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POWERS (Soundex P620) — See also BOWERS, HOFFPOWER, MUMPOWER, POWDERS, POWE, POWEL, POWELL, POWELS, POWER, POWERHOUSE, SPERROW.

  POWERS: See also William Elrie Atkinson — William Ball — Tiny Powers Bell — John Callahan — Edward J. Carey — Millard Fillmore — Washington Gardner — Norman Hapgood — Powers Higginbotham — Charles Merrill Hough — Milo Augustus Jewett — Louise Johnson — Powers McLean — James Powers Moody — Tiffany Peguise-Powers — Seth Wakeman — Reuben Eugene Walker
  Powers, (need first name) — of Vermont. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Vermont, 1868. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, A. A. — of Spring Valley, Turner County, S.Dak. Member of South Dakota state senate 6th District, 1897-98. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, A. J. — of Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Ind. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Indiana, 1856. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, A. Jayne — of Oak Lawn, Cook County, Ill. Candidate for village president of Oak Lawn, Illinois, 2005. Female. Still living as of 2005.
  Powers, Angela — of New Hyde Park, Nassau County, Long Island, N.Y. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Powers, Ann — of Vermont. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Vermont, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Augustin J. — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly from New York County 10th District, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Bill — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 6th District, 1983. Still living as of 1983.
  Powers, Brandon — of Aliso Viejo, Orange County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Powers, C. S. — of Fillmore County, Minn. Member of Minnesota state senate 3rd District, 1879-82. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Caleb (1869-1932) — of Barbourville, Knox County, Ky. Born in Whitley County, Ky., February 1, 1869. Republican. Lawyer; secretary of state of Kentucky, 1900; U.S. Representative from Kentucky 11th District, 1911-19; delegate to Republican National Convention from Kentucky, 1916. Prosecuted and thrice convicted for the murder of Gov. William J. Goebel and spent eight years in prison; pardoned in 1908 by Gov. Augustus E. Willson. Died July 25, 1932 (age 63 years, 175 days). Interment at City Cemetery, Barbourville, Ky.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Powers, Carolyn — of Odessa, Ector County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Powers, Charles — of Sandusky County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1864. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Charles James — also known as Charles J. Powers — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1936, 1940 (alternate); Presidential Elector for California, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Charles W. — of Salem County, N.J. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Salem County, 1895-96. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, D. C. — of Coldwater, Branch County, Mich. Mayor of Coldwater, Mich., 1867-69, 1879-80. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, D. Lane See David Lane Powers
  Powers, David B. — of Hamburg Township, Livingston County, Mich. Supervisor of Hamburg Township, Michigan, 1841-42. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, David Lane (1896-1968) — also known as D. Lane Powers — of Trenton, Mercer County, N.J. Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., July 29, 1896. Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; member of New Jersey state house of assembly, 1928-30; U.S. Representative from New Jersey 4th District, 1933-45. Died in Feasterville, Bucks County, Pa., March 28, 1968 (age 71 years, 243 days). Interment at Riverview Cemetery, Trenton, N.J.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Powers, Donald E. (b. 1923) — of Bay City, Bay County, Mich. Born in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Mich., 1923. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; mayor of Bay City, Mich., 1961-62; resigned 1962. Still living as of 1962.
