A letter from the Waterford Heritage Society 3rd April 2005:
Dear Mr Powers,
Thanks for your enquiry. We do research in Co Waterford / South Tipperary. Most areas of Co Waterford do not have surviving records for 1727. I hope this information is of help to you.
Yours sincerely,
Michael O'Connor

Joshua Hempstead Diary Information:
Michael's marriage is recorded on page 643 of the Diary of Joshua Hempstead, as well as in the Parkhurst Manuscript of New London and Vicinity.

United States Catholic Historical Magazine Vol II (1888) - Page 293:
"In 1807 Michael Powers died at Waterford, aged 80, and I have already quoted the death in 1811 of Daniel Byrnes of the same place. Evidently, this is a New Ireland in Connecticut long before we dreamed of it. On the lists of the fort at New London at this period are many names of Irishmen, and among the seamen who filled her ports not a few were Irish Catholics."

Family Lore:
One researcher's family has an old tale that has been passed down through the generations suggesting that 2 Powers brothers stowed away upon a ship headed for America a long time ago. This may be one reason why Michael does not show up in any passenger manifests.

New London Vital Statistics say:
"Michael Powers from the old country & Hannah Fox - dau - Benjamin - my cousin - Jan. 22 - 1755."

New London Land Record Indexes:
There is no mention of Michael Powers as a grantor of lands in the New London General Index of Grantors, 1646 - 1800. (Though many mentions of Joseph, Abigail, and their children.)

Grantee Index Town Records for New London, Connecticut under the Powers surname:
GranteeGrantorBKPGDeedMonthDayYearLocation
MichaelEdward Robinson19275WarrJun301769Wood Commons
MichaelPygan Adams2062WarrOct151772
MichaelEzekiel Chapel2063WarrOct151772

Parkhurst Manuscript Early Families of New London and Vicinity, Vol. 36, pp 144 and 145:
A description of the family of Joseph Powers, his wife Abigail and his children: Ichabod, Lydia and Samuel. Some people have mistakenly thought that the Lydia on page 145 is another wife of Joseph. This, however, is untrue as the description of Lydia indicates she is the daughter of Joseph Powers. There is no mention of Michael Powers in the list of children.

DNA Testing Evidence:
As of 11/15/2007, it has been genetically proven that Michael Powers is in no way related to Joseph Powers. My DNA and the DNA of a descendant of Joseph Powers were tested by FamilyTreeDNA and the SMGF project. Out of the 33 markers tested, we differed on 23. Obviously there are too many differences to indicate any sort of blood relationship. The two family lines are either not related or one of our direct lines contains an adoption that is not known at this time.

Events in the life of Michael Powers:
1727 -- Michael Powers is born
Jan 22 1755 -- Wednsd 22 fair mostly Some Scatering Rain. I Rid out to ye Cornfield to fodder the Cattle & Mended up Some fence the & in Crossman lot &c. in the Eve I Rid out to the widow Susanna Foxes & maried Michael Powers, (an old Countryman) & Hannah fox Datr of Benja Fox Decd. (pg 643)
1755 -- Nicholas Powers, son of Michael and Hannah, is born.
1757 -- Joseph Powers, son of Michael and Hannah, is born.
1759 -- Michael Powers 2d, son of Michael and Hannah, is born.
1761 -- Mary, daughter of Michael and Hannah, is born.
Jun 30 1769 - Edward Robinson sells land to Michael Powers in Wood Commons.
Oct 15 1772 - Pygan Adams and Ezekiel Chapel sell land to Michael Powers.
Oct 29 1793 -- Hannah Fox, wife of Michael Powers, dies.
May 6 1799 -- Mary Powers, daughter of Michael and Hannah, dies.
Mar 7 1802 -- Nicholas Powers, son of Michael and Hannah, dies.
Sep 3 1807 -- Michael Powers dies.

A Definition of "an old Countryman," via an Hempstead Diary Entry for 1753 (page 601 and 602):
Tuesd 23 fair & warm. I was at home foren & at noon Set out for Abraham Morgans & maried his Sister Anna Morgan unto James Tool an old Countryman, alias Irish. a New Comer into Town about 3 months.

The Will and Inventory of Michael Powers:
I Michael Powers of Waterford in New London County consider that as death is certain to all and that no man knows his time and calling to mine that I have some of this worth estate to have behind me I have thought proper as I am now grown old and infirm but of a sound mind do hereby make this as my last will and testament which is as follows -----
That after my death that my body should be buryed in a descent way and manner and that my funeral charges and all my just debts should be paid out of my estate -----
and then all my estate both real and personal should be equilly divided between my daughters Naomi, Hannah, Mary and also among all the heirs of my son Nicholas deceased except his son Aaron and also among the heirs of my son Michael deceased that is that my sons deeded each to be equil be with each of my daughters except Nicholas' son Aaron is not to have any of my estate and as I have allready given my son Joseph his portion in my estate he is not to have any part more in my estate -----
and I do hereby appoint Capt John Hempsted of said Waterford to be my executer to this my last will and testament in witness whereof I have set my hand and seal this 7th day of November AD 1804.
Michael {His X Mark} Powers

Witnesses Present
Stephen Maynard
Samuel B Hempsted
Stephen Maynard Junr.

