27 SEP 1674 - Pocomoke Hundred, Somerset, MD
BEF 17 JUN 1718 - Northampton, VA

John Powell

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John Powell was born on September 27th, 1674 at Pocomoke Hundred in Somerset County Maryland. He was the son of Walter Powell and Margaret Berry. In 1695 John was named in his father's will.

John married Sarah Yeardley about 1700. Sarah was the great-granddaughter of Sir George Yeardley, Virginia Governor. John and Sarah had five children. Sarah inherited Yeardley lands in Northampton in 1697 and 1715. She owned about 1,500 acres on the southern fork of Hungars Creek.

John wrote a will on June 5th, 1718 in Northampton County, VA. He left to Sarah Powell, "three hundred fifty acres where I now live." Rose Powell received another 350 acres. Daughter Yeardley Powell was given 136 acres plus a separate 50 acre tract. John gave additional land in Somerset Maryland and slaves to daughters Mary and Margaret. He left each daughter four cows, four calves and five sheep. John was able to write his name and signed his will.

The will was proven 12 days later on June 17th, 1718 in Northampton County court.

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  • Dorman, John F. Adventurers of Purse and Person : Virginia 1607-1624/5: Volume Three Families R-Z. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pub. Co, 2007. Print. Pg. 867.
  • Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983
  • Miles Files, Eastern Shore Public Library, http://espl-genealogy.org
  • Wright, F E. Northampton County, Virginia: Marriage References and Family Relationships 1634-1800. Lewes, Del: Colonial Roots, 2012. Print. Pg. 154.

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Spouse & Children:

  • Sarah Yeardley
    • 1681-1718

  • Sarah Powell
    • 1702-1764
  • Rose Powell
    • 1704-1761
  • Yeardley Powell
    • 1712-1734
  • Margaret Powell
    • 1714-
  • Mary Powell
    • 1716-1774

Siblings:

  • Elizabeth Powell
    • 1668-1746
  • Mary Powell
    • 1670-1733
  • Sarah Powell
    • 1671-
  • William Powell
    • 1673-1718
  • Margaret Powell
    • 1676-
  • Katherine Powell
    • 1678

Last Updated: 3/12/2023