1. William1 POWELL was born circa 1600 Wales.1,2 He married Elizabeth (--?--) circa 1639.1,3 He died on 12 Nov 1695 Chickahominy River, Virginia.2,3
The six known children of William1 POWELL and Elizabeth (--?--) were as follows:
2. Thomas2 POWELL (William1) was born in 1630 Dinsdale, Virginia.1 Conflicting evidence indicates he was born in 1640.2 Conflicting evidence indicates he was born circa 1645.3 He married Mary PLACE, daughter of Francis PLACE, in 1656 Old Rappahannock County (extinct), Virginia.1,2 He died on 10 Apr 1698 Sittenburn Parish, Essex County, Virginia.1,2,3
The eight known children of Thomas2 POWELL and Mary PLACE were as follows:
No records indicate a wife.
10. Honorias3 POWELL Sr (Thomas2, William1) was born in 1669 Virginia.4,1 He married Joyce (Mary) (--?--) in 1694.1 He died after 1750.1,4
In 1694, Thomas and Mary POWELL conveyed to their son, Honorias POWELL, 100 acres of land beginning at an ash standing "in the line of Colonel Catlett (forest land)" on a branch adjoining Abraham STEPP. In 1728, when Caroline County, VA, was created, the location of Honorias' land made him a resident of the new county in St. Mary's Parish. He died sometime after his deed to John CHAMPE in 1750 and the names of his children are not known, but it seems more than probable the Honorias POWELL, who died in 1763 in Orange Co, VA, and John POWELL, whose will is dated 1763-1777, Culpeper Co, VA, are two of his sons.[CI:153:?3:CI].
Joyce (Mary) (--?--). She was the widow of George LAMBERTH.[CI:152:?3:CI].
The two known children of Honorias3 POWELL Sr and Joyce (Mary) (--?--) were as follows:
15. Ann3 POWELL (Thomas2, William1) was born circa 1684 Essex County, Virginia.1,4,2 She married Edward COFFEY, son of John COFFEY and Mary JOLLIFFEE, in 1700 Old Rappahannock County (extinct), Virginia.1,4 She died in Oct 1744 St Anns Parish, Essex County, Virginia.4
The six known children of Ann3 POWELL and Edward COFFEY were as follows:
17. Honorias4 POWELL Jr (Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born circa 1695 Caroline County, Virginia.6,1 He married Jeanette KIRTLEY or RIDDLE circa 1713 Orange County, Virginia.6 He died before 24 Mar 1768 Orange County, Virginia.7 His inventory of estate, valued at £628 19s 9p, was settled on 24 Mar 1768 Orange County, Virginia.
He lived in Essex Co, VA.
Jeanette KIRTLEY or RIDDLE. She was still alive and mentioned in the will of her son, Simon, in 1771.[CI:150:?3:CI]. She died after 1771.1
The five known children of Honorias4 POWELL Jr and Jeanette KIRTLEY or RIDDLE were as follows:
26. Simon5 POWELL (Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born circa 1719.6 He married Martha (--?--) before 1757.6 He died before 22 Aug 1771. His will was recorded on 22 Aug 1771 Orange County, Virginia.6 His inventory of estate was settled on 26 Mar 1772 Orange County, Virginia.6
Martha left Simon before 1771. After his death, in 1773, Francis KIRTLEY was appointed guardian of the children. His will lists his children and his sister, Elizabeth, wife of Francis KIRTLEY.[CI:148:?3:CI].
The two known children of Simon5 POWELL and Martha (--?--) were as follows:
27. Elizabeth Ann "Eliza"5 POWELL (Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born circa 1722 Virginia.6 She married Francis KIRTLEY circa 1750.6 She died circa 1778 Virginia.6
Francis KIRTLEY. He was one of the Administrator of the estate of Honorias POWELL in Feb 1768.[CI:149:?3:CI].
The five known children of Elizabeth Ann "Eliza"5 POWELL and Francis KIRTLEY were as follows:
28. Thomas5 POWELL (Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born circa 1730 Culpeper County, Virginia.6 He married Ann (--?--) before 18 Jan 1761.6 He died in 1809 Estill County, Kentucky.7
He served with George Washington in the March to Pittsburg to capture Fort Duquesne. Thomas is listed as head of household on the 1820 census Estill County, Kentucky, as Thomas Powell. The census listed his household as one male under 10, two males 10-15, one male 45 and over, two females under 10, and one female 45 and over.9
Ann (--?--) married Mr BUSH before 1761.
