Wilson Bowlby

Wilson Bowlby (July 4, 1818 – January 15, 1895) was an American doctor and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the President of the Oregon State Senate in 1862.

Early life Wilson Bowlby was born on July 4, 1818 in the New Hampton section of Lebanon Township, New Jersey. He went to New York City at the age of 18

Public service Bowlby later entered public service and became a member of the last Oregon Territorial Legislature and also ran for and served in the State Legislature. Bowlby served in the House for four terms and the Senate for one term, the latter of which he rose as President of Oregon's State Senate.

In 1861, during the Civil War, Bowlby resigned from domestic politics and was appointed by President Lincoln as the Examining Physician under Captain Keler, Provost Marshall.

Personal life and death He married Lydia D. Jones of Newark, New Jersey, on July 4, 1841. It is said that Bowlby has one of the most beautiful homes in the village of Forest Grove.

Bowlby died on January 15, 1895, in Forest Grove.