David B. Powers Jr.
American politician
David Breonard Powers Jr. (June 14, 1874 – January 29, 1936) was an American attorney and politician. He served five terms in the Virginia House of Delegates between 1901 and 1916, representing Caroline County, and was appointed Caroline's Commonwealth's attorney in 1926. In 1933, he briefly returned to the House after winning a special election to succeed the deceased George P. Lyon. At the time of his death, he was the largest landowner in the county.
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David B. Powers Jr. at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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