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Author: Warner & Beers (1886)

   REV. JOHN POWELL, minister of the United Brethren Church, and author of the
history of the Powell family, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1819. son
of Philip and Elizabeth (Radebaugh) Powell, natives of Pennsylvania, of Welsh
and German descent, respectively, the former of whom died in 1849. Of their
family of fourteen children twelve grew to manhood and womanhood, and still
survive, our subject being the eighth in the family. Rev. John Powell received
his schooling in Fairfield County, Ohio, and has been a minister of the gospel
since he was nineteen years of age. He traveled a circuit when he was twenty-one
years of age, and has been an itinerant preacher for forty-five years. In 1878
he commenced compiling the work known as "The Powell History," completing the
first volume in 1880; the second volume is now nearly ready for the press. Our
subject is a successful farmer and at one time owned 600 acres of land. He still
owns a farm in Blanchard Township, this county. In 1843 Rev. John Powell was
united in marriage with Elizabeth Trapp, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth
(Berkley) Trapp, of German descent. Our subject and wife have four children
living: Mary K., wife of Elmer Harpst; Lydia A., wife of George "W. Kinney;
Ester J., wife of George Harpst, and John L., the last named being the only
child of our subject now at home. John L. was born January 1, 1861; received his
education in this county and is the owner of 100 acres of well unproved land; he
also works his father's farm, and deals in stock. He is remarkably successful as
a farmer and trader; is also much interested in the breeding and rearing of
horses. In politics he is a Republican.

Additional Comments:
Book Title: History Of Hancock County
Blanchard Township




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