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Residences: 12/18/1897 Cadwell, Moultrie Co, IL. Curg was the postmaster for alittle over a year. Three years later, Uncle Nelson E, would take theposition. 1900 Okaw Twp, Shelby Co, Il. In the census, there was a GeorgeJohnson, 50, hired hand living with his family. 1901 Shelbyville, Shelby Co, IL. The wedding of his cousin, JoeHeberdon Powell, to Pearl Gannaway was held at his home there in 1901.His children attended the Shelbyville schools with Doris graduating in1914. 1910 Lowe Twp, Moultrie Co, IL. His family was listed there by thecensus taker and was comprised of his wife and 2 children. He hadbeen married for 16 years. 1910 Arthur, Douglas Co, IL, where he bought part interest in thegrain elevator on the east side of town. He ran it for several yearsbut it is uncertain when he moved there as his children claimedShelbyville as home during this same period. His obituary states: "Mr. Powell is a former Arthur resident. He operated grain elevatorsin this section for many years." 1915 Duvall, Shelby Co, IL, was his residence when niece, Ivy Rigney,died. An article on his son, Ray, said he was a junior partner withhis father in the grain and general merchandise business at Duvall, 5miles north of Shelbyville, the partnership dating from Ray's returnfrom WWI in 1919. 1926 He was still at the same residence at reunion time per Powellreunion minutes. 1931 Springfield, Sangamon Co, IL, was his address at reunion timewhen he signed the roster. 1941 Washington, DC |
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His obituary says he died in Washington but cemetery records say NJ. He was actually living with his daughter who had lived in Washington DC for years but may have moved to the suburbs sometime before his death. |
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Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon, place and other details were not given. |