About James Powers
Lived 1785 – 1868 (aged 82–83). James Powers was an American politician.
James Powers (October 1785 – January 3, 1868) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Life He was the son of William Powers (c. 1745–1796) and Rhoda (Deane) Powers (1759–1828). He married Nancy Day (1787–1826), and they had three daughters.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Greene Co.) in 1816 and 1822.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (3rd D.) from 1836 to 1839, sitting in the 59th, 60th, 61st and 62nd New York State Legislatures.
He was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1846.
He was buried at the Village Cemetery in Catskill.
His daughter Frances (1815–1854) was married to Nelson Beardsley (1807–1894), son of State Senator John Beardsley.
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Who was James Powers?
American politician from New York
When was James Powers born?
James Powers was born in 1785.
When did James Powers die?
James Powers died on 3 January 1868.
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James Powers was a politician.
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James Powers was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Powers (New York politician)
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