Christopher Powell

BirthJuly 25, 1879 - Happy Adventure, Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

DeathApr. 23, 1967 - Happy Adventure, Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

MotherRosannah HOWELL

FatherJames Powell

Born in Happy Adventure, Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada on July 25, 1879 to James Powell and Rosannah HOWELL. Christopher Powell married Frances Mary Oldford and had 3 children. He passed away on Apr. 23, 1967 in Happy Adventure, Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

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Parents

James Powell
1851 - 1929

Rosannah Howell
1856 - 1933

Spouse(s)

Frances Mary Oldford
1890 - 1983

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Morley Darius Powell
1915 - 1967

Greta Pearl Powell
1911 - 2003

Winston Churchill Powell
1921 - 1990

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First name meaning for Christopher

The name Christopher has its origins in the Greek name "Christophoros," which translates to "bearer of Christ." It is derived from the components "Christos," meaning "Christ," and "phoros," meaning "to bear" or "to carry." This name gained popularity in the early Christian era, symbolizing the act of carrying the faith of Christ, and it reflects the importance of Christianity in Western culture

Last name meaning for Powell

Welsh: Anglicized form of Welsh ap Hywel ‘son of Hywel’ a personal name meaning ‘eminent’ (see Howell).

Irish: mainly of Welsh origin as in 1 above but sometimes a surname adopted as equivalent of Gaelic Mac Giolla Phóil ‘son of the servant of Saint Paul’ (see Guilfoyle)