Powelson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Powelson - NJ

mohedges — 2008-01-18 18:52:04Z

Response to Floyd Hedges:

Dear Floyd:

My Hedges line includes; Jonas Hedges, Born: 1716, Wheeling, Ohio County, WV, Died 1787. Married to Agnes Powelson, Born: 1720 - abt 1800.

Jonas' father was Joseph Hedges, Born 1670-1787, Berkeley, VA.
Jonas' son was Samuel Hedges, Birth: 1748 of Orange, VA Died: abt 1738-41

Others in our Hedges line include:
William T. Hedges, B: 18 Sep 1798, Berkeley, Died Abt 1808 in Ohio.
Joseph Hedges, Married Mary Springer 1852. Born: 1828,Pickaway Co, OH, Died Clark County, IL He was my GG Grandfather.
Franklin Pierce Hedges, Born Abt 1853-54, OH died 1925 Clark Co, IL (My G Grandfather
Ragan Luster Hedges, Born 1899 - Died 1975, Clark Co, IL
(My Grandfather)

Perhaps we share same HEDGES line?

Regards, Michael O. Hedges c/o mohedges@cox.net

Re: Powelson's in CA

rob9801 — 2007-04-29 01:21:42Z

Linda this is great I like wise have thought of you often. my email is rob_9_801@yahoo.com or phone is 801-529-0841 please call. I cant believe I have looked for 30 years. God bless you, your sister

Re: Powelsons from PA?

kathylapella — 2006-12-09 15:50:15Z

Hello Eric,

Have you found a birth on Arnold Powelson? you mentioned 1895. I have an Arnold Powelson in my Powelson clan. I know he was born: Oct 17, 1895. no wife known.

I have a website: www.Lapella.net
Lots of Powelson information there. If you have more, I can look on my database.
bye, Kathy Brehm LaPella
Cara Walker Brehm
Columbia Powelson Walker

Henry Nelson son of Niels Powelson

nosalov — 2006-10-21 05:03:29Z

On my gg grandparents, Henry Nelson/Nielsen and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kallis, marriage license Henry listed his father as Niels Powelsen. He did not list a mothers name. He came from Denmark and was a smitty/horse shoer for the armory in Denmark. He came over to the US in 1880 with his brother, name unknown. According to two dif stories; they got seperated in New York or they both came to Illinois and got in a fight and the brother moved out west. If you have any info on this family please contact me at admin@kallisancestry.com.

Bye 4 Now,
Kathy

Powelson Links

2006-10-09 17:31:43Z

Kathy:

My ancestor was a sister to your Powel Powelson in Hampshire Cty Va/Wv. Are you direct from Powel?

Wv. Powelsons

2006-10-06 16:14:06Z

Has anyone researching the Powelson name come across the Powelson names in a churchyard in Hampshire Cty, Wv.
It is my understanding that there once was a Powelson listing located in Frenchburg that had Powelson names in it. If anyone has this cemetery listing would you mind sharing some of the Powelson names on it as I think it has some of my Powelsons buried there. Thank you.

Patrick Powelson

Seawolf671 — 2006-03-27 14:05:05Z

Looking for information on the names and ages of Patrick Powelson, born New Jersey, moved to Westmoreland Co., PA about 1820. I believe that I may have 2 ancestors, brothers, who married Powelson sisters.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Steve Searight

Re: Powelson

BarbaraButler68 — 2006-02-18 21:06:47Z

I am also related to the Powelsons who went from NJ to Hampshire Co. I come down through by Powel, Abraham, Lewis (who moved on to Ohio), Jacob, Thomas, Lyda (my grandmother. Would be interested to find fellow cousins.

Re: Elmer Elsworth Powelson b 1880 Pittsburgh PA

tiriba — 2005-12-28 19:59:04Z

Here is the picture and caption of Elmer Elsworth Powelson from the 1913 yearbook of Opheleum Fraternity.

Elmer Elsworth Powelson b. 1880 PA

tiriba — 2005-12-28 03:12:39Z

I have info on Elmer Powelson, born 6/4/1880 in Pittsburgh, PA.
Reply if you are interested.

Elmer Elsworth Powelson b 1880 PA

tiriba — 2005-12-28 03:12:39Z

Elmer Elsworth Powelson
"Grand Old Man"- nickname
Born June 4, 1880 in Pittsburgh PA.
Educated at West Lake public school; Casino Technical school.
Occupation: machinist.
Member of Guyasuta Lodge No. 513, F. A. M.
Apparently he was a member of the Opheleum Fraternity of Pittsburgh since its start in 1903. The book I have commemorates the fraternity's tenth year- 1913.

