Leven Powell
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Not to be confused with the U.S. Navy rear admiral Levin M. Powell.
Leven Powell (1737 – August 23, 1810) was a Virginia planter, merchant, Continental Army officer and Federalist politician who served several terms in the Virginia House of Delegates as well as in the Virginia Ratification Convention representing Loudoun County, and one term as a United States representative for Virginia's 17th congressional district.
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Leven Powell | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 17th district | |
In office March 4, 1799 – March 3, 1801 | |
Preceded by | Richard Brent |
Succeeded by | Richard Brent |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office October 17, 1791 – October 20, 1793 Serving with Albert Russell, Joseph Lane | |
Preceded by | William Gunnell |
Succeeded by | Albert Russell |
In office October 15, 1787 – October 18, 1789 | |
Preceded by | Francis Peyton |
Succeeded by | Albert Russell |
In office May 3, 1779 – October 18, 1789 Serving with Josiah Clapham | |
Preceded by | Thomson Mason |
Succeeded by | Francis Peyton |
Personal details | |
Born | 1737 (1737) near Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia Colony, British America |
Died | August 23, 1810(1810-08-23) (aged 72–73) Bedford, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Resting place | Old Presbyterian Graveyard |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse | Sally Harrison |
Children | several, including Cuthbert Powell, Burr Powell |
Occupation | Planter, merchant, soldier |
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