Israel Wood Powell (Ontario politician)
Israel Wood Powell (1801 – 1852) was a merchant, land surveyor and political figure in Canada West. He represented Norfolk in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1841 to 1848.[1]
Israel Wood Powell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Norfolk | |
| In office 1841–1848 | |
| Preceded by | David Duncombe and William Salmon (UC) |
| Succeeded by | Henry John Boulton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1801 Windham Township, Upper Canada |
| Died | 1852 |
| Spouse(s) | Melinda Boss |
| Children | Walker Powell Israel Wood Powell |
| Residence | Port Dover, Ontario |
| Profession | Merchant, surveyor |
He was born in Windham Township, Norfolk County, Upper Canada.[1] He worked as a clerk in a store in Waterford, later opening his own store in Colborne. Powell prepared the village plan for Port Dover,[2] where he opened a store and built a new home. He also served as warden for the Talbot District and as a member of the municipal council for Norfolk County.[1] Powell married Melinda Boss.[1]
His son Walker Powell also served in the legislature for the Province of Canada.[3] Another son, also named Israel Wood Powell, served in the colonial Legislative Assembly of Vancouver Island and later as British Columbia's Superintendent of Indian Affairs, and is the namesake of the city of Powell River.[4]
References
- Egbert Americus Owen, Pioneer Sketches of Long Point Settlement: Or, Norfolk's Foundation Builders and Their Family Genealogies. W. Briggs, 1898. p. 156.
- "THE NATIONAL BIRTHDAY: Loyal Canadians Everywhere Celebrate and Rejoice". The Globe, July 2, 1909.
- Morton, Desmond (1998). "Walker Powell". Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- Lutz, John (1998). "Israel Wood Powell". Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online. Retrieved January 13, 2020.