Gershom Powers (July 11, 1789 – June 25, 1831) was an American lawyer, jurist, and law enforcement officer who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1829 to 1831.
Born in Croydon, New Hampshire, Powers attended the common schools and was largely self-taught.
He served as chairman of the Committee on District of Columbia (Twenty-first Congress).
He was appointed inspector of Auburn prison on April 2, 1830, and served until his death.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress