About Henry Absalom Powell
Lived 1855 – 1930 (aged 75). Henry Absalom Powell was a Canadian politician, lawyer and law professor.
Henry Absalom Powell (April 6, 1855 – April 15, 1930) was a Canadian lawyer and politician.
Born in Richibucto, New Brunswick, Powell was educated at Kent County Grammar School and at Mount Allison University where he graduated in 1875. He was called to the Bar of New Brunswick in 1880 and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1894. He was appointed to the International Joint Commission in 1911 and served until 1928.
In 1878, he married Allie Payson. Powell died in Saint John at the age of 75.
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Canadian politician (1855–1930)
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Henry Absalom Powell was born on 6 April 1855 in Richibucto.
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Henry Absalom Powell died on 15 April 1930.
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