Charles Berkeley Powell

Charles Berkeley Powell (August 19, 1858 – 1933[1]) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented the riding of Ottawa in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1898 to 1904 as a Conservative member.

Charles Berkeley Powell
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
In office
March 1, 1898 – December 13, 1904
ConstituencyOttawa
Personal details
Born(1858-08-19)August 19, 1858
Port Dover, Canada West
Died1933
Political partyConservative

He was born in Port Dover, the son of Colonel Walker Powell, and educated at Galt College and McGill University. He apprenticed as a machinist with the Grand Trunk Railway and became a mechanical engineer. Powell served on the city council for Ottawa. He became a partner in the lumber firm of Pattee and Perley. He married Helen Louise Pattee.

References

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  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1901, AJ Magurn
  1. ^ "Charles Berkeley Powell fonds". Library and Archives Canada.
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