Biographical Sketch of David J. Powell, Lafayette County, Missouri

>From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled
from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo.
Historical Company, 1881.
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Richard Powell, the father of our subject, came to Lafayette county in
1820, where David was born, December 25, 1826.  He has been a continuous
resident of this county since his birth, with the exception of about six
years.  He is engaged in farming.  He served thirteen months in the
Mexican War, enlisting in June of 1846, in Capt. Waldo's company, 
Doniphan's regiment, and was honorably discharged in July, 1847.  He was
engaged in the battles of Braseto and Sacramento.  He also served a short
time in the late civil war under Gen. Price.  Was engaged in the battle
of Lexington.  He was married January 22, 1848, to Miss Nancy Ingram, of
Lafayette county.  Two children were  born to them, both now living, viz.
Mrs. Martha C. Ramsey, and David D. Patton.  Mrs. Powell, died January
16, 1864.  He was again married, January 6, 1867, to Miss Sarah A. Basham
of this county.  They have six children living, viz.: Charles W., Emma
J. L., Benjamin Robert, William Luther, James M. and Elizabeth P.  Mr.
and Mrs. Powell are members of the Baptist church, of which he is deacon.
Postoffice, Lexington.

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