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Samuel Powell

Samuel Powell served as a representative for Tennessee (1815-1817).

  • Republican
  • Tennessee
  • District 1
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Tennessee

Representing constituents across the Tennessee delegation.

District District 1

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1815-1817

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Samuel Powell, born July 10, 1776, was an American politician who served as a Representative from Tennessee in the United States Congress from 1815 to 1817. A member of the Republican Party, Powell served 1 term in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s 1 congressional district.

Congressional Career

Samuel Powell was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party, representing Tennessee from the state’s 1 congressional district. Powell served from 1815-12-04 to 1817-03-03, contributing to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

During this period of American history, Powell participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of the people of Tennessee. As a Republican Party member, Powell’s legislative work reflected the political priorities and values of the party’s constituency during this era.

Legacy

Samuel Powell’s service in Congress contributed to the legislative history of Tennessee and the broader history of the United States. As a Republican Party representative from Tennessee, Powell played a role in the governance of the nation during a formative period in American political life.

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