Frank Hill Powell

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Dailey School 1919

This old picture is of the Dailey School, which was originally located adjoining the J. H. Dailey Farm 1.5 miles west of Blanch [Caswell County, North Carolina]. The picture was take in 1919. Those shown in the picture are (front row, left to right) Ruth Hyler, Garnet Powell, Ralph Harrison, Frank Powell, Jeanette Harrelson Mobley (deceased), Ardie Hyler, John Harrelson, and Charlie Hyler.

Second row: Fannie Harrelson, James Watkins, Evelyn Bradner Moorefield, Rebecca Moore (deceased), and Claude Hyler.

In the rear is Miss Fannie Sue Wilson, teacher.

The old picture was contributed by Mr. I. G. Dailey of Blanch, who also presented a letter dated February 17, 1919, which wa written to Miss Wilson from M. J. H. Dailey, member of the school committee. The letter is as follows: "Dear Miss Wilson, I saw Mr. Watkins this morning and he said the thought you would take this school. If you will take it, we would be glad to have you teach for us. Signed, J. H. Dailey."

Frank married Virginia Henderson. Virginia was born on 21 Dec 1919; died on 25 Mar 2001. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

History of the Poteat One-Room School (Caswell County, North Carolina.

William married Virginia Susan Mitchell. Virginia (daughter of James Grasty Mitchell and Mary Susan Powell) was born on 20 Mar 1885; died on 20 Jul 1953; was buried in Purley United Methodist Church (Caswell County, North Carolina). [Group Sheet]

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James Grasty Mitchell (1851-1929)

That James Grasty Mitchell/Mitchell was a brother of Robert Lee Mitchell has not been established. Researchers are warned to proceed with caution in this area.

The Bee (Danville, Virginia) 21 February 1929 (Page 4)
James G. Mitchell Dies At Blanch;Funeral Friday

News was received here this morning of the death at Blanch N. C. of James G. Mitchell, age 75, widely known farmer in Caswell county and a leader in his community. He was seized apparently while he slept with a heart attack for he was dead when found. Death apparently took place at about last midnight. He had not complained of being ill recently, it was said. The funeral is to be held tomorrow afternoon from the residence, interment to be made nearby.

Mr. Mitchell suffered the loss of his wife many years ago but he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Mattie Mitchell, Danville; Mrs. W. T. Powell, Blanch, N. C.; Mrs. Cullen Bryant, Milton, N. C.; Miss Lady Mitchell, Raleigh, N. C.; Mrs. T. O. Pinchback, Raleigh, N. C.; Charles Mitchell, Blanch; John Mitchell, Washington, D. C.; and J. C. Mitchell, Hampton.

He also is survived by two brothers Robert Mitchell, of Blanch, N. C. and Charles Mitchell of Lynchburg.
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1900 United States Federal Census
Name: James G Mitchell
Home in 1900: Dan River, Caswell, North Carolina
Age: 47
Birth Date: Jun 1851
Birthplace: North Carolina
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Spouse's Name: Mary S
Marriage year: 1881
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 19
Residence : Dan River Township, Caswell, North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
James G Mitchell 47
Mary S Mitchell 40
Mattie Mitchell 16
Virginia S Mitchell 15
Lillian E Mitchell 13
Gate C Mitchell 10
Ruby Mitchell 7
Pearl Mitchell 7
Charles G Mitchell 3
Lula A Mitchell 3
James Mitchell 11/12

James married Mary Susan Powell. Mary (daughter of Mastin Jefferson Powell and Susan H. Gillespie) was born on 09 Mar 1860 in North Carolina; died on 05 Mar 1907 in Caswell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

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Mastin James Powell (1824-1902)

Apparently named for his maternal grandfather. His middle name may be Jefferson. See the obituary of William Brooks Powell (1853-1923).

