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Herman was the last surviving member of his siblings. Residences & events in his life: 1900 Garrett Twp, Arthur, Douglas Co, IL. Since his mother had died5 years before and the rest of the siblings were married, he livedwith brother, Nathan, where he was counted in the census. 1904 Boulder, Co. He was still there when son, Glenn, was born in1906. Ft Collins, CO 1913 Laramie, WY. Herman was a foreman on ranches in the area forseveral years. He also homesteaded a quarter section of land whichpassed to son, Glenn. 1918 Washington state was his addres when brother, Thomas, died. 1931 Los Angeles, CA, was the address he listed on the Powell familyreunion roster. 3/21/1941 Lynwood, CA, was his address when his brother, Nathan,died. 8/29/1941 Pasadena, CA, was the address he listed at reunion time. Herman bought a horse named Spike which he owned for at least 31years. Several pictures were taken of the two of them together. 1952 Still at the same address, he came back to IL for the Powellreunion in the company of son, Glenn, from WY. 1968 Los Angeles, CA. Herman and Spike lived with a Mrs. Ray Rankin(relationship unknown but possibly a niece) the last few years oftheir lives prior to Herman's admission to a nursing home. Spike, atage 34, helped blow out the candles on Herman's 93rd birthday cake. |
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Elizabeth Pattin assisted at his birth and verified the date at the time of his mother's application for a widow's pension. |