Powell, Joab, 1799-1873

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Rev. Joab Powell (1799-873) was a pioneer Baptist circuit rider who was born in Tennesse and died in Linn County, Oregon.

From the guide to the Joab Powell and Ewing Young biographies, circa 1873-1950, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)

Rev. Joab Powell (1799-873) was a pioneer Baptist circuit rider who was born in Tennesse and died in Linn County, Oregon.

He began to preach at the age of 24 and moved to Missouri, where he preached for 20 years. In 1852, he came overland to Oregon to preach. He was a circuit rider in Oregon for 23 years as well as a farmer.

From the description of Joab Powell and Ewing Young biographies [manuscript], circa 1873-1950. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 768427533

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Birth 1799

Death 1873

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