Re: Kinship to Gen.George Pickett
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Re: Kinship to Gen.George Pickett
10/18/01
My boyfriend is a direct descendant of General Pickett. I am not sure which generation he is though. His name is James Powell originally from Newport News, VA.
The story that has been passed down in his family is that at one point during history one of the Picketts changed their last name to their mothers maiden name of Powell as to avoid being instantly associated with a man who lost 3,000 men in one battle, not to mention loosing over half of his 15,000 men during Pickett's Charge.
One of James' uncles has the original documentation of the name change.
I do have pictures of my bf, he is the spitting image of General Pickett if you would like me to send them to you let me know.
Also you should looke at the Pickett Society
Cheryl Simmons
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