied from hsi FindAGrave memorial page, created by "Fluttergirl"

Alex W. "Bud" Powell, 70, passed away at his home in Canyon Lake on March 27, 2010. He retired after 30 years of teaching and also retired after serving 30 years in the U.S. Navy Reserve as Chief Petty Officer. He was born on Dec. 16, 1939 to Carrol and Luetta Orena Weber Powell in Nederland, Texas.

Bud is survived by his wife of 51 years, Janice Cherry Powell. He is also survived by two daughters, Valerie Jerry and husband B. R. of Humble, and LeAnne Powell of Canyon Lake and two sons, Alex W. Powell II and wife Cara of Canyon Lake, and Brian Powell and wife Elvia of Humble.

He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a sister, Carolyn Lockhart of Port Neches and special friend, Tonya Nevil.

Visitation will start at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 2, at First Baptist Church in Canyon Lake. The funeral service will follow visitation at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Fischer Cemetery in Fischer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to First Baptist Church-Canyon Lake Disaster Relief, Highland Lakes Encampment, or Hope Hospice. Arrangements under the care of Crofts Funeral Home, 911 Mesquite St., Blanco, Texas, 78606, 830-833-4523.

- New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
March 30, 2010

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Obituary
Copied from her FindAGrave Memorial page created by Marsha Hanson Dillon

Becky Poulos
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. ? Becky L. Poulos, 45, died Jan. 7, 2001, at Centennial Hospice Cottage of pancreatic cancer. Services were Thursday, Jan. 11, at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. Burial will be at a later date in Wyoming. Mrs. Poulos was born Aug. 16, 1955, at Poplar, Mont., to Shirley (Husman) and Frank Powell. She graduated from Sheridan High School in 1973. She married Albert Poulos October 1973 in Sheridan. She graduated from National College in May 1991, where she earned her associate's degree in travel. She was an administrative assistant to the pastors and computer administrator at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. Her hobbies included sewing, and counted cross stitch pictures, and she had just begun quilting. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Angela; three sons, Jeffrey, Christopher and Albert Jr., all of Sioux Falls; her mother, Shirley Powell, of Sheridan; a sister, Brenda Rendo'n, Solvang , Calif.; two grandchildren; and one nephew.
Sheridan Press, January 17, 2001