C. Powelson Nwspr Story: Oakland Co., MI

beverlybilly — 2005-12-14 23:11:55Z

Re: Powelson/Powlison

beverlybilly — 2005-12-14 23:11:55Z

Eb was the son of Jehill (or Gehill) Powelson and was born in Groveland Twp., Oakland County MI. Jehil came to Oakland County in the 1830 and is shown as being one of the original landholders of the county. Jehill moved to Holly Twp sometime before 1870 and bought about 160 acres. His property was bisected by the Detroit to Saginaw road. There is a web site which shows the 1872 Oakland County Plat map. Go to google.com and type 1872 oakland county plat map, viola! There is also the original 1870 michigan census on-line. You can find that through the libray of michigan in lansing.

By 1870 Eb and MAry had moved north of oakland county and settled in Lapeer County, Elba Township. They had at least one child and there Eb died in the 1890's I think.

bill

Re: Powell Powelson

mitca2 — 2005-11-27 16:01:25Z

Kathy,
Yes, you are definitely related to Thomas Moore. Thomas' grandfather, Powell George Powelson, was a brother to David Powelson, your g-grandfather. David was your grandfathers father. You are incorrect on your grandfathers name though. His birth name is Reid Morton Powelson. For some reason though some people called him Dick...hence the Richard you have heard. I am married to your cousin Brian, your Uncle Don's son. I have been researching the powelson line for some time now and have found information dating to the 1500's. If you are interested in finding out more on your family history, I'd be happy to share it with you.
Dawn Powelson

Rebecca Powelson , Hampshire Cty, Wv.

2005-07-30 19:51:33Z

Anyone link to the Powelson family born in Hampshire Cty, Wv in the early 1800's?

Rebecca and sister Ann married two Watkins brothers.

Re: Powelsons from PA?

2005-06-29 16:28:38Z

The Foundation funds non-profit organizations around the province to do youth related "stuff". I manage all the projects that we found...amongst other things...it's a great job! When and were we introduced? Where are you living? I am assuming we are related, how so?

Yes, I live with my boyfriend Geoffrey as well.

and you?

Re: Powelsons from PA?

2005-06-29 03:45:56Z

Program Manager at the McCreary Youth Foundation? Whats that? Sounds important. Congrats on your MA. I was introduced to you a while ago, but, you probably don't remember me. No kids...two cats and a dog, what about a boyfriend?

Re: Powelsons from PA?

2005-06-28 18:54:32Z

I live in Vancouver, no kids...two cats and a dog. I finished my MA in Criminology this January and am the Program Manager at the McCreary Youth Foundation.

Have we met?

Re: Powelsons from PA?

2005-06-28 18:31:38Z

Kathy, what are you up to these days? married? kids?

Re: Powell Powelson

2005-05-16 14:57:15Z

Hello Dawn!

This is really unbelievable...of course you are right about my grandfathers name...as soon as I saw the name I remembered! I know Uncle Don and I remember Brian...we used to see each other in the summers when I was much younger and would visit my grandparents in Port Alberni. My father is Ricard Powelson (aka Dick). My parents divorced when I was very young and my mom remarried. I have not seen or spoke to Dick in over ten years. Where do you and Brian live? I would love to keep in touch and hear about the research you have done on the family.

thanks for replying
Kathy

Re: Powell Powelson

2005-04-27 18:54:04Z

Hi Thomas

I think we may be related. My grandfather, Richard Powelson told us stories of his family, who moved from Utah to Alberta as part of the Mormom movement. Some of the family came to Port Alberni, BC years ago for my grandma's funeral, but other than that I do not know any of them.

Re: Powell Powelson

2005-04-27 18:51:40Z

Hi Thomas...

I think we may be related....

Re: Powelsons from PA?

2005-04-27 18:47:18Z

My grandfather, Richard Powelson is from the Powelson family in Alberta who immigrated from Utah. Most of his children live in Port Alberni, BC, with one son, Richard Powelson living in Fort McMurry, AB.

