Legh Richmond Powell

Background

Powell, Legh Richmond was born on March 10, 1884 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Son of Legh Richmond and Cora Maupin (Eastwood) Powell.

Education

Educational public schools, Ports-1908.

Career

Company as clerk, accounting department, 1902, vice-president, 1921-1927, president, 1927-1930, receiver since 1930, president, 1946-1952, Chairman of the Board since 1952, director, member Executive Committee and voting trustee since 1946.

Achievements

• Legh Richmond Powell has been listed as a noteworthy railway official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Newcomen Society. Clubs: Princess Anne Country, Cavalier Beach (Virginia Beach, Virginia).

Connections

Children: Caroline Whidbee (Mistress East. West. Borkland Junior.

Father:

Legh Richmond Powell

Mother:

Cora Maupin (Eastwood) Powell

child:

Caroline Whidbee (Mistress East. West. Borkland Junior Powell