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Note: N17 Given name (Albert), surname (Powers), residence (Time, Pennsylvania) and occupation (laborer) in November , 1898, from ÒGreene County, Pennsylvania - Birth Register 1,Ó 1893-1903, County Court House, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Jennie Gertrude Powers, Page 145 - line 13, Copyright, 2001, James Fordyce (genealogy@fordyce.org)
Given name (Albert), surname (Powers) and status (not deceased) in November, 1898, from the obituary of Mrs. Lewis Powers - ÒWaynesburg DemocratÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Friday, November 18, 1898
Given name (Albert) and surname (Powers) from the obituary of David R. Porter - ÒWaynesburg DemocratÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Friday, April 28, 1899, and Friday, May 19, 1899
Given name (Albert), surname (Powers), residence (Canonsburg, Pennsylvania), occupation (electrician) and birthplace (Greene County, Pennsylvania) in October, 1920, from Washington County Marriage License Docket 24, Washington County Court House, Washington, Pennsylvania, Emory H. Haines and Elsie Powers, No. 30663, page 602
Given name (Albert), residence (Canonsburg), occupation (operator) and birthplace (Pennsylvania) in September, 1923, from Marriage License Docket 25, Court House, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Charles W. Powers and Lue Bessie Beatty, No. 33876, page 522
Given name (Albert), residence (Canonsburg, Pennsylvania), occupation (electrician) and birthplace (Pennsylvania) in October, 1923, from FamilySearch, ÒPennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," index and images, W. L. Murphy and J. Gertrude Powers, 04 Oct 1923, Volume 25, Page 544, No. 34004, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VFQM-5KK, accessed 04 Nov 2013
Given name (Albert), surname (Powers), residence (Canonsburg) and status (not deceased) in October, 1928, from the obituary of Lewis Powers - ÒThe Waynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, October 18, 1928
Given name (Albert), surname (Powers) and status (not deceased) in November, 1937, from the obituary of Ida May Porter Powers - ÒThe Washington, Pennsylvania Daily ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Friday, November 26, 1937, page 18
Given name (Albert) and surname (Powers) from FamilySearch, "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1994," index and images, Wilbur Lee Powers and Mary Daniels, 24 Sep 1938, Page 288, No. 576, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XZ3W-NPR, accessed 07 Nov 2013
Given name (Albert) and surname (Powers) from the obituary of Jane Porter - ÒDemocrat MessengerÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Monday, January 29, 1940
Given name (Albert), surname (Powers), residence (Canonsburg, Pennsylvania), occupation (retired) and birthplace (Pennsylvania) in October, 1948, from FamilySearch, ÒPennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," index and images, Charles W. Powers and Dorothy H. Roberts, 21 Oct 1948, No. 27291, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VFQS-4J6, accessed 02 Nov 2013
Given name (Albert), residence (Washington, Pennsylvania), occupation (none) and birthplace (Pennsylvania) in December, 1950, from FamilySearch, ÒPennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950,Ó index and images, Melvin Reynolds and Elizabeth J. Aston, 30 Dec 1950, Volume 36, Page 603, No. 31822, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VFQH-SQK, accessed 31 Oct 2013
Given name (Albert) and surname (Powers) from the obituary of Stanley Edward Powers - ÒThe Daily JeffersonianÓ newspaper, Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio, Monday, May 12, 1952, page eleven, and the ÒThe Washington ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsyvania, Tuesday, May 13, 1952, page 2
Given name (Albert) and surname (Powers) from the obituary of Wilbur L. Powers - ÒThe Daily JeffersonianÓ newspaper, Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio, Monday, February 27, 1967 (page 17)
Given name (Albert) and surname (Powers) from the obituary of Elsie J. Haines - ÒObserver-ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, December 12, 1972, page B-10, Porter Family Bible, W. E. Porter
Given name (Albert) and surname (Powers) from the obituary of C. W. Powers - ÒObserver-ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, February 26, 1973, page D-2
Given name (Albert), surname (Powers) and status (deceased) in May, 1981, from the obituary of Elizabeth Reynolds - "Observer - Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, May 21, 1981, page D-2
Given name (Albert), surname (Powers) and status (deceased) in March, 1991, from the obituary of Herman L. Powers - ÒObserver-ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, March 4, 1991, page B-8
Given name (Albert) and surname (Powers) from ÒGenealogy Report,Ó Washington Cemetery, Inc., 498 Park Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, January 23, 2006.
-------------------- Date (June 18, 1868) of birth and county (Greene County) of birth from FamilySearchª International Genealogical Index v5.0 North America of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Birth Register from the Greene County Courthouse as compiled by James Fordyce/genealogy@fordyce.com
(ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/greene/vitals/births/births1893-1903nqsur.txt ) indicates that he was a laborer living in Time, Pennsylvania at the time of the birth of his daughter, Jennie Gertrude, and a teacher at the time of the birth of his son, Charles William.
Greene County Marriage License Docket 1896-1898, Vol. 7, page 176-Greene County Court House, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania indicates he was a 29 year old teacher and farmer, living in Morris Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, at the time of his marriage.