My brother, another Richard Powelson lives in Nanaimo, BC, my sister, Kim Powelson in Port McNeill, BC and I live in Vancouver, BC

Joseph Powelson, OHIO FELON

2005-04-07 15:29:54Z

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR PAROLE
(The Reynoldsburg News Gazette, 1934)
Joseph Powelson, No. 66908, a prisoner now confined in the Ohio Penitentiary, Columbus, admitted from Franklin County, convicted 4-22-33, of the crime of Forgery & Utter & Publish Forged Check and serving a sentence of 1 to 20 years, is eligible for a hearing before the BOARD OF PAROLE on or after March 1 1934.
THE BOARD OF PAROLE
By D.J. BONZO
Parole and Record Clerk 11-25-1-B

Mrs. C. C. Powelson/NJ

2004-03-22 19:19:30Z

Mrs. C. C. Powelson was the guardian of a Clinton Van Giesen Miller b. abt.1893 and died during the great war in Paris. She is listed as living in Branwood NJ. Does anyone know of this lady? Thanks

Re: Powell Powelson

2003-08-10 20:17:20Z

Does anyone have a James Connors Powellson in their family? They started out in Ohio and later moved to Kansas. He married a Cynthia Ellen Brelsford in 1871.and they had a daughter, Charity Ellen. Would like to extend this family line a little further.

Re: Powell Powelson

2003-03-24 16:40:20Z

It doesn't sound familiar at all. But that doesn't mean we're not related i guess. Are you related to any Powelsons who settled in KS? I noticed your last name is Moore. Do you have relations in KS?? My grandmothers maiden name is Moore.

Re: Powell Powelson

2003-03-23 03:56:45Z

My mother was Dorothea Powelson, named after her great grandmother Dorthea Mikkelson Paulson. She was part of the Mormon movement to Utah. Mads Powelson was her husband.

Their son was Powell Powelson who married Janet Gourley Powelson. They lived in Goshen, Utah and then moved to Raymond Alberta Canada.

Powell and Janet had a large family including my grandfather who was the oldest child: Powell George Powelson. He had sisters Mary (married a Dahl) and Margaret (who married a Wride). My grandfather's brothers were David and John.

I have many cousins who live in Canada (Alberta and in the Vancouver area).

I am in contact with my cousins from the George Powelson line (my own aunts and uncles). I am also in contact with a few from Dahl line and with one or two from the John Powelson line who live in Edmonton, Alberta.

I am going with a cousin, Mark Zobrist, from the Dahle line, to Mexico on a humanitarian effort.

We had a Gourley/Powelson family union about 3 years ago. Hundreds of people came, and 90% of them had never met before.

Does this help?

My best,
Thomas Moore
Ogden, Utah
801-621-0055

Re: Powell Powelson

2003-03-23 03:56:40Z

Re: Powell Powelson

2003-03-21 21:32:24Z

Can you tell me any names that I may recognize to be able to tell you if i am actually related? Or did you recognize any of the names i said. I really don't have much time to call, and if i do i guess i would like to know that i am for sure finding out about family. :) thanks -Brandy

Re: Powell Powelson

2003-03-21 21:22:32Z

I think the best thing to do is to give me a call. My phone number is 801-621-0055. Powell Powelson is a very interesting story. Do your roots go back to Goshen, Utah?
Let's talk.
Thank you,
Mr. Thomas Moore, III

Re: Powell Powelson

2003-03-21 21:18:56Z

Hi, i am researching some geneology on my family for a college class and came across your email. I have found info leading me to believe i am related to a Powell Powelson. My mothers maiden name is Powelson. Her mother was Marilyn Sheern Powelson and her father was John Scott Powelson (Sislers). In your email you said you have a picture of Powell Powelson. Can you tell me more about him or if you know if there would be any connection between him and my family?
Thank you -Brandy Patterson

Re: Powelsons from PA?

2002-11-04 02:53:49Z

It wasn't the PA that caught my attention, but the Powelson. My father-in-law told me that all Powelsons are related. I would love to share information with you, please feel free to contact me via my email (mitca2@shaw.ca).
Powel did have one sister that remained in the USA. Margaret Ellison Powelson (born Apr 27, 1873 Goshen, Ut) died July 16, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA.
I have a information from the Vejle, Denmark 1801 census, showing family of Dorthe Dirstine Michelsen aswell. This I received from a Harry Christensen from Denmark.
With warm regards,
Dawn Powelson

Re: Powelsons from PA?

