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George E. Bowden

1852 – 1908

American politician

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About George E. Bowden

Lived 1852 – 1908 (aged 55). George E. Bowden was an American politician.

George Edwin Bowden (July 6, 1852 – January 22, 1908) was a U.S. representative from Virginia, nephew of Lemuel Jackson Bowden.

Biography Born in Williamsburg, Virginia, Bowden attended a private school. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar but never practiced. He engaged in banking. He served as collector of customs for the port of Norfolk from September 1879 until May 1885.

Bowden was elected as a Republican to the Fiftieth and Fifty-first Congresses (March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1891). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1890 to the Fifty-second Congress. He served as again collector of customs for the port of Norfolk. He served as clerk of the United States Court for the Eastern District of Virginia from March 10, 1899, until his death in Norfolk, Virginia, January 22, 1908. He was interred in Elmwood Cemetery.

Elections

1886; Bowden was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives defeating Democrat Marshall Parks, winning 60.72% of the vote. 1888; Bowden was re-elected defeating Democrat Richard C. Marshall and Independent Republican Andrew Williams, winning 58.69% of the vote. 1890; Bowden lost his re-election bid to Democrat John William Lawson.

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Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia, United States representative
Also known as
George Edwin Bowden

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George E. Bowden?

American politician (1852-1908)

When was George E. Bowden born?

George E. Bowden was born on 6 July 1852 in Williamsburg.

When did George E. Bowden die?

George E. Bowden died on 22 January 1908 in Norfolk, Virginia.

What was George E. Bowden's occupation?

George E. Bowden was a politician.

What nationality was George E. Bowden?

George E. Bowden was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George E. Bowden

· Wikidata: Q14520012

· DBpedia: George E. Bowden

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