Paulus Powell

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Paulus Powell (1809 – June 10, 1874) was a nineteenth century politician from Virginia.

Born in Amherst County, Virginia, Powell attended private schools as a child and went on to attend Amherst College. He held several local offices and was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1843 to 1849. He was elected a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives in 1848, serving from 1849 to 1859. After being unsuccessful for reelection in 1858, he returned to the House of Delegates in 1863 and 1864. Powell died in Amherst, Virginia on June 10, 1874 and was interred in the family cemetery on his brother-in-law's estate called "Kenmore" near Amherst.

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Paulus Powell at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Preceded by William L. Goggin	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 5th congressional district March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853	Succeeded by Thomas S. Bocock
Preceded by John Caskie	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 6th congressional district March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1859	Succeeded by Shelton Leake