Lewis Powell
4/22/1844 - 7/7/1865
Taurus
Last Words
"Not Recorded"
Death & Legacy
Lewis Paine, the man who attempted to assassinate Secretary Seward, was executed on July 7, 1865. He was known for his physical strength and his role in the plot to kill several members of the U.S. government, including President Lincoln. His last days were spent in solitary confinement, where he expressed remorse for his actions.
Details
- Cause of Death
- Execution by hanging
- Age at Death
- 21 years
- Funeral Location
- Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, D.C., United States
- Final Resting Place
- Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C., U.S.