E. Henry Powell (September 3, 1839 – May 4, 1911) was a Vermont veteran of the Civil War and politician who served as State Auditor.

In 1860, Powell began studies at the University of Vermont, where he remained until withdrawing to enlist for the Civil War.

[3] In 1863, he passed a competitive examination and a promotion board to receive an officer's appointment in the United States Colored Troops.

[7] In 1874, Powell was an original incorporator of the Richford Savings Bank & Trust Company, and was named its President.

[17] Thomas Reed Powell (1880–1955) was a professor at Columbia and Harvard Law Schools and president of the American Political Science Association.