William Frederick Powell

William Frederick Powell was a political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Carleton (Ontario federal [electoral district)|Carleton] in the Legislative [Assembly of the Province of Canada] from 1854 to 1866 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Perth, Upper Canada, the son of Colonel James Hamilton Powell, and had moved to Bytown by 1847. Powell was among those who lobbied for a Protestant hospital in Bytown. He served as reeve for Bytown. In 1857, he married Rosanna Margaret Wallis. Powell also served as sheriff for Carleton [County, Ontario|Carleton County] and was captain of an infantry company at Bells [Corners, Ontario|Bells Corners], Canada West.
Powell Avenue in the Glebe area of Ottawa was named after him.
His brother John A.H. Powell served in the legislative assembly for Upper Canada.