Lewis W. Powell (October 18, 1882 – May 25, 1942) was an American lawyer and politician. Born in

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, Powell went to Whitewater State Teachers College and to

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. He then practiced law in

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. Powell served as district attorney of Kenosha County from 1925 to 1929 and was a

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. He also served on the Kenosha school board and was president of the board. In 1931, Powell served in the

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. Powell died of a heart attack in Kenosha, Wisconsin."Heart Attack Fatal To Ex-School Director", ''

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'', May 25, 1942, pg. 4

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1882 births 1942 deaths Politicians from Kenosha, Wisconsin University of Wisconsin–Whitewater alumni Marquette University Law School alumni Wisconsin lawyers School board members in Wisconsin 20th-century American politicians 20th-century American lawyers Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly {{Wisconsin-WIAssembly-Republican-1880s-stub