Alpheus Leo Powers
1883 - 1936 (53 years)-
Name Alpheus Leo Powers Nickname Alpha Birth 25 Jul 1883 Palmyra, Montgomery Co., TN 
Gender Male Death 24 Nov 1936 Palmyra, Montgomery Co., TN Burial Powers Family Cemetery, Palmyra, Montgomery Co., TN Person ID I2265 MyTree Last Modified 15 Aug 2009
Father Elijah Wilson Powers, b. 30 Jan 1850, Palmyra, Montgomery Co., TN d. 25 May 1926, Montgomery Co., TN (Age 76 years) Mother Mary Cora Webb, b. 5 Oct 1857, Shiloh., TN d. 11 Apr 1938, Palmyra, Montgomery Co., TN (Age 80 years) Marriage 7 Sep 1882 Montgomery Co., TN Family ID F1823 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Carrie Jackson Welker, b. 25 Dec 1880, Shiloh, TN d. 22 Jun 1957, Palmyra, Montgomery Co., TN (Age 76 years) Marriage 12 Jun 1907 Montgomery Co., TN Children + 1. Earl Wilson Powers, b. Mar 1908, Palmyra, Montgomery Co., TN d. 15 Aug 1954, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI (Age 46 years)+ 2. Living + 3. Julius Cortez Powers, b. 25 Aug 1912, TN d. 4 Jul 1993, Houston Co., TN (Age 80 years)+ 4. Thelma Mae Powers, b. 22 Jun 1915, Erin, Houston Co., TN d. 26 Aug 1979, Houston Co., TN (Age 64 years)+ 5. Living Family ID F1934 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 17 Jul 2017
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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."
- As a boy, Alphy Powers left before daylight every morning after doing