The following was submitted by David L. Ward of Seweickley, Pennsylvania for inclusion at the Genealogy in Washington Co., PA web site in October 1999.
Descendants of Thomas Powell
by David L. Ward
Generation No. 1
1. Thomas1 Powell was born Abt 1640 in England, and died December 08, 1714 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Child of Thomas Powell is:
+ 2 i. John2 Powell, born Abt 1665 in England; died 1734 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Generation No. 2
2. John2 Powell (Thomas1) was born Abt 1665 in England, and died 1734 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. He married Elizabeth Taylor, daughter of William Taylor and Margaret Finsham.
Children of John Powell and Elizabeth Taylor are:
+ 3 i. Joseph3 Powell, born 1690 in Chester County, Pennsylvania; died August 1752 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
4 ii. John Powell.
5 iii. Thomas Powell.
6 iv. Benjamin Powell.
7 v. Mary Powell.
8 vi. Margaret Powell.
Generation No. 3
3. Joseph3 Powell (John2, Thomas1) was born 1690 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and died August 1752 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. He married Joan Miles 1712, daughter of Richard Miles and Sarah Evans.
Child of Joseph Powell and Joan Miles is:
+ 9 i. David4 Powell, born 1718 in Lower Providence, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Generation No. 4
9. David4 Powell (Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born 1718 in Lower Providence, Chester County, Pennsylvania. He married Elizabeth Chalfant October 24, 1789 in Wilmington, Delaware, daughter of John Chalfant and Dorothy Adams.
Child of David Powell and Elizabeth Chalfant is:
+ 10 i. Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, born February 22, 1760; died March 05, 1842 in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Generation No. 5
10. Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell (David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born February 22, 1760, and died March 05, 1842 in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. She married Alexander Duvall June 05, 1780.
Children of Abigal Powell and Alexander Duvall are:
+ 11 i. David6 Duvall, born April 07, 1789 in Eart Pike Run, Washington County, Pennsylvania; died August 24, 1865 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
12 ii. John Duvall.
+ 13 iii. Jacob Duvall, born February 17, 1789 in Washinton County, Pennsylvania; died 1864 in Pennsylvania.
+ 14 iv. Lewis Duvall.
15 v. Hiram Duvall.
16 vi. Elizabeth Duvall.
+ 17 vii. Eli Duvall, born in Redstone Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Generation No. 6
11. David6 Duvall (Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born April 07, 1789 in Eart Pike Run, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and died August 24, 1865 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He married Mary Bailey, daughter of Thomas Bailey and Sarah Dixon.
Children of David Duvall and Mary Bailey are:
+ 18 i. Nancy7 Duvall.
19 ii. Elizabeth Duvall. She married John B. Hanen.
+ 20 iii. Alexander Bailey Duvall, born March 19, 1825 in East Pike Run, Washington County, Pennsylvania; died August 12, 1907 in East Pike Run, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
21 iv. John Duvall.
22 v. Lewis Duvall.
23 vi. Abigal Duvall.
24 vii. Sarah Duvall.
25 viii. Ruth Duvall. She married George Garrett.
13. Jacob6 Duvall (Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born February 17, 1789 in Washinton County, Pennsylvania, and died 1864 in Pennsylvania. He married Jane Patterson 1810.
Children of Jacob Duvall and Jane Patterson are:
26 i. Mary7 Duvall. She married Moses Bilingsly.
27 ii. Harriet Duvall. She married Robert Duvall.
28 iii. Samantha Duvall. She married Lewis J. Weaver.
+ 29 iv. Jefferson P. Duvall, born April 10, 1830 in East Pike Run, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
30 v. Emily Duvall.
31 vi. Jane Duvall, born 1809; died 1887.
32 vii. Ruth Duvall.
+ 33 viii. Alexander Duvall, born 1810 in East Pike Run, Washington County, Pennsylvania; died 1884.
