Thomas Powell
1735–1820 (age 85)
Biography
Thomas Powell was born in 1735 and lived through a transformative period in English history, witnessing the industrial and social changes of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. He maintained his residence and standing throughout a long life that extended into his eighty-fifth year.
Powell's final resting place is marked at the Church of St John-at-Hackney, where his memory is honored. His longevity speaks to a life of stability and continuity during an era of considerable change.