BIOGRAPHY

MENZO E. POWERS - OF BATAVIA, NY

Powers, Menzo E., was born in Batavia, NY, November 15, 1862, only son of Edward and Eliza J. (Willett) Powers. Edward Powers was a native of Thetford, Orange County, Vt., and settled in Genesee County in 1840. Samuel J. Willett, father of Mrs. Eliza J. Powers, was a prominent man in Genesee County, served as surrogate and held other positions of honor and trust. Menzo F. Powers is an energetic and prosperous farmer, is interested in the progress of education, having served four years as school trustee, and is active in his support of religious institutions. He was married to Carrie L., daughter of John P. Dennison; they have two Sons: Leon J. and Charles E.

Source:
Our County and it's people
A descriptive work on Genesee County, New York
Edited by: F. W. Beers
J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, NY 1890