A. M. Powers
A. M. Powers, physician, Rootstown, was born in Trumbull, now Mahoning County, Ohio, January 28, 1837; son of James and Rebecca Powers, natives of Trumbull County. After Mahoning County was laid off, it took in that part of Trumbull County where James Powers and family resided, and he was elected the first Sheriff of the new county. In April, 1873, they moved to Rootstown Township, where Mrs. Powers died August 21, 1882. Mr. Powers is still a resident of this township. The subject of our sketch was married the first time in 1858 to Miss Cynthia A. Sherwin, who was born May 3, 1839, in Trumbull County, Ohio. The Doctor, with his wife and three children, came to Rootstown November 10, 1868, where Mrs. Powers died September 11, 1874. He subsequently married. May 10, 1876, Mrs. Sarah L. Barlow, of Rootstown, who was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, March 1, 1843. Our subject is the father of four children, three of whom are now living: Frank R., Harry W. and Jessie A. John E. died June 25, 1875. The Doctor is a graduate of the Eclectic Medical Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio. Has been engaged in the practice of medicine since March 1, 1861, and has won for himself a large share of public patronage. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Royal Arcanum; has been Treasurer of Rootstown Township two years. He has been a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since September, 1855. His first wife was a worthy member of the same church for many years previous to her death. His present wife is an adherent of the Congregational Church.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885