  Powers, E. W. — of Salem, Marion County, Ore. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1940, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Earl P. — of Gainesville, Alachua County, Fla. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Powers, Ed J. (d. 1935) — of Salina, Saline County, Kan. Democrat. Kansas state auditor, 1935; died in office 1935. Died November 2, 1935. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Edward A. — U.S. Vice Consul in Chihuahua, 1914. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Edward A. — of Springfield, Delaware County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Powers, Edward P. — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Republican. Candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Michigan 15th District, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Elizabeth O. — of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Powers, Francis X. — of Worcester, Worcester County, Mass. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Frank J. — of Jerseyville, Jersey County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1952, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Powers, Fred F. — of Plainville, Hartford County, Conn. Democrat. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Plainville, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Frederick A. — of Houlton, Aroostook County, Maine. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Maine, 1888; Maine state attorney general, 1893-96; justice of Maine state supreme court, 1900-07; resigned 1907. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, G. P. — of Garden City, Finney County, Kan. Mayor of Garden City, Kan., 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Powers, G. W. — of Wheaton, Traverse County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Powers, George E. — of Michigan. Workers candidate for U.S. Senator from Michigan, 1930. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, George E. — of Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Communist. Candidate for chief judge of New York Court of Appeals, 1932; candidate for borough president of Queens, New York, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, George E. — of Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Liberal. Candidate for New York state senate 7th District, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Powers, Georgia Davis — of Louisville, Jefferson County, Ky. Democrat. Member of Kentucky state senate 33rd District; elected 1975, 1979; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Powers, Gershom (1789-1831) — of New York. Born in New Hampshire, 1789. U.S. Representative from New York 24th District, 1829-31. Died in 1831 (age about 42 years). Interment at North Street Cemetery, Auburn, N.Y.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Powers, H. C. — of Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Miss. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Mississippi, 1888. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, H. Henry See Horace Henry Powers
  Powers, H. P. — of Wayne County, Mich. Supervisor of Monguagon Township, Michigan, 1832, 1835-38. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Harold J. — of Eagleville, Modoc County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1948, 1952; Lieutenant Governor of California, 1953-59; Presidential Elector for California, 1956. Still living as of 1959.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Powers, Henry See Horace Henry Powers
  Powers, Hiram — of Union City, Randolph County, Ind. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Powers, Horace Henry (1835-1913) — also known as H. Henry Powers — of Morrisville, Morristown, Lamoille County, Vt. Born in Vermont, 1835. Republican. Member of Vermont state legislature; justice of Vermont state supreme court, 1889-90; U.S. Representative from Vermont 1st District, 1891-1901. Died in 1913 (age about 78 years). Interment at Pleasant View Cemetery, Morrisville, Morristown, Vt.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Powers, Horace K. — of Michigan. Democrat. Candidate for delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention from Eaton District, 1961; candidate in primary for circuit judge in Michigan 5th Circuit, 1966. Still living as of 1966.
  Powers, Isaac, Jr. — of Dakota City, Dakota County, Neb. Delegate to Nebraska state constitutional convention, 1875; member of Nebraska state senate, 1877, 1881; member of University of Nebraska board of regents, 1882; Nebraska state attorney general, 1883-85. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Isobel — of Rochester, Monroe County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Powers, J. W. — of Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alaska Territory, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Jack — of Rogers, Benton County, Ark. Republican. Presidential Elector for Arkansas, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Powers, James — of Greene County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Greene County, 1815-16, 1821-22. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, James — of New York. Member of New York state senate 3rd District, 1836-39. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, James, Sr. — of Waverly, Humphreys County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Still living as of 1980.
  Powers, James B. — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Powers, James F. (b. 1872) — of Boston, Suffolk County, Mass. Born in St. John's, Newfoundland, October 1, 1872. Democrat. Member of Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1907; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1924. Member, Ancient Order of Hibernians. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, James J. — of Manchester, Hillsborough County, N.H. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Hampshire, 1928, 1936, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, James M. — of Michigan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1896; candidate for circuit judge in Michigan 5th Circuit, 1899. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, James S. — of Ansonia, New Haven County, Conn. Democrat. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Ansonia, 1946. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Jason — of Midway, Wasatch County, Utah. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Utah, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Powers, Jason W. — of Madison County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Madison County, 1835. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Jayne See A. Jayne Powers
  Powers, Jeff — Socialist Workers candidate for U.S. Representative from Washington 7th District, 1998. Still living as of 1998.
  Powers, John — of Sargent County, N.Dak. Delegate to North Dakota state constitutional convention from Sargent County, 1889. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, John — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1908, 1920, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, John — Candidate for circuit judge in Michigan 25th Circuit, 1911. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, John — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Republican. Candidate in primary for Michigan state house of representatives 4th District, 1968. Still living as of 1968.
