General Notes

(Research):[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 20, Ed. 1, Tree #0980, Dat
e of Import: Nov 13, 1998]
A "List of Names living in Virginia" dated Feb 16, 1623/4 i
ncludes John Powell and Cathern Powell at Bass's Choice, VA
. "Muster Rolls of Settlers in Virginia at Elizabeth Cittie
", Jan 5, 1624/5 includes:
John Powell, aged 29, in the Swallow, 1609
Kathren Powell, aged 22, in the Flying Hart, 1622
John Powell, born in Virginia
Servant: Thomas Prater, aged 20 in the Marie Providence, 16
22
Provision: Corne, 5 barrels, Fish, 700 ct; Houses, 1; palli
zado, 1
Arms: Peeces, 1; Swords, 1; Armor, 1; Powder, 2lb, Lead, 30
lb
John survived the "starving time" of the 1609-1610 winter a
s a youth about aged 15. Land records indicate he was of Ne
wport News (150 acres) on Sep 10, 1624 and in Elizabeth Cit
y (50 acres) on May 2, 1638. Married about 1623, Elizabet
h City Co., VA.
Cavaliers and Pioneers, Vol 1, by Nugent, shows in a land p
atent to Robert Lucas on 4/30/1636, land adjacent to that o
f John Powell, deceased and Wm. (William?) Again, same sour
ce shows Kathrine Powell sold land on the 19th of April, 16
38 -- listing her as a widow, therefore John Powell must ha
ve died prior to April 19th, 1638.