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Note: N163 Middle initial (L) from Greene County Will Book 23 - page 31
Given name (Herman), surname (Powers), residence (Houston) 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
CONFLICTING GIVEN NAME (Hermon), surname (Powers). residence (Canonsburg, Pennsylvania) and status (not deceased) in May, 1952, from the obituary of Stanley Edward Powers - ÒThe Daily JeffersonianÓ newspaper, Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio, Monday, May 12, 1952 (page eleven)
Given name (Herman), middle initial (L), residence (Canonsburg) and status (not deceased) in May, 1952, from the obituary of Stanley Edward Powers - ÒThe Washington ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsyvania, Tuesday, May 13, 1952, page 2
Given name (Herman), middle initial (L), surname (Powers), residence (Canonsburg) and status (not deceased) in August, 1953, from the obituary of Albert Powers - "The Washington Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, August 3, 1953, page 3
Given name (Herman), surname (Powers), residence (Strabane, Pennsylvania) and status (not deceased) in February, 1967, from the obituary of Wilbur L. Powers - ÒThe Daily JeffersonianÓ newspaper, Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio, Monday, February 27, 1967 (page 17)
Given name (Herman), surname (Powers), residence (Strabane) and status (not deceased) 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 (Herman), residence (Strabane) and status (not deceased) in February, 1973, from the obituary of C. W. Powers - ÒObserver-ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, February 26, 1973, page D-2
Given name (Herman), surname (Powers), residence (Strabane) and status (not 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 (Herman), middle initial (L), surname (Powers) and date (March 2, 1991) of death from the obituary of Rose Krall Powers - ÒObserver-ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, March 2, 2000, page C-6
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1910 (April 15) census data from the census images for Canonsburg (West Ward), Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 168 - sheet 1B - image 2 - line 77) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was single and 2 years old. He had not attended school at any time since September 1, 1909, and was living in a rented house on Ridge Avenue with his parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name and middle initial are listed as "Herman L" in the census. Date of birth calculated from information in this 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 83) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was 12 years old and had attended school at some time since September 1, 1919. He was single and living with his parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters in a house, which was rented. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name and middle initial are listed as "Herman L" 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 83) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 22 year old laborer , working as a wage or salary worker at the Bridge Works. He was at work when the census was taken. He was single and living with his parents, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters in a house, which was rented for $28 per month, at 301 Grant Street. 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 "Herman" in this census.
1940 (April 8) census data from the census images for Strabane, North Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (ED 63-112 - sheet 8A - image 15 - line 6) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 32 year old potter, working in the pottery industry, as a wage or salary worker in private work. He had worked 40 hours for pay or profit during the week of March 24-30 and 44 weeks in 1939, earning $925. He did not receive income of $50 or more from other sources. He had completed the 7th grade. He was single and living with 1 brother, Stanley, in a home, which was rented for $12 per month, at 104 Latimer Avenue (3 other households were renting at this address). The home was owned by Frank Terchek and valued at $1,500. On April 1, 1935, he lived in the same place. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. His given name is listed as "Herman" in this record.
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Herman L. Powers
Herman L. Powers of Strabane died at 12:35 p. m. Saturday, March 2, 1991, in Canonsburg General Hospital.
Mr. Powers was the son of the late Albert and Gertrude (THE GIVEN NAME OF HIS MOTHER CONFLICTS WITH THAT LISTED IN OTHER SOURCES) Porter Powers.
He was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church of Canonsburg.
Mr. Powers belonged to K.S.K.J. Lodge 153 of Strabane.
He retired from the Irwin Works in 1975.
During World War II, Mr. Powers served with the U. S. Army.
Surviving are his wife, Rose Krall Powers; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Powers was the last of his immediate family.
Deceased are three brothers, William, Stanley and Charles Powers; and three sisters, Gertrude, Elsie and Irene.
Source - ÒObserver-ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, March 4, 1991, page B-9
At the request of the deceased, private visitation for Herman L. Powers of Strabane, who died Saturday, March 2, 1991, was held at Joseph P. Salandra Funeral Home, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, on Sunday evening, March 3. A private blessing service will be held at 11 a. m. Monday, March 4, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas B. Ferris, pastor of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church of Canonsburg, officiating. Private interment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray.
Source - ÒObserver-ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, March 4, 1991, page B-8
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There is a Herman L. Powers listed in the Social Security Death Index who was born December 15, 1907, and died March 2, 1991. His social security number was 193-09-2859 and was issued in Pennsylvania. His last residence is not specified.
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Monument located in Forest Lawn Gardens, Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. This monument was observed by me and photographed.
HERMAN L POWERS ROSE E POWERS
PFC US ARMY BELOVED WIFE
WORLD WAR II
1907 + 1991 1909 + 2000
TOGETHER FOREVER
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