Background
Powell, William Hamilton was born on November 16, 1856 in at Canton, Mississippi, United States. Son of Jesse Robert and Frances Ann (Smith) Powell.
Powell, William Hamilton was born on November 16, 1856 in at Canton, Mississippi, United States. Son of Jesse Robert and Frances Ann (Smith) Powell.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Mississippi, 1875.
Admitted to Mississippi bar, 1876. Has been identified with many important causes in state and federal courts Attorney for City of Canton, 1886-1896.
Vice president, attorney Mississippi State Bank.
Attorney I.C. Railroad Company, Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad Company, et cetera
Member American Bar Association, Mississippi State Bar Association (president 1911, 12). Clubs: Pickwick, Boston (New Orleans), Tennessee (Memphis).
Married Sallie Cage, of Canton, November 3, 1881.