Background
Powell, G. Thomas was born on September 21, 1874 in Glen Head, New York, United States. Son of George S. and Hannah J. Powell.
Powell, G. Thomas was born on September 21, 1874 in Glen Head, New York, United States. Son of George S. and Hannah J. Powell.
A Founder and president First National Bank of Glen Head, New York, since 1927. A founder Nassau County (New York) Farm Bureau and director 23 years, also served as chairman. A founder Long Island Research Experimental Farm, Riverhead, New York.
President, manager Nassau County Cooperative Association for 6 years. A founder New York City Market Growers Association and treasurer 8 years. President Non-Partisan Taxpayers Association, Glen Cove, New York, since 1933.
Trustee State School Applied Agriculture, Farmingdale, New York, for 7 years. Member Mayor’s Economics Commission City of Glen Cove. Director Nassau Taxpayers League.
Member Society of Friends.
Married Elsie Mershon, October 5, 1898.; married second, Grace Thomas Austin, February 27, 1909. Children: Elizabeth Underhill (Mistress A. Dudley Harrison), Grace Thomas (Mistress Rolf Scheurer).