14. Lewis6 Duvall (Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1). He married Hannah.
Child of Lewis Duvall and Hannah is:
+ 34 i. John7 Duvall, died October 03, 1884.
17. Eli6 Duvall (Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born in Redstone Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. He married Elizabeth Richey.
Children of Eli Duvall and Elizabeth Richey are:
35 i. Eli7 Duvall.
36 ii. John Duvall.
+ 37 iii. Caleb B. Duvall, born February 17, 1831 in Luzern Twp. Pennsylvania.
38 iv. Harrison Duvall.
39 v. Abigail Duvall.
40 vi. Rachel Duvall.
Generation No. 7
18. Nancy7 Duvall (David6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1). She married Sampson Robinson.
Children of Nancy Duvall and Sampson Robinson are:
+ 41 i. Annie8 Robinson, born March 23, 1843; died May 25, 1930 in East Bethlaham, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
+ 42 ii. Elmira Robinson.
20. Alexander Bailey7 Duvall (David6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born March 19, 1825 in East Pike Run, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and died August 12, 1907 in East Pike Run, Washington County, Pennsylvania. He married Josephine Pester 1870.
Children of Alexander Duvall and Josephine Pester are:
43 i. Alexander V.8 Duvall.
44 ii. Anna Duvall.
45 iii. Bleva L. Duvall.
46 iv. Carolus Duvall.
+ 47 v. Cassius Armour Duvall, born November 05, 1889 in Coal Centre, East Pike Run, Washington County, Pennsylvania; died August 19, 1966 in Chillicothe, Ohio.
48 vi. Chauncey Sloum Duvall.
49 vii. David R. Duvall.
50 viii. Flora G. Duvall.
51 ix. Jessie Duvall.
52 x. John Shanton Duvall.
53 xi. Nellie Duvall.
54 xii. Pierre L Duvall.
29. Jefferson P.7 Duvall (Jacob6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born April 10, 1830 in East Pike Run, Washington County, Pennsylvania. He married Sarah Robison, daughter of Hiram Robinson and Sarah Zook.
Children of Jefferson Duvall and Sarah Robison are:
55 i. Jefferson8 Duvall.
56 ii. Harrison Duvall.
57 iii. Thomas Duvall.
58 iv. Jane Duvall. She married Allen J. White.
59 v. Melissa Duvall. She married John B. Carson.
60 vi. Jacob Duvall.
61 vii. Hiram Duvall.
62 viii. Ellsworth Duvall.
33. Alexander7 Duvall (Jacob6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born 1810 in East Pike Run, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and died 1884. He married Jemima Hannan.
Children of Alexander Duvall and Jemima Hannan are:
63 i. Henry8 Duvall.
64 ii. Jacob Duvall.
+ 65 iii. James M. Duvall, died April 10, 1865.
66 iv. Jefferson Duvall.
67 v. Isabella Duvall.
68 vi. Mary M. Duvall. She married Isaac Rrichards.
69 vii. Julia Duvall. She married William H. Jackman.
34. John7 Duvall (Lewis6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) died October 03, 1884. He married (1) Mary Yarty. He married (2) Elizabeth Lash.
Children of John Duvall and Mary Yarty are:
+ 70 i. George W.8 Duvall, born January 05, 1853 in West Pike Run, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
71 ii. Hannah Duvall.
72 iii. Ellen Duvall.
73 iv. Elizabeth Duvall.
74 v. Lewis Duvall.
75 vi. John L. Duvall.
Children of John Duvall and Elizabeth Lash are:
76 i. Tory8 Duvall.
77 ii. Robert Duvall.
78 iii. Isaac Duvall.
79 iv. William Duvall.
80 v. Frank Duvall.
37. Caleb B.7 Duvall (Eli6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born February 17, 1831 in Luzern Twp. Pennsylvania. He married Elizabeth Porter January 22, 1857.
Children of Caleb Duvall and Elizabeth Porter are:
81 i. Eli C.8 Duvall.
82 ii. George Duvall.
83 iii. Jennie Duvall.
