Career
He represented Norfolk in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1841 to 1848. He was born in Windham Township, Norfolk County, Upper Canada. He worked as a clerk in a store in Waterford, later opening his own store in Colborne.
Powell prepared the village plan for Portuguese Dover, where he opened a store and built a new home.
Powell married Melinda Boss. Another son, also named Israel Wood Powell, served in the assembly for Vancouver Island.
