Alfred H. Powell

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

For the architect and designer, see Alfred Hoare Powell.

Alfred H. Powell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 17th district
In office March 4, 1825 – March 3, 1827
Preceded by	Jared Williams
Succeeded by	Robert Allen
Member of the Virginia Senate from Frederick, Berkeley, Hampshire, Hardy, and Jefferson Counties
In office 1812–1818
Preceded by	Lewis Wolfe
Succeeded by	Constituency abolished
Personal details
Born	March 6, 1781 Loudoun County, Virginia
Died	1831 (aged 49–50) Loudoun County, Virginia
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Alma mater	Princeton College
Profession	attorney

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 Jared Williams	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 17th congressional district 1825–1827	Succeeded by Robert Allen