Ruby Neal Powell

Notes:

John Bibb Powell (c.1850 - 1924)

John T. Neal was born 20 Mar 1838 and died 25 Jun 1864. He
married Lucy A. Howard on 11 Dec 1859 in Caswell Co., NC.
Lucy was born in 1835 and died 25 Aug 1862 when her 2nd
child was born. The children of John and Lucy are Mary
Susan Neal (17 Nov 1861 - 05 Jul 1935) and William Howard
Neal (21 Aug 1862 - 28 Sep 1923). Mary Susan Neal married
John B. Powell in Caswell Co. on 29 Apr 1878. He was the
son of M. J. Powell and Susan. Susan Neal Powell is buried
in Shady Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. William Howard
Neal married Alma W. Hodges in Caswell Co. on 23 Feb 1898.
She was the daughter of J. T Hodges and Mattie. Wm. H.
Neal is buried in Moon Creek Primitive Baptist Church
Cemetery. [The Beaver Pond Neals of Virginia by Carl B.
Neal, March 1965.] Source: Kathleen Dawson
(batsbelfry1@comcast.net).

Note the existence in this database of several entries that
would have the initials M. J. Powell, purportedly the
father of John B. Powell. Moreover, one of these entries,
Mastin James Powell married Susan Gillespie. See the Susan
referenced in the notes above. Accordingly, John Bibb
Powell (c.1850 - 1924) had been included as a son of Mastin
James Powell and Susan H. Gillespie. However, it appears
that Mastin James Powell's first wife was Susan Hubbard,
and that she was the mother of John Bibb Powell. That both
wives had the given name Susan caused some confusion.

The Bee (Danville, Virginia) 30 January 1924 (Page 5)
J. B. Powell Dies After Long Illness

The death occurred this afternoon at 1:20 o'clock of John
Bibb Powell, at his home on East Paxton street, following a
lingering illness, being bedridden for about a year.
Deceased who was 74 years of age, had been a resident of
this city for the past six years, having removed here from
Caswell county where he was born. His death was due to a
complication of diseases and infirmities of age.

Besides his wife, who was formerly Miss Susie Neal, he is
survived by the following children: Mrs. L. T. Oakley,
Richmond; Mrs. Hunter Wults, Mrs. B. O. Lee, Mrs. Gene
Scearce, John Powell and Charles Powell, all of Danville;
also three half sisters: Mrs.
R. M. Hubbard, South Hill, S. C., Mrs. J. H. Slade, Purley,
N. C., and Mrs. John G. Lea of this city.

Announcement of the funeral will be made later, as
arrangements had not been made this afternoon.

The Bee (Danville, Virginia) 1 February 1924 (Page 5)
Funeral of Mr. Powell

The funeral of J. Bibb Powell, who died on Thursday
afternoon at his home, 1012 West Paxton street, was
conducted yesterday afternoon at three o'clock from the
home, the remains being taken to the Shady church and
interred in the church cemetery. Rev. J. M. Shelburne
conducted the funeral.

The pall bearers were W. H. Wilson, J. L. Abbott, J. W.
Bray, Haskins McFall, Dr. Raymond Scruggs, J. R. Stevens,
F. A. Gourley.

The flower bearers were John Travis, Gordon Powell, Will
Connor, Henry Wilson, W. N. Perkinson, P. L. Anderson,
Harry Nobley, J. E. Lawrence, Dorsey Fowlkes, J. H. Ellis,
Holland Fowkles, J. D. Pruitt, G. E. Bondurant, J. W.
Williamson, R. A. Vaughn, A. C. White, E. L. Ferguson, C.
L. Minter, J. W. Davis, C. E. Abbott, Charles Giles, Henry
Weedman, E. T. Ashworth and C. P. Scarce.

Note the reference in the above obituary to half sisters,
which indicates that at least one of his parents was
married more than once. Also, the obituary of William
Brooks Powell (1853-1923) refers to a half-brother, John B.
Powell. As all the other siblings were younger than William
Brooks Powell, the also would have been half-siblings of
John Bibb Powell. Thus it appears that Susan H. Gillespie
is not the mother of John Bibb Powell, and that Susan
Hubbard was his mother. She apparently was the first wife
of Mastin James Powell.

