Ellis-Ellsworth-Giddings Genealogy - Person Sheet
NameJay William Powell 
Birth1851, Montgomery, Franklin, VT.
Death19 Sep 1939, Clinton, Worchester Co., MA.
BurialLot 877, Sec. 35, Grave No. 1, Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worchester Co., MA.
FatherBradford Powell
MotherCaroline E. Powell
Misc. Notes
Sources & Information:
The Certificate of Marriage for Jay W. Powell, states residence, Hardwick, Age 22,
Occupation Farmer, Birthplace Montgomery, Vt., Father's name Bradford Powell,
Mother's name Caroline E. Powell, this is his 1st marriage.
Mary E. Ellis, states residence Hardwick, age 19, birthplace Sommerset, Vt.,
Father's name Abiathar Ellis, Mother's name Mary P. Ellis, this is her 1st marriage.
They were married by Leonard S. Parker, Pastor, First Congregational Church, Ashburnham, Massachusetts. Certificate of marriage issued by Town Clerk of Town of Hardwick, County of Worcester, Massachusetts.
1880 United states Census, Clinton, Worcester, Ma., lists Jay W. Powell, married, male, white, age 29, born in Vermont, Occupation as Laborer. Father born in Vermont. Mother born in Massachusetts. There is a Sarah Wellman listed in this Household Record and indicated as an Aunt, Single, Female, White, age 63, born in Vermont.
1900 United States Federal Census, Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts., lists Jay W. Powell, age 49; Mary E. Powell, age 47; Albert E. Powell, age 25; Alfred L. Powell, age 25; Grace E. Powell, age 20; George H. Powell, age 14 and Charles A. Powell, age 13.
The Certificate of Marriage for Jay W. Powell, states residence, Hardwick, Age 22,
Occupation Farmer, Birthplace Montgomery, Vt., Father's name Bradford Powell,
Mother's name Caroline E. Powell, this is his 1st marriage.
Mary E. Ellis, states residence Hardwick, age 19, birthplace Sommerset, Vt.,
Father's name Abiathar Ellis, Mother's name Mary P. Ellis, this is her 1st marriage.
They were married by Leonard S. Parker, Pastor, First Congregational Church, Ashburnham, Massachusetts. Certificate of marriage issued by Town Clerk of Town of Hardwick, County of Worcester, Massachusetts.
1880 United states Census, Clinton, Worcester, Ma., lists Jay W. Powell, married, male, white, age 29, born in Vermont, Occupation as Laborer. Father born in Vermont. Mother born in Massachusetts. There is a Sarah Wellman listed in this Household Record and indicated as an Aunt, Single, Female, White, age 63, born in Vermont.
1900 United States Federal Census, Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts., lists Jay W. Powell, age 49; Mary E. Powell, age 47; Albert E. Powell, age 25; Alfred L. Powell, age 25; Grace E. Powell, age 20; George H. Powell, age 14 and Charles A. Powell, age 13.
Spouses
Birth4 Apr 1854, Hardwick, Worcester Co., MA.
Death23 Dec 1928, Clinton, Worchester Co., MA., @ age 74 yrs 8 mos 19 days.
BurialLot 877, Sec. 35, Grave No. 2, Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Worcester Co., Mass.
FatherAbiathar Parkhurst Ellis (1823-1912)
MotherMary P. Estabrook (1834-1903)
Marriage14 Mar 1873, Hardwick, Worcester MA., Certificate.
ChildrenAlbert Elon (1875-1963)
Alfred L. (1875-1930)
Grace (1879-)
Elmer (1886-)
Charles Austin (1887-)
George H. (~1886-)