The 13 known children of Thomas5 POWELL and Ann (--?--) were as follows:
He was listed on the in 1810 census Rockingham County, Virginia.6
36. Ambrose6 POWELL (Thomas5, Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born on 18 Jan 1761 Culpeper County, Virginia.6,4 He married Sally BRITT on 8 Sep 1783 Orange County, Virginia.6 He married Nancy CAVENDER on 29 Oct 1824 Scott County, Kentucky.6 Conflicting evidence indicates he died in 1837 Scott County, Kentucky.6 He died circa 1837 Scott County, Kentucky.6 He is buried Estill County, Kentucky.6 He died in 1846 Estill County, Kentucky.4
He was a minor when he married and his father is listed on the marriage bond. He lived in St. Thomas Parish, Culpeper Co, VA. He served during the Revolutionary War as a substitute for his father, enlisting in Orange Co, VA. (Pension S14197) He lived in Albermarle Co, VA for about 1 1/2 years after the war. He was living in Madison Co, KY, before 1801.[CI:146:?3:CI].
Sally BRITT died in 1845.10
The four known children of Ambrose6 POWELL and Sally BRITT were as follows:
There were no known children of Ambrose6 POWELL and Nancy CAVENDER.
37. John6 POWELL (Thomas5, Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born circa 1763 Culpeper County, Virginia.6,4 He married (unknown) (--?--). He died circa 1828 Estill County, Kentucky.7,4
John is listed as head of household on the 1820 census Estill County, Kentucky, as John Powell. The census listed his household as two males 10-15, one male 16-25, one male 45 and over, one female under 10, one female 10-15, and one female 45 and over.11
The nine known children of John6 POWELL and (unknown) (--?--) were as follows:
38. James6 POWELL (Thomas5, Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born circa 1765 Culpeper County, Virginia.7,4 He married (unknown) (--?--).
James is listed as head of household on the 1820 census Estill County, Kentucky, as James Powell. The census listed his household as one male under 10, one male 26-44, and one female 26-44.12
The two known children of James6 POWELL and (unknown) (--?--) both born Clark County, Kentucky, were as follows:
40. Elizabeth "Betsy"6 POWELL (Thomas5, Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born circa 1770 (poss) Orange County, Virginia.13 She was born circa 1773 Orange County, Virginia.6 She was born circa 1774.4 She married Cornelius NEWKIRK, son of Elias NEWKIRK, on 19 May 1794 Clark County, Kentucky.6,13,4
Cornelius NEWKIRK was born circa 1770 (prob) Berkley County, Virginia.13 He died in 1829 Crawford County, Indiana.13
The 12 known children of Elizabeth "Betsy"6 POWELL and Cornelius NEWKIRK were as follows:
Barnett is listed as head of household on the 1820 census Estill County, Kentucky, as Barnett Newkirk. The census listed his household as three males under 10, one male 26-45, one female under 10, one female 10-15, and one female 26-45.14
41. Simon6 POWELL (Thomas5, Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born circa 1773 Orange County, Virginia.6,4 He married Jane JOHNSON on 6 Oct 1795 Harrison County, Kentucky.6,4 He died circa 1814 Estill County, Kentucky.7,4
The nine known children of Simon6 POWELL and Jane JOHNSON were as follows:
42. Frances "Franky"6 POWELL (Thomas5, Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born circa 1774.4 She married Samuel EATON, son of John EATON and Elizabeth (--?--), on 30 Jul 1794 Clark County, Kentucky.6 She married Jacob DOOLEY in Jan 1825 Madison County, Kentucky.
Frances "Franky" is listed as head of household on the 1820 census an unknown place as Franky Eaton. The census listed her household as two males 10-15, one female 10-15, three females 16-25, and one female 45 and over.16
Samuel EATON was born circa 1760 Rowan County, North Carolina.17 He was enumerated on the 1810 census Estill County, Kentucky, as Saml. Eaton. The census listed his household as two males under 10, one male 45 and over, two females under 10, four females 10-15, and one female 26-44.18 He died in 1818 Estill County, Kentucky.17
The six known children of Frances "Franky"6 POWELL and Samuel EATON were as follows:
There were no known children of Frances "Franky"6 POWELL and Jacob DOOLEY.
43. Milly (Molly)6 POWELL (Thomas5, Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born circa 1777.6,4 She married Micajah HALL on 4 Aug 1806 Clark County, Kentucky.6,4
The three known children of Milly (Molly)6 POWELL and Micajah HALL were as follows:
44. Thomas6 POWELL (Thomas5, Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born circa 1779.6,4 He married Hannah PIKE on 2 Jan 1804 Clark County, Kentucky.6 He died after 1860 Powell County, Kentucky.6,4
The six known children of Thomas6 POWELL and Hannah PIKE were as follows:
45. Anne6 POWELL (Thomas5, Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born before 1780 Orange County, Virginia.6,4 She and Peter WOOLERY obtained a marriage license on 1 Nov 1797 Harrison County, Kentucky.19 She married Peter WOOLERY on 7 Nov 1797 Harrison County, Kentucky.7 She married John MAXWELL on 14 Jun 1821 Estill County, Kentucky.7
The four known children of Anne6 POWELL and Peter WOOLERY were as follows:
There were no known children of Anne6 POWELL and John MAXWELL.
