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1919 - 2005 (85 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Annie Louise Powell was born 25 Feb 1919, Newport News, Virginia (daughter of Henry Asbury Powell and Carlie Merritt Gravett/Gravitt); died 12 Jan 2005; was buried , Peninsula Memorial Park Newport News, Virginia. Notes:
Charles Clarance Butler Jr.
January 04, 2003
HAMPTON - Mr. Charles Clarance Butler Jr., 80, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003.
A native of Warwick County, Va., he had been a Peninsula resident since 1922. He was employed by C&O Railroad for 16 years and retired from Newport News Shipyard after 23 years of service. He was a member of Northside Church of Christ and the Philothean Class. He was also a member of Monitor Lodge #197 A.F.&A.M., Hampton and the Scottish Rite, Newport News.
Husband of Louise Powell
LOUISE P. BUTLER
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - Friday, January 14, 2005
Louise P. Butler, 85, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005.
She was a graduate of Southern School of Beauty and Culture and was a member of Northside Christian Church and the Philothean Sunday School Class. She was an associate circle leader for both missionary circles.
The last two years of her life at Mennowood were the happiest.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Butler Jr., and her two sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Charlotte Butler Keene; son, Robert C. Butler and wife, Carolyn; two brothers, Paul B. Powell and William Gary Powell, both of Hampton; three grandchildren, J. Aaron Butler, Thomas Keene and Amy B. Jackson and three great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Northside Christian Church. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to Mountain Mission School, 1 Hurley Street, Grundy, VA 24614.
Annie married Charles Clarance Butler, Jr. Charles was born 1923, Warwick County, Virginia; died 1 Jan 2003, Newport News, Virginia; was buried , Peninsula Memorial Park Newport News, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 2
2. | Henry Asbury Powell was born 1 Feb 1882, Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina (son of Rufus Edwin Powell, Sr. and Madora Ella 'Dora' Stanfield); died 31 Aug 1962, Hampton, Virginia; was buried , Peninsula Memorial Pk, Newport News, Virginia. Notes:
Details: The Heritage of Caswell County, North
Carolina, Jeannine D. Whitlow, Editor (1985) at
140-141 (Article #101
Henry married Carlie Merritt Gravett/Gravitt 29 Dec 1914, Alton, Virginia. Carlie (daughter of Daniel Merritt Gravett/Gravitt and Pearl Lipscomb) was born 27 Jul 1895, Caswell Co., North Carolina; died 28 Sep 1963, Newport News, Virginia; was buried , Peninsula Memorial Pk, Newport News, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
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3. | Carlie Merritt Gravett/Gravitt was born 27 Jul 1895, Caswell Co., North Carolina (daughter of Daniel Merritt Gravett/Gravitt and Pearl Lipscomb); died 28 Sep 1963, Newport News, Virginia; was buried , Peninsula Memorial Pk, Newport News, Virginia. Notes:
Married:
!MARRIAGE:Details: The Heritage of Caswell County,
North Carolina, Jeannine D. Whitlow, Editor (1985) at
140-141 (Article #101 "L, Details: The Heritage of
Caswell County, North Carolina, Jeannine D. Whitlow,
Editor (1985) at 140-141 (Article #101 "L
Children:
- Helen Powell was born Abt 1915, Caswell County, North Carolina.
- Edwin Merritt Powell was born 13 Apr 1916, Caswell Co., North Carolina; died 12 Nov 1988, Hampton, Virginia.
- Kathleen Virginia Powell was born 6 Aug 1917, Blanch, North Carolina; died 6 Feb 2001, Newport News, Virginia; was buried , Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.
- 1. Annie Louise Powell was born 25 Feb 1919, Newport News, Virginia; died 12 Jan 2005; was buried , Peninsula Memorial Park Newport News, Virginia.
- Walter B. Powell was born 1921, Caswell Co., North Carolina; died 14 Jan 1977, Richmond, Virginia; was buried , South Anna Baptist Church Cemetery Louisa County, Virginia.
- Paul Brantley Powell was born 27 Mar 1925, North Carolina; died 22 Oct 2006, Newport News, Virginia; was buried , Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.
- Dorothy Mae Powell was born 17 Jul 1929, Guilford County, North Carolina; died 11 Jun 2002, Baltimore, Maryland.
- William Gary Powell was born 21 Dec 1934, Newport News, Virginia; died 8 Dec 2015, Newport News, Virginia.