  Powers, John B. — of Eagle, Southeast Fairbanks census area, Alaska. Democrat. Member of Alaska territorial senate 4th District, 1935-38; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alaska Territory, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, John C. — of Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y. Socialist. Candidate for New York state assembly from Erie County 5th District, 1928, 1929, 1930. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, John E. — of South Boston, Boston, Suffolk County, Mass. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1952, 1956, 1960; candidate for mayor of Boston, Mass., 1955, 1959; member of Democratic National Committee from Massachusetts, 1963. Still living as of 1963.
  Powers, John E., Jr. — of Massachusetts. Candidate in primary for mayor of Boston, Mass., 1971. Still living as of 1971.
  Powers, John E. — Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for Massachusetts, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Powers, John E. — of Ohio. Independent candidate for U.S. Senator from Ohio, 1980. Still living as of 1980.
  Powers, John E. — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1988. Still living as of 1988.
  Powers, John K. — of Bozeman, Gallatin County, Mont. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Montana, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, John M. — of Washington. Socialist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Washington 5th District, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, John M. — of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1928; candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 40th District, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, John P. — of Westchester County, N.Y. Republican. Candidate for New York state assembly from Westchester County 3rd District, 1934. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, John Richard — of Rochester, Monroe County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Monroe County 3rd District, 1915-16. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, John T. — also known as John Powers — of Spokane, Spokane County, Wash. Mayor of Spokane, Wash., 2001-03; defeated, 2003. Catholic. Still living as of 2003.
  Powers, John Thomas — of Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Powers, John W. — of Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Powers, Joseph A. — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Republican. Candidate in primary for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, 1938; candidate for delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention from Wayne County 9th District, 1961. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Juliet Lansdowne — Dry candidate for delegate to Kentucky convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Kevin — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1984. Still living as of 1984.
  Powers, Lane See David Lane Powers
  Powers, Lee L. — of Lake Lure, Rutherford County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Powers, Leon W. — of Denison, Crawford County, Iowa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 1924, 1928 (alternate), 1944; elected (Wet) delegate to Iowa convention to ratify 21st amendment from Crawford County 1933, but did not serve; justice of Iowa state supreme court, 1934-36. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Linda — of Colorado. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Colorado 3rd District, 1994. Female. Still living as of 1994.
  Powers, Llewellyn (1836-1908) — of Houlton, Aroostook County, Maine. Born in Maine, October 14, 1836. Republican. U.S. Representative from Maine 4th District, 1877-79, 1901-08; died in office 1908; Governor of Maine, 1897-1901. Died July 28, 1908 (age 71 years, 288 days). Interment at West Pittsfield Cemetery, Pittsfield, Maine.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — National Governors Association biography
  Powers, Llewellyn S. — of Brookline, Hillsborough County, N.H. Republican. Member of New Hampshire state house of representatives from Brookline; elected 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Louise See Louise Johnson
  Powers, M. D. — of Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Ky. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kentucky, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Matthew A. — of Fredericktown, Washington County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Powers, Maurice — of Minnesota. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Minnesota 4th District, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Michael J. — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Nathaniel B. — of Troy, Rensselaer County, N.Y. Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 19th District, 1896. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Orlando W. — of Utah. Democrat. Justice of Utah territorial supreme court, 1885-86; candidate for U.S. Representative from Utah at-large, 1904, 1906. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, P. H. — of Marysville, Snohomish County, Wash. Mayor of Marysville, Wash., 1934-36. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Patrick — of Brookings, Brookings County, S.Dak. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from South Dakota, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Powers, Patrick J. — U.S. Vice Consul in Puerto Barrios, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Perry F. (1858-1945) — of Cambridge, Henry County, Ill.; Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Mich.; Cadillac, Wexford County, Mich. Born in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio, September 5, 1858. Republican. Newspaper publisher; member of Michigan state board of education, 1899-1900; Michigan state auditor general, 1901-04; mayor of Cadillac, Mich., 1920-21; postmaster; vice-president, Peoples Savings Bank. Died in 1945 (age about 86 years). Interment at Maple Hill Cemetery, Cadillac, Mich.
