Miles 2Nd
POWELL
(b.
8 January 1787
,
Lanesborough, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
d.
8 October 1855
,
Bay Co., Michigan, USA
)
Age: 68
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Miles 2Nd POWELL was born 8 January 1787 in Lanesborough, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Miles 2Nd POWELL was the child of Miles POWELL and Abigail NABBY and the grandchild of: (paternal) Miles POWELL and Jemima ADKINSSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Miles 2Nd married Polly STEARNS . The couple had (at least) 6 children. Polly STEARNS was born 4 June 1795 in Highgate, Vermont, USA (Highgate Center) (Highgate Springs) (East Highgate). Polly died 10 July 1879 in Birch Run, Saginaw, Michigan, USA.
Miles 2Nd POWELL died 8 October 1855 in Bay Co., Michigan, USA.
War of 1812 Vet. 4th Regt. William's Vermont Militia Pvt.Roll Box 167.
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Children of Miles 2Nd POWELL and Polly STEARNS:
Solomon M. POWELL (b.30 January 1818, , New York, USA d. 17 April 1910, Montrose Genesee County Michigan, USA)
Peter Charles POWELL (b.abt. 1822, St. Lawrence County New York, USA d. 11 August 1882, Millington Tuscola County Michigan, USA)
Rufus POWELL (b.22 September 1822, St. Lawrence Co., New York, USA d. 22 September 1892, Birch Run, Saginaw, Michigan, USA)
m. Elizabeth MCLAUGHLIN
William Martin POWELL (b.7 April 1824, St. Lawrence County New York, USA d. 6 July 1909, Gladstone Delta County Michigan, USA)
Riley POWELL (b.27 November 1828, St. Lawrence County New York, USA d. 6 May 1912, Spokane, Washington, USA)
Jacob Jackson POWELL (b.30 September 1832, St. Lawrence County New York, USA d. 5 June 1917, Tuscola County Michigan, USA)
Polly STEARNS-- Place: Children of Miles 2Nd POWELL and Polly STEARNS:
Solomon M. POWELL (b.30 January 1818, , New York, USA d. 17 April 1910, Montrose Genesee County Michigan, USA) Peter Charles POWELL (b.abt. 1822, St. Lawrence County New York, USA d. 11 August 1882, Millington Tuscola County Michigan, USA) Rufus POWELL (b.22 September 1822, St. Lawrence Co., New York, USA d. 22 September 1892, Birch Run, Saginaw, Michigan, USA)m. Elizabeth MCLAUGHLIN
William Martin POWELL (b.7 April 1824, St. Lawrence County New York, USA d. 6 July 1909, Gladstone Delta County Michigan, USA) Riley POWELL (b.27 November 1828, St. Lawrence County New York, USA d. 6 May 1912, Spokane, Washington, USA) Jacob Jackson POWELL (b.30 September 1832, St. Lawrence County New York, USA d. 5 June 1917, Tuscola County Michigan, USA)Add History, Life Events, News, Stories about Miles 2Nd POWELL
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1787 Birth 8 January 1787
Lanesborough, Massachusetts, USA (Berkshire)
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.1818 Birth of ChildSolomon M. POWELL was born 30 January 1818, , New York, USA
Miles 2Nd was 31 years old.
1822 Birth of ChildRufus POWELL was born 22 September 1822, St. Lawrence Co., New York, USA
Miles 2Nd was 35 years old.
1824 Birth of ChildWilliam Martin POWELL was born 7 April 1824, St. Lawrence County New York, USA
Miles 2Nd was 37 years old.
1828 Birth of ChildRiley POWELL was born 27 November 1828, St. Lawrence County New York, USA
Miles 2Nd was 41 years old.
1832 Birth of ChildJacob Jackson POWELL was born 30 September 1832, St. Lawrence County New York, USA
Miles 2Nd was 45 years old.
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1855 Death 8 October 1855
Bay Co., Michigan, USA
He died at the age of 68.
Miles is buried at: Pine Grove Cemetery Millington Tuscola County Michigan, USA Plot: Section D
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The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
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February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
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