History and Genealogy of the Thomas J. And Henrietta (Howells) Powell Families (Classic Reprint)

Download or read book History and Genealogy of the Thomas J. And Henrietta (Howells) Powell Families (Classic Reprint) written by W. D. Shirk and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History and Genealogy of the Thomas J. And Henrietta (Howells) Powell Families Nearly six years ago, In September, 1912, my wife and I attended the annual reunion of the descendants of the Thomas J. and Henrietta (Howells) Powell family, held at Converse, Ind. At this reunion it -was suggested that a family history be started, and kept by the association. It being known that I had in my possession numerous century old letters written by the Powell ancestors, and I being one of the older descendants and having a wide acquaintance In the family, I was called on for a speech but having no talent in that line, I declined, promising that I would have a paper to read by the next reunion. After due consideration, however, I took it on myself to compile a complete genealogy and history of the family, asking or receiving no compensation, other than the consciousness of having tried to do something for the benefit of the coming generations. Having no children of my own, I desired In some way to help the children of those who have been more fortunate than myself. In handing down to them the noble examples cf Christian charity, parental affection, temperance. Industry, unselfishness and strict honesty of our foreparents; a most noble inheritance, which cannot fail to be an inspiration toward higher ideals and better living. I make no pretentions to literary ability, but in my own way, I have made a great endeavor to gather every available fact and arrange them in as intelligible form as I could. I heartily thank those who so kindly assisted me in my work and gave me so many words of encouragement and commendation, which at times I surely needed In my great effort to get in touch with the nearly eight hundred descendants in twenty-five different states; and to get a correct genealogy and an authentic, history. To the numerous descendants of the Powell Family and Its branches, I am pleased to dedicate this book; and if, as I am sincerely trusting, their lives have been made better, because of U, then my highest hopes will have been realized. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.