84 iv. Leona Duvall.
85 v. Maggie Duvall.
86 vi. Ogie Duvall.
Generation No. 8
41. Annie8 Robinson (Nancy7 Duvall, David6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born March 23, 1843, and died May 25, 1930 in East Bethlaham, Washington County, Pennsylvania. She married Robert T. Ward February 16, 1867, son of Thomas Ward and Elizabeth Williams.
Children of Annie Robinson and Robert Ward are:
87 i. John Thomas9 Ward.
+ 88 ii. Austin Robinson Ward Sr, born April 25, 1868 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania; died September 08, 1937 in Centerville, Washinton County, Pennsylvania.
89 iii. Lizzie Seona Ward, born May 24, 1870; died October 31, 1945.
90 iv. Averal Mellville Ward Sr, born August 31, 1871; died August 09, 1945. He married Sarah A. Lilly October 13, 1896 in Uniontown, Faette County, Pennsylvania.
91 v. Annie Mirtilda Ward, born May 03, 1873; died July 18, 1873.
92 vi. Naome Pearl Ward, born May 27, 1879.
42. Elmira8 Robinson (Nancy7 Duvall, David6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1). She married G. Washington Philips.
Child of Elmira Robinson and G. Philips is:
93 i. S. R.9 Philips, born March 1870 in East Pike Run, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
47. Cassius Armour8 Duvall (Alexander Bailey7, David6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born November 05, 1889 in Coal Centre, East Pike Run, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and died August 19, 1966 in Chillicothe, Ohio. He married Elizabeth Jane Wallace November 05, 1929 in Monesson, Westmorland County, Pennsylvania, daughter of William Wallace and Mary Herrington.
Child of Cassius Duvall and Elizabeth Wallace is:
94 i. Lillian Alice9 Duvall.
65. James M.8 Duvall (Alexander7, Jacob6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) died April 10, 1865. He married Martha Crow.
Children of James Duvall and Martha Crow are:
95 i. Alva J.9 Duvall.
96 ii. Minnie M. Duvall. She married Jacob Crow.
70. George W.8 Duvall (John7, Lewis6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born January 05, 1853 in West Pike Run, Washington County, Pennsylvania. He married Maggie Markerll February 22, 1877.
Children of George Duvall and Maggie Markerll are:
97 i. Charles W.9 Duvall.
98 ii. John L. Duvall.
Generation No. 9
88. Austin Robinson Ward9 Sr (Annie8 Robinson, Nancy7 Duvall, David6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born April 25, 1868 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and died September 08, 1937 in Centerville, Washinton County, Pennsylvania. He married Laura Bell Pepper November 03, 1891, daughter of William Pepper and Mariah Booth.
Notes
According to the 1900 census, Austin Robert Ward had a (servant) living on the farm. This (Servant) could speak no English. Nor could he read or write. The (Servant) name was John Bearkheart. He was born in March of 1836 in Pennsylvania.
Austin Robinson Ward and family lived on a farm in Denbo, Centerville Township. According to the census, many the people living around his farm worked on the locks or were farmers.
It stated in Austin's will that he left a one story frame dwelling in on 2 lots in "South Brownsville" of Fayette County, Pennsylvania which was valued at $1,500. In Luzerne Township, he owned a vacant tract valued at $25.00. His farm in Denbo,
Washington County Pennsylvania had 100 acres, one, 2 story dwelling, a barn and other out buildings. The farm was valued at $4,000.
Laura Bell Ward (Pepper) who was born November 19, 1867, Washington County, Pennsylvania. She is a daughter of William Pepper(s). She died September
20, 19632 in Centerville Township Washington County, Pennsylvania.
She was 23 when she was married and was living in East Bethlehem.
From her husband, she was given 2 mortgages. The first was of C. J. Williams that was dated February 27, 1927 in the amount of $1,500.00. This mortgage can be found in Mortgage Book 207, Page 189. At the time of her husbands death, there was a balance of $1,500 due.
