Background
Powell, John Lee was born on June 3, 1859 in Table Grove, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph D. and Caroline (Baughman) Powell.
Powell, John Lee was born on June 3, 1859 in Table Grove, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph D. and Caroline (Baughman) Powell.
Education common schools and business college.
Farmer, merchant and banker, Table Grove, until 1886. Engaged in banking at Wichita, Kansas, 1887-1894, in wholesale grocery business, 1894-1899. Wholesale hatter, Wichita, 1899-1902, Kansas City, Missoury, 1902-1907.
President The Johnston & Larimer Dry Goods Company, Wichita, 1907-1918, Wichita Wholesale Grocery Company, since 1918.
Mason (33°, Eminent Commander Mount Olivet Commandery, Knight of the Order of the Thistle, Wichita, 1901-1902).
Married Clara L. Berry, of Table Grove, Illinois, October 16, 1882.