11/30/1749 Orange Co, VA. "Honorius Powel, 400 (acres), on top of theB lue Ridge, opposite Herrin's cabin, and 400 joining Ambrose Powellon t op the Blue Ridge."
His will never mentioned a wife or children, only siblings and theirch ildren. From court records:
"31st March, 1779. Ambrose (mark) Powell's will--His rifle pin leftwit h John Offill to be given to Jacob Gilasby, son of Jacob Gilasby.To al l brothers and sisters, residuaries, except Sarah Haines and hertwo ch ildren. Stephen and Dicey Haines, who are to have an equal partwith
his brothers and sisters. Executor, Richard Bohannon. Teste: RobertGai nes, John Offill, James Bohannon. Proved, 16th August, 1783. byGains a nd Buchnnan. Executors qualified.
Augusta Co, VA. 20th May, 1783--John Offell received grant to beadmin istrator of Ambrose Powell estate.
