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Alfred H. Powell

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Alfred H. Powell (March 6, 1781 – 1831) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.

Born in Loudoun County, Virginia, Powell was graduated from Princeton College. He studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in Winchester, Virginia in 1800. He also served as member of the state senate in 1812–1819.

Powell was elected as an Adams candidate to the Nineteenth Congress (March 4, 1825 – March 3, 1827). He served as delegate to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1829-1830. He died in Loudoun County, Virginia, in 1831.

Sources

  • United States Congress. "Alfred H. Powell (id: P000478)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 17th congressional district

1825–1827
Succeeded by