Lewis Powell nickname(s):
Lewis Payne, Lewis Paine
Lewis Powell date of birth:
April 22, 1844
How old was Lewis Powell when died?
21
Where was Lewis Powell born?
Randolph County, Alabama, United States
When did Lewis Powell die?
July 7, 1865
Where did Lewis Powell die?
Washington, DC
Why did Lewis Powell die?
Hanging
What is Lewis Powell nationality?
American
What is Lewis Powell's occupation?
Criminal
Lewis Powell claim to fame:
Lincoln conspirator
Short Biography
Lewis Thornton Powell (April 22, 1844 – July 7, 1865), also known as Lewis Payne and Lewis Paine, was an American citizen who attempted to assassinate United States Secretary of State William H. Seward on April 14, 1865. He was a conspirator with John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln the same night.