Edwin Thomas Powell was born Norton Canon ca 1869. Edwin died 21 July
1951 at 82 years of age. His body was interred July 1951 at Llanfabon Church, Nelson.
He married Esther Ann Shortman, she was born 23rd February 1871 in Bristol and died approx. April 1913.
They resided Quakers Yard Post Office, Graigberthllwyd. Latterly Edwin lived in Thomas St, Nelson, Hill St, Ystrad Mynach and Provident Cottages, Maesycwmmer.
Edwin Thomas Powell and Esther Ann Shortman had the following children:
Emily Catherine Powell was born Abt 1894. Emily died 1 March C.1977 Hereford, at 83 years of age and she was interred 7 March 1977 in Holy Trinity Church, Ystrad Mynach. She married Richard (Dick) John Addis on 2nd August 1917.
Lily May Powell. Lil was born in 1895 and died 24th September 1967 in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.
Edwin G Powell. Edwin died Abt 1968 and was interred ca 1968 in St Cattwgs church, Gelligaer. He married Violet Prudence Williams.
Minnie Gertrude Powell (my mother) was born 13 June 1909. Minnie married Wyndham Cobley (Dad) on 27 December 1932.
William Powell. Bill was born 15th August 1904 and died 7th May 1988.