Powell family
Dr. Chapmon Powell (1798-1870) was one of the early pioneer settlers of the Atlanta region and founded a large and well-known family. He served as sheriff of DeKalb County from 15 February 1833 untill 10 January 1834 and was a member of the Georgia Legislature in 1836. Powell lived in a log cabin near present day Clairmont and North Decatur Road, where he conducted his medical practice. With his wife Elizabeth (Betsy) Hardman Powell (1799-1850) they had a daughter named Martha A.J. Powell (1830-1917). In 1850 Dr. Powell moved to Atlanta where he built a house at the corner of Peachtree and Ellis streets, where he continued his medical practice.
From the description of Powell Family photographs. (Atlanta History Center). WorldCat record id: 39535639
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| creatorOf | Jarvis Family Papers. Powell family genealogy. | University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library | |
| creatorOf | Powell Family. Powell Family photographs. | Atlanta History Center, Kenan Research Center / Cherokee Garden Library |
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| associatedWith | C.W. Motes (Atlanta, Ga.) #e photographer. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Jarvis Family Papers. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Jeffers, George A., | person |
| associatedWith | Kuhns Photographic Studio (Atlanta, Ga.), | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Powell, Elizabeth Hardman, (Mrs. Chapmon), 1799-1850. | person |
| associatedWith | Powell, Ella May, 1863-1955. | person |
| associatedWith | Powell, Fielding Travis, Dr., 1828-1898. | person |
| associatedWith | Powell, Frank A., Sr., 1857-1938. | person |
| associatedWith | Powell, George T., Sr. | person |
| associatedWith | Powell, Martha A. J., (Martha Anne Jincie), 1830-1917. | person |
| associatedWith | Powell, Ned T. | person |
| associatedWith | Scovill Manufacturing Company. | corporateBody |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Georgia--Atlanta |
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