VMI Archives Historical Rosters: William Levin Powell

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William Levin Powell

Roster ID 173
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First Name:	William
Middle Name:	Levin
Last Name:	Powell
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Affiliation:	Class of 1850
Biography & Genealogy:	William Levin Powell, Class of 1850: Genealogy: Born- ca. 1829, in Middleburg, Va. Father- Humphrey B. Powell; Mother- Ann Holmes Boyd. Pat. Grandparents- unknown. Mat. Grandfather- Gen. Elisha Boyd; Mat. Grandmother- unknown. Married- Eveline Hunter McGill; one child- William Powell. Military Record: Civil War; QM, 21st Virginia Infantry; staff officer, ADC to Gen. J. M. Jones, Col. W. A. Witcher and others. Career: Civil Engineer; Indian Agent. Died- May 12, 1894, on the Pacific Coast.

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