Powers, Ella V.

Powers was born on May 3, 1892, a descendant of the Fraser, Ferris, Potter, and Johnson families, all early Isabella County (Mich.) pioneers. She was a teacher at Ganiard Elementary School in Mount Pleasant (Mich.). Powers was active in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Woman's Relief Corps, and the Westside Parent-Teacher Association. She had a great interest in genealogy and Isabella County history, researching and writing parts of the county's history. Sadly, Powers was unable to complete her book before her death in June 1968. (Information from the collection.).

From the description of Collection, 1865-1969. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 46674628