Background
Powell, David was born on July 18, 1831 in Harrison Company (now Taylor Company), West Virginia, United States. Son of Elijah and Sarah (Cather) Powell.
Powell, David was born on July 18, 1831 in Harrison Company (now Taylor Company), West Virginia, United States. Son of Elijah and Sarah (Cather) Powell.
Education common schools in West Virginia. Studied divinity partly under Review Benj. Bailey, but mainly by self culture.
Ordained to Free Baptist ministry.
Entered Union army, serving 3 years 7 months. Was on staff General Doctorate. Hunter, and became First lieutenant Company H, 12th West Virginia volumes Was in 13 regular battles and about 40 days’ fighting.
Superintendent public schools, 1868-1869.
Member West Virginia legislature, 1882-1886.
Member West Virginia legislature, 1882-1886.
Married Ellen East. Hughes, April.