Powell, James L
soldier, farmer, lawyer, legislator, was born Feb. 24, 1834, in Plentifull, Va. In 1860 he was state's attorney for Roane county; in 1861 was a captain in the Wise legion; and during 1877-85 was a member of the Virginia state legislature; in both the house and the senate. During 1879-82 he was state's attorney for Spottsylvania county, Va.; and has filled various other public positions of trust. He was the only son (of four) that survived the war. He has been eminently successful as a farmer, lawyer and statesman; and still resides in the place of his nativity.