John Bibb Powell (Mastin James Powell2, Jarrold Powell1)
was born ABT 1850, and died 30 JAN 1924 in Danville,
Virginia. He married Mary Susan Neal 29 APR 1878 in Caswell
County, North Carolina, daughter of John T. Neal and Lucy
Ann Howard. Sheas born 17 NOV 1861, and died 05 JUL 1935.
She was buried in Shady Grove United Methodist Church
(Caswell County, North Carolina).

Children of John Bibb Powell and Mary Susan Neal are:
32 i. John Powell.
33 ii. Charles Powell.
*******
John T. Neal was born 20 Mar 1838 and died 25 Jun 1864. He
married Lucy A. Howard on 11 Dec 1859 in Caswell Co., NC.
Lucy was born in 1835 and died 25 Aug 1862 when her 2nd
child was born. The children of John and Lucy are Mary
Susan Neal (17 Nov 1861 - 05 Jul 1935) and William Howard
Neal (21 Aug 1862 - 28 Sep 1923). Mary Susan Neal married
John B. Powell in Caswell Co. on 29 Apr 1878. He was the
son of M. J. Powell and Susan. Susan Neal Powell is buried
in Shady Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. William Howard
Neal married Alma W. Hodges in Caswell Co. on 23 Feb 1898.
She was the daughter of J. T Hodges and Mattie. Wm. H. Neal
is buried in Moon Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Source: The Beaver Pond Neals of Virginia, Carl B. Neal
(1965).

John married Mary Susan Neal 29 Apr 1878, Caswell County, North Carolina. Mary (daughter of Private John T. Neal and Lucy Virginia Howard) was born 17 Nov 1861, Caswell County, North Carolina; died 5 Jul 1935, Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; was buried , Shady Grove United Methodist Church (Caswell County, North Carolina). [Group Sheet]

Notes:

John T. Neal was born 20 Mar 1838 and died 25 Jun 1864. He married Lucy A. Howard on 11 Dec 1859 in Caswell Co., NC. Lucy was born in 1835 and died 25 Aug 1862 when her 2nd child was born. The children of John and Lucy are Mary Susan Neal (17 Nov 1861 - 05 Jul 1935) and William Howard Neal (21 Aug 1862 - 28 Sep 1923). Mary Susan Neal married John B. Powell in Caswell Co. on 29 Apr 1878. He was the son of M. J. Powell and Susan. Susan Neal Powell is buried in Shady Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. William Howard Neal married Alma W. Hodges in Caswell Co. on 23 Feb 1898. She was the daughter of J. T Hodges and Mattie. Wm. H. Neal is buried in Moon Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. [The Beaver Pond Neals of Virginia by Carl B. Neal, March 1965.] Source: Kathleen Dawson
(batsbelfry1@comcast.net).

Notes:

Mastin James Powell (1824-1902)

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: M. J. Powell
Home in 1880: Milton, Caswell, North Carolina
Age: 54
Estimated birth year: abt 1826
Birthplace: North Carolina
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: S. H.
Father's birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
M. J. Powell 54
S. H. Powell 51
M. S. Powell 20
M. H. Powell 17
L. M. Powell 13
L. V. Powell 9
J. B. Powell 8
A. V. Powell 7
James Jeffrey 24

Mastin Jefferson Powell apparently was married twice. Note that the obituary of his son William Brooks Powell refers to a half-brother named John B. Powell. And, the obituary of John Bibb Powell refers to three half-sisters. It appears that Mastin James Powell's first wife was Susan Hubbard, and that she was the mother of John Bibb Powell. That both wives had the given name Susan caused some confusion.
The 1850 US Federal Census (Caswell County, North Carolina) also lists a Mastin Powell (25, born in Caswell County, farmer), apparently with daughter Mary I. (3, born in Caswell County), and son John (1, born in Caswell County). These are children of the Mastin Jefferson Powell of this entry their mother would be Susan Hubbard.

