Levi P. Powers
19th century American politician
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Levi Parsons Powers (May 9, 1828 – September 24, 1888) was an American politician and lawyer.
Preceded byCharles Hoeflinger
Succeeded byBartholomew Ringle
BornMay 9, 1828
DiedSeptember 24, 1888 (aged 60)
Levi P. Powers | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Marathon–Wood district | |
| In office January 5, 1863 – January 4, 1864 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Hoeflinger |
| Succeeded by | Bartholomew Ringle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 9, 1828 |
| Died | September 24, 1888 (aged 60) |
| Party | Democratic |
Born in Marshfield, Vermont, Powers moved to Grand Rapids, Wisconsin in 1853, where he worked in logging and studied law. Powers was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar in 1853.[1] Powers became the political editor of the Grand Rapids Tribune when it was established in 1873.[1] He served as county clerk and as county judge.[1] Powers served in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1863. He died in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.[2][3]
