Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Geneva Powell
Add photo

Geneva Powell 1917 - 1982

Geneva Powell of New York, New York County, NY was born on September 8, 1917, and died at age 64 years old in June 1982.
Geneva Powell
New York, New York County, NY 10027
September 8, 1917
June 1982
Female
Looking for another Geneva Powell?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Geneva.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Geneva Powell's History: 1917 - 1982

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 09/8
    1917

    Birthday

    September 8, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 06/dd
    1982

    Death

    June 1982
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    Geneva Powell lived 7 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 64.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Geneva

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1917, in the year that Geneva Powell was born, in April, the U.S. entered World War I, declaring war against Germany. President Wilson had previously declared neutrality in the war - a position supported by the majority of Americans - but after Germany declared that they would sink all ships trading with Great Britain and sunk U.S. ships, public opinion began to change. Then the Lusitania was sunk, killing 1,201 - including 128 Americans - and more U.S. ships were sunk. The U.S. could stand aside no longer.
Did you know?
In 1941, at the age of 24 years old, Geneva was alive when on June 25th, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802, prohibiting racial discrimination in the defense industry. EO 8802 was the first federal action to prohibit employment discrimination - without prejudice as to "race, creed, color, or national origin" - in the U.S. Civil Rights groups had planned a march on Washington D.C. to protest for equal rights but with the signing of the Order, they canceled the March.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Geneva Powell's Family Tree & Friends

Geneva Powell's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Geneva's Friends

Friends of Geneva Friends can be as close as family. Add Geneva's family friends, and her friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Other Biographies

Other Geneva Powell Biographies

Other Powell Family Biographies

Advertisement
Advertisement
Back to Top