Family Group Sheet
NameWilliam C. Powers
Birth9 Sep 1855, Carter Co., Kentucky
Death27 May 1919, Carter Co., Kentucky
FatherWilliam B. Powers (1818-1876)
MotherElizabeth Knapp (~1822-)
Other spousesMartha J. Eden
Marriageabt 1890, Kentucky
SpouseMary E. Wilson, 4C4R
Birth21 Jan 1867, Carter Co., Kentucky
Death21 Jun 1942, Carter Co., Kentucky
FatherDavid Wilson (1823-1884)
MotherNancy Rice (1833-<1910)
Children
1 FEva G. Powers, 5C3R
BirthOct 1893, Carter Co., Kentucky
Notes for William C. Powers
Carter Co., Ky birth records list William G. Power, born 9 Sep 1855, father William Power, mother’s maiden name Elisabeth Knap.
His death certificate records William C. Powers, age 63 years 8 months 18 days, born 9 Sep 1855 in Carter Co., Ky, died 27 May 1919 in Carter Co., Ky, married, farmer, father William Powers, mother’s maiden name Elizabeth Knapp, both born in Virginia, cause of death valvular heart disease, informant Elias Powers, Soldier, Ky, burial in Patton Cemetery.
His death certificate records William C. Powers, age 63 years 8 months 18 days, born 9 Sep 1855 in Carter Co., Ky, died 27 May 1919 in Carter Co., Ky, married, farmer, father William Powers, mother’s maiden name Elizabeth Knapp, both born in Virginia, cause of death valvular heart disease, informant Elias Powers, Soldier, Ky, burial in Patton Cemetery.
Notes for Mary E. Wilson
Her death certificate records Mary E. Powers, age 75 years 5 months, born 21 Jan 1867 in Carter Co., Ky, died 21 June 1942 in Carter Co., Ky, widow of William C. Powers, father David Wilson, mother’s maiden name Nancy Rice, both born in Ky, cause of death carcinoma of colon, informant W. E. Powers, Haldeman, Ky, burial in Soldier, Ky.
Census Notes for William C. & Mary E. (Family)
1900 census of Carter Co., Ky, district 4, enumerated 16 June, lists on p. 14B as family #255/263:
Powers, William, 44, b. Sep 1855, Ky Ky Ky, farmer; Mary E., wife, 53, b. Jan 1867, Ky Penn Ky, married 10 years, mother of 2 children, 1 living; Eva G., dau, 6, b. Oct 1893; Henry C., son, 20, b. Sep 1879; Lias F., son, 18, b. Oct 1881; Frona M., dau, 17, b. May 1883. Powers, Frank, 36, b. Aug 1863, single, house carpenter. All except Mary born Ky Ky Ky.
Powers, William, 44, b. Sep 1855, Ky Ky Ky, farmer; Mary E., wife, 53, b. Jan 1867, Ky Penn Ky, married 10 years, mother of 2 children, 1 living; Eva G., dau, 6, b. Oct 1893; Henry C., son, 20, b. Sep 1879; Lias F., son, 18, b. Oct 1881; Frona M., dau, 17, b. May 1883. Powers, Frank, 36, b. Aug 1863, single, house carpenter. All except Mary born Ky Ky Ky.