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: M. J. Powell
Home in 1880: Milton, Caswell, North Carolina
Age: 54
Estimated birth year: abt 1826
Birthplace: North Carolina
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: S. H.
Father's birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
M. J. Powell 54
S. H. Powell 51
M. S. Powell 20
M. H. Powell 17
L. M. Powell 13
L. V. Powell 9
J. B. Powell 8
A. V. Powell 7
James Jeffrey 24

Mastin James Powell apparently was married twice. Note that the obituary of his son William Brooks Powell refers to a half-brother named John B. Powell. And, the obituary of John Bibb Powell refers to three half-sisters. It appears that Mastin James Powell's first wife was Susan Hubbard, and that she was the mother of John Bibb Powell. That both wives had the given name Susan caused some confusion.

The 1850 US Federal Census (Caswell County, North Carolina) also lists a Mastin Powell (25, born in Caswell County, farmer), apparently with daughter Mary I. (3, born in Caswell County), and son John (1, born in Caswell County). If these are children of the Mastin James Powell of this entry their mother would be Susan Hubbard. Query whether she died giving birth to John Powell in 1849 (and whether this is John Bibb Powell).

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Mastin Powell
Age: 25
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1825
Birth Place: Caswell
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Caswell, North Carolina

Also note the following:

John T. Neal was born 20 Mar 1838 and died 25 Jun 1864. He married Lucy A. Howard on 11 Dec 1859 in Caswell Co., NC. Lucy was born in 1835 and died 25 Aug 1862 when her 2nd child was born. The children of John and Lucy are Mary Susan Neal (17 Nov 1861 - 05 Jul 1935) and William Howard Neal (21 Aug 1862 - 28 Sep 1923). Mary Susan Neal married John B. Powell in Caswell Co. on 29 Apr 1878. He was the son of M. J. Powell and Susan. Susan Neal Powell is buried in Shady Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. William Howard Neal married Alma W. Hodges in Caswell Co. on 23 Feb 1898. She was the daughter of J. T Hodges and Mattie. Wm. H. Neal is buried in Moon Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Source: The Beaver Pond Neals of Virginia, Carl B. Neal (1965).


. Mastin James Powell (Jarrold Powell1) was born 24 DEC 1824 in Caswell County, North Carolina, and died 10 NOV 1902 in Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina. He married Susan H. Gillespie 19 JUN 1852 in Caswell County, North Carolina, daughter of Hugh Wiley Gillespie and Jane Harris. She was born 15 JUL 1829 in Caswell County, North Carolina, and died 04 APR 1898. He married Susan Hubbard 08 APR 1846.



Children of Mastin James Powell and Susan H. Gillespie are:
+ 2 i. William Brooks Powell was born 04 MAR 1853 in North Carolina, and died 16 DEC 1923 in Danville, Virginia.
3 ii. James Edward Powell was born 17 APR 1854 in North Carolina.
+ 4 iii. Mary Susan Powell was born 09 MAR 1860 in North Carolina, and died 05 MAR 1907 in Caswell County, North Carolina.
+ 5 iv. Mildred Helen Powell was born 09 NOV 1863 in North Carolina, and died BEF 29 SEP 1935.
6 v. Laura May Powell was born 04 MAR 1867 in North Carolina.
+ 7 vi. Lula Virginia Powell was born 04 OCT 1870 in North Carolina, and died 03 MAR 1940.
8 vii. Joseph Banks Powell was born 12 AUG 1871 in North Carolina.
9 viii. Alice Victoria Powell was born 12 MAY 1873 in North Carolina.

Child of Mastin James Powell and Susan Hubbard is:
+ 10 i. John Bibb Powell was born ABT 1850, and died 30 JAN 1924 in Danville, Virginia.

Mastin married Susan H. Gillespie on 19 Jun 1852 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. Susan was born on 15 Jul 1829 in Caswell County, North Carolina; died on 04 Apr 1898. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Marriage Record
Groom: Mastin J. Powell
Bride: Susah H. Gillispie
Bond Date: 19 June 1852
Bondsman/Witness: David A. Gillispie
Location: Caswell County, North Carolina
Source: Caswell County, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1778-1868, Katharine Kerr Kendall (1981) at 84.