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Generation: 3
4. | Rufus Edwin Powell, Sr. was born 22 Jan 1856, Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina (son of Henry Alexander Powell and Martha Ann Walters); died 5 Dec 1924, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Powell Family Cemetery Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina. Notes:
Rufus Edwin Powell (1856-1924)
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This photograph is believed to be of siblings Bettie
Margaret Powell (1851-1938) and Rufus Edwin Powell
(1856-1924). They were children of Henry Alexander Powell
(1824-1866) and Martha Ann Walters (born 1825).
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The Bee (Danville, Virginia) 6 December 1924 (Page 5)
Rufus E. Powell Dies at His Home at Blanch, N.C.
Announcement is made of the death at his home at 5:50 p.m.
yesterday of Rufus E. Powell, an influential citizen and
farmer of Blanch, Caswell county, N. C., aged 68 years. He
had resided near Blanch all his life, was a deacon in the
Baptist church
and a man of the highest standing in his community.
Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 p.m. Sunday
(tomorrow) and interment will be made in the family
cemetery.
Deceased has a brother Arthur H. Powell of Sutherlin, Va.
and two sisters Mrs. Betty P. Moore, of Bunn, N. C. and
Mrs. D. G. Watkins of Blanch, N. C. He is survived by eight
children: Mrs. W. L. Griggs, North Wilkesboro, N. C.; H. A.
Powell, N. C.; R. E. Powell, Marshville, N. C.; Miss Mary
E. Powell, Raleigh, N. C.; Dr. Walter B. Powell, Memphis,
Tenn.; Dr. Rosa P. Taylor, Charlottesville, Va.; Robert G.
Powell, Blanch, N. C. and Mrs. B. V. Chamblee, Hamlet, N. C.
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The Bee (Danville, Virginia) 10 December 1924 (Page 11)
Card of Thanks
We, the children of Mr. R. E. Powell, Blanche, N. C. wish
to express to friends and relatives our deepest
appreciation of the many kindnesses shown us during the
sickness, death and burial of our beloved father.
!NAME:Details: Gravestone in the Powell Family Cemetery
(Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina)., Details:
Gravestone in the Powell Family Cemetery (Blanch, Caswell
County, North Carolina).
!BIRTH:Details: Gravestone in the Powell Family Cemetery
(Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina)., Details:
Gravestone in the Powell Family Cemetery (Blanch, Caswell
County, North Carolina).
!DEATH:Details: Gravestone in the Powell Family Cemetery
(Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina)., Details:
Gravestone in the Powell Family Cemetery (Blanch, Caswell
County, North Carolina).
!BURIAL:Details: The Heritage of Caswell County, North
Carolina, Jeannine D. Whitlow, Editor (1985) at
140-141 (Article #101 "L, Details: The Heritage of
Caswell County, North Carolina, Jeannine D. Whitlow,
Editor (1985) at 140-141 (Article #101 "L
This photograph is believed to be of siblings Bettie Margaret Powell (1851-1938) and Rufus Edwin Powell (1856-1924). They were children of Henry Alexander Powell (1824-1866) and Martha Ann Walters (born 1825). For more information on this family go to the Caswell County Family Tree.
Rufus married Madora Ella 'Dora' Stanfield 25 Mar 1879, Leasburg, Caswell County, North Carolina. Madora (daughter of Josiah Asbury Stanfield and Agnes Ware Sergeant/Sargent) was born 28 Jul 1859, Leasburg, Caswell County, North Carolina; died 10 Jan 1915, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Powell Family Cemetery (Blanche, Caswell County, North Carolina). [Group Sheet]
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5. | Madora Ella 'Dora' Stanfield was born 28 Jul 1859, Leasburg, Caswell County, North Carolina (daughter of Josiah Asbury Stanfield and Agnes Ware Sergeant/Sargent); died 10 Jan 1915, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Powell Family Cemetery (Blanche, Caswell County, North Carolina). Notes:
!NAME:Details: Gravestone in the Powell Family Cemetery
(Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina)., Details:
Gravestone in the Powell Family Cemetery (Blanch, Caswell
County, North Carolina).
!BIRTH:Details: Gravestone in the Powell Family Cemetery
(Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina)., Details:
Gravestone in the Powell Family Cemetery (Blanch, Caswell
County, North Carolina).