47. Jane6 POWELL (Thomas5, Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born circa 1801 South Carolina.20 She married Jesse COYLE on 21 Sep 1815 Irvine, Estill County, Kentucky.20 She died Estill County, Kentucky.20
Jesse COYLE was born in 1781 North Carolina.20 He died in 1869 Ravena, Estill County, Kentucky.20
The only known child of Jane6 POWELL and Jesse COYLE was:
85. Elizabeth7 EATON (Frances "Franky"6POWELL, Thomas5, Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born circa 1795. She married William TOWNSEND, son of Garrett TOWNSEND and Elizabeth HALL, on 16 Mar 1812 Estill County, Kentucky.17,21 She died after 1880.17
William TOWNSEND was born in 1785.17 He died in 1838 Montgomery County, Kentucky.17
The nine known children of Elizabeth7 EATON and William TOWNSEND were as follows:
86. Angeline "Anna"7 EATON (Frances "Franky"6POWELL, Thomas5, Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born in 1796 Clark County, Kentucky.17,23 She was born circa 1810 Madison County, Kentucky.24 She married Aaron B. HORN, son of Matthias (Matthew) HORN and Susannah "Sulky" HALL, on 28 Jan 1819 Estill County, Kentucky.25 Conflicting evidence indicates she and Aaron B. HORN were married on 27 Jan 1819 Estill County, Kentucky.23 Conflicting evidence indicates she and Aaron B. HORN were married on 24 Oct 1819 Estill County, Kentucky.26 She died on 12 Feb 1872 Davis County, Iowa.17 Conflicting evidence indicates she died on 15 Feb 1872 Davis County, Iowa.24,27 Conflicting evidence indicates she died on 15 Sep 1872 Davis County, Iowa.25
Aaron B. HORN. About 1841, he and his brother, Elijah, and brother-in-law, Albert EATON, to Davis Co, IA, using covered wagon and oxen teams. They settled at Stober Springs in Fabius Township.[CI:140:?3:CI]. He was born on 12 Jan 1796 Boonesborough, Clark County, Kentucky.17,23 Conflicting evidence indicates he was born on 12 Jan 1797 Madison County, Kentucky.24,27 Conflicting evidence indicates he was born in 1808 Kentucky.26 He died on 14 Feb 1874 Davis County, Iowa, at age 78.17,24 He is buried Horn Cemetery, Fabius Township, Davis County, Iowa.17
The 11 known children of Angeline "Anna"7 EATON and Aaron B. HORN were as follows:
87. Milly7 EATON (Frances "Franky"6POWELL, Thomas5, Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born in 1801.4 She married Claiborn BARNETT on 13 Dec 1823 Estill County, Kentucky.4
The eight known children of Milly7 EATON and Claiborn BARNETT were as follows:
88. Martha "Patsy"7 EATON (Frances "Franky"6POWELL, Thomas5, Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born in 1803 Kentucky.24,23 Conflicting evidence indicates she was born in 1807 Clark County, Kentucky.17 She and Elijah HORN obtained a marriage license on 28 Aug 1819 Estill County, Kentucky.23 She married Elijah HORN, son of Matthias (Matthew) HORN and Susannah "Sulky" HALL, on 7 Sep 1819 Estill County, Kentucky.24 She died on 1 Feb 1858 Strober Springs, Davis County, Iowa.24 Conflicting evidence indicates she died on 7 Feb 1858 Davis County, Iowa.17 She is buried Horn Cemetery, near Stober Springs, Davis County, Iowa.17
Elijah HORN. About 1841, he and his brother, Aaron, and brother-in-law, Albert EATON, to Davis Co, IA, using covered wagon and oxen teams. They settled at Stober Springs in Fabius Township.[CI:141:?3:CI]. He was born circa 1795 Estill County, Kentucky.24,17 Conflicting evidence indicates he was born in 1790 Estill County, Kentucky.26 Conflicting evidence indicates he was born in 1800.23 Elijah is listed as head of household on the 1820 census Estill County, Kentucky, as Elijah Horn. The census listed his household as one male under 10, one male 16-25, and one female 16-25.28 He died on 1 Feb 1858 Fabius Township, Davis County, Iowa.17 He died on 4 Feb 1858 Davis County, Iowa.24
The 11 known children of Martha "Patsy"7 EATON and Elijah HORN were as follows:
89. Albert7 EATON (Frances "Franky"6POWELL, Thomas5, Honorias4, Honorias3, Thomas2, William1) was born on 18 Aug 1803 Kentucky.29 He married Sarah A. "Sally" BARNETT, daughter of Jeremiah BARNETT and Elizabeth "Betsy" DUMFORD, on 21 Jan 1829 Estill County, Kentucky.30 He died on 2 Mar 1874 Union, Cass County, Nebraska, at age 70.29 He is buried Sciota Cemetery, Union, Cass County, Nebraska.