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1870 (July 22) census data from the census images for Morris Township (Post Office-Waynesburg), Greene County, Pennsylvania (Page 13 - Image 13 - line 20) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was 2 years old and born in Pennsylvania. He had not attended school within the year and was living with his parents and 1 sister. His given name is listed as "Albert" in this census.
1880 (June 4) census data from the census images for Morris Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 80 - page 3 - image 3 - line 11) on HeritageQuest. The census indicates that he was 11 years old and had attended school within the Census year. He was single and living with his parents and 2 sisters. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name is listed as "Albert" in this census.
1900 (June 2) census data from the census images for Morris Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 95 - sheet 2A - image 3 - line 20) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 31 year old farmer, who was born in June, 1868. He had been married for 2 years and was living with his wife, 1 son, 1 daughter and his father on a farm, which was rented. He had not been employed for 0 months. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania, as were his father and mother. His given name is listed as "Albert" in the census.
There was a Nancy Burnfield, a 48 year old servant, listed as living in this household. The census indicates she was single and born in September, 1851. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother.
1910 (April 15) census data from the census images for Canonsburg (West Ward), Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 168 - sheet 1B - image 2 - line 70) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 41 year old engineer for the street car company living in a rented house on Ridge Avenue with his wife, 4 sons and 3 daughters. He had been married for 13 years, and is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name is listed as "Albert" in the census.
1920 (January 27) census data from the census images for North Strabane Township-Precinct 2, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 207 - sheet 5B - image 10 - line 78) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 50 year old electrician, working for the street car company as a salary or wage worker. He was living with his wife, 3 sons and 3 daughters in a house, which was rented. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name is listed as "Albert" in this census.
1930 (April 4) census data from the census images for Houston Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 71 - sheet 4B - image 8 - line 80) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 61 year old engineer, working as a wage or salary worker at a substation. He was at work when the census was taken. He was was living with his wife, 3 sons, and 2 daughters in a house, which was rented for $28 per month, at 301 Grant Street. He was first married at the age of 29. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. He was not a veteran. His given name is listed as "Albert" in this census.
1940 (April 9) census data from the census images for Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania (ED 63-149 - sheet 7B - image 14 - line 62) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was 71 years old and unable to work. He had worked o weeks in 1939, earning $0. He did not receive income of $50 or more from other sources. He had completed 4 years of high school. He was a widower and living with his son, daughter-in-law, 1 grandson and 2 granddaughters in a home, which was rented for $30 per month, at 600 Fayette Street in the 8th Ward. On April 1, 1935, he lived in the same house. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. His given name is listed as "Albert" in this record.
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ALBERT POWERS
Albert Powers, 85, of 509 Highfield avenue, Canonsburg, died Sunday, August 2, 1953, at 7:45 p. m. in his home, following an illness of two years.
He was born in Greene County June 18, 1868, a son of Lewis Herman and Malinda Rush Powers. He was one of a family of three children.
Mr. Powers was married to Ida May Porter July 27, 1896. She died in November, 1937.
He was an electrical engineer and was last employed for 20 years by the Pittsburgh Railways Company at the electric sub-station at Canonsburg.
Mr. Porter (sic) is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Gertrude Thompson, of Nineveh, R. D. 1; Charles W. Powers, of Washington; Elsie J., wife of Emery H. Haines, of Canonsburg; Wilbert L. Powers, Cambridge, O.; Herman L. Powers, of Canonsburg; Irene M., wife of Howard Bell, Canonsburg; Elizabeth, wife of Melvin Reynolds, of Weirton, W. Va.; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Ida Moninger, of Deer Lick, Greene County, also survives. A son, Stanley Edward Powers, died May 12, 1952, at the age of 48.
Source - ÒThe Washington ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, August 3, 1953, page 3
POWERS - Friends of Albert Powers; 509 Highfield avenue, Canonsburg, who died August 2, 1953, will be received after noon Monday at the Ritchie and Piatt Funeral Home, Washington, where funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 2 p. m. in charge of Rev. John H. Debolt, pastor of West Washington Methodist Church. Burial in Washington Cemetery.
Source - ÒThe Washington ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, August 3, 1953, page 12
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Albert Powers
Location of Grave: B18 - I - 025
Age: 85
Place of Birth: Greene Co., Pa.
Place of Death: Washington, Pa. (NOTE: THE CITY OF DEATH CONFLICTS WITH THAT FROM OTHER SOURCES)
Date of Birth: 06-08-1868 (NOTE: THE DAY OF BIRTH CONFLICTS WITH THAT IN OTHER SOURCES)
Date of Death: 08-02-1953
Funeral Director: Richie & Piatt
Father: Lewis H. Powers
Mother: Malinda Rush
Spouse:
Veteran:
Source - Genealogy Report, Washington Cemetery, Inc., 498 Park Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, January 23, 2006
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Monument located in Washington Cemetery, Block 18, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania. This monument was observed by me and photographed.
Powers
Albert 1868-1953 Ida Mae 1872-1937
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