Paine (Powell), Lewis (Lewis Thornton) b. April 22, 1844 d. July 7, 1865 Lincoln Assassination Conspirator. He fought at Gettysburg as a Confederate soldier. He was hanged for his involvement in the assassination of President Lincoln. Lewis tried to murder William H. Seward, Secretary of the State in the plot to kill Mr. Lincoln. Seward's son was nearly beaten to death by Lewis, and William Seward was stabbed several times in the face, both survived. Powell was originally buried at the execution site, but during the next twenty years his remains were moved and...[Read More] Cause of death: Hanged Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Seminole County, Florida, USA Plot: Grave is marked with Confederate military decorations
b. April 22, 1844 d. July 7, 1865