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John G. McDowell

1794 – 1866

American politician

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About John G. McDowell

Lived 1794 – 1866 (aged 71). John G. McDowell was an American lawyer, banker, politician and judge.

John Guy McDowell (February 25, 1794 in Chemung, then in Tioga County, New York – January 1, 1866 in Chemung, now in Chemung County, New York) was an American politician from New York.

Life He was the son of Daniel McDowell (1763–1806) and Ruth (Drake) McDowell (1766–1854). He fought in the War of 1812 as a lieutenant. On December 21, 1815, he married Laurinda Lowman (1793–1859), and they had nine children.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Tioga Co.) in 1830 and 1831. At the same time, he was Postmaster of Chemung.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (6th D.) from 1832 to 1835, sitting in the 55th, 56th, 57th and 58th New York State Legislatures.

He was Postmaster of West Chemung (now Lowman, a hamlet in the Town of Chemung) from 1840 to 1842.

He secured the charter for, and was the first President of, the Chemung Canal Bank. He was also an associate judge of the Tioga County Court for some time.

McDowell was a presidential elector in the 1852 presidential election.

He was buried at the Riverside Cemetery in Chemung.

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Member of the State Senate of New York, Member of the New York State Assembly
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John Guy McDowell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John G. McDowell?

American politician

When was John G. McDowell born?

John G. McDowell was born on 25 February 1794 in Chemung.

When did John G. McDowell die?

John G. McDowell died on 1 January 1866 in Chemung.

What was John G. McDowell's occupation?

John G. McDowell was a lawyer, banker, politician and judge.

What nationality was John G. McDowell?

John G. McDowell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John G. McDowell

· Wikidata: Q6234546

· DBpedia: John G. McDowell

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