The second was of Ollie M Deems and M. Lucretia Deems. It was dated October 1 1928 in the amount of $3,500. This one can be found in Mortgage Book 221, Page 385.
Children of Austin Sr and Laura Pepper are:
99 i. Ivo Alonzo10 Ward, born September 13, 1892 in Washington county, Pennsylvania; died September 11, 1971 in Washington county, Pennsylvania.
+ 100 ii. Austin Robert Ward Jr, born May 05, 1897 in Washinton County, Pennsylvania; died September 11, 1973 in Washington county, Pennsylvania.
+ 101 iii. Francis Birkinsha Ward Sr., born July 19, 1899 in Centerville Washington County, Pennsylvania; died May 02, 1989 in North Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
+ 102 iv. John Thomas Ward Sr, born November 15, 1903 in Centerville, Washington County, Pennsylvania; died August 26, 1978 in Centerville, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Generation No. 10
100. Austin Robert Ward10 Jr (Austin Robinson Ward9 Sr, Annie8 Robinson, Nancy7 Duvall, David6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born May 05, 1897 in Washinton County, Pennsylvania, and died September 11, 1973 in Washington county, Pennsylvania. He married Mildred Ward.
Children of Austin Jr and Mildred Ward are:
103 i. Betty11 Ward, born 1925. She married Morrie Cochran 1945 in Centerville Washington County, Pennsylvania.
104 ii. Patricia Ward, born September 08, 1928. She married Nick Husty in Maryland.
101. Francis Birkinsha Ward10 Sr. (Austin Robinson Ward9 Sr, Annie8 Robinson, Nancy7 Duvall, David6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born July 19, 1899 in Centerville Washington County, Pennsylvania, and died May 02, 1989 in North Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. He married Aileen Hentriatta Kennedy July 17, 1928.
Children of Francis Sr. and Aileen Kennedy are:
+ 105 i. Shirley Ann11 Ward, born March 19, 1930 in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
+ 106 ii. Francis Birkinsha Ward Jr., born September 12, 1930.
+ 107 iii. Gloria Jean Ward, born July 17, 1933.
+ 108 iv. Cecelia Ward, born March 07, 1936.
+ 109 v. Laura Bell Ward, born June 16, 1937.
+ 110 vi. Brenda Joyce Ward, born February 12, 1939.
+ 111 vii. Rosemary Elizabeth Ward, born September 28, 1942.
+ 112 viii. Levada Eleanor Ward, born August 11, 1946 in Denbo, Pennsylvania.
+ 113 ix. William Edward Ward, born October 12, 1948.
+ 114 x. Darlin Lou Ward, born June 03, 1950.
+ 115 xi. Diana Lee Ward, born June 03, 1950.
102. John Thomas Ward10 Sr (Austin Robinson Ward9, Annie8 Robinson, Nancy7 Duvall, David6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born November 15, 1903 in Centerville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and died August 26, 1978 in Centerville, Washington County, Pennsylvania. He married Anna Snock January 31, 1928 in Cumberland, Maryland, daughter of Joseph Snock and Mary Bijack.
Notes
There is one story that was told me about my grandfather John Thomas Ward Sr. It seems that he made moon shine and sold it to the foreigners that lived around the farm. This semi makes sense to me.
When I was much younger, I spent a weekend with my grandparents on their farm in Centerville. One day my grandfather told me how to make moonshine. He then told me how to make a still. At the time, I did not understand how he would know how to make a still. After I found out that he at one time made moonshine, the story he told made a lot of sense.
John Thomas Ward Sr. was a coal miner for 10 years, he was also a farmer. His wife stated that he had a still and made moonshine. This moonshine he made, he sold to the emigrants that lived around him. He worked as a maintenance man at Brownsville Hospital from 1965 -- 1975.
When his father died, he and his brother Robert A. Ward was given real estate situated in Denbo, Centerville Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. This Property is listed in Deed book 336, Page 37. This farm in Denbo had 100 acres, one, 2 story dwelling, a barn and other out buildings. The farm was valued at $4,000.