He moved, with his sisters, Ann and Martha, and their husbands, Aaron and Elijah HORN, to Davis Co, IA, about 1841. Albert is listed as head of household on the 15 Jun 1870 census Liberty Precinct, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, as Albert Eaton. The census listed him as age 73, farmer, owning real estate worth $2500 and personal property worth $600, born in Kentucky. Enumerated with him were Sarah A. "Sally" BARNETT and William Henry EATON.31
Sarah A. "Sally" BARNETT. Mary Jane Peters erroneously lists her name as Sarah Elizabeth BARNHOUSE.29 She was born on 22 Jan 1807 Kentucky.30 She was enumerated with Albert EATON on the 15 Jun 1870 census Liberty Precinct, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, as Sarah Eaton. She was listed as age 64, keeping house, born in Kentucky.31 She died on 22 Mar 1872 Union, Cass County, Nebraska, at age 65.30,25 Conflicting evidence indicates she died on 27 Mar 1872 Union, Cass County, Nebraska.29
The nine known children of Albert7 EATON and Sarah A. "Sally" BARNETT were as follows:
He was a farmer in Liberty Precinct, Cass County, NE. John is listed as head of household on the 9 Jun 1880 census Liberty Precinct, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, as John Eaton. The census listed him as age 44, married, farmer. He was born in Kentucky, his father was born in Kentucky, and her mother was born in Virginia. Enumerated with him were Sarah (--?--), Susan EATON, Albert EATON, Becky EATON, Nancy EATON, Riley EATON, and Eli EATON.32
He was a farmer in Liberty Precinct, Cass County, Nebraska. In 1885, he owned 79 acres in Liberty Precinct, and his land and buildings were valued at $2,000, implements and machinery $50, and livestock $600. He owned 6 horsed, 10 milk cows, and 14 other cattle. His cows produced 300 pounds of butter. He also had 13 swine and 40 chickens. He planted 45 acres of corn, producing 2,500 bushels and 7 acres of wheat, producing 85 bushels. He also had a 2-acre apple orchard.
The 1920 census records him, age 77, living with his son David.36 His death certificate states he was born 15 Apr 1844, but since he was listed as nine years old in the 1850 Census, it seems probable he was born 15 Apr 1841. Eli is listed as head of household on the 15 Jun 1870 census Liberty Precinct, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, as Ely Eaton. The census listed him as age 26, farm laborer, born in Iowa.37 Eli is listed as head of household on the 9 Jun 1880 census Liberty Precinct, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, as Ely Eaton. The census listed him as age 37, married, farmer. He was born in Iowa, both of his parents were born in Kentucky. Enumerated with him were Mary Jane DRUMM, Sarah Elizabeth EATON, Matilda "Till" EATON (twin), John Wesley EATON, Mary T. EATON, Charles F. (Frank) EATON, and Laura M. (Leona) EATON.38 He was enumerated with David Eli EATON on the 13 Jan 1920 census Liberty Precinct, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, as Eli Eaton. He was listed as father, age 77, widowed. He was born in Iowa, both of his parents were born in Kentucky. He was a farmer.39
He was a farmer in Liberty Precinct, Cass County, NE. The 1885 State Census listed M. Midtiff, age 18, as a stepdaughter born in Iowa, father born in Virginia, mother born in Ohio.
The 1920 Census listed George W. and Sarah A. both age 72[CI:186:?3:CI]. George Washington is listed as head of household on the 8 Jan 1920 census Liberty Precinct, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, as George W. Eaton. The census listed him as age 72, married. He was born in Iowa, both of his parents were born in Kentucky. He was not working and owned his home, free of mortgage. Enumerated with him were Sarah Ann HICKMAN.41
He was a farmer in Liberty Precinct, Cass County, NE. He was a Union soldier during the Civil War. He was enumerated with Albert EATON on the 15 Jun 1870 census Liberty Precinct, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, as Wm Eaton. He was listed as age 21, laborer, born in Iowa.31