Cleave’s
Biographical Cyclopædia of
Homœopathic Physicians and Surgeons
By Egbert Cleave
Presented by Sylvain Cazalet
OWELL,
HENRY EDWARD, M. D., of Glen Cove, Long Island, N. Y., was born at
Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, on May 10th, 1836. His father was Henry
Powell, and his grandfather Rev. William Powell, B. A. He was educated
at Stockwell Grammar School, London, which was conducted strictly on the
collegiate system. After completing his classical education, he assisted
for some years his father, who was an allopathic physician, practicing
in London, England.In 1858, he married the
daughter of a merchant residing near London, by whom he has two
daughters. In the same year he became convinced of the truth of homœopathy,
and placing himself under Dr. E. G. Alabone, a homœopathic physician of
very extensive practice in London, remained with him four years. In
1865, he was admitted a member of the United Society of Chemists and
Druggists, in London ; and in 1866, received the diploma of the
Cleveland Homœopathic College. In October, 1867, he accepted the
position of Resident Physician to the Bond Street Homœopathic
Dispensary, in New York, retaining the position one year.In October, 1868, he
joined three other homœopathic physicians in forming a new dispensary,
which was incorporated under the name of the Metropolitan Homœopathic
Dispensary, and for two years held the offices of House Physician and
Secretary to the institution. After relinquishing his connection with
the dispensary, he continued in private practice in New York city until
1872.In 1872, he graduated
at the Homœopathic College in New York. In the commencement of that
year the failing health of his wife entirely broke down, and decided him
in leaving New York city and seeking a practice in the country. After
some consideration he selected Glen Cove, Long Island, as the field of
his future labors. Here he is now located, and is rapidly establishing
himself in a large practice and in the confidence of the people.Dr. Powell is the
author of a valuable paper on “Topical Applications in the
Treatment of Ulceration of the Os Uteri,” which was read before the
New York State Homœopathic Medical Society at their winter semi-annual
meeting ; and of a paper on “Intermittent Fever.” Both
these papers are published in the “Records of the Society’s
Transactions,” vols. 8 and 9. They evidence a degree of ability,
and an acquaintance with the subjects, which give assurance to the
profession and the public that his talents will be devoted more largely
to the advancement of the work which lies nearest to his heart, His
future years will, we are persuaded, amply fulfil the promise of the
past.Source
: Cleave’s Biographical Cyclopædia of Homœopathic Physicians and
Surgeons By Egbert Cleave