Children of John Sr and Anna Snock are:
+ 116 i. William T.11 Ward, born July 20, 1928 in Luzern Twp. Pennsylvania.
+ 117 ii. Florance Ward, born January 31, 1931 in Luzern Twp. Pennsylvania.
+ 118 iii. Donald Ward, born August 21, 1933 in Luzern Twp. Pennsylvania.
+ 119 iv. John Ward Jr., Ph.D., born August 21, 1935 in Luzern Twp., Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
+ 120 v. Mary Jane Ward, born October 21, 1939 in Denbo, Pennsylvania.
+ 121 vi. Bertha Ward, born August 20, 1942 in Denbo, Pennsylvania.
+ 122 vii. Martha Ward, born November 28, 1945 in Denbo, Pennsylvania.
Generation No. 11
105. Shirley Ann11 Ward (Francis Birkinsha Ward10 Sr., Austin Robinson Ward9 Sr, Annie8 Robinson, Nancy7 Duvall, David6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born March 19, 1930 in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. She married Frank D. Salmando Jr September 01, 1956 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
Children of Shirley Ward and Frank Jr are:
123 i. Theresa12 Salmando.
124 ii. Donna Salmando.
125 iii. Lisa Salmando.
106. Francis Birkinsha Ward11 Jr. (Francis Birkinsha Ward10 Sr., Austin Robinson Ward9 Sr, Annie8 Robinson, Nancy7 Duvall, David6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born September 12, 1930. He married Jesse Carroll.
Children of Francis Jr. and Jesse Carroll are:
126 i. Melissa12 Ward.
127 ii. Donna Ward.
128 iii. Lisa Ward.
107. Gloria Jean11 Ward (Francis Birkinsha Ward10 Sr., Austin Robinson Ward9 Sr, Annie8 Robinson, Nancy7 Duvall, David6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born July 17, 1933. She married Dale Handshaker.
Children of Gloria Ward and Dale Handshaker are:
129 i. Gary12 Handshaker.
130 ii. Robbie Handshaker.
131 iii. Craig Handshaker.
108. Cecelia11 Ward (Francis Birkinsha Ward10 Sr., Austin Robinson Ward9 Sr, Annie8 Robinson, Nancy7 Duvall, David6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born March 07, 1936. She married Hilden Fisher.
Children of Cecelia Ward and Hilden Fisher are:
132 i. Sharon12 Fisher.
133 ii. Mary Fisher.
109. Laura Bell11 Ward (Francis Birkinsha Ward10 Sr., Austin Robinson Ward9 Sr, Annie8 Robinson, Nancy7 Duvall, David6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born June 16, 1937. She married James Lavernese.
Children of Laura Ward and James Lavernese are:
134 i. Karen12 Lavernese.
135 ii. Florence Lavernese.
136 iii. Mary Louise Lavernese.
110. Brenda Joyce11 Ward (Francis Birkinsha Ward10 Sr., Austin Robinson Ward9 Sr, Annie8 Robinson, Nancy7 Duvall, David6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born February 12, 1939. She married Joseph Zellie Sr..
Children of Brenda Ward and Joseph Sr. are:
137 i. Brenda Joyce12 Zellie.
138 ii. Tina Marie Zellie.
139 iii. Conctance Zellie.
140 iv. Deborah Zellie.
141 v. Christine Zellie.
142 vi. Joseph Zellie Jr..
111. Rosemary Elizabeth11 Ward (Francis Birkinsha Ward10 Sr., Austin Robinson Ward9 Sr, Annie8 Robinson, Nancy7 Duvall, David6, Abigal Elizabeth5 Powell, David4, Joseph3, John2, Thomas1) was born September 28, 1942. She married Dan Gordon.
Children of Rosemary Ward and Dan Gordon are:
143 i. Robert12 Gordon.
144 ii. Sara Gordon.