John Ambrose Hume Powell (?? – July 20, 1843) was a political figure in Upper Canada

Upper Canada

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He was born in Ireland

Ireland

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 and came to Perth

Perth, Ontario

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 in Upper Canada with his family. His father, Colonel James Powell, was superintendent of the military settlement at Perth and the first sheriff in the Bathurst District. John served as captain in the local militia. In 1834, he was named sheriff in the Bathurst District when his father returned to Ireland. He was elected to the 13th Parliament of Upper Canada

13th Parliament of Upper Canada

The 13th Parliament of Upper Canada was opened 8 November 1836. Elections in Upper Canada had been held 20 June 1836. All sessions were held at Toronto.The House of Assembly had five sessions 8 November 1836 to 10 February 1840....

 for Lanark

Lanark County, Ontario

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 in 1836. He died in Perth in 1843.

His brother William F. Powell

William F. Powell

William Frederick Powell was a political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Carleton in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1854 to 1866 as a Conservative member....

later served in the legislative assembly for the Province of Canada.