Wallace - Person Sheet
Wallace - Person Sheet
NamePOWELL, Col. Walter 
Birth Dateabt 1642
Birth PlaceEngland
OccupationPlanter
Death Date27 Jan 1696 Age: 54
Death PlacePocomoke, Somerset County, Maryland
FlagsImmigrant
Misc. Notes
Transported to Accomac County, Virginai, by Capt. Samuel Mathews in1643
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
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
Spouses
Birth Dateabt 1646
Birth PlaceAccomack County, Virginia
Death Date26 Nov 1679 Age: 33
Death PlacePocomoke, Somerset County, Maryland
FatherBERRI, William (~1618-~1676)
MotherVRAGG, Margaret (~1619-1669)
Marr Dateabt 1666
Marr PlaceNorthampton, Somerset, Maryland
ChildrenMargaret (1675-)