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Alpheus Leo Powers

Male 1883 - 1936  (53 years)


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  • Name Alpheus Leo Powers 
    Nickname Alpha 
    Born 25 Jul 1883  Palmyra, Montgomery Co., TN Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 24 Nov 1936  Palmyra, Montgomery Co., TN Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Powers Family Cemetery, Palmyra, Montgomery Co., TN Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I2265  MyTree
    Last Modified 15 Aug 2009 

    Father Elijah Wilson Powers,   b. 30 Jan 1850, Palmyra, Montgomery Co., TN Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 May 1926, Montgomery Co., TN Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Mary Cora Webb,   b. 5 Oct 1857, Shiloh., TN Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Apr 1938, Palmyra, Montgomery Co., TN Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 7 Sep 1882  Montgomery Co., TN Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1823  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Carrie Jackson Welker,   b. 25 Dec 1880, Shiloh, TN Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Jun 1957, Palmyra, Montgomery Co., TN Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Married 12 Jun 1907  Montgomery Co., TN Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Earl Wilson Powers,   b. Mar 1908, Palmyra, Montgomery Co., TN Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Aug 1954, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 46 years)
    +2. Maurine Bartlett Powers
    +3. Julius Cortez Powers,   b. 25 Aug 1912, TN Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Jul 1993, Houston Co., TN Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
    +4. Thelma Mae Powers,   b. 22 Jun 1915, Erin, Houston Co., TN Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Aug 1979, Houston Co., TN Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years)
    +5. Dixie Madolyn Powers
    Last Modified 17 Jul 2017 
    Family ID F1934  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • As a boy, Alphy Powers left before daylight every morning after doing
      his chores and walked to Marable's Crossing to catch the train for
      Cumberland City to attend the Academy. He lived at home for a while
      after marrying, where his first son was born. They then moved to Erin
      and he worked a few years for the railroad. Three childlren were born
      there. They came back to the farm when his father needed him. He was
      a skilled carpenter and built a house located over the hill from his
      parent's home. Their youngest child was born in the new house.

      His interest in education never waned. He served several years on the
      county school board while continuing to read and broaden his own. He
      attended Wilson Chapel Church until it was closed. He then became a
      member of Tarsus Methodist Church.

      His life ended abruptly in an automobile accident while still in his
      prime. He is remembered as an outstanding citizen and leader in the
      community.
      (Sources: Powers Family Bible; 1900 U. S. Census; Interviews with
      Madolyn Vickers)

      From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
      Palmyra Masonic Order
      February 24,1921--
      "The Masonic building was progressing nicely until the weather put a
      stop to the work. If the material is furnished to Alpha Powers the
      contractor; we will soon have a house where the Masonic fraternity can
      spread itself."