!DEATH:Details: Gravestone in the Powell Family Cemetery
(Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina)., Details:
Gravestone in the Powell Family Cemetery (Blanch, Caswell
County, North Carolina).
!BURIAL:Details: The Heritage of Caswell County, North
Carolina, Jeannine D. Whitlow, Editor (1985) at
140-141 (Article #101 "L, Details: The Heritage of
Caswell County, North Carolina, Jeannine D. Whitlow,
Editor (1985) at 140-141 (Article #101 "L
Name:
Daughter of Josiah Asbury Stanfield (1829-1896) and Agnes Ware Sergent (1832-1916)
Notes:
Married:
!MARRIAGE:Details: The Heritage of Caswell County,
North Carolina, Jeannine D. Whitlow, Editor (1985) at
140-141 (Article #101 "L, Details: The Heritage of
Caswell County, North Carolina, Jeannine D. Whitlow,
Editor (1985) at 140-141 (Article #101 "L
Children:
- Herbert Willard Powell was born 12 Jul 1837, Caswell Co., North Carolina; died 12 Oct 1837, Caswell Co., North Carolina; was buried , Powell Family Cemetery (Blanche, Caswell County, North Carolina).
- Mattie Lea Powell was born 17 Jan 1880, Blanch, North Carolina; died 2 Apr 1941, Charlotte, North Carolina; was buried , Powell Family Cemetery (Blanche, Caswell County, North Carolina).
- 2. Henry Asbury Powell was born 1 Feb 1882, Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina; died 31 Aug 1962, Hampton, Virginia; was buried , Peninsula Memorial Pk, Newport News, Virginia.
- Rufus Edwin Powell, Jr was born 12 Mar 1884, Blanch, Caswell Co., North Carolina; died 31 Mar 1941, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; was buried , Powell Family Cemetery (Blanche, Caswell County, North Carolina).
- Mary Elizabeth Powell was born 5 Feb 1886, Blanch, North Carolina; died 10 Dec 1963, Raleigh, North Carolina; was buried , Powell Family Cemetery (Blanche, Caswell County, North Carolina).
- Walter Belvyn Powell was born 31 Dec 1887, Blanch, North Carolina; died 6 Jan 1977, Shelby, Tennessee; was buried , Memorial Park Cemetery Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Rosa Lillian Powell was born 31 Jul 1890, Blanch, North Carolina; died 9 Jul 1963, Richmond, Virginia; was buried , Greenwood Memorial Cemetery, Goochland, Virginia.
- Robert Guy Powell was born 8 Oct 1892, Dan River Township, Caswell County, North Carolina; died 14 Jul 1961, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Powell Family Cemetery (Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina).
- Emma Cobbs Powell was born 19 Jul 1894; died 12 Apr 1990, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
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7. | Pearl Lipscomb died Yes, date unknown. Children:
- 3. Carlie Merritt Gravett/Gravitt was born 27 Jul 1895, Caswell Co., North Carolina; died 28 Sep 1963, Newport News, Virginia; was buried , Peninsula Memorial Pk, Newport News, Virginia.
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Generation: 4
8. | Henry Alexander Powell was born 16 Dec 1824, Caswell County, North Carolina (son of Carter Glass dna [MSWS-JZX] Powell and Sarah Bates 'Sallie' [LZ84-RPP] Moore); died 14 Jun 1866; was buried , Powell Family Cemetery Blanche, Caswell County, North Carolina). Henry married Martha Ann Walters 29 Oct 1846, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Martha (daughter of Spiers Walters and Lydia Ann Stamps) was born 24 Sep 1825, Caswell County, North Carolina; died 26 May 1892, Sutherlin, Virginia; was buried , Powell Family Cemetery (Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina). [Group Sheet]
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9. | Martha Ann Walters was born 24 Sep 1825, Caswell County, North Carolina (daughter of Spiers Walters and Lydia Ann Stamps); died 26 May 1892, Sutherlin, Virginia; was buried , Powell Family Cemetery (Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina). Notes:
Second Photograph: Based upon the writing on the front of
this photograph the person is Mrs. Martha Powell Moore or
Mrs. Martha Moore Powell. The person probably is Martha Ann
Walters (1825-1892) who married Henry Alexander Powell and
then Armistead Alexander Moore.
