James Powell
b. 7 May 1890, d. 16 September 1940
- James Powell was born on 7 May 1890 in Willis, Montgomery County, Texas, according to his World War I draft card and his death certificate.
- Richmond and Julia appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included James Powell, Pleasant Powell, Lucy Powell, Maggie Powell, Delia Powell, Tahma Powell, Willie Powell, Powell Powell, Pleasant Powell, Evessy Powell and Leola Powell. The last four are identified as grandchildren, and based on parents' birthplaces, apparently with two different sets of (unknown) parents.
- Richmond and Julia appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included James Powell, Maggie Powell, Willie Powell, Robert Powell, James Kemp, Mable Powell, Julia S. Powell, Milton Powell and Minnie Ola Powell. Also in the household were granddaughters Ella Cacel (age 17), Sallie E. Clay (16) and Leola Calvin (14).
- He was working on the farm, according to the 1910 census.
- James Powell registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 in Harris County, Texas, while single and living in Houston, employed there by Magnolia Cotton Oil Company.
- He served during World War I as a private with the 369th Infantry, 93rd Division.
- James Powell appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included Maggie Powell, Otha Drummond and Charlie Drummond.
- He married Susie Gilford, daughter of Arch Gilford and Evie Campbell, circa 1920.
- James Powell and Susie Gilford appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included Gus Powell, John Powell, Reedie Powell, Ray Powell and Walter Powell.
- He was a farmer, according to the 1930 census.
- He was a farmer, according to the 1940 census.
- His wife Susie Gilford became a widow at his death.
- James Powell died on 16 September 1940 at age 50 in Willis, Montgomery County, Texas, . His death was officially witnessed by Susie Gilford.
- He was interred at the old Danville cemetery, Montgomery County, Texas, on present-day Shepard Hill Road.
- Last Edited: 2 Dec 2013
Family: Susie Gilford b. 2 February 1896, d. 15 June 1989
- Gus Powell b. 17 January 1921, d. 1 October 1979
- John Powell b. 7 July 1922, d. 25 July 1986
- Reedie Powell b. 12 June 1926, d. 23 April 1994
- Ray Powell b. 12 June 1926, d. 5 April 1971
- Walter Powell b. 8 April 1928, d. 23 December 2008
- Jettie Mae Powell+ b. circa 13 February 1933, d. 31 October 1976