Waterford Sept 29 1807
The inventory of the estate of Michel Powers Late of Waterford Dec. taken this day by us the subscriber freeholder under oath:

six yards of calico for loofs gound @ 2/ 2.0.0
one jacket 60 cents old great cote 40 do 1.0.0
one pare of wollen stockens 34 cents 0.34.0
one shirt 50 cents 1 do 34 do 0.84.0
one pare pillow cases 25 cents 1 do 10 do 0.35.0
one pare of lining sheats 50 cents 1 pare of do flaring 50 do 1.10.0
one olde rug 25 cents 1 do new $4 4.25.0
one bed and pillows wt 43 @ 25 cents per pound 6.75.0
16 yard of lining and toe yarn 3.50.0
1 olde chest 50 and 600 feet of pine board 6.50.0
1 olde pot 34 cents 1 do kettle 26 do 0.60.0
11½ of wool not wash! 2.34.0
1 note of hand and interest to this day 50.80.0
to parts of an old cart 2.34.0
6 sheep @ 7/ $7 one cow $15 22.0.0
1 note for 15$ and interest 15.48.0
1 stack of hay 15$ 15.0.0
to about 41½ acre of land with a decline hour there on @ 15$ 622.50.0
1½ acre of land in chesterfeald souty @ 20/ 5.0.0
1 due bill $8 one do 8$ 95 cents 16.95.0 ---------- 779..24

Ezekiel Chapel
Joseph Douglas

His tombstone is inscribed:
"In memory of Mr. Michael Powers, who died Sep. 3d, 1807 in the 80th year of his age." Grave #155.

New London Historical Society Information:
died in Waterford 1806, Michael Powers aged 80.
Will of Michael P. of Waterford dated 7 Nov. 1804, prob. Sept. 1807, Inv. $779.
heirs of son Michael, heirs of son Nicholas, Joseph, Naomi Ames, Hannah Maynard, Mary Crocker.

Information about Ye Antientest Buriall Place in New London, Connecticut:
Ye Antientest Burial Ground between Hempstead and Huntington Streets just outside of downtown New London was set aside for burial in 1652 and many of the early settlers, several of whom played important roles in this country's history, are interred there. Also in the cemetery are some of the oldest-known graves of early Black colonists. It was maintained by the town until 1793 and families owning plots continued to use it until 1845.
As were many ancient cemeteries, this one was situated on a hill providing a scenic view for the resting souls. Benedict Arnold is said to have stood at this high elevation during the Revolution in 1781 to watch his British troops conquer Fort Griswold in Groton across the river and then burn New London. Many of the gravestones were made of Connecticut sandstone and have deteriorated. Some were carved by the diarist Joshua Hempsted.

1790 United States Census of Connecticut
COUNTY PAGE HEADSMALES 16+ MALES 16- FEMALEOTHERSLAVES
New London127Michael Powers10300
New London127Joseph Powers10300
New London127Joseph Ames11100
New London127Michael Powers II11400 ^{4 5}

• Married: 22 Jan 1755 in The Great Neck (Waterford), New London, Connecticut ⁴
• Change Date: 6 Dec 2006

1. Nicholas POWERS b: 1755 in The Great Neck (Waterford), New London, Connecticut
2. Joseph POWERS b: 1757 in The Great Neck (Waterford), New London, Connecticut
3. Michael POWERS b: Abt 1759 in The Great Neck (Waterford), New London, Connecticut
4. Mary POWERS b: 1761 in The Great Neck (Waterford), New London, Connecticut
5. Naomi POWERS b: 1763 in The Great Neck (Waterford), New London, Connecticut
6. Hannah POWERS b: 1765 in The Great Neck (Waterford), New London, Connecticut

1. Media: Electronic
   Abbrev: World Connect
   Title: World Connect
   Author: Kenneth Roy Powers
   Date: 27 Nov 2005
2. Media: Book
   Abbrev: New London Vital Statistics
   Title: New London Vital Statistics
   from the Collated Copy from the Original Records, Vol. 1.
   Author: Joshua Hempstead
3. Media: Book
   Abbrev: Ye Antient Buriall Place
   Title: Ye Antient Buriall Place of New London, Conn.
   Author: Edward Prentis
   Publication: (New London, Press of The Day Publishing Co., 1899), Paperback copy in files of Ken Powers
   Date: 26 Jul 1899
4. Media: Electronic
   Abbrev: New London Vital Statistics
   Title: New London Vital Statistics from the Collated Copy from the Original Records, Vol 1
   Author: Grace Shaw Woldf
   Publication: Rebound copy in custody of the Memphis Public Library, Memphis, TN, . Transcribed by Susan G. Taylor , online , as part of the USGenWeb New London, CT, project .
   Date: 19 Apr 2003
5. Media: Book
   Abbrev: Diary of Joshua Hempstead
   Title: The New London County Historical Society -- Collections -- Diary of Joshua Hempstead 1711-1758
   Author: Joshua Hempstead
   Publication: (New London Connecticut, The New London Historical Society, 1901), Hardbound copy owned by Ken Powers
   Date: 19 Apr 2003
6. Abbrev: Ancestral File (R)
   Title: Ancestral File (R)
   Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
   Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998
   Repository:
   Name: Family History Library
   Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA