| Born | Hoxton, Middlesex (now London) - 7th April 1848 |
| Married | St Peter's Church, West Hackney, Middlesex (now London), England - 7th August 1875 |
| Died | Taunton, England - 15th June 1929 |
| Burial |
Started with humble beginnings as a warehouseman in Hoxton. Later moved to Taunton, Somerset where he was ultimately a wealthy manufacturer of shirts. He bought (built?) Ashleigh House, Taunton. See his entry in the 1881 Census.
| Children | Henry Franklin Powell (Harry) (1876-c1974), Maud Florence Powell (1878-e1970), Emma Breach Powell (1880-1972), Albert Olley Powell (1881-?), Arthur Sidney Powell (1884-1977), Richard William Powell (Dick) (1890-1966) |
| Spouse | Mary Ann (Polly) Franckling (1849-e1912) |
| Siblings | |
| Parents | Henry Powell (c1819-1872), Emma Breach (1821-1899) |
You can read more about this family and Henry Powell's move to Taunton and his subsequent wealth.