  Powers, Phil — of Honolulu, Island of Oahu, Honolulu County, Hawaii. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Hawaii, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Powers, R. D., Jr. — of Portsmouth, Va. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Virginia, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Ralph A. — of Montville, New London County, Conn.; New London, New London County, Conn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Connecticut, 1944 (alternate), 1956. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Renee Gentle — of Clanton, Chilton County, Ala. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Powers, Ridgely Ceylon (1836-1912) — of Mississippi. Born in Mecca, Trumbull County, Ohio, December 24, 1836. Colonel in the Union Army during the Civil War; Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi, 1870-71; Governor of Mississippi, 1871-74. Died in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., November 11, 1912 (age 75 years, 323 days). Interment at Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles, Calif.
  Relatives: Married to Mary Wilson (1852-1918).
  See also National Governors Association biography — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Powers, Robert — of Bay City, Bay County, Mich. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1980. Still living as of 1980.
  Powers, Robert H. — of Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pa. Republican. Chair of Armstrong County Republican Party, 1953. Still living as of 1953.
  Powers, Robert William — of Marcellus, Cass County, Mich. Republican. Member of Michigan Republican State Central Committee, 1957. Still living as of 1957.
  Powers, Rosemarie C. — of California. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Samuel Leland (1848-1929) — also known as Samuel L. Powers — of Newton, Middlesex County, Mass. Born in Cornish, Sullivan County, N.H., October 26, 1848. Republican. Lawyer; U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, 1901-05 (11th District 1901-03, 12th District 1903-05). Died in 1929 (age about 80 years). Interment at Newton Cemetery, Newton, Mass.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Powers, Stephanie — of Alexandria, Grafton County, N.H. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Hampshire, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Powers, Stephen — of Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y. U.S. Consul in Basel, 1838-42. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Stephen — of Point Isabel, Cameron County, Tex. U.S. Collector of Customs, 1854. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, T. T. — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Candidate for mayor of Phoenix, Ariz., 1905. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Thomas — of New Bern, Craven County, N.C. Born in Maine. U.S. Collector of Internal Revenue for the 2nd North Carolina District, 1879. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Thomas A. — of Oneida County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly from Oneida County 2nd District, 1923. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Thomas F. — of Cliffwood, Monmouth County, N.J. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Tolbert — of Cayuga County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Cayuga County 3rd District, 1856. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Vince — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Nebraska, 2008; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Powers, Walter A. — of York, York County, Maine. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Maine, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Walter S. — Progressive. Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1912; Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Ward S. — of Arizona. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Senator from Arizona, 1946. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, William — of Albany County, N.Y.; Columbia County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly, 1786-88 (Albany County 1786-87, Columbia County 1787-88); member of New York state senate Eastern District, 1791-95. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, William — of Montana. Secretary of state of Montana, 1927-28. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, Mrs. William — of Charlotte, Eaton County, Mich. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Powers, William B. — of Adams County, Ill. Delegate to Illinois state constitutional convention Adams County, 1847. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, William E. — of Valley Falls, Cumberland, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Powers, William H. — of Hastings, Barry County, Mich. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1884. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, William H. — of Brockton, Plymouth County, Mass. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, William T. — of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Mich. Democrat. Mayor of Grand Rapids, Mich., 1857-58. Burial location unknown.
  Powers, William Theodore (b. 1897) — also known as William T. Powers — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Born in New York, New York County, N.Y., February 12, 1897. Son of William F. Powers and Elizabeth (Neidig) Powers. Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; lawyer; candidate for New York state assembly from Kings County 2nd District, 1926, 1927; candidate for New York state attorney general, 1934; delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1940; served in the U.S. Army during World War II; Justice of New York Supreme Court 2nd District, 1948-50. Member, American Legion. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, October 24, 1925, to Anita L. Bawo.
  Powers, Willie, Jr. — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Workers League candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1984. Still living as of 1984.
  Powers, Winn (1861-1939) — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Born in Williams County, Ohio, April 26, 1861. Mayor of St. Paul, Minn., 1914-16. Died in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn., April 8, 1939 (age 77 years, 347 days). Interment at Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, Minn.



 

 


 
   
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