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Note: N287 Alias (Linnie) and middle initial (L) from the History of Greene County, Pennsylvania, Samuel P. Bates, Nelson, Rishforth & Co., Chicago, 1888, page 594
Alias (Linnie), married surname (Powers), residence (Washington, Pennsylvania) and status (not deceased) in December, 1914, from the obituary of Levi Porter - Newspaper clipping, Holy Bible, John Reinking, Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 21, 2015
Alias (Linnie), married surname (Powers) and residence (Washington, Pennsylvania) in December, 1914, from the obituary of Alma Porter - ÒThe Waynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, December 31, 1914
Given name (Linna), married surname (Powers), residence (Washington, Pennsylvania) and status (not deceased) in October, 1916, from the obituary of Malinda Porter - ÒThe Waynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, October 26, 1916
Alias (Linnie), married surname (Powers), residence (Richhill Township) and status (not deceased) in October, 1918, from the obituary of John Porter - ÒThe Waynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, October 31, 1918
Alias (Linnie), maiden surname (Porter), residence (deceased) and birthplace (Pennsylvania) in December, 1937, from FamilySearch, ÒPennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," index and images, Herbert William Martin and Bernice L. Powers, 20 Dec 1937, Volume 30, Page 371, No. 7120, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VFQ3-V2Y, accessed 06 Nov 2013
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1880 (June 21) census data from the census images for Center Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 67 - page 21 - image 21 - line 3) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 5 years old and single. She had not attended school within the census year and was living with her parents, 2 sisters and her granduncle, James. She was born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name is listed as "Linnie" in this census.
1900 (June 1) census data from the census images for Center Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 79 - sheet 1A - image 1 - line 22) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was a 25 year old servant, who was born in November, 1874. She was single and was living with her father, stepmother, 3 sisters, 2 stepsisters and 2 stepbrothers on a farm which was owned free of any mortgage. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her name is listed as "Linnie L" in the census.
1910 (April 18) census data from the census images for Washington Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 246 - sheet 4A - image 7 - line 6) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 35 years old. She had been married for 7 years and was the mother of 3 children, 2 of whom were living. She was living with her husband, 1 son, 1 daughter and 1 sister in a house in Ward 7 at 231 Tyler Avenue, which was owned and mortgaged. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. This district included Ward 7 (part of), all between the center of Clark avenue, Summerlea avenue, and Woodland avenue. Her given name and middle initial are listed as "Linnie L" in this census.
1920 (January 9) census data from the census images for Washington Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 229 - sheet 9A - image 17 - line 50) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 41 years old and living with her husband, 1 son, 1 daughter, 1 sister and her mother-in-law in a house at 231 Tyler Avenue, which was owned and mortgaged. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. This district included Ward 7 (part of), all between the center of Clark Ave. and Sumerlea Ave., and Woodland Ave. Her given name is listed as "Linnie" in this census.
1930 (April 23) census data from the census images for South Strabane Township , Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 104 - sheet 20B - image 40 - line 95) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 55 years old and living with her husband, 1 son and 1 daughter in a house on East Maiden Street Extension, which was rented for $50 per month. She was first married at the age of 25. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name is listed as "Linnie" in this census.
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Greene County Deed Book 322, page 596 Between Linnie L. Powers and Charles A. Powers, her husband, Mettie M. Smith and Roy M. Smith, her husband, of the county of Washington and state of Pennsylvania and Florence A. Naser, now unmarried, of Seattle, state of Washington, to Henry A. Phillips of Pittsburgh, one half of all the Pittsburgh, or River vein of coal underlying two tracts of land in Wayne Township, Pennsylvania. This indenture indicates Alma Porter died intestate, unmarried and without issue December 23, 1914, leaving the three sisters named to survive her. The consideration was $1496.42. August 1, 1925
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Mrs. Charles A. Powers
Mrs. Linnie Lenora Powers, 58, wife of Charles A. Powers, died in her home at Laboratory Tuesday, after a lingering illness.
A native of Greene County, Mrs. Powers had been a resident of the Washington district for over 30 years. She was a member of Allison Avenue Baptist Church.
Besides her husband, she leaves two children, Bernice Louise and Raymond Allen, at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. Roy Smith, Washington, R. D.; Mrs. Florence Naser, Washington; Mrs. Kenneth Scott, Waynesburg; Miss Goldie E. Porter, Waynesburg, and Clarence, Detroit.
Funeral services will be held in the late home Thursday, June 29, at 3:30 p.m. in charge of the Rev. David Morris. Burial will be in Washington Cemetery.
Source - "The Washington, Pennsylvania Daily Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, June 28, 1933 (page 4)
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Mrs. Linnie L. Powers
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Mrs. Linnie Lenora Powers, aged 58, wife of Charles A. Powers and a native of Greene county, who died Tuesday, June 27, at 11 a. m., in her home at Laboratory after a lingering illness. The rites were held in her late home at 3:30 p. m., with Rev. David Morris in charge, and interment was in the Washington cemetery. Mrs. Powers was born in Greene county, but had resided in the Washington district for the past 30 years. She was a member of the Allison Avenue Baptist church of Washington. Besides her husband she leaves two children, Bernice Louise and Raymond Allen, at home, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Roy Smith, Washington, R. D.; Mrs. Florence Naser, Washington; Mrs. Kenneth W. Scott and Miss Goldie E. Porter, of Waynesburg, and Clarence Porter, of Detroit, Mich.