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1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Martha A. Moore
Home in 1880: Birch Creek, Halifax, Virginia
Age: 55
Estimated birth year: abt 1825
Birthplace: North Carolina
Relation to head-of-household: Wife
Spouse's name: Armistead A. Moore
Father's birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Keeps House
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female
Household Members: Name Age
Armistead A. Moore 35
Martha A. Moore 55
Arther A. Powell 17
Lydia Powell 14
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!NAME:Details: Gravestone in the Powell Family Cemetery
(Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina)., Details:
Gravestone in the Powell Family Cemetery (Blanch, Caswell
County, North Carolina).
See: The Heritage of Caswell County, North
Carolina, Jeannine D. Whitlow, Editor (1985)(Article #496 "Alexander "Sandy" Banks Moore and Blanche Lydia Moore" by Lois Moore Gardner); The Heritage of Caswell County, North Carolina, Jeannine D. Whitlow, Editor (1985) at 140-141 (Article #101 "Louise Powell Butler" by Louise Powell Butler). A death date of 26 May 1862 ascribed to her by some researchers must be incorrect as she married her second husband 22 December 1870. Source: The Heritage of Caswell County, North Carolina, Jeannine D. Whitlow, Editor (1985) at
438-439 (Article #573 "The Carter Powell Family" by Mrs
Helen Powell Neal).
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Name:
Daughter of of Lydia Ann Stamps 1783-1880 and Spiers Walters 1781-1859
Notes:
Married:
Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850
Groom Name: Henry A. Powell
Bride Name: Martha Ann Walters
Marriage Date: 19 Oct 1846
County: Pittsylvania
State: Virginia
!MARRIAGE:Details:
href="http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=apdew
">Allen Powell Dew and Neva Ann Daniel Ancestors.,
Details:
href="http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=apdew
">Allen Powell Dew and Neva Ann Daniel Ancestors.
Children:
- Mary Catherine dif Powell was born 24 Sep 1847, Blanche, Caswell County, North Carolina; died 14 Jul 1850, Caswell Co., North Carolina; was buried , Powell Family Cemetery Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina.
- Elizabeth 'Bettie' Margaret Powell was born 20 Dec 1851, Caswell County, North Carolina; died 20 Jul 1938, Caswell Co., North Carolina; was buried , Powell Moore Family Cemetery Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina).
- 4. Rufus Edwin Powell, Sr. was born 22 Jan 1856, Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina; died 5 Dec 1924, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Powell Family Cemetery Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina.
- Felix Banks Powell was born 24 Apr 1859, Blanche, Caswell County, North Carolina; died 7 Sep 1893; was buried , Powell Family Cemetery Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina.
- Arthur Henry Powell was born 4 Jan 1863, Blanche, Caswell County, North Carolina; died 19 Jul 1946, Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.
- Lydia Ann Powell was born 13 Apr 1865, Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina; died 2 May 1960; was buried , New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery Caswell County, North Carolina).
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10. | Josiah Asbury Stanfield was born 8 Mar 1829, Caswell Co., North Carolina (son of Benjamin Franklin Stanfield and Sarah Price Johnston); died 14 Feb 1896, Prob. Caswell Co., North Carolina; was buried , Flintoff Family Cemetery Providence Caswell County North Carolina. Josiah married Agnes Ware Sergeant/Sargent. Agnes was born 5 Apr 1832, Providence, Caswell Co., North Carolina; died 6 Apr 1916, Memphis, Shelby County Tennessee; was buried , Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown Memphis Shelby County Tennessee. [Group Sheet]
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11. | Agnes Ware Sergeant/Sargent was born 5 Apr 1832, Providence, Caswell Co., North Carolina; died 6 Apr 1916, Memphis, Shelby County Tennessee; was buried , Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown Memphis Shelby County Tennessee. Notes:
Married:
Agnes Ware Sergent Stanfield was the Mother of
* John Lawson Stanfield 1853-1914
* William S. Stanfield 1855-1870
* Sallie Ann Stanfield 1858-1858
* Madora Ella Stanfield 1859-1915
* Edmund Richardson Stanfield 1862-1921
* Mary Elizabeth Stanfield 1864-1883
* Robert Payne Stanfield 1868-1941
* Josiah Asbury Stanfield Jr. 1872-1915
* Charles Sergeant Stanfield 1877-1947
Children:
- 5. Madora Ella 'Dora' Stanfield was born 28 Jul 1859, Leasburg, Caswell County, North Carolina; died 10 Jan 1915, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Powell Family Cemetery (Blanche, Caswell County, North Carolina).
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