John Ingram Powell, third child of John Anderson and Charlotte T. Lane Powell, was born near Springhill, Maury County, Tennessee, March 14, 1829. In 1835 his family removed to Madison County, Mississippi and later to Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi. John Ingram Powel l was a river boat captain on the Mississippi River, met and married Mary Elizabeth Bridget Smith. John Ingram Powell later came to Coryell County, presumably because of the glory stories of Texas and probably chose Coryell County because his father was already there. John was a farmer.
All children of John Ingram Powell and Mary Elizabeth Bridget Smith Powell were born in Coryell County.
Gatesville Weekly Messenger (Obituary):
JOHN I. POWELL
"Mr. John I. Powell, living about four miles east of town, died last Thursday, the 3rd instant, and was buried in the Gatesville Cemetery Friday at 2 o'clock.
Mr. Powell was an old citizen of Coryell Co., highly respected and loved by his large circle of friends and acquaintances. He had been a sufferer for a long time and for the last eight or nine months had been confined to his bed. He was 68 years old and had been a true and earnest Christian for many years. He bore his suffering patiently, praying only that he might die easy. This prayer was granted.
He closed his eyes like a child in peaceful slumber and passed away without a struggle. We extend our sympathy to the sorrowing friends and relatives. In this their time of grief, words sound empty and meaningless. We can only point them to the Great Comforter."
All children of John Ingram Powell and Mary Elizabeth Bridget Smith Powell were born in Coryell County.
Gatesville Weekly Messenger (Obituary):
JOHN I. POWELL
"Mr. John I. Powell, living about four miles east of town, died last Thursday, the 3rd instant, and was buried in the Gatesville Cemetery Friday at 2 o'clock.
Mr. Powell was an old citizen of Coryell Co., highly respected and loved by his large circle of friends and acquaintances. He had been a sufferer for a long time and for the last eight or nine months had been confined to his bed. He was 68 years old and had been a true and earnest Christian for many years. He bore his suffering patiently, praying only that he might die easy. This prayer was granted.
He closed his eyes like a child in peaceful slumber and passed away without a struggle. We extend our sympathy to the sorrowing friends and relatives. In this their time of grief, words sound empty and meaningless. We can only point them to the Great Comforter."
John Ingram Powell, third child of John Anderson and Charlotte T. Lane Powell, was born near Springhill, Maury County, Tennessee, March 14, 1829. In 1835 his family removed to Madison County, Mississippi and later to Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi. John Ingram Powel l was a river boat captain on the Mississippi River, met and married Mary Elizabeth Bridget Smith. John Ingram Powell later came to Coryell County, presumably because of the glory stories of Texas and probably chose Coryell County because his father was already there. John was a farmer.
All children of John Ingram Powell and Mary Elizabeth Bridget Smith Powell were born in Coryell County.
Gatesville Weekly Messenger (Obituary):
JOHN I. POWELL
"Mr. John I. Powell, living about four miles east of town, died last Thursday, the 3rd instant, and was buried in the Gatesville Cemetery Friday at 2 o'clock.
Mr. Powell was an old citizen of Coryell Co., highly respected and loved by his large circle of friends and acquaintances. He had been a sufferer for a long time and for the last eight or nine months had been confined to his bed. He was 68 years old and had been a true and earnest Christian for many years. He bore his suffering patiently, praying only that he might die easy. This prayer was granted.
He closed his eyes like a child in peaceful slumber and passed away without a struggle. We extend our sympathy to the sorrowing friends and relatives. In this their time of grief, words sound empty and meaningless. We can only point them to the Great Comforter."
All children of John Ingram Powell and Mary Elizabeth Bridget Smith Powell were born in Coryell County.
Gatesville Weekly Messenger (Obituary):
JOHN I. POWELL
"Mr. John I. Powell, living about four miles east of town, died last Thursday, the 3rd instant, and was buried in the Gatesville Cemetery Friday at 2 o'clock.
Mr. Powell was an old citizen of Coryell Co., highly respected and loved by his large circle of friends and acquaintances. He had been a sufferer for a long time and for the last eight or nine months had been confined to his bed. He was 68 years old and had been a true and earnest Christian for many years. He bore his suffering patiently, praying only that he might die easy. This prayer was granted.
He closed his eyes like a child in peaceful slumber and passed away without a struggle. We extend our sympathy to the sorrowing friends and relatives. In this their time of grief, words sound empty and meaningless. We can only point them to the Great Comforter."
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Father - John I Powell
Mar 14, 1829 - Jun 3, 1897
Footstone JIP
Mother - Mary B. wife of John I
died Dec 3, 1926
Age 80 years
Footstone MBP
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