Background
Powell, Lazarus Whitehead was born on October 6, 1812 in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States. Son of Lazarus and Ann (McMahon) Powell.
Powell, Lazarus Whitehead was born on October 6, 1812 in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States. Son of Lazarus and Ann (McMahon) Powell.
Graduated from Saint Joseph’s College, Bardstown, Kentucky, 1833. Studied law Transylvania U.
Admitted to Kentucky bar, 1835. Member Kentucky Assembly, 1836. Governor Kentucky, 1851-1855.
Commissioner to Utah to compromise difficulties with Mormons, 1858.
Member United States Senate from Kentucky, 1859-1865, author resolutions providing for committee of 13, Chairman of Commission, 1861. Opposed federal government policy of political arrests and military interference with elections.
Powell County (Kentucky) named for him.
Member Kentucky Assembly, 1836. Member United States Senate from Kentucky, 1859-1865, author resolutions providing for committee of 13, Chairman of Commission, 1861.
Married Harriet Ann Jennings, November 8, 1837, 3 children.