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Mastin Powell
Age: 25
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1825
Birth Place: Caswell
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Caswell, North Carolina

Also note the following:

John T. Neal was born 20 Mar 1838 and died 25 Jun 1864. He married Lucy A. Howard on 11 Dec 1859 in Caswell Co., NC. Lucy was born in 1835 and died 25 Aug 1862 when her 2nd child was born. The children of John and Lucy are Mary Susan Neal (17 Nov 1861 - 05 Jul 1935) and William Howard Neal (21 Aug 1862 - 28 Sep 1923). Mary Susan Neal married John B. Powell in Caswell Co. on 29 Apr 1878. He was the son of M. J. Powell and Susan. Susan Neal Powell is buried in Shady Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. William Howard Neal married Alma W. Hodges in Caswell Co. on 23 Feb 1898. She was the daughter of J. T Hodges and Mattie. Wm. H. Neal is buried in Moon Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Source: The Beaver Pond Neals of Virginia, Carl B. Neal (1965).


Mastin Jefferson Powell (Jarrold Powell1) was born 24 DEC 1824 in Caswell County, North Carolina, and died 10 NOV 1902 in Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina. He married Susan H. Gillespie 19 JUN 1852 in Caswell County, North Carolina, daughter of Hugh Wiley Gillespie and Jane Harris. She was born 15 JUL 1829 in Caswell County, North Carolina, and died 04 APR 1898. He married Susan Hubbard 08 APR 1846.


Children of Mastin Jefferson Powell and Susan H. Gillespie are:
+2 i. William Brooks Powell was born 04 MAR 1853 in
North Carolina, and died 16 DEC 1923 in Danville, Virginia.
3 ii. James Edward Powell was born 17 APR 1854 in North
Carolina.
+4 iii. Mary Susan Powell was born 09 MAR 1860 in North
Carolina, and died 05 MAR 1907 in Caswell County, North
Carolina.
+5 iv. Mildred Helen Powell was born 09 NOV 1863 in
North Carolina, and died BEF 29 SEP 1935.
6 v. Laura May Powell was born 04 MAR 1867 in North
Carolina.
+7 vi. Lula Virginia Powell was born 04 OCT 1870 in
North Carolina, and died 03 MAR 1940.
8 vii. Joseph Banks Powell was born 12 AUG 1871 in
North Carolina.
9 viii. Alice Victoria Powell was born 12 MAY 1873 in
North Carolina.

Child of Mastin Jefferson Powell and Susan Hubbard is:
+10 i. John Bibb Powell was born ABT 1850, and died 30
JAN 1924 in Danville, Virginia.

!NAME:Details: The Heritage of Caswell County, North
Carolina, Jeannine D. Whitlow, Editor (1985) at 228
(Article #248, "Rebe, Details: The Heritage of Caswell
County, North Carolina, Jeannine D. Whitlow, Editor
(1985) at 228 (Article #248, "Rebe"

John married Susan Hubbard 8 Apr 1846, Caswell County, North Carolina. Susan was born Abt 1825, Caswell County, North Carolina; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Typhoid

John married Lucy Virginia Howard. Lucy was born Est 1841, Halifax County, Virginia; died 25 Aug 1862, Halifax Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
see Will Docs

Jarrell/Gerald married Elizabeth Powell 23 Dec 1816, Halifax County, Virginia. Elizabeth (daughter of Mastin J. dna [LHLM-MX6] Powell and Mary Owen "Polly" [LCZ8-F41] Carter) was born Abt 1795, Halifax Co., Virginia; died Aft 1838, Caswell Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Will probated April 1867 Caswell County, North Carolina

William married Sybil Yeaman 5 Oct 1835, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Sybil (daughter of John Yeaman, II and Mary Williams) was born 23 Aug 1807, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Sep 1873, Caswell County, North Carolina; was buried , Sledge Family Cemetery Caswell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Name:
Daughter of Mary Williams and John Yeaman

Notes:

Married:
John T Neal (1839 - 1864)
Mary P. Neal Sledge (1840 - 1908)
James William Neal (1844 - 1916)