2002-11-03 22:57:30Z

My husband's gg-uncle was David Mads Powelson, born Mar 19, 1885 in Goshen, Utah, died June 5, 1958. I have Powel George listed as David's brother. I have listed 10 siblings in total. David and Powel's parents were Poul Madsen (born Feb 20, 1846 Denmark) and Janet Gourley (born Jan 25, 1848 Scotland). If these names connect with yours, I have the family history back to 1779 with various offshoots of the family and would be happy to share with you.
Dawn Powelson
British Columbia, Canada

Roy son of Charles Powelson

chrissard2 — 2002-11-17 06:19:34Z

Looking for Roy Powelson born about 1920. He is the son of Charles E and Katherine Powelson.

Roy was born in New York and in 1930 lived in Woodham Queens NY.

Powelsons

imorehead1 — 2003-10-16 18:39:50Z

Hi, LaVetta!!! Well, it's a pretty sad thing when I have to go online to find out there is a more current edition of the Powelson book than I have. What other secrets have you kept from me? The highlight of my day was finding you here on this page. I am at the university right now, but I will be online shortly! Hope Duane is better every day. Love, Twilight

Re: Powell Powelson

SheriLantzy — 2003-11-08 08:38:14Z

Marilyn Sheern Powelson was my 1st cousin twice removed. I am sure that our common ancestor was Earnest Francis Sheern. His son, Ralph Sheern, Sr. is your line and his daughter Pauline Mary Sheern Skillman Smith is mine. I will be more than happy to help you with your project. Please email me at
sherilantzy@go.com

Re: Powelsons from PA?

2002-11-04 04:08:59Z

My grandfather was Powell George Powelson. There is a very, very large Powelson in the Utah and southern Alberta Canada areas. I don't believe that we are connected to any other Powelson family. In fact, I didn't know that there were other Powelsons in the country.
Thomas Moore

Re: Powelsons from PA?

2002-11-04 04:08:59Z

We are of the same family. My mother was Dorothy Powelson Moore, daughter of Powell George Powelson, oldest son of Janet Gourley Powelson, daughter of Paul Gourley and Janet Glass. I was in Scotland last year and went to Fintry where Paul Gourley was born. I went to Bellshill where Margaret Glass Gourley was buried. I also went to Old Cornbroe where the Gourley family lived and worked in the coal mines. Janet Gourley married Powell Powelson and lived in Goshen, Utah where my grandfather, P. George Powelson was born. Your subject interested me. What does POWELSONS FROM PA mean? PA means Pennsylvania to me. But to Canadians, it must mean something else. You must be part of the Canadian Powelson family. My grandfather P. George Powelson was the only one of his family that did not go to Canada in the early 1900's but stayed in Provo, Utah. The rest of that family went to Raymond, Alberta. I am in touch with Zobrists, Meeks, Rolfsons, Dahles, etc. from the Canadian family. I have Janet Gourley and Powell Powelson's photograph album with photos of all the family including the photos they brought with them from Scotland. I have been very involved in sharing all of this information. Hopefully, we can share further information.
Sincerely,
Thomas Moore

Powelsons

2002-11-04 04:08:59Z

Thank you for such a quick response. Margaret Ellison Powelson Wride was my mother's aunt. She lived in Raymond, Alberta, Canada for years. She came to Los Angeles with her husband George Wride when he was appointed patriarch. Aunt Margaret died before I was born, but I remember Uncle George Wride very well.

I am most eager to see the information about the Danish census. That is most interesting. I am sure you know her history--how she died before she came to Utah with Mads Poulson.

Do you know how and why the name changed from Poulson to Powelson? It is a very, very interesting story. AND, it had to do with Janet Powelson and her requirement before she consented to wed Powell Powelson. Fabulous story.

My email is TMooreSr@lcpm.net

Kindly sent,
Thomas Moore

Poul Madsen

2002-11-04 04:08:59Z

I am fascinated with your use of Poul Madsen's name, the father of David Powelson.

Powell (Poul)'s father was Mads Poulson. Therefore, some of the first records that came up in Utah when they first arrived showed the name of the children in the old Danish formal. Mads Poulson son would be Paul Madson. But in fact, he then used Powell Poulson and his father remained Mads Poulson. But, shortly before Powell married Janet Gourley, he rolled the name over again and became Powell Powelson. But, very few people realize that Poul Madsen is in fact Powell Powelson.

