Transported to Accomac County, Virginai, by Capt. Samuel Mathews in 1643.
About 1670 he and his family moved to Somerset Co. MD. where he acquired a large plantation named "Greenfield" on the north side of the Pocomoke River near its headwaters. His other holdings included "Middle" and "Exchange" in the same location. He was described as "a gentleman of substance and social position." Some time after 1674 he was "convinced" and became a Quaker. His will stated that he desired burial in "Quaker Burying ground." the Powells of VA. by Rev. Silas Lucas.
* Note: BIOGRAPHY: The Walter Powell family is completely documented in "The Powell Families of VA" by Rev. Silas Lucas. Southern Historical Press. p. 307 "Founders of Early American Families" Colket. p. 246 " The Family Tree of Col. Leven Powell", Rosalie Ball. VA State Archives. "Old Somerset on the Eastern Shore of MD". Torrence. p.107 'The Early Settlers of MD". Skordas. p. 370 "VA Genealogies". Hayden. p.507-508 "The Peytons Of VA". Peyton Society of VA. p. 119 "Cavaliers and Pioneers". Nugent. p,144