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Guy Moreland Powell – Kerr County Agent 1947-1959

Posted on 2023-11-24 by Jan Wilkinson

My grandfather, Guy Moreland Powell was County Agent for Kerr County from 1947 to 1959 when he had a stroke and retired with total disability. We lost this wonderful man too early, when he died October 19, 1960 at the … Continue reading →

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Milroy Powell – 35 years as San Antonio Horse Show Superintendent 1950-1985

Posted on 2015-06-21 by Jan Wilkinson

The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo was such a big part of my growing up since my daddy, Milroy Powell first started in 1950 as the Horse Show Superintendent and his career ended the spring of 1985. Every year … Continue reading →

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Milroy Powell won the first calf scramble at the Houston Rodeo in 1942

Posted on 2015-03-06 by Jan Wilkinson

2025 Feb 21 Thank you to all the visitors since Feb 7th, can you leave me a message where you found this post, please? My Daddy, Milroy Powell won the first calf scramble at the Houston Rodeo in 1942. In … Continue reading →

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Powell Family Photos

Posted on 2013-04-03 by Jan Wilkinson

Here are some Powell family photos of my grandparents, Guy Moreland Powell dob 7 June 1902 in Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas dod 19 Oct 1960 Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, married 7 Aug 1926 in Texas A&M College Chapel, College … Continue reading →

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1950 Kaibab National Forest Non-Typical Mule Deer

Posted on 2012-11-19 by Jan Wilkinson

My family was able to hunt in the Kaibab National Forest on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in 1950. You can read about the trip at my blog post titled; 1953 April Outdoor Life – Five of a … Continue reading →

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1953 April Outdoor Life – Five of a Kind

Posted on 2012-09-30 by Jan Wilkinson

This is a wonderful story written in the April 1953 – Outdoor Life magazine about an unbelievable hunting trip taken by my grandfather Dan Auld Sr., his son Dan “Jack” Auld, and his twin sister my mother Joan Auld Powell … Continue reading →

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Guy M. Powell died at an early age

Posted on 2012-06-14 by Jan Wilkinson

My grandfather, Guy Moreland Powell died on 19 October 1960, in Kerrville, as a very young man at the age of 58. He sadly suffered and was taken by a glioma, a malignant brain tumor.  He was crippled at the … Continue reading →

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June 12, 1948 – Joan Auld and Milroy Powell wedding

Posted on 2012-06-12 by Jan Wilkinson

My parents, Joan Auld and Milroy Powell were married on Saturday, June 12, 1948. Here are the newspaper articles with their marriage announcement and other celebrations. I wish I had a photo of their wedding, but that is what happens … Continue reading →

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Milroy Powell, Concho Ranchman, 31, Started Career with Sheep at 5

Posted on 2011-06-16 by Jan Wilkinson

As a tribute to my father, Milroy Powell, here is a copy of the article featured in January 1959 Fort Worth Star-Telegram.  My parents were hard working ranchmen and I am proud to be their daughter.         … Continue reading →

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