Background
Powell, Elmer Nathaniel was born on September 19, 1869 in Farmington, Delaware, United States. Son of James B. R. and Mary Anna (Redden) Powell.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Elmer Nathaniel Powell
Edit ProfileEducation
Preparatory education, Wilmington (Delaware) Conference Academy (Latin prize). Student Johns Hopkins, 1887-1888. Bachelor of Laws, University of Kansas, 1895 (valedictorian), Master of Laws, University of Kansas City.
Career
Duer. Practiced at Kansas City, Missoury, since 1895. Head of firm Powell, Kirshner, House & Stroeker till 1923. Former special master in chancery United States District Court, Western District of Missouri under special apptmts. since 1915.
Referee in bankruptcy, same district, 1923-1927.
Former special judge State Circuit Court of Kansas City and Independence, Missouri A founder, 1895, and lecturer in the consolidated Kansas City School of Law with University of Kansas City. Now professor of law emeritus University of Kansas City.
Was chairman, Ednl. Board, southern district Kansas City, First World War.
Appointed member Non-Partisan Court Plan by president Missouri Bar Association.
Achievements
Membership
Member American and Missouri State bar associations (former Missouri council for same), Kansas City Bar Association (president 1915-1916), Nebraska Professional Men'son Mason.; Club: Missouri.
Connections
Married Illga L. Herbel, October 19, 1897.
-
Born
-
Died
August 25, 1946 (aged 76) -
Nationality
American -
Political Party
Republican