Littleton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts was first settled in 1686 by English settlers and was the the location of the Native American village called Nashoba Plantation
Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts was settled early by the English as a frontier outpost of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Thomas Powers was born on May 25, 1667 in Littleton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was the son of Walter Powers and Trial Shepherd.
He married Elizabeth in 1691 and became a widower on May 25, 1698.
Thomas Powers married Mary Harwood in 1702. Their children and life together are described in detail in the section on Thomas and Mary Powers.
He died on January 21, 1733/34 in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Old Style Calendar
Before 1752 the year began on Lady Day, March 25th,. Dates between January 1st and March 24th were at the end of the year. Old Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) are used to indicate whether the year has been adjusted. Often both dates are used.