Lewis Powell

Criminal

Birthday April 22, 1844

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Alabama

DEATH DATE Jul 7, 1865 (21)

About

Confederate solider who was hanged for his role in the Abraham Lincoln assassination conspiracy.

Before Fame

He was nicknamed "Doc" as a child due to his nursing and caring for sick animals.

Trivia

He also attempted to assassinate United States Secretary of State William H. Seward.

Family Life

He was the youngest of eight children born to minister George Cader and his wife Patience Caroline.

Associated With

He and John Wilkes Booth were co-conspirators in the killing of President Lincoln.