Powers - Jonathan W.
Source: Brown, Leonard.
American Patriotis... Des Moies: Redhead, 1869 p 333. "Co G - 23rd Iowa Inf"
Johnathan W. Powers was a resident of Polk County since
1850, until he entered the service; home near Lovish Grove; born in Montgomery
County, Indiana; he died at Young's Point, LA of disease June 30, 1863. He was
a favorite among his comrades; a good soldier. He left many relatives in Polk
County, two brothers, Stephen and Francis. His home had been for some years
with Mr. Barlow Granger and Dr. Wilson. He passed unhurt through the battles of
Port Gibson and Black River Bridge.