Source - "Democrat Messenger" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Friday, June 30, 1933
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Certified Copy Estate of Linnie L. Powers (Greene County Will Book 33, page 408-No. 16013) Filed March 29th A. D. 1962 Harold Dulaney Register
APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION ON THE ESTATE of Linnie L. Powers late of S. Strabane Township, Deceased.
Before the Register of Wills of Washington County personally appeared Raymond A. Powers & Bernice L. Powers who, being duly sworn deposes and say that Linnie L. Powers age , having her last family or principal residence at S. Strabane Twp., Washington County, Pennsylvania, died intestate at , on the 27 day of June A. D. 1933, at 11:00 A. M., possessed of personal estate to the stimated value $2000.00, and of real estate in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the estimated value of $ , situate in 42 acres of Coal land in Morris Township, Greene County of no value.
The names and addresses of the decedent's surviving spouse (if any) and other heirs including heris by adoption) are as follows:
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RELATIONSHIP RESIDENCE
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Raymond A. Powers Son Washington, Pa. R. D. #4
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Bernice L. Powers Daughter Washington, Pa. R. D. #4
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Charles A. Powers Husband Washington, Pa. R. D. #4
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That deponent is over 21 years of age, resides at adresses as are above, is a citizen of the United States and a resident of Pennsylvania, and respectfully applies for Letters of Administration upon the Estate of said decedent, no letters having been previously issued thereon.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 14th ) Raymond A. Powers )
day of July, A. D., 1933 ) Bernice L. Powers )
R. J. Coulson )
REGISTER )
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
) SS:
WASHINGTON COUNTY, )
And now July 14th, 1933, comes Raymond A. Powers & Bernice L. Powers who being duly sworn doth depose and say that they will well and truly administer the goods and chattels, rights and credits of Linnie L. Powers, deceased, to the best of their skill and judgement in strict compliance with the laws of this Commonwealth, mindful of the laws relating to inheritance taxes.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 14th ) Raymond A. Powers
)
day of July, A. D. 1933 ) Bernice L. Powers
R. J. Coulson )
REGISTER )
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, )
) ss:
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, )
I, Josephine M. Douglas, Register of
Wills and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Orphans'
Court in and for said county do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a full, true
(REGISTER OF WILLS SEAL) and correct copy of the record as it
appears in this office in the matter of
Application for Letters of Administration
in the Estate of Linnie L. Powers, duly entered and appearing in Bond Book 39 Page 82.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said
Court, this 28th day of March, A. D. 1962.
Josephine M. Douglas
Register of Wills and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Orphans' Court.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, )
) ss:
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, )
ESTATE of Linnie L. Powers, late resident of South Strabane Twp., said county, deceased, who died testate on June 27, 1933.
TO THE REGISTER OF WILLS,
Greene County
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Dear Sir:-
I herby certify that transfer inheritance tax on the estate of the above named decedent was paid to this office on October 20, 1934, and that property of theestate on which said tax was paid in full included, among other items, real estate located in your County, described in the appraisement as follows:
REALTY:
Pittsburgh or River vein of coal under a tract
of land in Morris Twp., Greene County,
Pennsylvania, adjoining lands of _________
Powers et al., containing 42 acres..
Surface is owned by Charles Webster.
valued in the appraisement at $750.00
This certification is made to you in accordance with the provisions of the Act of Assembly of July 11th, 1923, P. L. 1034.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and seal of office, this 28th day of
(REGISTER OF WILLS SEAL) March A. D. 1962
Josephine M. Douglas / gmm
Register of Wills and Agent for the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Josephine M. Douglas, Agent
Bernice L. Powers and
Raymond A. Powers
Executor Administrators
Attorney for above estate.
Address Unknown
Transfer Tax Docket Vol. 13, page 170,
of Washington County
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Linnie Lenore Powers
Location of Grave: SQ - 0223 - 003
Age: 58
Place of Birth: Waynesburg, Pa.
Place of Death: Washington, Pa.
Date of Birth: 11-28-1874
Date of Death: 06-27-1933
Funeral Director: Day
Father: Levi A. Porter (NOTE: THE MIDDLE INITIAL CONFLICTS WITH THAT FROM OTHER SOURCES)
Mother: Elizabeth Kent
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, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania. This monument was observed by me and photographed.
POWERS
CHARLES A. LINNIE L.
1877 - 1951 1875 - 1933
FLORENCE A.
1873 - 1948
(NOTE: THE YEARS OF BIRTH FOR LINNIE AND FLORENCE POWERS CONFLICT WITH INFORMATION FOUND IN OTHER SOURCES)
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