Asa Powers
M, (25 November 1742 - 8 August 1816)
| Father-Biological* | Reuben Powers b. 28 Apr 1714 |
| Mother-Biological* | Azubah Wheeler b. 18 Jun 1727 |
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Last Edited=2 Apr 2024
Asa Powers was born on 25 November 1742 at Littleton, Massachusetts.1,2 He was the son of Reuben Powers and Azubah Wheeler. He purchased 500 acres in what is now New Salem, but then part of Shutesbury. He built a log house and cleared a farm.1,2 Asa Powers and Resinah Wheeler filed marriage intentions on 14 July 1764 at Shutesbury, Massachusetts.3
Asa Powers, age 22, married Resinah Wheeler, age 25 , daughter of Samuel Wheeler and Hepzabah Owen, in December 1764 at New Salem, Massachusetts.4,5,2,6 Asa Powers represented Shutesbury at the Massachusetts Convention of 1788 convened to decide on the Federal Constitution. He voted Nay.7,2 Asa, appeared on the US Census of 1790 at Shutesbury, Massachusetts. The enumeration reads:
On 25 April 1790 he purchased 70 acres for £21 in Shutesbury, Massachusetts.2 Asa, appeared on the US Census of 1800 at Shutesbury, Massachusetts. The enumeration reads:
Asa, appeared on the US Census of 1810 at Shutesbury, Massachusetts. The enumeration reads:
Asa wrote his will on 10 June 1816 at Shutesbury, Massachusetts.11 He died on 8 August 1816 at Shutesbury, Massachusetts, at age 73.2 His estate was inventoried on 24 December 1816 at Shutesbury, Massachusetts, and valued at $1024.44.11,2
Compeller's Notes:
Asa Powers, age 22, married Resinah Wheeler, age 25 , daughter of Samuel Wheeler and Hepzabah Owen, in December 1764 at New Salem, Massachusetts.4,5,2,6 Asa Powers represented Shutesbury at the Massachusetts Convention of 1788 convened to decide on the Federal Constitution. He voted Nay.7,2 Asa, appeared on the US Census of 1790 at Shutesbury, Massachusetts. The enumeration reads:
1 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 16
2 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over
4 - Free White Persons - Females
7 - Number of Household Members.8
2 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over
4 - Free White Persons - Females
7 - Number of Household Members.8
On 25 April 1790 he purchased 70 acres for £21 in Shutesbury, Massachusetts.2 Asa, appeared on the US Census of 1800 at Shutesbury, Massachusetts. The enumeration reads:
1 - Free White Persons - Males -10 thru 15
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over
1 - Number of Household Members Under 16
2 - Number of Household Members Over 25
4 - Number of Household Members.9
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over
1 - Number of Household Members Under 16
2 - Number of Household Members Over 25
4 - Number of Household Members.9
Asa, appeared on the US Census of 1810 at Shutesbury, Massachusetts. The enumeration reads:
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over
1 - Number of All Other Free Persons
2 - Number of Household Members Under 16
3 - Number of Household Members Over 25
7 - Number of Household Members.10
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over
1 - Number of All Other Free Persons
2 - Number of Household Members Under 16
3 - Number of Household Members Over 25
7 - Number of Household Members.10
Asa wrote his will on 10 June 1816 at Shutesbury, Massachusetts.11 He died on 8 August 1816 at Shutesbury, Massachusetts, at age 73.2 His estate was inventoried on 24 December 1816 at Shutesbury, Massachusetts, and valued at $1024.44.11,2
Compeller's Notes:
His birth date of 25 November 1742 is from the family record. The Shutesbury vital records record his birth as 14 November 1742.
Children of Asa Powers and Resinah Wheeler
- Captain Asa Powers (30 Jan 1766 - 19 May 1846)
- Almira Powers2 (16 Jan 1768 - 4 Dec 1815)
- Levina Powers+ (17 Aug 1771 - )
- Tripena Powers2 (15 Dec 1775 - 16 May 1781)
- Robert Powers2 (30 Aug 1776 - 8 Oct 1802)
Citations
- Biographical Review Publishing Company. Biographical Review: This Volume Contains Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Franklin County, Massachusetts. Boston: Biographical Review Publishing Company, 1895.
- McTeer, Frances Davis and Warner, Frederick C.. "Descendants of Reuben Powers of Shutesbury, Mass.", The New England Histroical and Genealogical Register Volume 123 (October 1969).
- Holbrook Research Institute. Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2011.
- The Essex Institute. Vital Records of New Salem, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849. Salem, Massachusetts: The Essex Institute, 1924.
- Felton, Cyrus. A Genealogical History of the Felton Family. Malborough, Massachusetts: Pratt Brothers, 1886.
- Pratt, Melvyn. Report to Eddy Family Reunion 1997. Polo Alto, California: manuscript, 1997.
- Anonymous. "Ratification of the Federal Constitution by Massachusetts", The New England Historical and Genealogical Register Volume I (1847).
- Census Bureau. 1790 U.S. Federal Census. Provoi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2010.
- Census Bureau. 1800 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2010.
- Census Bureau. 1810 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2010.
- Massachusetts. Probate Courts. Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1991. Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2015.