Enslaved by Lawrance Powers, one third of Martin Powers was left to Lawrance Powers’ widow and two thirds to his daughter upon his owner’s death. Purchased and freed by Asa Foote, by 1800 Martin Powers had married and established a family. The account book of Connecticut Governor John S. Peters credits Martin Powers for hauling stone and building laneways on the governor’s farm. In 1814 Martin Powers purchased a house and land that he transferred to his son Augustus in 1825. He was a voting citizen until 1818, when the state took away the right of Persons of Color to vote, even for those who owned property.