George E. Bowden

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George Edwin Bowden
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1887  March 3, 1891
Preceded by Harry Libbey
Succeeded by John W. Lawson
Personal details
Born (1852-07-06)July 6, 1852
Williamsburg, Virginia
Died January 22, 1908(1908-01-22) (aged 55)
Norfolk, Virginia
Political party Republican
Profession lawyer

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

Sources

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Harry Libbey
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 2nd congressional district

1887–1891
Succeeded by
John W. Lawson


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