I was in Goshen, Utah last week. Mads Poulson is buried there and his tombstone shows MADS POULSON. Paul Gourley is there with his second wife Ellison Jaap Gourley whom he married in Scotland.

Paul Gourley's first wife was bured in the Bellshill Churchyard in Bellshill near Aidrie, Scotland. I visited her grave last year. Humorously, I dug a bit of the dirt from the graveyard in Scotland, and the Gourley/Powelson family is gathering in Goshen this spring to scatter this "Scottish" dirt over Paul Gourley grave in Goshen--"spiritually and symbolically" joining these two fine people. All too wonderful.

I have enjoyed hooking up with you. I live in London about 40% of the year. I head off to Scotland from London at least once a year, so I have had some interesting time wandering in the footsteps of Paul Gourley. My son Thomas Charles Isaac Moore served a Mormon mission in Scotland and served in Airdrie, right where Paul Gourley was the presiding elder. Really wonderful.

You can check out my website at www.londonconnection.com.

My personal email is TMooreSr@lcpm.net

Kindly sent,

Thomas Moore

Re: Powelsons

2002-11-04 04:08:59Z

Does your family know Janet Rolfson Greene in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada?

She is an avid genealogist and knows these details in careful detail.

We have shared lots of information over the years. She is very careful and knows her stuff.

Thomas Moore

Re: Powelsons from PA?

2002-11-04 04:08:59Z

Re: Powelson's in CA

robrob801 — 2003-03-01 04:43:04Z

my father was robert alexander powelson he had another daughter named linda my mother passed away when I was 3 my maternal aunt had little knowledge I know my fathers mother was vera she had another son jack and I believe jeff powelson her other grandson is living in benlomand ca. I am 39 and just starting my journey i would like to find my sister linda or her daughter melanie any knowledge you may have will be so much appreciated

Re: Powelson's in CA

robrob801 — 2003-03-01 04:43:03Z

Re: Powelson's in CA

thetaplace — 2004-06-09 00:36:19Z

Robin, I hope you get this, I decided to try looking for you. I have thought about you often over the years.
I am Linda Jane Powelson now Archinal, and have 3 children Melissa, Anson & Penny.
I hope I hear from you soon, this is great!

Cloy

jeopfell — 2002-03-09 22:12:16Z

Sorry, Margaret, my Cloy was my great grandmother, Cloy Jane Powelson. She got her name from her grandmother, Chloe Ann Nelson.
JIM

Powelson

jeopfell — 2002-03-09 22:12:16Z

Lavetta, thanks for your responses, sorry it takes so long, Yes, I have one of the later editions of Gladys Powelson Jones' book, and plan to give the original to my cousin, Cara Ruth (Walker) Brehm, who lives in Tacoma for her 50th wedding anniv. My g-grandmother was John's younger sister Cloy Jane -- Walker. Do you know or have you heard of Janet Fulmer, who is from Charles Manley Powelson's tribe? She is now in OR. JIM O

Charles Manley

jeopfell — 2002-03-09 22:12:16Z

Dear La Vetta, Yes, you are in my file. Janet set
all the names of her family to GPJ, and were inclu
ded. However, she screwed up on mine, and we were
left out. Oh! Well. Your g-grandmother, Fidelia was
my grandmother's (Carrie Scott's) aunt. I hve been
doing some Scott research, and our cousin, Bob Scott
from Wash State has been doing it, too. I was given
a photo of Fidelia by Janet, with her son, a baby.
Could you mail me your e-mail address so we can get
closer? I am at jopfell@en.com Live in Ohio.

Another of a few...

apowelson — 2004-01-07 12:20:37Z

Hi, I'm Amy... and after stumbling upon this, I thought I'd say hello. I am from a long ancestry of Powelson's from Eastern Ohio. I now reside in California by myself, but have family back in Ohio still. I believe that my ancestry dates back well into the 1800's and previous to that. My great great great grandmother used to own most of the land there which many factories and farms now call home. There are several photo albums at my parents' house detailing this information a bit more... but I'm telling you... these pictures are so old that you'd think it was the first snap shot ever taken. I believe myself to be the last remaining Powelson from this part of the family... I'm the third only child in a row... and most likely will not marry or change my name due to the fact that I'm quite a fiesty chic... hey it's the 21st century now, right? Anyway, if I can help anyone with their research, let me know... and likewise... I think it would be interesting to find out where my ancestors originated from... at this point... all I know is Ohio.

Write me if you like.

Amy... the other Powelson