James Ferguson Dowdell

James Ferguson Dowdell (November 26, 1818 – September 6, 1871) was the second President of the East Alabama College, now known as Auburn University, from 1868 to 1870, and a U.S. Representative from Alabama.

Early life James Ferguson Dowdell was born on November 26, 1818, near Monticello, Georgia. During the Civil War he served as colonel of the Thirty-seventh Regiment, Alabama Volunteer Infantry, under General Price from 1862 until the close of the war.

From 1868 to 1870, he served as the second President of the East Alabama College, now known as Auburn University.

Death He died on September 6, 1871 in Auburn, Alabama.